Home care · Oldham
Supported living in Uppermill
Supported living is offered by 23 of the 95 home care agencies covering Uppermill. 82% of the 11 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Expect to pay here about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 6 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 3 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Complete Care and Enablement Services was rated Good on 27 February 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Rating changes in Oldham are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 20 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Whatever your savings, Oldham council will assess care needs for free.
- Among the 11 rated agencies, 9 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 2 are rated below Good; 12 are still waiting for a first rating.
Citation: "Supported living in Uppermill", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 23agencies on the CQC register
- 82%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 20list dementia as a specialism
- 3with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Who offers supported living in Uppermill
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 95
- Elderly care · 90
- Care for adults under 65 · 86
- Dementia care · 79
- Physical disability care · 77
- Sensory impairment care · 57
- Mental health care · 55
- Learning disability care · 51
- Supported living · 23
- Substance misuse support · 16
- Eating disorder support · 15
- Children's care · 14
This table lists each agency covering Uppermill registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Uppermill centre.
Supported living in Uppermill: what the data shows
CQC lists supported living for 23 of the 95 agencies covering Uppermill, or 24%. England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 82% (below England, 9 points below the 91% for all agencies in the town).
For supported living, the top rated agencies are P and S Care Limited, Complete Care and Enablement Services and Comprehensive Care Ltd. The newest rating is from February 2026 and the oldest from August 2018; 3 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Uppermill centre: 0. Not yet rated: 12. That is usual for services registered recently.
Supported living is on 24% of registrations here and 27% across Oldham.
Live-in care in the North West runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
Supported living in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uppermill | – | 23 | 9 |
| Stalybridge | 4.0 mi | 43 | 13 |
| Oldham | 4.1 mi | 64 | 25 |
| Shaw | 4.7 mi | 43 | 21 |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 4.8 mi | 62 | 24 |
| Royton | 5.2 mi | 60 | 29 |
| Dukinfield | 5.5 mi | 64 | 25 |
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What families want to know about supported living in Uppermill
Which agencies in Uppermill provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 23 of the 95 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Uppermill list supported living as a specialism. Highly rated options include P and S Care Limited, Complete Care and Enablement Services and Comprehensive Care Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Uppermill have?
Of the 11 that have been rated, 9 (82%) are rated Good or Outstanding (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 12. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Uppermill?
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. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will Oldham council pay for home care?
It may. Oldham 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 Oldham council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Uppermill?
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, 3 of the 23 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 8 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Uppermill compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Stalybridge (4.0 miles): 43, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Oldham (4.1 miles): 64, 25 rated Good or Outstanding; Shaw (4.7 miles): 43, 21 rated Good or Outstanding. Uppermill itself has 23, 9 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.