Home care · Oldham
Supported living in Oldham
64 out of 227 home care agencies covering Oldham are registered for supported living, run by 62 different providers. The largest is Voyage 1 Limited, with 2. Among the 28 with a CQC rating, 89% are Good or Outstanding, next to 90% for supported living across England; 2 are Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 15 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 11 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 27 February 2026, Complete Care and Enablement Services was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- Whatever your savings, Oldham council will assess care needs for free.
- For dementia support, 43 have it on their CQC registration.
- CQC rates 25 of the 28 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 3 are Requires improvement or Inadequate; 36 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Rating changes in Oldham are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Oldham", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 64agencies on the CQC register
- 89%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 43support people with dementia
- 5with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Supported living in Oldham: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 227
- Care for adults under 65 · 207
- Elderly care · 207
- Physical disability care · 185
- Dementia care · 178
- Mental health care · 136
- Sensory impairment care · 121
- Learning disability care · 112
- Supported living · 64
- Children's care · 38
- Substance misuse support · 32
- Eating disorder support · 29
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Focus Foundation | Aug 2023 | 6.6 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | P and S Care Limited | Jan 2026 | 2.2 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | Complete Care and Enablement Services | Feb 2026 | 2.2 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Comprehensive Care Ltd | Nov 2025 | 2.9 miles | 9 | |
| 5 | Bevancare LTD | Oct 2025 | 5.1 miles | 8 | |
| 6 | Newbarn Limited | Sep 2025 | 5.5 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Rose Healthcare Services Ltd Ltd | Oct 2022 | 1.6 miles | 8 | |
| 8 | Oldham | Sep 2023 | 4.0 miles | 7 | |
| 9 | Shabach Health Care Ltd Tameside | Dec 2022 | 4.5 miles | 7 | |
| 10 | Vestacare | Nov 2021 | 4.8 miles | 5 | |
| 11 | Cherish UK Ltd | Mar 2023 | 5.1 miles | 1 | |
| 12 | City Care Solutions Ltd | Sep 2022 | 5.8 miles | 6 | |
| 13 | Excel24/7 healthcare Ltd | Apr 2023 | 6.0 miles | 6 | |
| 14 | PBT Safer Care | Jul 2024 | 7.0 miles | 5 | |
| 15 | Grace 247 Care Manchester | Jun 2021 | 1.6 miles | 8 | |
| 16 | Domiciliary Care Agency North West | Aug 2018 | 2.2 miles | 4 | |
| 17 | Future Directions CIC | Jan 2020 | 2.7 miles | 7 | |
| 18 | Affinity Supporting People (Greater Manchester & Merseyside) | Oct 2019 | 4.0 miles | 6 | |
| 19 | Rochdale Area B | May 2020 | 5.1 miles | 1 | |
| 20 | Blue Pits Housing Action | Apr 2020 | 5.5 miles | 7 | |
| 21 | Stepping Stones Services | Jul 2018 | 5.5 miles | 10 | |
| 22 | Extrahand Care Services Ltd | Nov 2018 | 5.7 miles | 7 | |
| 23 | Link-Ability Office Rochdale/Heywood | Jul 2019 | 6.0 miles | 5 | |
| 24 | Newmark Care Ltd | Jun 2019 | 6.3 miles | 8 | |
| 25 | Tameside Supported Housing Service | Mar 2020 | 6.9 miles | 2 | |
| 26 | BlueCross Life Care | Jan 2023 | 2.9 miles | 6 | |
| 27 | Voyage(DCA) Greater Manchester | Nov 2022 | 6.8 miles | 4 | |
| 28 | Oaklands – Residential | Sep 2021 | 5.2 miles | 4 | |
| 29 | Pennine Independent Steps | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 8 |
| 30 | Paradise Care Agency | Not yet rated | – | 0.7 miles | 7 |
| 31 | New Age Care Solutions | Not yet rated | – | 1.1 miles | 6 |
| 32 | Desire Healthcare Services - Main Office | Not yet rated | – | 2.1 miles | 4 |
| 33 | Cheery Blossom Supported Living Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.2 miles | 7 |
| 34 | Topmary Care - Main Office | Not yet rated | – | 2.9 miles | 4 |
| 35 | Blossom Care and Support Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.9 miles | 5 |
| 36 | Flourishlife Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.9 miles | 7 |
| 37 | Tarnta Care Group Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.9 miles | 4 |
| 38 | Zenith Care | Not yet rated | – | 2.9 miles | 7 |
| 39 | Smartway Health and Social Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 3.6 miles | 9 |
