Home care · Cheshire East
Mental health care at home in Alsager
56 of the 84 home care agencies covering Alsager offer mental health care, from 53 providers. Evolving Care Limited has the most, at 3. Of the 36 CQC has rated, 86% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for mental health care across England. 2 are Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 27 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 2 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Lilyrose Care Group Ltd - Staffordshire, rated Good on 16 March 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- Whatever your savings, Cheshire East council will assess care needs for free.
- Among the 36 rated agencies, 31 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 5 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 20 are still waiting for a first rating.
- 52 list dementia as a specialism.
- Rating changes in Cheshire East are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in Alsager", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 56registered agencies
- 86%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 52offer dementia support
- 4rated or inspected within two years
Ranked providers of mental health care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 84
- Elderly care · 79
- Care for adults under 65 · 76
- Dementia care · 73
- Physical disability care · 73
- Sensory impairment care · 58
- Mental health care · 56
- Learning disability care · 52
- Supported living · 29
- Children's care · 19
- Substance misuse support · 14
- Eating disorder support · 11
Every agency covering Alsager registered with CQC for mental health care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How mental health care in Alsager compares
Registered for mental health care: 56 out of 84 agencies covering Alsager (67%). England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for mental health care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 86% (below England, 2 points below the 88% for all agencies in the town).
For mental health care, the top rated agencies are AMG Nursing and Care Services - Crewe, Lilyrose Care Group Ltd - Staffordshire and Solsken Limited. 4 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from April 2018 and the newest from March 2026. 1 is based within 2 miles of the centre of Alsager. 20 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Cheshire East has 58 agencies registered for mental health care; of those rated, 87% are Good or Outstanding. Here 67% of agencies list mental health care, compared with 61% across Cheshire East.
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 mental health care
Keeping well and stable, recovering, managing medication and joint work alongside local mental health teams in the community are the core of mental health care. People who use it may live with schizophrenia, severe depression, psychosis related to dementia or bipolar disorder.
Questions to ask agencies about mental health care
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
- What mental health training do staff have?
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
Support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Cheshire East: mental health care.
Mental health care around Alsager
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alsager | – | 56 | 31 |
| Kidsgrove | 3.1 mi | 27 | 16 |
| Sandbach | 4.0 mi | 34 | 18 |
| Elworth | 4.8 mi | 31 | 16 |
| Biddulph | 5.8 mi | 18 | 11 |
| Crewe | 5.9 mi | 30 | 17 |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 6.2 mi | 66 | 29 |
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What families want to know about mental health care in Alsager
Which home care agencies in Alsager offer mental health care?
56 of the 84 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Alsager list mental health care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include AMG Nursing and Care Services - Crewe, Lilyrose Care Group Ltd - Staffordshire and Solsken Limited.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Alsager?
31 (86%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 36 with a rating, including 2 Outstanding, while 5 are rated below Good. 20 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does home care cost in Alsager?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Cheshire East council fund home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Cheshire East 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 Cheshire East council.
How do I choose between agencies in Alsager?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 4 of 56 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 32 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more mental health care in towns near Alsager?
In Alsager there are 56, 31 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Kidsgrove (3.1 miles): 27, 16 rated Good or Outstanding; Sandbach (4.0 miles): 34, 18 rated Good or Outstanding; Elworth (4.8 miles): 31, 16 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care near Alsager
- Mental health care in Kidsgrove 3.1 mi
- Mental health care in Sandbach 4.0 mi
- Mental health care in Elworth 4.8 mi
- Mental health care in Biddulph 5.8 mi
- Mental health care in Crewe 5.9 mi
- Mental health care in Newcastle-under-Lyme 6.2 mi
- Mental health care in Congleton 6.3 mi
- Mental health care in Madeley 6.6 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.