Home care · Lancashire
Supported living in Kirkham
Of the 73 home care agencies covering Kirkham, 15 offer supported living. 100% of the 11 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% for supported living across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 7 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 2 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Guardian Homecare (Blackpool): Good, on 11 November 2025.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- Latest CQC rating changes in Lancashire, checked daily.
- 10 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- You can ask Lancashire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Good or Outstanding: 11 of the 11 rated agencies. 4 are not rated yet.
To cite: "Supported living in Kirkham", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 15agencies registered with CQC
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 10offer dementia support
- 1inspected or rated since October 2024
Supported living in Kirkham: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 73
- Elderly care · 68
- Care for adults under 65 · 62
- Dementia care · 58
- Physical disability care · 57
- Sensory impairment care · 45
- Mental health care · 39
- Learning disability care · 34
- Children's care · 18
- Supported living · 15
- Substance misuse support · 9
- Eating disorder support · 8
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guardian Homecare (Blackpool) | Nov 2025 | 6.1 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | One Fylde (Libra House) | Apr 2023 | 4.6 miles | 3 | |
| 3 | Ability 2 Achieve Care & Support Limited | Oct 2022 | 4.6 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Esteemed Life Care (Preston) | Oct 2023 | 6.9 miles | 9 | |
| 5 | Leading Care Lancashire | Apr 2023 | 6.9 miles | 5 | |
| 6 | Lifeways SIL Limited (North West) | May 2018 | 5.5 miles | 2 | |
| 7 | Carewest Ltd | Feb 2019 | 5.7 miles | 9 | |
| 8 | Quayside House | May 2018 | 5.8 miles | 7 | |
| 9 | Caritas Care Limited - 218 Tulketh Road | May 2021 | 5.9 miles | 5 | |
| 10 | The Phoenix Centre | Jan 2019 | 6.5 miles | 9 | |
| 11 | Spire (Preston) Ltd | May 2018 | 6.8 miles | 3 | |
| 12 | Shaped Care & Support Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 8 |
| 13 | Falcon-Care Preston | Not yet rated | – | 5.7 miles | 10 |
| 14 | BrightWayCareAgency Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 7 |
| 15 | Citrine Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.8 miles | 6 |
The full list for supported living covering Kirkham: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Supported living in Kirkham: ratings, size and cost
21% of Kirkham's agencies (15 of 73) hold a CQC registration for supported living. England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, in line with the 100% for all agencies in the town).
For supported living, the top rated agencies are Guardian Homecare (Blackpool), One Fylde (Libra House) and Ability 2 Achieve Care & Support Limited. 1 has a rating from the past two years. Oldest: May 2018. Newest: November 2025. 1 has an office within 2 miles of Kirkham centre. 4 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Lancashire as a whole has 57 agencies registered for supported living; 98% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for supported living: 21% here, 20% across Lancashire.
Visiting home care in the North West typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
Where else nearby offers supported living
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkham | – | 15 | 11 |
| Freckleton | 2.1 mi | 16 | 10 |
| Warton | 2.2 mi | 10 | 8 |
| Lytham St Anne's | 5.6 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Fulwood | 6.5 mi | 19 | 9 |
| Blackpool | 6.7 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Penwortham | 6.9 mi | 24 | 11 |
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What families want to know about supported living in Kirkham
Who offers supported living at home in Kirkham?
Of the 73 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Kirkham, 15 list supported living as a specialism (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Guardian Homecare (Blackpool), One Fylde (Libra House) and Ability 2 Achieve Care & Support Limited.
Are home care agencies in Kirkham well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 11 (100%) of the 11 rated. 4 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much does home care cost in Kirkham?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Will I get help from Lancashire council with the cost of home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Lancashire council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Lancashire council.
How should I compare agencies in Kirkham?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 15 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years, and 10 have an older report. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. See the checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Kirkham for supported living?
Counting supported living: Kirkham 15 (11 Good or Outstanding); Freckleton (2.1 miles): 16, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Warton (2.2 miles): 10, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Lytham St Anne's (5.6 miles): 7, 6 rated Good or Outstanding.
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.