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Supported living in Bilston
Supported living is offered by 112 of the 281 home care agencies covering Bilston, operated by 110 separate providers. Creative Support Limited runs the most, with 3. Among the 61 with a CQC rating, 87% are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 32 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 16 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Rance Healthcare Services Ltd was rated Good on 22 October 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- Whatever your savings, Wolverhampton council will assess care needs for free.
- For dementia support, 83 have it on their CQC registration.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Wolverhampton daily: see the latest changes.
- Among the 61 rated agencies, 53 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 8 are Requires improvement or Inadequate; 51 are still waiting for a first rating.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Bilston", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 112agencies on the CQC register
- 87%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 83list dementia as a specialism
- 23with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Supported living in Bilston: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 281
- Elderly care · 264
- Care for adults under 65 · 260
- Physical disability care · 231
- Dementia care · 220
- Mental health care · 180
- Sensory impairment care · 166
- Learning disability care · 148
- Supported living · 112
- Children's care · 65
- Substance misuse support · 32
- Eating disorder support · 29
Every agency covering Bilston registered with CQC for supported living, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Supported living in Bilston: what the data shows
Registered for supported living: 112 out of 281 agencies covering Bilston (40%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 87%, 7 points above the town-wide 80% and below the 90% for supported living across England.
The highest rated agencies for supported living are Bellamy House (Empowering U Care), Complesso Healthcare Solutions and Ryssa Healthcare Ltd. 23 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from March 2019 and the newest from October 2026. 14 have an office within 2 miles of Bilston centre. Not yet rated: 51. That is usual for services registered recently.
Here 40% of agencies list supported living, compared with 39% across Wolverhampton.
Visiting home care in the West Midlands typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
Where else nearby offers supported living
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston | – | 112 | 53 |
| Coseley | 1.9 mi | 109 | 52 |
| Willenhall | 2.3 mi | 87 | 39 |
| Tipton | 2.4 mi | 115 | 52 |
| Wednesbury | 2.5 mi | 98 | 43 |
| Wolverhampton | 2.9 mi | 63 | 27 |
| Sedgley | 3.5 mi | 96 | 47 |
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Supported living in Bilston: your questions answered
Which home care agencies in Bilston offer supported living?
112 of the 281 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Bilston list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Bellamy House (Empowering U Care), Complesso Healthcare Solutions and Ryssa Healthcare Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Bilston have?
Of the 61 that have been rated, 53 (87%) are rated Good or Outstanding, while 8 are rated below Good. 51 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Bilston?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Wolverhampton council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Wolverhampton council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Wolverhampton council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Bilston?
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, 23 of the 112 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 38 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Bilston compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Coseley (1.9 miles): 109, 52 rated Good or Outstanding; Willenhall (2.3 miles): 87, 39 rated Good or Outstanding; Tipton (2.4 miles): 115, 52 rated Good or Outstanding. Bilston itself has 112, 53 of them Good or Outstanding.
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.