Substance Misuse Support at Home in West Kirby: 10 Agencies (Oct 2026)

Ranked providers of substance misuse support

Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method

#	Home care agency	Overall rating	Last rated	Office	Extra specialisms
1	Cherry Tree House	Good	Jul 2026	3.4 miles	3
2	Professional Carers	Good	Mar 2023	6.3 miles	8
3	Aspire Care Support Services Ltd	Good	Feb 2023	6.9 miles	7
4	T L Care (NW) Limited	Good	Dec 2018	1.7 miles	7
5	Community Caring Limited	Good	Apr 2020	3.0 miles	7
6	Wallasey Project	Good	Sep 2018	6.3 miles	5
7	BNR Manchester	Good	Mar 2019	6.7 miles	8
8	Cambrian	Good	Oct 2019	6.8 miles	7
9	My Care My Home Wirral	Not yet rated	–	5.6 miles	4
10	Courthall Care Wirral	Not yet rated	–	6.7 miles	6

The full list for substance misuse support covering West Kirby: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.

Substance misuse support in West Kirby: ratings, size and cost

10 of the 42 agencies covering West Kirby are registered with CQC for substance misuse support (24%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 6 points above the 94% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for substance misuse support across England.

Leading on CQC ratings for substance misuse support: Cherry Tree House, Professional Carers and Aspire Care Support Services Ltd. 1 has a rating from the past two years. Oldest: September 2018. Newest: July 2026. 1 is based within 2 miles of the centre of West Kirby. Not yet rated: 2. That is usual for services registered recently.

Share registered for substance misuse support: 24% here, 20% across Wirral.

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.

About substance misuse support

Anyone whose life is affected by drinking or drug use can get this support, which works next to specialist treatment services and aims at safety, better health and recovery.

Questions worth asking about substance misuse support

What training do staff have in substance misuse?
Who decides when support can be reduced?
How do you help with housing, money or work?
How do you support physical health and medication?
How do you work with local drug and alcohol treatment services?

Free advice: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. Getting a care needs assessment from Wirral.

Substance misuse support around West Kirby

Place	How far	Agencies	Rated Good or Outstanding
West Kirby	–	10	8
Hoylake	1.5 mi	10	8
Meols	2.1 mi	11	9
Greasby	2.1 mi	12	10
Heswall	4.1 mi	10	8
Birkenhead	5.2 mi	21	18
Wallasey	5.9 mi	26	22

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Free care cost report for West Kirby

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 substance misuse support in West Kirby

How many agencies in West Kirby offer substance misuse support?

Substance misuse support is a registered specialism for 10 of the 42 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of West Kirby (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Cherry Tree House, Professional Carers and Aspire Care Support Services Ltd.

Are home care agencies in West Kirby well rated?

Good or Outstanding: 8 (100%) of the 8 rated. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 2 here are still unrated.

How much does home care cost in West Kirby?

Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.

Will I get help from Wirral council with the cost of home care?

It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Wirral council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Wirral council.

How should I compare agencies in West Kirby?

Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 10 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 7. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.

How do nearby towns compare with West Kirby for substance misuse support?

Counting substance misuse support: West Kirby 10 (8 Good or Outstanding); Hoylake (1.5 miles): 10, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Meols (2.1 miles): 11, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Greasby (2.1 miles): 12, 10 rated Good or Outstanding.

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