| 40 | PBT Safer Care Ltd (Branch Location) | Not yet rated | – | 3.6 miles | 4 |
| 41 | H&E Community Support Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 3.8 miles | 6 |
| 42 | PVG Healthcare Services - Main Office | Not yet rated | – | 4.2 miles | 6 |
| 43 | Caleendus Limited | Not yet rated | – | 4.5 miles | 7 |
| 44 | AbleWay Support Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.6 miles | 6 |
| 45 | Deglo Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.0 miles | 4 |
| 46 | Deuvick Main Office | Not yet rated | – | 5.0 miles | 6 |
| 47 | Hopesprings Healthcare - Manchester | Not yet rated | – | 5.0 miles | 2 |
| 48 | Hales Group Limited – Manchester | Not yet rated | – | 5.0 miles | 9 |
| 49 | Rapha Care and Support Solutions | Not yet rated | – | 5.0 miles | 9 |
| 50 | The Limes | Not yet rated | – | 5.1 miles | 2 |
| 51 | Care Connect Bury Ltd - Rochdale Office | Not yet rated | – | 5.1 miles | 9 |
| 52 | Acre Homecare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.5 miles | 5 |
| 53 | Hudah Group | Not yet rated | – | 5.5 miles | 4 |
| 54 | Client-Centred Healthcare Group Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.5 miles | 8 |
| 55 | Premald Care | Not yet rated | – | 5.5 miles | 7 |
| 56 | Longway Avenues (LA) Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.9 miles | 4 |
| 57 | GoodWorks Community Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.1 miles | 3 |
| 58 | Redbrook Mill | Not yet rated | – | 6.4 miles | 2 |
| 59 | PSRS (Manchester) Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 3 |
| 60 | CF Recruitment Agency Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 6 |
| 61 | JUSTH Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 2 |
| 62 | Kingdom Health Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 7 |
| 63 | Dynamis Care | Not yet rated | – | 6.7 miles | 7 |
| 64 | Voyage (DCA) Manchester Complex Care | Not yet rated | – | 6.8 miles | 4 |
The full list for supported living covering Oldham: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Supported living in Oldham by the numbers
Registered for supported living: 64 out of 227 agencies covering Oldham (28%). 89% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 2 points above the 87% for all agencies here and in line with the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: The Focus Foundation, P and S Care Limited and Complete Care and Enablement Services. 5 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: July 2018. Newest: February 2026. 5 have an office within 2 miles of Oldham centre. Not yet rated: 36. That is usual for services registered recently.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham | – | 64 | 25 |
| Chadderton | 1.8 mi | 81 | 36 |
| Royton | 2.1 mi | 60 | 29 |
| Shaw | 2.9 mi | 43 | 21 |
| Failsworth | 3.0 mi | 85 | 34 |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 3.1 mi | 62 | 24 |
| Middleton | 3.9 mi | 92 | 40 |
Your council
Oldham
Savings under £23,250? Oldham council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
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Questions families ask about supported living in Oldham
Which home care agencies in Oldham offer supported living?
64 of the 227 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Oldham list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are The Focus Foundation, P and S Care Limited and Complete Care and Enablement Services.
How are home care agencies in Oldham rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 28. Of those, 25 (89%) are Good or Outstanding, including 2 Outstanding, while 3 are rated below Good. 36 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Oldham?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Oldham council help pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Oldham 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 Oldham council.
How can I pick between agencies in Oldham?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 5 of the 64 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 23 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about supported living in towns near Oldham?
Oldham has 64, with 25 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Chadderton (1.8 miles): 81, 36 rated Good or Outstanding; Royton (2.1 miles): 60, 29 rated Good or Outstanding; Shaw (2.9 miles): 43, 21 rated Good or Outstanding.
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