Home care · Cheshire West and Chester
Care for adults under 65 at home in Ellesmere Port
56 out of 71 home care agencies covering Ellesmere Port are registered for care for adults under 65, run by 55 different providers. The largest is Midshires Care Limited, with 2. CQC has rated 42 of them, and 90% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for care for adults under 65 across England; 3 are Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 23 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 4 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 20 October 2026, Apollo Care (South Wirral) was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- A care needs assessment from Cheshire West and Chester council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 47 list dementia as a specialism.
- Among the 42 rated agencies, 38 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 4 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 14 not yet rated.
- Rating changes in Cheshire West and Chester are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care for adults under 65 at home in Ellesmere Port", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 56agencies on the CQC register
- 90%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 47offer dementia support
- 8with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Ranked providers of care for adults under 65
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 71
- Elderly care · 63
- Physical disability care · 58
- Dementia care · 57
- Care for adults under 65 · 56
- Sensory impairment care · 50
- Mental health care · 44
- Learning disability care · 43
- Supported living · 17
- Children's care · 17
- Eating disorder support · 4
- Substance misuse support · 4
Every agency covering Ellesmere Port registered with CQC for care for adults under 65, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Care for adults under 65 in Ellesmere Port by the numbers
Registered for care for adults under 65: 56 out of 71 agencies covering Ellesmere Port (79%). England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for care for adults under 65 are Good or Outstanding and here it is 90% (above England, in line with the 89% for all agencies in the town).
For care for adults under 65, the top rated agencies are The Technology Centre, Radfield Home Care Chester & Ellesmere Port and Apollo Care (South Wirral). 8 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from February 2018 and the newest from October 2026. 17 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Ellesmere Port. Not yet rated: 14. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 59 agencies in Cheshire West and Chester list care for adults under 65, and 98% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Here 79% of agencies list care for adults under 65, compared with 80% across Cheshire West and Chester.
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 care for adults under 65
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.
Questions to ask agencies about care for adults under 65
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
- How are health appointments supported?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
Free advice: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Ask Cheshire West and Chester for a care needs assessment.
Care for adults under 65 around Ellesmere Port
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | – | 56 | 38 |
| Bebington | 5.6 mi | 138 | 76 |
| Chester | 5.7 mi | 30 | 21 |
| Neston | 6.0 mi | 35 | 22 |
| Helsby | 6.1 mi | 40 | 29 |
| Heswall | 8.5 mi | 61 | 33 |
| Liverpool | 9.1 mi | 166 | 90 |
Council support
Cheshire West and Chester
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- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
What families want to know about care for adults under 65 in Ellesmere Port
Which home care agencies in Ellesmere Port offer care for adults under 65?
56 of the 71 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ellesmere Port list care for adults under 65 as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include The Technology Centre, Radfield Home Care Chester & Ellesmere Port and Apollo Care (South Wirral).
How are home care agencies in Ellesmere Port rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 42. Of those, 38 (90%) are Good or Outstanding, including 3 Outstanding, while 4 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 Ellesmere Port?
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.
Can Cheshire West and Chester council help pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Cheshire West and Chester 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 West and Chester council.
How can I pick between agencies in Ellesmere Port?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 8 of the 56 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 34 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 Ellesmere Port?
Ellesmere Port has 56, with 38 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Bebington (5.6 miles): 138, 76 rated Good or Outstanding; Chester (5.7 miles): 30, 21 rated Good or Outstanding; Neston (6.0 miles): 35, 22 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care for adults under 65 near Ellesmere Port
- Care for adults under 65 in Bebington 5.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Chester 5.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Neston 6.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Helsby 6.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Heswall 8.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Liverpool 9.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Birkenhead 9.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Runcorn 9.8 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.