Home care · Cheshire East · Oct 2026

Best rated home care agencies in Knutsford

The 20 home care agencies covering Knutsford with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. 5 are rated Outstanding. Of all 57 home care agencies covering Knutsford, 37 are rated Good or Outstanding.

How this list is ordered

  • Outstanding before Good, then the most recent rating first. Nothing else changes the order.
  • Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to be listed here.
  • "Best for" labels come from each service's CQC registration and inspection date.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Best rated home care agencies in Knutsford", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank

The 20 best rated home care agencies covering Knutsford

#NameCQC ratingRatedBest for
1Right at Home South TraffordOutstandingApr 2026Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability
2SEA Support Services LtdOutstandingMay 2020Rated Outstanding
3Home Instead LimitedOutstandingApr 2020Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability
4Home Instead East CheshireOutstandingOct 2019Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability
5Carefound Home Care (Wilmslow)OutstandingOct 2018Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability
6Right at Home Lymm and Warrington SouthGoodOct 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
7Your Life (Northwich)GoodOct 2026Physical disability, Inspected recently
8GoodOaks Homecare – Mid CheshireGoodSep 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
9The BrockenGoodSep 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
10Helping Hands NorthwichGoodJul 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
11Be Caring ManchesterGoodApr 2025Dementia, Physical disability
12Prolife Healthcare ServicesGoodSep 2024Dementia
13Rainbow Living Care LimitedGoodJul 2024Physical disability
14Compassionate Care LtdGoodFeb 2024Dementia, Physical disability
15CCAHGoodFeb 2024Dementia, Physical disability
16Advantage Healthcare - North West & YorkshireGoodAug 2023
17Cherish UK LtdGoodJul 2023
18Lifestyle by Homecare Services (Trafford)GoodMar 2023Dementia, Physical disability
19Connect Care and Support (CC&S) ManchesterGoodJan 2023Dementia, Physical disability
20Cornellius HealthcareGoodOct 2022Dementia, Physical disability

Source: CQC register, checked 27 October 2026 (Open Government Licence). Ratings can change after an inspection, so read the latest report before you decide.

Details for the top 10

  1. Right at Home South Trafford

    6.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People said care made them feel safe, respected and valued, and relatives described regular updates, open communication and involvement in reviews.

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Right at Home South Trafford)

  2. SEA Support Services Ltd

    5.6 miles · Services for everyone

    What inspectors found: People said they felt safe with staff, and relatives described staff going above and beyond, with care focused on wellbeing and social inclusion.

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated May 2020
    View profile (SEA Support Services Ltd)

  3. Home Instead Limited

    6.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Apr 2020Previous provider's rating
    View profile (Home Instead Limited)

  4. Home Instead East Cheshire

    4.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: Everyone inspectors spoke with praised the care, saying they felt safe, were treated with respect and that staff went the extra mile.

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2019
    View profile (Home Instead East Cheshire)

  5. Carefound Home Care (Wilmslow)

    5.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People and relatives said they felt safe and described staff as kind, caring and respectful, with the same regular carers visiting.

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2018
    View profile (Carefound Home Care (Wilmslow))

  6. Right at Home Lymm and Warrington South

    6.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: As part of the assessment, we spoke with people who used the service and their relatives, staff, as well as reviewing records in relation…

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Right at Home Lymm and Warrington South)

  7. Your Life (Northwich)

    6.8 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    What inspectors found: The service supports older adults with a range of needs, including physical health conditions, mobility difficulties, sensory impairments and long-term health conditions, enabling people…

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Your Life (Northwich))

  8. GoodOaks Homecare – Mid Cheshire

    6.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: We gathered information from visiting the office; visiting and speaking with people who used the service; speaking to staff and reviewing information off site.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (GoodOaks Homecare – Mid Cheshire)

  9. The Brocken

    4.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: As part of the assessment, we spoke with people and their relatives, staff, leaders and reviewed records in relation to people’s support.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (The Brocken)

  10. Helping Hands Northwich

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: The assessment took place between 30 June and 6 July 2026.

    Est. £29–£35/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Helping Hands Northwich)

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Questions about the best rated home care agencies in Knutsford

What is the best rated home care agency in Knutsford?

5 are rated Outstanding by CQC: Right at Home South Trafford, SEA Support Services Ltd, Home Instead Limited, Home Instead East Cheshire, Carefound Home Care (Wilmslow). Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are Right at Home South Trafford, SEA Support Services Ltd, Home Instead Limited. Read the latest CQC report before you decide.

How is this list ordered?

Only by the CQC rating (Outstanding before Good) and then by how recent the rating is. Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to appear here.

How many are rated Good or Outstanding in Knutsford?

37 of the 57 home care agencies covering Knutsford are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).

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