Supported Living in Ince-in-Makerfield: 12 CQC-Registered Providers (Oct 2026)

Who offers supported living in Ince-in-Makerfield

Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank

#	Agency	CQC rating	Last rated	Office	Other specialisms
1	My Life Legacy	Good	Dec 2022	5.0 miles	8
2	Rings Homecare Greater Manchester	Good	Jul 2024	6.6 miles	7
3	Next Stage A Way Forward	Good	Aug 2018	3.8 miles	9
4	Mediline Supported Living Lancashire	Good	Jul 2019	4.2 miles	9
5	ICRIT Healthcare	Good	Oct 2019	4.6 miles	9
6	Dignity In Life	Good	Feb 2020	6.8 miles	7
7	Caring Companions	Good	Feb 2019	6.8 miles	8
8	Your Care (UK)	Good	Dec 2019	7.0 miles	7
9	Nugent Community Choices	Requires improvement	Sep 2023	5.3 miles	5
10	Vivifica Healthcare Limited	Not yet rated	–	0.8 miles	5
11	Axis Care Group Ltd	Not yet rated	–	4.3 miles	6
12	Criss Care Solution Ltd	Not yet rated	–	6.5 miles	8

Every agency covering Ince-in-Makerfield registered with CQC for supported living, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.

Supported living in Ince-in-Makerfield: what the data shows

16% of Ince-in-Makerfield's agencies (12 of 75) hold a CQC registration for supported living. 89% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 2 points below the 91% for all agencies here and in line with the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.

Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: My Life Legacy, Rings Homecare Greater Manchester and Next Stage A Way Forward. 1 was rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from August 2018 and the newest from July 2024. Offices within 2 miles of Ince-in-Makerfield centre: 1. 3 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.

Here 16% of agencies list supported living, compared with 9% across Wigan.

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
Ince-in-Makerfield	–	12	8
Wigan	1.6 mi	8	5
Hindley	1.8 mi	18	11
Aspull	2.3 mi	23	16
Ashton-in-Makerfield	3.5 mi	13	3
Westhoughton	3.7 mi	22	14
Standish	3.7 mi	12	7

Help from the council

Wigan

Wigan council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.

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Free care cost report for Ince-in-Makerfield

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

Questions families ask about supported living in Ince-in-Makerfield

Who offers supported living at home in Ince-in-Makerfield?

Of the 75 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ince-in-Makerfield, 12 list supported living as a specialism (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include My Life Legacy, Rings Homecare Greater Manchester and Next Stage A Way Forward.

What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Ince-in-Makerfield have?

Of the 9 that have been rated, 8 (89%) are rated Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 3 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.

What are typical home care prices in Ince-in-Makerfield?

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. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.

Will Wigan 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) Wigan 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 Wigan council.

What should I look for when choosing agencies in Ince-in-Makerfield?

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, 1 of the 12 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 8 have an older report. See the checklist.

How does Ince-in-Makerfield compare with nearby towns for supported living?

Nearest towns we cover: Wigan (1.6 miles): 8, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Hindley (1.8 miles): 18, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Aspull (2.3 miles): 23, 16 rated Good or Outstanding. Ince-in-Makerfield itself has 12, 8 of them Good or Outstanding.