Home care · Cheshire East
Care for adults under 65 at home in Middlewich
38 out of 47 home care agencies covering Middlewich are registered for care for adults under 65, run by 37 different providers. The largest is Evolving Care Limited, with 2. 88% of the 24 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for care for adults under 65 across England; 1 is Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 16 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 6 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 8 October 2026, Your Life (Northwich) was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- New and changed CQC ratings across Cheshire East, updated every day.
- You can ask Cheshire East council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Among the 24 rated agencies, 21 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 3 are rated below Good. 14 are not rated yet.
- 27 list dementia as a specialism.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care for adults under 65 at home in Middlewich", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 38agencies registered with CQC
- 88%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 27support people with dementia
- 6inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering care for adults under 65
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 47
- Elderly care · 42
- Care for adults under 65 · 38
- Physical disability care · 35
- Dementia care · 32
- Sensory impairment care · 29
- Mental health care · 28
- Learning disability care · 25
- Supported living · 15
- Children's care · 9
- Substance misuse support · 4
- Eating disorder support · 3
This table lists each agency covering Middlewich registered for care for adults under 65, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Middlewich centre.
Care for adults under 65 in Middlewich by the numbers
Registered for care for adults under 65: 38 out of 47 agencies covering Middlewich (81%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 88%, in line with the town-wide 88% and in line with the 88% for care for adults under 65 across England.
The highest rated agencies for care for adults under 65 are The Brocken, GoodOaks Homecare – Mid Cheshire and Your Life (Northwich). The newest rating is from October 2026 and the oldest from October 2017; 6 fall within the last two years. Within 2 miles of Middlewich centre: 4 offices. 14 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Cheshire East as a whole has 79 agencies registered for care for adults under 65; 84% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Care for adults under 65 is on 81% of registrations here and 83% across Cheshire East.
In the North West, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Care for adults under 65: what it means
Jobs, college, relationships and independence should shape care for adults under 65, rather than the timetable of services for older people. It supports younger adults with disabilities, long-term conditions or mental health needs.
Before you choose: questions on care for adults under 65
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
- How are health appointments supported?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
Helpline: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Cheshire East: care needs assessment.
Nearby towns: care for adults under 65
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlewich | – | 38 | 21 |
| Elworth | 3.6 mi | 35 | 16 |
| Holmes Chapel | 3.6 mi | 24 | 9 |
| Winsford | 3.7 mi | 24 | 15 |
| Sandbach | 4.5 mi | 40 | 18 |
| Northwich | 5.8 mi | 25 | 17 |
| Crewe | 6.2 mi | 40 | 21 |
Help from the council
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Care for adults under 65 in Middlewich: your questions answered
Which home care agencies in Middlewich offer care for adults under 65?
38 of the 47 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Middlewich list care for adults under 65 as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are The Brocken, GoodOaks Homecare – Mid Cheshire and Your Life (Northwich).
How are home care agencies in Middlewich rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 24. Of those, 21 (88%) are Good or Outstanding, including 1 Outstanding, while 3 are rated below Good. 14 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Middlewich?
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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Cheshire East council help pay for 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 can I pick between agencies in Middlewich?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 6 of the 38 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 18 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about care for adults under 65 in towns near Middlewich?
Middlewich has 38, with 21 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Elworth (3.6 miles): 35, 16 rated Good or Outstanding; Holmes Chapel (3.6 miles): 24, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Winsford (3.7 miles): 24, 15 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Middlewich
- Care for adults under 65 in Elworth 3.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Holmes Chapel 3.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Winsford 3.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Sandbach 4.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Northwich 5.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Crewe 6.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Weaverham 7.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Alsager 8.4 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.