Home care · Salford
Supported living in Swinton
89 out of 296 home care agencies covering Swinton are registered for supported living, run by 82 different providers. The largest is Creative Support Limited, with 4. Of the 50 CQC has rated, 94% are Good or Outstanding, next to 90% for supported living across England; 3 are Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 29 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 13 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 9 September 2026, South Manchester Care Limited was rated Inadequate, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- You can ask Salford council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- 47 of the 50 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, and 3 are rated below Good. 39 are not rated yet.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 64.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Salford, updated every day.
Citation: "Supported living in Swinton", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 89agencies registered with CQC
- 94%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 64list dementia as a specialism
- 10inspected or rated since October 2024
Supported living in Swinton: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 296
- Elderly care · 270
- Care for adults under 65 · 264
- Physical disability care · 253
- Dementia care · 227
- Mental health care · 185
- Sensory impairment care · 175
- Learning disability care · 152
- Supported living · 89
- Children's care · 63
- Substance misuse support · 33
- Eating disorder support · 23
This table lists each agency covering Swinton registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Swinton centre.
Supported living in Swinton by the numbers
CQC lists supported living for 89 of the 296 agencies covering Swinton, or 30%. England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 94% (above England, 2 points above the 92% for all agencies in the town).
For supported living, the top rated agencies are Imagine Act and Succeed, The Focus Foundation and Dementia Care & Support at Home Limited. The newest rating is from September 2026 and the oldest from February 2018; 10 fall within the last two years. 10 have an office within 2 miles of Swinton centre. 39 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Supported living is on 30% of registrations here and 38% across Salford.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swinton | – | 89 | 47 |
| Eccles | 1.7 mi | 74 | 38 |
| Worsley | 2.7 mi | 59 | 35 |
| Salford | 2.9 mi | 100 | 46 |
| Prestwich | 3.2 mi | 99 | 45 |
| Little Hulton | 3.4 mi | 54 | 33 |
| Whitefield | 3.6 mi | 98 | 47 |
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What families want to know about supported living in Swinton
Which agencies in Swinton provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 89 of the 296 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Swinton list supported living as a specialism. Highly rated options include Imagine Act and Succeed, The Focus Foundation and Dementia Care & Support at Home Limited.
How are home care agencies in Swinton rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 50. Of those, 47 (94%) are Good or Outstanding (3 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 3. Not yet rated: 39. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Swinton?
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.
Can Salford council help 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.
How can I pick between agencies in Swinton?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 10 of the 89 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 40 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 supported living in towns near Swinton?
Swinton has 89, with 47 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Eccles (1.7 miles): 74, 38 rated Good or Outstanding; Worsley (2.7 miles): 59, 35 rated Good or Outstanding; Salford (2.9 miles): 100, 46 rated Good or Outstanding.
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More for Swinton, plus guides
- Outstanding services in Salford, 2026
- This area also takes in Clifton, Pendlebury
- Funding home care: who pays
- Choosing a home care agency
- Preparing for a care needs assessment
- Understanding CQC ratings
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.