Home care · Staffordshire
Supported living in Burntwood
Supported living is offered by 15 of the 47 home care agencies covering Burntwood, operated by 14 separate providers. Voyage 1 Limited runs the most, with 2. Among the 9 with a CQC rating, 56% are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- We check for new CQC ratings in Staffordshire daily: see the latest changes.
- Good or Outstanding: 5 of the 9 rated agencies, and 4 are rated below Good. 6 are not rated yet.
- For dementia support, 10 have it on their CQC registration.
- You can ask Staffordshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
To cite: "Supported living in Burntwood", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 15registered agencies
- 56%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 10support people with dementia
- 0rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering supported living
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 47
- Elderly care · 46
- Care for adults under 65 · 44
- Physical disability care · 42
- Dementia care · 36
- Sensory impairment care · 33
- Mental health care · 32
- Learning disability care · 28
- Supported living · 15
- Children's care · 9
- Substance misuse support · 8
- Eating disorder support · 6
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Voyage (DCA) West Midlands | Feb 2024 | 4.2 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Arreta Care Limited | Nov 2023 | 4.6 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | Voyage (DCA) Solihull and Birmingham | Mar 2018 | 4.2 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Libra Care Limited | Jan 2020 | 4.3 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | Support4U | Jun 2019 | 4.8 miles | 5 | |
| 6 | Hadet Healthcare | Mar 2023 | 4.2 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | Empowerment Care Ltd | Mar 2023 | 4.2 miles | 7 | |
| 8 | Harmony Care - Little Bloxwich Community Hub | Dec 2021 | 4.6 miles | 7 | |
| 9 | Pooleview Support Services | Jun 2022 | 5.0 miles | 3 | |
| 10 | Dages Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.6 miles | 5 |
| 11 | Saddlebrook Healthcare Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 3.7 miles | 8 |
| 12 | 1Step Beyond Support Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.1 miles | 5 |
| 13 | Bloomberg Care Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.2 miles | 8 |
| 14 | Diligence Healthcare services LTD | Not yet rated | – | 4.3 miles | 6 |
| 15 | Better Care Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.4 miles | 4 |
The full list for supported living covering Burntwood: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Supported living in Burntwood: what the data shows
32% of Burntwood's agencies (15 of 47) hold a CQC registration for supported living. 56% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 13 points below the 69% for all agencies here and below the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Voyage (DCA) West Midlands, Arreta Care Limited and Voyage (DCA) Solihull and Birmingham. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: March 2018. Newest: February 2024. Within 2 miles of Burntwood centre: 0 offices. 6 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Staffordshire has 46 agencies registered for supported living; of those rated, 86% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for supported living: 32% here, 27% across Staffordshire.
In the West Midlands, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burntwood | – | 15 | 5 |
| Norton Canes | 2.0 mi | 23 | 9 |
| Brownhills | 2.5 mi | 35 | 16 |
| Cannock | 3.9 mi | 10 | 2 |
| Great Wyrley | 4.1 mi | 26 | 10 |
| Cheslyn Hay | 4.7 mi | 26 | 10 |
| Aldridge | 5.1 mi | 37 | 19 |
Help from the council
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- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about supported living in Burntwood
Who offers supported living at home in Burntwood?
Of the 47 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Burntwood, 15 list supported living as a specialism (Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Voyage (DCA) West Midlands, Arreta Care Limited and Voyage (DCA) Solihull and Birmingham.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Burntwood have?
Of the 9 that have been rated, 5 (56%) are rated Good or Outstanding, and 4 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 6 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Burntwood?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. 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. See our full cost guide.
Will Staffordshire council pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Staffordshire council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Staffordshire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Burntwood?
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, none of the 15 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 9 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Burntwood compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Norton Canes (2.0 miles): 23, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Brownhills (2.5 miles): 35, 16 rated Good or Outstanding; Cannock (3.9 miles): 10, 2 rated Good or Outstanding. Burntwood itself has 15, 5 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.