Home care · Cheshire West and Chester
Home care in Northwich
CQC lists 31 home care agencies covering Northwich. Of the 24 CQC has rated, 92% are Good or Outstanding (versus 95% across Cheshire West and Chester and 88% across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 16 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 7 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Bridgewater Home Care was rated Good on 8 October 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- New and changed CQC ratings across Cheshire West and Chester, updated every day.
- Whatever your savings, Cheshire West and Chester council will assess care needs for free.
- 19 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Among the 24 rated agencies, 22 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 7 are still waiting for a first rating.
To cite: "Home care in Northwich", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 31agencies on the CQC register
- 92%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 19list dementia as a specialism
- 7with a rating or inspection since October 2024
| Care | Northwich | North West | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Agencies covering Northwich, ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
OutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequateNot yet ratedMap © OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap
- All 31
- Elderly care · 28
- Care for adults under 65 · 25
- Physical disability care · 20
- Dementia care · 19
- Sensory impairment care · 16
- Mental health care · 15
- Learning disability care · 12
- Supported living · 9
- Children's care · 7
Your Life (Northwich)
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
Helping Hands Northwich
What inspectors found: The assessment took place between 30 June and 6 July 2026.
Est. £29–£35/hr
GoodOaks Homecare – Mid Cheshire
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
The Brocken
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
Bridgewater Home Care
What inspectors found: The service had systems in place to safeguard people from abuse, and staff were aware of their roles and responsibilities in keeping people safe.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Flawless Care Services Ltd - Vale House
What inspectors found: Not everyone using the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
SimplyHelpingSeniors Limited
What inspectors found: People told us they felt safe whilst being supported by staff and family members were confident their relatives were well-looked after.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Right at Home Mid Cheshire
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
North West Care Cooperative - Chester
What inspectors found: The service was able to demonstrate how they were meeting the underpinning principles of Right support, right care, right culture.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Weaver Lodge
What inspectors found: The date of inspection was 30 June to 01 July 2026. Weaver Lodge provides long stay or rehabilitation mental health wards for working age…
Est. £30–£37/hr
CCAH
What inspectors found: People received a safe service from a staff team who knew people well.
Est. £30–£37/hr
We Support Head Office
What inspectors found: It provides a service to adults and younger disabled adults.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Deafness Support Network
What inspectors found: People experienced exceptional individualised care, tailored to their needs and delivered by staff who knew the needs likes and preferences of the people they…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Anderton Place
Est. £30–£37/hr
Care Select
What inspectors found: People and their families told us without exception they felt safe with the staff team with staff and management being reliable and supportive.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Home Instead Limited
Est. £34–£42/hr
Your Life Your Way
Est. £30–£37/hr
Ace Care Professionals Ltd
What inspectors found: People felt safe with the staff team and felt that positive working relationships had been fostered.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Homecarers Cheshire Mid
Est. £30–£37/hr
Blueberry Care
What inspectors found: Overall people and relatives were complimentary and positive about the support they received.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Spiritual Inspiration Ltd
What inspectors found: The inspection took place on 26 February 2018 and was announced.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Cheshire Home Care Solutions Limited
What inspectors found: People's experience of using this service: The registered manager monitored and assessed the overall quality of service.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Archangel Home Care
What inspectors found: Right Support Improvements were required so everyone receiving support could develop and pursue their interests.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Yorhealth (Supported Living) - Cheshire
What inspectors found: The service was able to demonstrate how they were meeting most of the underpinning principles of right support, right care, right culture.
Est. £30–£37/hr
London Paramount Care Community Services
Est. £29–£36/hr
Marbury Health Care Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Cheshire Support Services
Est. £29–£36/hr
Evolving Care Ltd Winsford
Est. £29–£36/hr
Medical Home Care Now Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Eureka Care and Support
Est. £29–£36/hr
Amber Complex Care LTD
Est. £29–£36/hr
Distances are measured from the centre of Northwich to each office. Carers travel to you, so ask whether your street is covered.
24-hour, overnight and live-in care in Northwich
Round-the-clock care at home is arranged in one of two ways: live-in care, where one carer lives in and has a daily break and a proper night's sleep, or daytime visits plus waking nights, where a second carer stays awake all night. Typical prices: Live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. CQC does not record which agencies provide it, so ask each one.
