There are 4 extra care housing services registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in St. Helens, covering Newton-le-willows, St. Helens, St Helens. Extra care housing gives older people their own flat with care available on site, as an alternative to a care home.
At a glance
- 4 registered extra care services in St. Helens (North West).
- None has a CQC rating yet, usually because the service is new.
- Services by type of operator: independent companies 4.
- Largest operators: G P Homecare Limited (2), Care Solutions (St Helens) Ltd (2).
- St. Helens council paid £23.10 an hour for home care in 2025/26, which is what council-funded care in extra care housing is usually based on.
Extra care housing services in St. Helens
| Service | Town | Run by | CQC rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radis Community Care (Heald Farm Court) | Newton-le-willows | G P Homecare Limited | Not yet rated |
| Radis Community Care (Reeve Court) | St. Helens | G P Homecare Limited | Not yet rated |
| TogetherCare – Foundry Wharf | St. Helens | Care Solutions (St Helens) Ltd | Not yet rated |
| TogetherCare – Heyeswood | St Helens | Care Solutions (St Helens) Ltd | Not yet rated |
CQC registers the care service that works in each scheme. Some providers run care in several schemes from one registered office. Source: CQC register of active locations, October 2026.
How to get a place
- Through the council: ask St. Helens council for a care needs assessment. Many extra care flats are allocated by the council or a housing association, often with priority for people with care needs.
- Directly: some schemes sell or rent flats privately. Contact the scheme or its landlord.
- Paying for it: rent and service charges can often be paid with Housing Benefit or Pension Credit. Care is charged separately and means-tested, but the home you leave is not counted for care at home. See paying for care in St. Helens.
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