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Supported living in Little Hulton
Supported living is offered by 54 of the 184 home care agencies covering Little Hulton, operated by 48 separate providers. Creative Support Limited runs the most, with 4. 100% of the 33 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). 2 hold an Outstanding rating. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 19 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 5 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Persona Domiciliary Support Service was rated Good on 21 January 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- A care needs assessment from Salford council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Good or Outstanding: 33 of the 33 rated agencies, with 21 not yet rated.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 41.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Salford, updated every day.
Citation: "Supported living in Little Hulton", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 54registered agencies
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 41list dementia as a specialism
- 7rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering supported living
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 184
- Elderly care · 172
- Care for adults under 65 · 165
- Physical disability care · 160
- Dementia care · 145
- Mental health care · 117
- Sensory impairment care · 115
- Learning disability care · 99
- Supported living · 54
- Children's care · 39
- Substance misuse support · 27
- Eating disorder support · 17
All agencies covering Little Hulton with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Supported living in Little Hulton: what the data shows
CQC lists supported living for 54 of the 184 agencies covering Little Hulton, or 29%. Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 7 points above the 93% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 90% for supported living.
Imagine Act and Succeed, The Focus Foundation and Dementia Care & Support at Home Limited lead the list for supported living. Ratings run from February 2018 to January 2026, and 7 are from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Little Hulton centre: 1 office. 21 still await a first CQC rating.
Across Salford, 38% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 29% here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hulton | – | 54 | 33 |
| Farnworth | 1.4 mi | 54 | 35 |
| Worsley | 1.9 mi | 59 | 35 |
| Astley | 2.7 mi | 52 | 32 |
| Atherton | 3.0 mi | 33 | 20 |
| Swinton | 3.4 mi | 89 | 47 |
| Bolton | 3.8 mi | 36 | 24 |
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Common questions about supported living in Little Hulton
Which agencies in Little Hulton provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 54 of the 184 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Little Hulton list supported living as a specialism. Highly rated options include Imagine Act and Succeed, The Focus Foundation and Dementia Care & Support at Home Limited.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Little Hulton have?
Of the 33 that have been rated, 33 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (2 Outstanding). Not yet rated: 21. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Little Hulton?
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 Salford council pay for home care?
It may. Salford 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 Salford council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Little Hulton?
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, 7 of the 54 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 26 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Little Hulton compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Farnworth (1.4 miles): 54, 35 rated Good or Outstanding; Worsley (1.9 miles): 59, 35 rated Good or Outstanding; Astley (2.7 miles): 52, 32 rated Good or Outstanding. Little Hulton itself has 54, 33 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: supported living around Little Hulton
- Supported living in Farnworth 1.4 mi
- Supported living in Worsley 1.9 mi
- Supported living in Astley 2.7 mi
- Supported living in Atherton 3.0 mi
- Supported living in Swinton 3.4 mi
- Supported living in Bolton 3.8 mi
- Supported living in Eccles 4.1 mi
- Supported living in Westhoughton 4.4 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.