Home care prices in Northwich
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
Cheshire West and Chester Council's own rates: £24.85 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £887.44 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £987.43 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Choosing a provider that charges more usually means paying the difference as a top-up.
Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
Council support
Cheshire West and Chester
Cheshire West and Chester council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
Assessments, care funding and direct payments in Cheshire West and Chester
Dementia care at home in Northwich
19 of the 31 agencies covering Northwich are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 13 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 19 registered for dementia.
How Northwich measures up
Ratings are more recent than average here: 19% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 15% across Cheshire West and Chester. At 92% Good or Outstanding, Northwich sits above the Cheshire West and Chester figure of 89% (from 136 agencies). Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Northwich (71% Good or Outstanding) is 2nd out of 7 local towns, led by Weaverham (77%). Cheshire West and Chester has 4 Outstanding agencies in total; covering Northwich the figure is 1. One rating goes back to April 2018: Spiritual Inspiration Ltd. Ask what has changed since. In Northwich, 61% of agencies support people with dementia (19 of 31); the Cheshire West and Chester figure is 76%. Registered specialisms here: 20 of 31 list physical disabilities, 12 of 31 list learning disabilities and 15 of 31 list mental health conditions. CQC registered Amber Complex Care LTD in September 2026, the newest on this list.
Which groups run agencies covering Northwich
- Yourlife Management Services Limited 1 here
- Midshires Care Limited 1 here
- Flawless Care Services Ltd 1 here
- Alternative Futures Group Limited 1 here
- C4 Care Ltd 1 here
- Caremark 1 here
- Clece Care Services 1 here
- Kare Plus 1 here
- Archangel Enterprises Limited 1 here
- Yorhealth (Supported Living) Limited 1 here
- London Paramount Care Ltd 1 here
- Evolving Care Limited 1 here
Latest CQC ratings
Ratings CQC published most recently, for agencies covering Northwich.
Northwich compared with nearby towns
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwich | – | 31 | 22 |
| Weaverham | 2.3 mi | 30 | 23 |
| Winsford | 4.8 mi | 30 | 20 |
| Middlewich | 5.8 mi | 47 | 29 |
| Knutsford | 7.0 mi | 57 | 37 |
| Holmes Chapel | 7.8 mi | 30 | 14 |
Agencies with an office within 7 miles of each town. Many cover several towns.
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Free care cost report for Northwich
- 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
What families want to know about home care in Northwich
Which home care agencies cover Northwich?
There are 31 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Northwich (register checked Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Your Life (Northwich), Helping Hands Northwich and GoodOaks Homecare – Mid Cheshire.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Northwich have?
Of the 24 that have been rated, 22 (92%) are rated Good or Outstanding, 1 of them Outstanding, and 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 7 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Northwich?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Will Cheshire West and Chester council pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Cheshire West and Chester council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Cheshire West and Chester council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Northwich?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 7 of the 31 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 17 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Northwich compare with nearby towns for home care agencies?
Nearest towns we cover: Weaverham (2.3 miles): 30, 23 rated Good or Outstanding; Winsford (4.8 miles): 30, 20 rated Good or Outstanding; Middlewich (5.8 miles): 47, 29 rated Good or Outstanding. Northwich itself has 31, 22 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: home care around Northwich
- Home care in Weaverham 2.3 mi
- Home care in Winsford 4.8 mi
- Home care in Middlewich 5.8 mi
- Home care in Knutsford 7.0 mi
- Home care in Holmes Chapel 7.8 mi
- Home care in Lymm 8.7 mi
- Home care in Runcorn 8.9 mi
- Home care in Elworth 9.4 mi
More for Northwich, plus guides
- Care after a hospital stay in Northwich
- Live-in care in Northwich
- Overnight care in Northwich
- 24-hour care in Northwich
- Respite care in Northwich
- Home help in Northwich
- Help paying for care in Cheshire West and Chester
- Best rated home care agencies in Cheshire West and Chester
- What home care costs across England in 2026, by region and council
- Cheshire West and Chester's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- The council care needs assessment
- How to read a CQC rating
- Who pays for care at home, and how
- How to choose a home care agency
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.