Home care · Cheshire East
Children's care at home in Macclesfield
4 of the 33 home care agencies covering Macclesfield offer children's care. Among the 4 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for children's care across England. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- You can ask Cheshire East council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- 3 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Rating changes in Cheshire East are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Macclesfield", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 4agencies on the CQC register
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 3are registered for dementia
- 0with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Children's care in Macclesfield: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 33
- Elderly care · 30
- Physical disability care · 28
- Dementia care · 27
- Care for adults under 65 · 26
- Sensory impairment care · 19
- Mental health care · 15
- Learning disability care · 13
- Substance misuse support · 7
- Supported living · 5
- Eating disorder support · 4
- Children's care · 4
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walfinch Greater Manchester South | Jan 2022 | 6.4 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | Ablewell Care | Sep 2018 | under 0.5 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | East Cheshire Housing Consortium | Feb 2021 | 0.6 miles | 4 | |
| 4 | Family Care Solutions | Sep 2018 | 5.9 miles | 7 |
All agencies covering Macclesfield with a CQC registration for children's care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
How children's care in Macclesfield compares
4 of the 33 agencies covering Macclesfield are registered with CQC for children's care (12%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for children's care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for children's care: Walfinch Greater Manchester South, Ablewell Care and East Cheshire Housing Consortium. Ratings run from September 2018 to January 2022, and 0 are from the last two years. 2 have an office within 2 miles of Macclesfield centre.
Council-wide, 14 agencies in Cheshire East list children's care, and 83% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Cheshire East, 15% of agencies are registered for children's care, against 12% here.
Visiting home care in the North West typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from children's care
Families of disabled children, or of children with complex health needs, can get help at home: carers give personal care, support health routines and let parents take short breaks.
What to ask about children's care
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
- How do you work with school and health professionals?
Free advice: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Ask Cheshire East for a care needs assessment.
Where else nearby offers children's care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield | – | 4 | 4 |
| Alderley Edge | 5.3 mi | 13 | 8 |
| Wilmslow | 6.4 mi | 23 | 13 |
| Handforth | 7.1 mi | 32 | 16 |
| High Lane | 7.7 mi | 13 | 6 |
| Cheadle Hulme | 8.1 mi | 35 | 18 |
| Hazel Grove | 8.2 mi | 21 | 10 |
Council support
Cheshire East
Cheshire East council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
Cheshire East: getting assessed, funding your care, direct payments
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Free care cost report for Macclesfield
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about children's care in Macclesfield
How many agencies in Macclesfield offer children's care?
Children's care is a registered specialism for 4 of the 33 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Macclesfield (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Walfinch Greater Manchester South, Ablewell Care and East Cheshire Housing Consortium.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Macclesfield?
4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 4 with a rating.
What does home care cost in Macclesfield?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Does Cheshire East council fund home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Cheshire East council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Cheshire East council.
How do I choose between agencies in Macclesfield?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 4 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 4. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more children's care in towns near Macclesfield?
In Macclesfield there are 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Alderley Edge (5.3 miles): 13, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Wilmslow (6.4 miles): 23, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Handforth (7.1 miles): 32, 16 rated Good or Outstanding.
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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.