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Supported living in Standish
12 out of 63 home care agencies covering Standish are registered for supported living. 88% of the 8 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. 5 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 2 registered with CQC within the past two years.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 6 have it on their CQC registration.
- Whatever your savings, Wigan council will assess care needs for free.
- CQC rates 7 of the 8 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 4 are still waiting for a first rating.
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Citation: "Supported living in Standish", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 12agencies registered with CQC
- 88%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 6support people with dementia
- 1inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering supported living
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 63
- Elderly care · 51
- Care for adults under 65 · 50
- Physical disability care · 50
- Dementia care · 42
- Learning disability care · 36
- Sensory impairment care · 35
- Mental health care · 30
- Children's care · 15
- Supported living · 12
- Substance misuse support · 11
- Eating disorder support · 7
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | My Life Legacy | Dec 2022 | 1.3 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Creative Support - Chorley & Wigan Services | Dec 2022 | 4.7 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | Mediline Supported Living Lancashire | Jul 2019 | 0.6 miles | 9 | |
| 4 | Eden Futures - North West Region | Dec 2018 | 4.7 miles | 5 | |
| 5 | ICRIT Healthcare | Oct 2019 | 4.8 miles | 9 | |
| 6 | Next Stage A Way Forward | Aug 2018 | 5.8 miles | 9 | |
| 7 | Lifeways Community Care (Lancashire South) | Jul 2022 | 6.0 miles | 5 | |
| 8 | Nugent Community Choices | Sep 2023 | 6.9 miles | 5 | |
| 9 | Vivifica Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 3.5 miles | 5 |
| 10 | Cedar Health and Wellbeing Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.0 miles | 2 |
| 11 | Lifeways Paragon Limited (North West) | Not yet rated | – | 6.0 miles | 5 |
| 12 | Evoke Support | Not yet rated | – | 6.0 miles | 6 |
This table lists each agency covering Standish registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Standish centre.
Supported living in Standish by the numbers
CQC lists supported living for 12 of the 63 agencies covering Standish, or 19%. England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 88% (below England, in line with the 89% for all agencies in the town).
For supported living, the top rated agencies are My Life Legacy, Creative Support - Chorley & Wigan Services and Mediline Supported Living Lancashire. The newest rating is from September 2023 and the oldest from August 2018; 1 fall within the last two years. Within 2 miles of Standish centre: 2 offices. 4 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Supported living is on 19% of registrations here and 9% across Wigan.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standish | – | 12 | 7 |
| Wigan | 3.0 mi | 8 | 5 |
| Adlington | 3.1 mi | 19 | 12 |
| Blackrod | 3.2 mi | 27 | 17 |
| Aspull | 3.2 mi | 23 | 16 |
| Ince-in-Makerfield | 3.7 mi | 12 | 8 |
| Up Holland | 4.3 mi | 9 | 5 |
Council support
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What families want to know about supported living in Standish
Which agencies in Standish provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 12 of the 63 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Standish list supported living as a specialism. Among the highest rated are My Life Legacy, Creative Support - Chorley & Wigan Services and Mediline Supported Living Lancashire.
How are home care agencies in Standish rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 8. Of those, 7 (88%) are Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 4. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Standish?
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.
Can Wigan council help pay for home care?
It may. Wigan 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 Wigan council.
How can I pick between agencies in Standish?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 1 of the 12 on this page was inspected or rated in the past two years; 7 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 Standish?
Standish has 12, with 7 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Wigan (3.0 miles): 8, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Adlington (3.1 miles): 19, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Blackrod (3.2 miles): 27, 17 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.