Substance Misuse Support at Home in Skelmersdale: 10 Agencies (Oct 2026)

Substance misuse support in Skelmersdale: providers ranked

Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method

#	Home care agency	Overall rating	Last rated	Office	Extra specialisms
1	Alcedo Care St Helens, Wigan and Warrington	Good	Jul 2022	4.1 miles	9
2	PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd	Good	Feb 2020	1.1 miles	7
3	Home Instead	Outstanding	Nov 2018	5.1 miles	8
4	Mediline Supported Living Lancashire	Good	Jul 2019	5.8 miles	8
5	St Helens - SOS Homecare Ltd	Good	Aug 2018	6.5 miles	8
6	Integrated Care and Support Services LTD	Good	Mar 2019	6.6 miles	9
7	Crossroads Care North West - St Helens	Good	Jan 2018	6.8 miles	8
8	Master Quality Health Care Services	Requires improvement	Jun 2023	7.0 miles	8
9	Active Case Management Limited	Not yet rated	–	5.9 miles	6
10	The Integral Care Hub	Not yet rated	–	6.9 miles	6

All agencies covering Skelmersdale with a CQC registration for substance misuse support. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.

Substance misuse support in Skelmersdale by the numbers

CQC lists substance misuse support for 10 of the 55 agencies covering Skelmersdale, or 18%. Of those rated, 88% are Good or Outstanding: 2 points below the 90% for every agency here, and in line with the England figure of 88% for substance misuse support.

Alcedo Care St Helens, Wigan and Warrington, PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd and Home Instead lead the list for substance misuse support. Ratings run from January 2018 to June 2023, and 0 are from the last two years. 1 has an office within 2 miles of Skelmersdale centre. Not yet rated: 2. That is usual for services registered recently.

Council-wide, 47 agencies in Lancashire list substance misuse support, and 98% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Lancashire, 16% of agencies are registered for substance misuse support, against 18% here.

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.

What to expect from substance misuse support

Safety, health and recovery are the aims of substance misuse support, for anyone affected by alcohol or drugs. It runs alongside specialist treatment services rather than replacing them.

What to ask about substance misuse support

How do you keep people safe at night?
What happens if someone relapses?
How do you work with local drug and alcohol treatment services?
How do you support recovery goals and family relationships?
How do you help with housing, money or work?

Free advice: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. Getting a care needs assessment from Lancashire.

Where else nearby offers substance misuse support

Nearby town	Distance	Total	Good or Outstanding
Skelmersdale	–	10	7
Up Holland	2.0 mi	11	8
Rainford	3.3 mi	20	13
Burscough	4.3 mi	3	2
Ormskirk	4.7 mi	8	5
Wigan	5.4 mi	11	9
Standish	5.4 mi	11	9

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Common questions about substance misuse support in Skelmersdale

Which agencies in Skelmersdale provide substance misuse support?

The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 10 of the 55 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Skelmersdale list substance misuse support as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Alcedo Care St Helens, Wigan and Warrington, PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd and Home Instead.

How are home care agencies in Skelmersdale rated by CQC?

CQC has rated 8. Of those, 7 (88%) are Good or Outstanding (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 2. That is common for services registered recently.

How much should I expect to pay for home care in Skelmersdale?

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. 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. More in our cost guide.

Can Lancashire council help pay for 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 can I pick between agencies in Skelmersdale?

Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 10 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 8 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.

What about substance misuse support in towns near Skelmersdale?

Skelmersdale has 10, with 7 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Up Holland (2.0 miles): 11, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Rainford (3.3 miles): 20, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Burscough (4.3 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.

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