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Home help in Prestwich

Home help covers the everyday jobs that get harder with age: cleaning, laundry, shopping, cooking, errands and a bit of company, so someone can keep living independently at home. None has confirmed it to us yet, so ask the 316 CQC-registered agencies covering Prestwich directly.

Agencies from the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026. Prices: Usual 2026 prices across England

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The short version

  • Of the 316 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Prestwich, 158 have a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • Bury council has to offer a care needs assessment free of charge.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs around £32–£34 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.
  • Which agencies provide home help is not on the CQC register, so ask each one.

Citation: "Home help in Prestwich", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.

What home help includes

Typical tasks are cleaning and tidying, laundry and ironing, changing beds, food shopping and collecting prescriptions, preparing meals, help with post and bills, and getting out to appointments or the shops. Many people also value the company. Home help does not include personal care such as washing, dressing or help with medication: for that you need a home care agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

Agency, cleaner or council?

Many home care agencies in Prestwich provide home help as well as personal care, which is useful if needs grow. A cleaner or a local "home help" service can be cheaper for housework alone, but is not regulated by CQC. Some councils and charities run low-cost help-at-home or shopping services. Asking Bury council for an assessment.

Paying for home help

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or just below the rate for visiting care. Bury council may include practical help in a care plan if a care needs assessment finds eligible needs, though help with housework alone often does not qualify. Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, is often used to pay for it. See home help for the elderly and home help vs home care.

Agencies covering Prestwich: the data

240 of the 316 agencies (76%) list dementia as a specialism, against 77% across Bury. By specialism, 263 of 316 list physical disabilities, 154 of 316 list learning disabilities and 192 of 316 list mental health conditions. The newest registration is Clarity Homecare Oldham, registered with CQC in October 2026. 93% of rated agencies covering Prestwich are Good or Outstanding, compared with 92% of those rated among the 408 we list across Bury. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed agency that is rated Good or Outstanding, Prestwich comes 3rd of 7 (50%), with Radcliffe top at 55%. The oldest current rating dates from December 2017 (Complete Choice Care Services Limited Birmingham).

How much home help costs in Prestwich

Usual 2026 prices across England
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week

What Bury Council pays providers: £25.57 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £773.20 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £915.91 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. Work out a weekly cost · What would we pay?

Home care agencies that cover Prestwich

Ranked on CQC rating, its date and then distance. Ask each one about home help.

  1. Roxhsana Ltd

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Roxhsana Ltd)

  2. Choices for Living Well (Killelea)

    6.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Feb 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Choices for Living Well (Killelea))

  3. The Focus Foundation

    0.6 miles · Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, Mental health conditions

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Aug 2023
    More details (The Focus Foundation)

  4. Home Instead Salford-Worsley

    3.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2023
    More details (Home Instead Salford-Worsley)

  5. Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Mar 2024
    More details (Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway)

  6. Meridian Health and Social Care - Manchester North

    1.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Meridian Health and Social Care - Manchester North)

  7. Carerecruit Solutions Limited

    1.5 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Carerecruit Solutions Limited)

  8. Sahara Avenues Ltd

    1.9 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Sahara Avenues Ltd)

  9. Tamami Healthcare Ltd

    2.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Tamami Healthcare Ltd)

  10. Care Direct Salford

    2.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Care Direct Salford)

  11. Dementia Care & Support at Home Limited

    2.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Dementia Care & Support at Home Limited)

  12. Cottage HomeCare Services

    3.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Cottage HomeCare Services)

  13. Persona Domiciliary Support Service

    4.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Persona Domiciliary Support Service)

  14. Stonewood Complex Care

    4.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Stonewood Complex Care)

  15. Vivid Care Services Ltd - Lancashire

    4.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2024Inspected recently
    More details (Vivid Care Services Ltd - Lancashire)

  16. SureCare Salford & Manchester

    4.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    More details (SureCare Salford & Manchester)

  17. iCare Solutions Manchester Limited

    4.3 miles · Services for everyone

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    More details (iCare Solutions Manchester Limited)

  18. Claydon Care Services - Main Office

    4.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Claydon Care Services - Main Office)

  19. Apollo Care Central Manchester

    4.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Apollo Care Central Manchester)

  20. Care Connect Bury Ltd

    4.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Care Connect Bury Ltd)

All 316 home care agencies covering Prestwich →

Home help in Prestwich: common questions

Which agencies provide home help in Prestwich?

The CQC register does not show who offers home help. There are 316 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Prestwich, 158 of them rated Good or Outstanding, so ask each one.

What does home help cost in Prestwich?

Expect an hourly charge close to the local visiting care rate, sometimes slightly less for housework only. Check the minimum visit length and weekend rates before you book.

Can I get home help from the council?

Only as part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment by Bury council; housework on its own rarely qualifies. Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings, is often used to pay for home help.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

What CQC ratings do agencies covering Prestwich have?

CQC rates 158 of 170 as Good or Outstanding, or 93%. Recent evidence: 38 rated or inspected in two years. Dementia specialists: 240.

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