Home care · Sefton
Supported living in Southport
3 of the 28 home care agencies covering Southport offer supported living. CQC has rated 3 of them, and 67% are Good or Outstanding, against 90% for supported living across England. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- 1 list dementia as a specialism.
- You can ask Sefton council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Good or Outstanding: 2 of the 3 rated agencies; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Sefton daily: see the latest changes.
Citation: "Supported living in Southport", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 3registered agencies
- 67%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 1offers dementia support
- 0rated or inspected within two years
Supported living in Southport: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 28
- Elderly care · 27
- Care for adults under 65 · 26
- Physical disability care · 25
- Dementia care · 23
- Sensory impairment care · 20
- Mental health care · 15
- Learning disability care · 12
- Eating disorder support · 5
- Substance misuse support · 5
- Children's care · 5
- Supported living · 3
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 365 support services | Apr 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Link-Ability (West Lancs) | Jan 2019 | 6.5 miles | 2 | |
| 3 | Willow House Care Limited Registered Office | Sep 2022 | under 0.5 miles | 5 |
All agencies covering Southport with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
How supported living in Southport compares
CQC lists supported living for 3 of the 28 agencies covering Southport, or 11%. Of those rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding: 15 points below the 82% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 90% for supported living.
365 support services and Link-Ability (West Lancs) lead the list for supported living. Ratings run from January 2019 to April 2023, and 0 are from the last two years. 2 have an office within 2 miles of Southport centre.
For comparison, Sefton has 12 agencies registered for supported living; of those rated, 89% are Good or Outstanding. Across Sefton, 24% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 11% here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southport | – | 3 | 2 |
| Formby | 6.5 mi | 8 | 5 |
| Burscough | 6.8 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Ormskirk | 6.8 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Tarleton | 7.3 mi | 9 | 4 |
| Lytham St Anne's | 7.7 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Warton | 8.8 mi | 10 | 8 |
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Common questions about supported living in Southport
Which agencies in Southport provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 3 of the 28 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Southport list supported living as a specialism. Well-rated choices include 365 support services and Link-Ability (West Lancs).
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Southport?
2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 3 with a rating. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1.
What does home care cost in Southport?
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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Does Sefton council fund home care?
It may. Sefton 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 Sefton council.
How do I choose between agencies in Southport?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 3 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 3 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more supported living in towns near Southport?
In Southport there are 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Formby (6.5 miles): 8, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Burscough (6.8 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Ormskirk (6.8 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding.
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