Home care · Lancashire
Supported living in Lytham St Anne's
Of the 54 home care agencies covering Lytham St Anne's, 7 offer supported living. Among the 6 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% for supported living across England. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years. CQC's latest rating here went to Guardian Homecare (Blackpool): Good, on 11 November 2025.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 6 of the 6 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, with 1 not yet rated.
- 4 list dementia as a specialism.
- A care needs assessment from Lancashire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Lancashire daily: see the latest changes.
Citation: "Supported living in Lytham St Anne's", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 7agencies on the CQC register
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 4support people with dementia
- 1with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Providers offering supported living
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 54
- Elderly care · 50
- Care for adults under 65 · 45
- Dementia care · 42
- Physical disability care · 41
- Sensory impairment care · 36
- Mental health care · 27
- Learning disability care · 22
- Children's care · 9
- Supported living · 7
- Eating disorder support · 6
- Substance misuse support · 5
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guardian Homecare (Blackpool) | Nov 2025 | 1.8 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | One Fylde (Libra House) | Apr 2023 | 2.5 miles | 3 | |
| 3 | Ability 2 Achieve Care & Support Limited | Oct 2022 | 2.6 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Lifeways SIL Limited (North West) | May 2018 | 3.7 miles | 2 | |
| 5 | The Phoenix Centre | Jan 2019 | 3.9 miles | 9 | |
| 6 | Creative Support - Blackpool Service | Dec 2018 | 4.8 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Shaped Care & Support Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.8 miles | 8 |
This table lists each agency covering Lytham St Anne's registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Lytham St Anne's centre.
Supported living in Lytham St Anne's: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists supported living for 7 of the 54 agencies covering Lytham St Anne's, or 13%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, 5 points above the town-wide 95% and above the 90% for supported living across England.
The highest rated agencies for supported living are Guardian Homecare (Blackpool), One Fylde (Libra House) and Ability 2 Achieve Care & Support Limited. The newest rating is from November 2025 and the oldest from May 2018; 1 fall within the last two years. Within 2 miles of Lytham St Anne's centre: 1 office. Not yet rated: 1. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 57 agencies in Lancashire list supported living, and 98% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Supported living is on 13% of registrations here and 20% across Lancashire.
In the North West, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Nearby towns: supported living
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lytham St Anne's | – | 7 | 6 |
| Warton | 4.5 mi | 10 | 8 |
| Blackpool | 4.6 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Kirkham | 5.6 mi | 15 | 11 |
| Freckleton | 5.7 mi | 16 | 10 |
| Southport | 7.7 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Tarleton | 8.6 mi | 9 | 4 |
Help from the council
Lancashire
Savings under £23,250? Lancashire council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Lancashire
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Lytham St Anne's
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Supported living in Lytham St Anne's: your questions answered
Which agencies in Lytham St Anne's provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 7 of the 54 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Lytham St Anne's list supported living as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Guardian Homecare (Blackpool), One Fylde (Libra House) and Ability 2 Achieve Care & Support Limited.
Are home care agencies in Lytham St Anne's well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 6 (100%) of the 6 rated. Not yet rated: 1. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Lytham St Anne's?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Lancashire council with the cost of home care?
It may. Lancashire council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Lancashire council.
How should I compare agencies in Lytham St Anne's?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 7 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years; 5 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Lytham St Anne's for supported living?
Counting supported living: Lytham St Anne's 7 (6 Good or Outstanding); Warton (4.5 miles): 10, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Blackpool (4.6 miles): 7, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Kirkham (5.6 miles): 15, 11 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: featured partners and a maximum of three rated providers in the Lytham St Anne's area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Lytham St Anne's
- Supported living in Warton 4.5 mi
- Supported living in Blackpool 4.6 mi
- Supported living in Kirkham 5.6 mi
- Supported living in Freckleton 5.7 mi
- Supported living in Southport 7.7 mi
- Supported living in Tarleton 8.6 mi
- Supported living in Thornton 8.6 mi
- Supported living in Fleetwood 11.4 mi
Also in Lytham St Anne's, and guides
Found a few that look right? Ask who can start and what it costs.
Free · Two short questions · Your details go only to the providers shown to you
Built from the Care Quality Commission's register (Oct 2026) under Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel lists and compares services but runs none.