Home care · Wakefield
Supported living in Crofton
20 out of 55 home care agencies covering Crofton are registered for supported living, run by 18 different providers. The largest is Alternative Care Limited, with 2. 87% of the 15 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 90% for supported living across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 11 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 2 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 5 August 2025, Premium Healthcare Staffing Limited was rated Good, the newest rating here.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Latest CQC rating changes in Wakefield, checked daily.
- CQC rates 13 of the 15 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate and 5 are not yet rated.
- 16 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Wakefield council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Citation: "Supported living in Crofton", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 20CQC-registered agencies
- 87%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 16are registered for dementia
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Providers offering supported living
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 55
- Elderly care · 53
- Care for adults under 65 · 52
- Dementia care · 48
- Physical disability care · 47
- Mental health care · 42
- Learning disability care · 41
- Sensory impairment care · 39
- Supported living · 20
- Children's care · 19
- Substance misuse support · 11
- Eating disorder support · 6
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium Healthcare Staffing Limited | Aug 2025 | 3.3 miles | 9 | |
| 2 | Millennium Support Ltd | Jul 2022 | 1.7 miles | 2 | |
| 3 | Theresa Care Limited | Sep 2022 | 3.3 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | Viable Care Services | Nov 2022 | 3.3 miles | 9 | |
| 5 | Wakefield | Sep 2022 | 3.4 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | Quick View Ltd | Dec 2022 | 3.7 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | Ease Healthcare Wakefield | Sep 2022 | 3.9 miles | 8 | |
| 8 | The Acorns | Dec 2023 | 4.3 miles | 6 | |
| 9 | Supported Living Service | Jan 2018 | 3.2 miles | 6 | |
| 10 | Dimensions Wakefield Domiciliary Care Office | Jan 2019 | 3.3 miles | 3 | |
| 11 | Alternative Care Limited | Sep 2017 | 3.6 miles | 6 | |
| 12 | Eden Place Residential Home | Jan 2020 | 3.9 miles | 7 | |
| 13 | GT Care (Wakefield) Limited | Oct 2021 | 4.1 miles | 8 | |
| 14 | Vision Care Wakefield | Sep 2022 | 4.1 miles | 7 | |
| 15 | Pacific and Gold Healthcare | Sep 2021 | 3.5 miles | 7 | |
| 16 | Tabitha Care Group Limited | Not yet rated | – | 3.3 miles | 8 |
| 17 | Pinderfielde Healthcare Wakefield | Not yet rated | – | 3.4 miles | 5 |
| 18 | Creative Support – Wakefield Personalised Services | Not yet rated | – | 3.4 miles | 7 |
| 19 | Carleton Glen | Not yet rated | – | 3.6 miles | 5 |
| 20 | Holistic Standard Care Services Limited | Not yet rated | – | 4.4 miles | 7 |
This table lists each agency covering Crofton registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Crofton centre.
Supported living in Crofton by the numbers
CQC lists supported living for 20 of the 55 agencies covering Crofton, or 36%. 87% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 3 points below the 90% for all agencies here and below the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Premium Healthcare Staffing Limited, Millennium Support Ltd and Theresa Care Limited. The newest rating is from August 2025 and the oldest from September 2017; 1 fall within the last two years. Within 2 miles of Crofton centre: 1 office. 5 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Wakefield, 22 agencies are registered for supported living, and 82% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Supported living is on 36% of registrations here and 27% across Wakefield.
In the Yorkshire and the Humber, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton | – | 20 | 13 |
| Normanton | 3.0 mi | 20 | 13 |
| Wakefield | 3.5 mi | 18 | 11 |
| Ackworth Moor Top | 3.5 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Hemsworth | 4.4 mi | 7 | 7 |
| Castleford | 5.3 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Pontefract | 5.4 mi | 4 | 2 |
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Questions families ask about supported living in Crofton
Which agencies in Crofton provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 20 of the 55 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Crofton list supported living as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Premium Healthcare Staffing Limited, Millennium Support Ltd and Theresa Care Limited.
How are home care agencies in Crofton rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 15. Of those, 13 (87%) are Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 5. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Crofton?
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. 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. More in our cost guide.
Can Wakefield council help pay for home care?
It may. Wakefield 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 Wakefield council.
How can I pick between agencies in Crofton?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 1 of the 20 on this page was inspected or rated in the past two years; 14 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about supported living in towns near Crofton?
Crofton has 20, with 13 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Normanton (3.0 miles): 20, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Wakefield (3.5 miles): 18, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Ackworth Moor Top (3.5 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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