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Supported living in Skelmersdale
Supported living is offered by 9 of the 55 home care agencies covering Skelmersdale. Among the 7 with a CQC rating, 71% are Good or Outstanding (versus 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 were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Whatever your savings, Lancashire council will assess care needs for free.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Lancashire, updated every day.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 7.
- Among the 7 rated agencies, 5 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 2 are rated below Good; 2 are still waiting for a first rating.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Skelmersdale", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 9registered agencies
- 71%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 7list dementia as a specialism
- 0rated or inspected within two years
Ranked providers of supported living
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 55
- Physical disability care · 48
- Elderly care · 47
- Dementia care · 43
- Care for adults under 65 · 41
- Sensory impairment care · 35
- Mental health care · 34
- Learning disability care · 34
- Children's care · 13
- Substance misuse support · 10
- Supported living · 9
- Eating disorder support · 7
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | My Life Legacy | Dec 2022 | 5.0 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Link-Ability (West Lancs) | Jan 2019 | 4.8 miles | 2 | |
| 3 | JW Homecare | Sep 2018 | 5.2 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Caring Companions | Feb 2019 | 5.7 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | Mediline Supported Living Lancashire | Jul 2019 | 5.8 miles | 9 | |
| 6 | Nugent Community Choices | Sep 2023 | 5.0 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Master Quality Health Care Services | Jun 2023 | 7.0 miles | 9 | |
| 8 | Vivifica Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.1 miles | 5 |
| 9 | The Integral Care Hub | Not yet rated | – | 6.9 miles | 7 |
This table lists each agency covering Skelmersdale registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Skelmersdale centre.
Supported living in Skelmersdale: what the data shows
Registered for supported living: 9 out of 55 agencies covering Skelmersdale (16%). England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 71% (below England, 19 points below the 90% for all agencies in the town).
For supported living, the top rated agencies are My Life Legacy, Link-Ability (West Lancs) and JW Homecare. The newest rating is from September 2023 and the oldest from September 2018; 0 fall within the last two years. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Skelmersdale. 2 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Lancashire has 57 agencies registered for supported living; of those rated, 98% are Good or Outstanding. Supported living is on 16% of registrations here and 20% across Lancashire.
Typical prices in the North West: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
Supported living around Skelmersdale
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skelmersdale | – | 9 | 5 |
| Up Holland | 2.0 mi | 9 | 5 |
| Rainford | 3.3 mi | 14 | 8 |
| Burscough | 4.3 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Ormskirk | 4.7 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Wigan | 5.4 mi | 8 | 5 |
| Standish | 5.4 mi | 12 | 7 |
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What families want to know about supported living in Skelmersdale
Which home care agencies in Skelmersdale offer supported living?
9 of the 55 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Skelmersdale list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include My Life Legacy, Link-Ability (West Lancs) and JW Homecare.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Skelmersdale have?
Of the 7 that have been rated, 5 (71%) are rated Good or Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good. 2 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Skelmersdale?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Lancashire council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Lancashire council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Lancashire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Skelmersdale?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, none of the 9 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 7 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Skelmersdale compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Up Holland (2.0 miles): 9, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Rainford (3.3 miles): 14, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Burscough (4.3 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Skelmersdale itself has 9, 5 of them Good or Outstanding.
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