Home care · Cheshire West and Chester
Mental health care at home in Winsford
Mental health care is offered by 15 of the 30 home care agencies covering Winsford. 73% of the 11 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for mental health care across England). Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 7 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 2 registered since October 2024. Most recently, GoodOaks Homecare – Mid Cheshire was rated Good on 15 September 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- Among the 11 rated agencies, 8 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 4 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Cheshire West and Chester, checked daily.
- For dementia support, 11 have it on their CQC registration.
- Whatever your savings, Cheshire West and Chester council will assess care needs for free.
To cite: "Mental health care at home in Winsford", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 15agencies registered with CQC
- 73%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 11list dementia as a specialism
- 4inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering mental health care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 30
- Elderly care · 26
- Care for adults under 65 · 24
- Dementia care · 19
- Physical disability care · 19
- Mental health care · 15
- Sensory impairment care · 15
- Learning disability care · 12
- Supported living · 10
- Children's care · 5
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GoodOaks Homecare – Mid Cheshire | Sep 2026 | 4.5 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | The Brocken | Sep 2026 | 5.6 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | Weaver Lodge | Apr 2022 | 1.5 miles | 3 | |
| 4 | CCAH | Feb 2024 | 5.9 miles | 5 | |
| 5 | Ace Care Professionals Ltd | Nov 2020 | 1.0 miles | 4 | |
| 6 | Homecarers Cheshire Mid | Dec 2020 | 1.1 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Spiritual Inspiration Ltd | Apr 2018 | 3.7 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | Blueberry Care | Sep 2019 | 4.2 miles | 5 | |
| 9 | Care at Home Group Cheshire East and West | Dec 2024 | 6.3 miles | 5 | |
| 10 | Archangel Home Care | May 2022 | 1.6 miles | 6 | |
| 11 | Yorhealth (Supported Living) - Cheshire | Sep 2022 | 4.3 miles | 6 | |
| 12 | Cheshire Support Services | Not yet rated | – | 1.0 miles | 5 |
| 13 | Evolving Care Ltd Winsford | Not yet rated | – | 1.0 miles | 3 |
| 14 | Marbury Health Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.6 miles | 5 |
| 15 | Pearl's Support Solutions Limited | Not yet rated | – | 4.6 miles | 2 |
This table lists each agency covering Winsford registered for mental health care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Winsford centre.
Mental health care in Winsford: what the data shows
50% of Winsford's agencies (15 of 30) hold a CQC registration for mental health care. Of those rated, 73% are Good or Outstanding: 14 points below the 87% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 88% for mental health care.
GoodOaks Homecare – Mid Cheshire, The Brocken and Weaver Lodge lead the list for mental health care. The newest rating is from September 2026 and the oldest from April 2018; 4 fall within the last two years. Within 2 miles of Winsford centre: 7 offices. 4 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Cheshire West and Chester as a whole has 38 agencies registered for mental health care; 88% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Mental health care is on 50% of registrations here and 51% across Cheshire West and Chester.
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.
Mental health care: what it means
Mental health care supports people living with conditions such as severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or dementia-related psychosis. It focuses on stability, recovery, medication support and working with community mental health teams.
Before you choose: questions on mental health care
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
Helpline: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care in Cheshire West and Chester as a whole.
Nearby towns: mental health care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winsford | – | 15 | 8 |
| Middlewich | 3.7 mi | 28 | 15 |
| Northwich | 4.8 mi | 15 | 10 |
| Weaverham | 5.3 mi | 13 | 9 |
| Elworth | 6.6 mi | 31 | 16 |
| Holmes Chapel | 7.2 mi | 24 | 12 |
| Crewe | 7.2 mi | 30 | 17 |
Council support
Cheshire West and Chester
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Common questions about mental health care in Winsford
Who offers mental health care at home in Winsford?
Of the 30 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Winsford, 15 list mental health care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include GoodOaks Homecare – Mid Cheshire, The Brocken and Weaver Lodge.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Winsford have?
Of the 11 that have been rated, 8 (73%) are rated Good or Outstanding, and 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 4 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Winsford?
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 Winsford?
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, 4 of the 15 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 7 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Winsford compare with nearby towns for mental health care?
Nearest towns we cover: Middlewich (3.7 miles): 28, 15 rated Good or Outstanding; Northwich (4.8 miles): 15, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Weaverham (5.3 miles): 13, 9 rated Good or Outstanding. Winsford itself has 15, 8 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: mental health care around Winsford
- Mental health care in Middlewich 3.7 mi
- Mental health care in Northwich 4.8 mi
- Mental health care in Weaverham 5.3 mi
- Mental health care in Elworth 6.6 mi
- Mental health care in Holmes Chapel 7.2 mi
- Mental health care in Crewe 7.2 mi
- Mental health care in Sandbach 7.7 mi
- Mental health care in Nantwich 8.6 mi
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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.