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Supported living in Urmston
Supported living is offered by 66 of the 228 home care agencies covering Urmston, operated by 61 separate providers. United Response runs the most, with 3. 92% of the 37 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). 3 hold an Outstanding rating. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 23 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 11 registered since October 2024. Most recently, South Manchester Care Limited was rated Inadequate on 9 September 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Whatever your savings, Trafford council will assess care needs for free.
- 49 list dementia as a specialism.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Trafford daily: see the latest changes.
- 34 of the 37 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 29 are still waiting for a first rating.
Citation: "Supported living in Urmston", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 66CQC-registered agencies
- 92%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 49support people with dementia
- 8inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers supported living in Urmston
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 228
- Elderly care · 207
- Care for adults under 65 · 202
- Physical disability care · 190
- Dementia care · 174
- Mental health care · 137
- Sensory impairment care · 136
- Learning disability care · 110
- Supported living · 66
- Children's care · 44
- Substance misuse support · 19
- Eating disorder support · 10
All agencies covering Urmston with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Supported living in Urmston: what the data shows
CQC lists supported living for 66 of the 228 agencies covering Urmston, or 29%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 92%, 4 points above the town-wide 88% and above the 90% for supported living across England.
The highest rated agencies for supported living are Imagine Act and Succeed, The Focus Foundation and RivaHealth Clinics. Ratings run from February 2018 to September 2026, and 8 are from the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Urmston centre: 4. 29 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Trafford, 28% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 29% here.
Live-in care in the North West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urmston | – | 66 | 34 |
| Eccles | 2.3 mi | 74 | 38 |
| Stretford | 2.4 mi | 92 | 44 |
| Irlam | 2.5 mi | 52 | 32 |
| Sale | 2.6 mi | 80 | 40 |
| Altrincham | 3.9 mi | 52 | 31 |
| Swinton | 4.0 mi | 89 | 47 |
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Supported living in Urmston: your questions answered
Which agencies in Urmston provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 66 of the 228 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Urmston list supported living as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Imagine Act and Succeed, The Focus Foundation and RivaHealth Clinics.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Urmston have?
Of the 37 that have been rated, 34 (92%) are rated Good or Outstanding (3 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 3. Not yet rated: 29. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Urmston?
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 Trafford council pay for home care?
It may. Trafford 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 Trafford council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Urmston?
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, 8 of the 66 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 29 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Urmston compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Eccles (2.3 miles): 74, 38 rated Good or Outstanding; Stretford (2.4 miles): 92, 44 rated Good or Outstanding; Irlam (2.5 miles): 52, 32 rated Good or Outstanding. Urmston itself has 66, 34 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Urmston
- Supported living in Eccles 2.3 mi
- Supported living in Stretford 2.4 mi
- Supported living in Irlam 2.5 mi
- Supported living in Sale 2.6 mi
- Supported living in Altrincham 3.9 mi
- Supported living in Swinton 4.0 mi
- Supported living in Worsley 4.1 mi
- Supported living in Salford 4.6 mi
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