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Supported living in Stalybridge
Supported living is offered by 43 of the 159 home care agencies covering Stalybridge. Of the 14 CQC has rated, 93% are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 8 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 7 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Complete Care and Enablement Services was rated Good on 27 February 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- Tameside council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 33.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Tameside, checked daily.
- 13 of the 14 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement and 29 are not yet rated.
To cite: "Supported living in Stalybridge", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 43registered agencies
- 93%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 33offer dementia support
- 3rated or inspected within two years
Supported living in Stalybridge: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 159
- Care for adults under 65 · 145
- Elderly care · 145
- Physical disability care · 129
- Dementia care · 127
- Mental health care · 93
- Sensory impairment care · 87
- Learning disability care · 86
- Supported living · 43
- Eating disorder support · 26
- Substance misuse support · 24
- Children's care · 23
All agencies covering Stalybridge with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Supported living in Stalybridge: what the data shows
27% of Stalybridge's agencies (43 of 159) hold a CQC registration for supported living. Of those rated, 93% are Good or Outstanding: 2 points above the 91% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 90% for supported living.
P and S Care Limited, Complete Care and Enablement Services and Comprehensive Care Ltd lead the list for supported living. Ratings run from August 2018 to February 2026, and 3 are from the last two years. 1 has an office within 2 miles of Stalybridge centre. 29 still await a first CQC rating.
Across Tameside, 23% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 27% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stalybridge | – | 43 | 13 |
| Dukinfield | 1.7 mi | 64 | 25 |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 2.1 mi | 62 | 24 |
| Hattersley | 2.6 mi | 33 | 17 |
| Hyde | 2.7 mi | 59 | 24 |
| Hadfield | 3.5 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Denton | 3.8 mi | 74 | 29 |
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Common questions about supported living in Stalybridge
Who offers supported living at home in Stalybridge?
Of the 159 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Stalybridge, 43 list supported living as a specialism (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include P and S Care Limited, Complete Care and Enablement Services and Comprehensive Care Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Stalybridge have?
Of the 14 that have been rated, 13 (93%) are rated Good or Outstanding, 1 of them Outstanding, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 29 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Stalybridge?
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. 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. See our full cost guide.
Will Tameside 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) Tameside 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 Tameside council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Stalybridge?
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, 3 of the 43 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 11 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Stalybridge compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Dukinfield (1.7 miles): 64, 25 rated Good or Outstanding; Ashton-under-Lyne (2.1 miles): 62, 24 rated Good or Outstanding; Hattersley (2.6 miles): 33, 17 rated Good or Outstanding. Stalybridge itself has 43, 13 of them Good or Outstanding.
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