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Supported living in Stretford
Of the 295 home care agencies covering Stretford, 92 offer supported living; 84 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Creative Support Limited (5). CQC has rated 50 of them, and 88% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% for supported living across England. Outstanding: 3. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 30 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 14 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to South Manchester Care Limited: Inadequate, on 9 September 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- Among the 50 rated agencies, 44 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 6 are rated below Good, with 42 not yet rated.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Trafford, updated every day.
- For dementia support, 65 have it on their CQC registration.
- A care needs assessment from Trafford council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Stretford", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 92agencies on the CQC register
- 88%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 65support people with dementia
- 9with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Ranked providers of supported living
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 295
- Elderly care · 268
- Care for adults under 65 · 264
- Physical disability care · 246
- Dementia care · 227
- Mental health care · 182
- Sensory impairment care · 171
- Learning disability care · 145
- Supported living · 92
- Children's care · 53
- Substance misuse support · 32
- Eating disorder support · 21
Every agency covering Stretford registered with CQC for supported living, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Supported living in Stretford: ratings, size and cost
Registered for supported living: 92 out of 295 agencies covering Stretford (31%). England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 88% (below England, in line with the 88% for all agencies in the town).
For supported living, the top rated agencies are Imagine Act and Succeed, The Focus Foundation and Vivid Care Services Ltd - Lancashire. 9 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from February 2018 and the newest from September 2026. 15 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Stretford. Not yet rated: 42. That is usual for services registered recently.
Here 31% of agencies list supported living, compared with 28% across Trafford.
Typical prices in the North West: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
Supported living around Stretford
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stretford | – | 92 | 44 |
| Sale | 2.3 mi | 80 | 40 |
| Urmston | 2.4 mi | 66 | 34 |
| Eccles | 3.0 mi | 74 | 38 |
| Salford | 3.1 mi | 100 | 46 |
| Manchester | 4.0 mi | 109 | 51 |
| Swinton | 4.1 mi | 89 | 47 |
Help from the council
Trafford
Savings under £23,250? Trafford council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
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- 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 Stretford
Which home care agencies in Stretford offer supported living?
92 of the 295 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Stretford list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Imagine Act and Succeed, The Focus Foundation and Vivid Care Services Ltd - Lancashire.
Are home care agencies in Stretford well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 44 (88%) of the 50 rated, including 3 Outstanding, while 6 are rated below Good. 42 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does home care cost in Stretford?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will I get help from Trafford council with the cost of home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Trafford council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Trafford council.
How should I compare agencies in Stretford?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 9 of the 92 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 41 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Stretford for supported living?
Counting supported living: Stretford 92 (44 Good or Outstanding); Sale (2.3 miles): 80, 40 rated Good or Outstanding; Urmston (2.4 miles): 66, 34 rated Good or Outstanding; Eccles (3.0 miles): 74, 38 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Stretford
- Supported living in Sale 2.3 mi
- Supported living in Urmston 2.4 mi
- Supported living in Eccles 3.0 mi
- Supported living in Salford 3.1 mi
- Supported living in Manchester 4.0 mi
- Supported living in Swinton 4.1 mi
- Supported living in Altrincham 4.2 mi
- Supported living in Wythenshawe 4.4 mi
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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.