Supported Living in Kinver: 7 CQC-Registered Providers (Oct 2026)

Who offers supported living in Kinver

Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered

#	Agency	CQC rating	Last rated	Office	Other specialisms
1	Inshore Support LTD - Supported Living	Good	May 2025	3.3 miles	1
2	Wordsley Housing and Independent Living Services	Good	Jun 2019	3.8 miles	3
3	Priory Supported Living West Midlands	Good	Aug 2021	4.4 miles	8
4	Clent View Domiciliary Service	Good	Feb 2019	4.9 miles	2
5	Lumiere Homes	Not yet rated	–	3.7 miles	7
6	Orbital 4 Support Limited	Not yet rated	–	4.4 miles	5
7	High-End Health Care UK Ltd	Not yet rated	–	5.0 miles	6

Every agency covering Kinver registered with CQC for supported living, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.

Supported living in Kinver: ratings, size and cost

CQC lists supported living for 7 of the 20 agencies covering Kinver, or 35%. England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, 20 points above the 80% for all agencies in the town).

For supported living, the top rated agencies are Inshore Support LTD - Supported Living, Wordsley Housing and Independent Living Services and Priory Supported Living West Midlands. 2 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from February 2019 and the newest from May 2025. Offices within 2 miles of Kinver centre: 0. 3 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.

Staffordshire as a whole has 46 agencies registered for supported living; 86% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Here 35% of agencies list supported living, compared with 27% across Staffordshire.

Live-in care in the West Midlands 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
Kinver	–	7	4
Stourbridge	3.9 mi	32	18
Kingswinford	4.4 mi	39	23
Hagley	4.5 mi	17	9
Brierley Hill	4.9 mi	45	23
Wombourne	5.8 mi	60	32
Sedgley	7.0 mi	96	47

Help from the council

Staffordshire

Savings under £23,250? Staffordshire council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.

How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Staffordshire

Free · by email

Free care cost report for Kinver

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

What families want to know about supported living in Kinver

Which agencies in Kinver provide supported living?

The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 7 of the 21 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Kinver list supported living as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Inshore Support LTD - Supported Living, Wordsley Housing and Independent Living Services and Priory Supported Living West Midlands.

Are home care agencies in Kinver well rated?

Good or Outstanding: 4 (100%) of the 4 rated. Not yet rated: 3. That is common for services registered recently.

How much does home care cost in Kinver?

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. 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. More in our cost guide.

Will I get help from Staffordshire council with the cost of home care?

It may. Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire council.

How should I compare agencies in Kinver?

Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 2 of the 7 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 2 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.

How do nearby towns compare with Kinver for supported living?

Counting supported living: Kinver 7 (4 Good or Outstanding); Stourbridge (3.9 miles): 32, 18 rated Good or Outstanding; Kingswinford (4.4 miles): 39, 23 rated Good or Outstanding; Kidderminster (4.5 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.