Home care · Trafford
Supported living in Sale
Supported living is offered by 80 of the 267 home care agencies covering Sale, operated by 74 separate providers. United Response runs the most, with 3. Among the 46 with a CQC rating, 87% are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). 2 hold an Outstanding rating. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 28 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 12 registered since October 2024. Most recently, South Manchester Care Limited was rated Inadequate on 9 September 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Trafford council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- CQC rates 40 of the 46 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 6 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 34 are not yet rated.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Trafford daily: see the latest changes.
- 58 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Sale", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 80registered agencies
- 87%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 58are registered for dementia
- 9rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering supported living
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 267
- Elderly care · 240
- Care for adults under 65 · 237
- Physical disability care · 221
- Dementia care · 202
- Sensory impairment care · 159
- Mental health care · 159
- Learning disability care · 129
- Supported living · 80
- Children's care · 52
- Substance misuse support · 28
- Eating disorder support · 17
The full list for supported living covering Sale: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Supported living in Sale: what the data shows
80 of the 267 agencies covering Sale are registered with CQC for supported living (30%). Of those rated, 87% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 87% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 90% for supported living.
Imagine Act and Succeed, RivaHealth Clinics and Vivid Care Services Ltd - Lancashire lead the list for supported living. 9 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: February 2018. Newest: September 2026. Within 2 miles of Sale centre: 6 offices. 34 still await a first CQC rating.
Share registered for supported living: 30% here, 28% across Trafford.
In the North West, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | – | 80 | 40 |
| Altrincham | 2.0 mi | 52 | 31 |
| Stretford | 2.3 mi | 92 | 44 |
| Urmston | 2.6 mi | 66 | 34 |
| Wythenshawe | 3.1 mi | 69 | 38 |
| Irlam | 4.3 mi | 52 | 32 |
| Eccles | 4.5 mi | 74 | 38 |
Council support
Trafford
Trafford council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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Free care cost report for Sale
- 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
Common questions about supported living in Sale
How many agencies in Sale offer supported living?
Supported living is a registered specialism for 80 of the 267 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Sale (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Imagine Act and Succeed, RivaHealth Clinics and Vivid Care Services Ltd - Lancashire.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Sale have?
Of the 46 that have been rated, 40 (87%) are rated Good or Outstanding, with 2 Outstanding; 6 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 34 here are still unrated.
What are typical home care prices in Sale?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Will Trafford council pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Trafford council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Trafford council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Sale?
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, 9 of the 80 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 37. A checklist to help.
How does Sale compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Altrincham (2.0 miles): 52, 31 rated Good or Outstanding; Stretford (2.3 miles): 92, 44 rated Good or Outstanding; Urmston (2.6 miles): 66, 34 rated Good or Outstanding. Sale itself has 80, 40 of them Good or Outstanding.
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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.