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Respite care in Holmes Chapel

From a weekly sitting service at home to a week or two in a care home, respite care is temporary cover that lets family carers rest. Compare the 30 CQC-registered agencies covering Holmes Chapel and ask which of them provide it.

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

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Quick summary

  • 30 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Holmes Chapel; 14 are rated Good or Outstanding.
  • The CQC register does not say who provides respite care: ask the agencies directly.
  • At home, respite is usually billed at the normal visiting rate, about around £32–£34 an hour. Short stays in the 3 local care homes are charged weekly.
  • A care needs assessment from Cheshire East council costs nothing, and a separate carer's assessment for the person who looks after them.

To cite: "Respite care in Holmes Chapel", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

Kinds of respite care

At home: a carer visits for a few hours so you can go out, or stays for a few days or weeks (live-in respite) while you go away. In a care home: a short stay of a week or two, often booked well ahead for holidays. Holmes Chapel has 3 care homes registered with CQC, so ask which of them offer short stays. Day centres run by the council or charities are another option.

Your right to a carer's assessment

  • Who: anyone caring for someone else.
  • From: Cheshire East council, free, separate from the cared-for person's assessment.
  • Looks at: how caring affects you.
  • Can lead to: breaks the council pays for, a personal budget for carers, or other support.

Carers UK helpline (free): 0808 808 7777.

Asking Cheshire East council for an assessment.

Booking respite privately

If you pay yourself, ask agencies for their minimum visit length and notice period, and care homes whether they keep rooms for short stays. For a care home, arrange a visit beforehand and share the care plan, medication list and routines so the stay goes smoothly.

Holmes Chapel's agencies in figures

One rating goes back to April 2018: Spiritual Inspiration Ltd. Ask what has changed since. In Holmes Chapel, 87% of agencies support people with dementia (26 of 30); the Cheshire East figure is 80%. By specialism, 25 of 30 list physical disabilities, 15 of 30 list learning disabilities and 24 of 30 list mental health conditions. CQC registered CareYourWay Wilmslow in August 2026, the newest on this list. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 10% covering Holmes Chapel, 6% across Cheshire East. 74% of rated agencies covering Holmes Chapel are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% of those rated among the 314 we list across Cheshire East. Winsford has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (67%); Holmes Chapel, at 47%, is 7th of the 7 towns compared. Cheshire East has 7 Outstanding agencies in total; covering Holmes Chapel the figure is 2.

How much respite care costs in Holmes Chapel

Typical prices across England in 2026
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week
Residential care home£1,205 a week
Nursing home£1,515 a week

Council rates in Cheshire East Council: £24.37 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £921.49 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,108.45 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. 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. Check what you would pay · Weekly cost calculator

Home care agencies that cover Holmes Chapel

Ranked on CQC rating, its date and then distance. Ask each one about respite care.

  1. The Brocken

    4.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    More details (The Brocken)

  2. GoodOaks Homecare – Mid Cheshire

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    More details (GoodOaks Homecare – Mid Cheshire)

  3. CCAH

    1.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2024
    More details (CCAH)

  4. Aceso Homecare

    3.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2023
    More details (Aceso Homecare)

  5. Weaver Lodge

    5.7 miles · Older people, Mental health conditions, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2022
    More details (Weaver Lodge)

  6. Evolving Care Limited Congleton

    6.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2023
    More details (Evolving Care Limited Congleton)

  7. Forevermore Care

    6.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2022
    More details (Forevermore Care)

  8. Blueberry Care

    3.0 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2019
    More details (Blueberry Care)

  9. Spiritual Inspiration Ltd

    3.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2018
    More details (Spiritual Inspiration Ltd)

  10. Platinum Care Cheshire Ltd

    5.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2018
    More details (Platinum Care Cheshire Ltd)

  11. Home Instead Limited

    5.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Apr 2020Previous provider's rating
    More details (Home Instead Limited)

  12. Home Instead East Cheshire

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2019
    More details (Home Instead East Cheshire)

  13. Ace Care Professionals Ltd

    6.3 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Mental health conditions

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2020
    More details (Ace Care Professionals Ltd)

  14. Crossroads Together Midlands

    6.4 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2019Previous provider's rating
    More details (Crossroads Together Midlands)

  15. Care at Home Group Cheshire East and West

    3.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    Requires improvementRated Dec 2024Inspected recently
    More details (Care at Home Group Cheshire East and West)

  16. Yorhealth (Supported Living) - Cheshire

    2.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    Requires improvementRated Sep 2022
    More details (Yorhealth (Supported Living) - Cheshire)

  17. Archangel Home Care

    5.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    Requires improvementRated May 2022
    More details (Archangel Home Care)

  18. Be Helpful

    6.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    Requires improvementRated Nov 2021
    More details (Be Helpful)

  19. React Homecare – Staffordshire and Cheshire East

    6.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    Requires improvementRated May 2021Previous provider's rating
    More details (React Homecare – Staffordshire and Cheshire East)

  20. Pearl's Support Solutions Limited

    3.3 miles · Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    More details (Pearl's Support Solutions Limited)

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What families ask about respite care in Holmes Chapel

Which agencies provide respite care in Holmes Chapel?

Ask each agency: CQC keeps no record of who provides respite care. Of the 30 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Holmes Chapel, 14 are rated Good or Outstanding.

Is respite care ever free?

Sometimes. Ask Cheshire East council for a carer's assessment: if you are eligible, the council can arrange or fund breaks. Charities and carers' centres also run free or low-cost sitting services.

How much notice do care homes need for respite?

Some homes do not hold rooms for short stays, so ask early. Aim for several weeks ahead, and longer for school holiday periods.

What CQC ratings do agencies covering Holmes Chapel have?

CQC rates 14 of 19 as Good or Outstanding, or 74%. Recent evidence: 4 rated or inspected in two years. Dementia specialists: 26.

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