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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.

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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

#Home care agencyOverall ratingLast ratedOfficeExtra specialisms
1The Technology CentreOutstandingJun 20221.2 miles5
2Radfield Home Care Chester & Ellesmere PortOutstandingMay 20232.1 miles4
3Apollo Care (South Wirral)GoodOct 20261.2 miles2
4Helping Hands Ellesmere PortGoodJun 20261.4 miles4
5Weatherstones CourtGoodMar 20254.8 miles2
6Alcedo Care Liverpool RegionGoodOct 20255.0 miles9
7NewferryGoodJul 20266.7 miles4
8The Halewood CentreGoodMay 20266.9 miles6
9REXD Corporation Limited t/a Caremark (Cheshire West & Chester)GoodJan 2023under 0.5 miles8
10Caring AlternativesGoodAug 20221.3 miles6
11Loyal Blue Care LtdGoodFeb 20231.5 miles2
12StellarCare NW HQGoodMay 20221.6 miles6
13Adada Care Services(Cheshire)GoodOct 20242.0 miles6
14Routes Healthcare WirralGoodJul 20234.5 miles8
15Care at Home Group Cheshire West and WirralGoodOct 20244.5 miles5
16Ava Care Liverpool LtdGoodJan 20244.8 miles5
17Individual Care & Support Services LimitedGoodDec 20225.5 miles7
18Future Living CareGoodOct 20225.7 miles7
19C4 Care LimitedGoodSep 20225.8 miles4
20Alcedo Care Cheshire West & WirralGoodSep 20225.9 miles9
21Laura Spence AestheticsGoodNov 20226.2 miles2
22Jane CareGoodMar 20190.7 miles1
23Bespoke Care Cheshire LtdGoodMay 20210.7 miles6
24Cheshire West and Chester Reablement ServiceGoodAug 20180.7 miles5
25Noble Care AlliancesGoodJan 20191.2 miles3
26Aspiring Lives LtdGoodSep 20191.3 miles5
27Sagecare (Wirral)GoodJun 20204.5 miles6
28Apollo Care (North) LiverpoolGoodFeb 20185.4 miles4
29Homecarers Cheshire WestGoodNov 20225.4 miles5
30Belgrave CareGoodJun 20195.5 miles1
31Bevris SupportGoodMar 20195.6 miles7
32Home Instead ChesterGoodOct 20195.6 miles6
33The Frances Taylor Foundation Liverpool Adult ServicesGoodJul 20195.7 miles3
34Holistic Care ServicesGoodDec 20205.7 miles6
35Helping Hands ChesterGoodJan 20206.0 miles5
36Right at Home South LiverpoolGoodFeb 20206.0 miles6
37Bluebird Care (Cheshire West and Chester)OutstandingDec 20196.6 miles7
38Live Life Well LimitedGoodJan 20196.7 miles6
39Sylvan Home Care Services - Bromborough BranchRequires improvementMay 20254.6 miles6
40CareCaliRaya Ltd T/A Apollo Care South LiverpoolRequires improvementNov 20255.4 miles7
41Domiciliary Care CheshireRequires improvementMar 20242.7 miles6
42Everbright Home Care LtdRequires improvementDec 20213.4 miles5
43Vivid Care Services CheshireNot yet rated–0.7 miles4
44Voyage (DCA) WirralNot yet rated–0.8 miles3
45SureCare Cheshire WestNot yet rated–1.3 miles5
46Purpleline Care Services LtdNot yet rated–1.4 miles6
47Every Second Care LimitedNot yet rated–4.5 miles7
48Joy Healthcare Solutions LimitedNot yet rated–5.2 miles6
49Quarry Homecare LtdNot yet rated–5.5 miles4
50D & G Care Services Limited - Main OfficeNot yet rated–5.5 miles3
51Beech HouseNot yet rated–5.6 miles5
52Palmerston Care LimitedNot yet rated–5.6 miles1
53Belong at Home ChesterNot yet rated–5.8 miles5
54Sisters For Life (SFL) Healthcare LimitedNot yet rated–6.7 miles4
55Medicality Healthcare LtdNot yet rated–6.7 miles4
56Your Quality Care Services Limited (Wyldewoods)Not yet rated–6.7 miles5

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.

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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

  1. How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
  2. How do you plan for more independence over time?
  3. Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
  4. How are health appointments supported?
  5. 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

PlaceHow farAgenciesRated Good or Outstanding
Ellesmere Port–5638
Bebington5.6 mi13876
Chester5.7 mi3021
Neston6.0 mi3522
Helsby6.1 mi4029
Heswall8.5 mi6133
Liverpool9.1 mi16690

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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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