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Home care in Lanchester
Lanchester is covered by 19 home care agencies registered with CQC. Among the 15 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 94% across County Durham and 88% across England. Outstanding: 2. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 9 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 2 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to TLC Community Services Limited: Good, on 30 January 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Latest CQC rating changes in County Durham, checked daily.
- CQC rates 15 of the 15 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 4 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, County Durham council will assess care needs for free.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 14.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home care in Lanchester", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 19agencies registered with CQC
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 14are registered for dementia
- 3inspected or rated since November 2024
| Care | Lanchester | North East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Every agency that covers Lanchester
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
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- All 19
- Mental health care · 16
- Physical disability care · 15
- Sensory impairment care · 15
- Care for adults under 65 · 14
- Elderly care · 14
- Dementia care · 14
- Learning disability care · 12
- Children's care · 11
- Supported living · 7
- Substance misuse support · 3
Home Instead Durham
What inspectors found: People and relatives described staff as kind, caring and respectful, said carers arrived on time, and were involved in choosing their care workers.
Est. £34–£42/hr
The Care and Support Group County Durham
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
TLC Community Services Limited
What inspectors found: At the time of inspection there were 19 people using the service and all of the people were receiving the regulated activity personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Infinite Homecare Limited
What inspectors found: People and relatives were happy with the support they received and spoke positively about staff.
Est. £30–£37/hr
My Choice Home Care
What inspectors found: People reported they were extremely satisfied with the service.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Accept Care Limited
What inspectors found: It provides a service to adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Care and Protect UK
What inspectors found: People and relatives described staff as caring and reliable, said carers arrived on time and stayed the full visit, and felt safe.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Yeshua Healthcare
What inspectors found: Relatives said staff provided kind and caring support to people and involved them in decisions about their care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Potens Dipton Supported Living and Outreach
What inspectors found: Right Support People were involved in discussions about their support and given information in a way they understood.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Crescent Homecare Limited
What inspectors found: People and relatives gave positive feedback, describing staff as caring and person-centred and saying care plans were followed.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Kelly Park Limited
What inspectors found: Overall, people and their relatives told us they were happy with the care and support they received from Kelly Park Limited.
Est. £30–£37/hr
CEL Homecare North East
What inspectors found: People received kind and caring support from staff who knew them well.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Quality First Care Services
What inspectors found: People told us staff were exceptionally kind and caring.
Est. £30–£37/hr
YS Services Limited trading as Embracing Care
What inspectors found: People's experience of using this service: People told us they received a good service and felt safe with the support they received from staff.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Second to None Care Ltd
What inspectors found: People spoke positively about the care they received and said they felt safe.
Est. £30–£37/hr
The Oaklea Trust (Durham & Northumberland)
What inspectors found: The Oaklea Trust (Durham and Northumberland) provides supported living for people with a disability and/or autism.
Est. £29–£36/hr
Tailored Family Support Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
BMS Care Providers Durham
Est. £29–£36/hr
Eland Supported Living Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Agencies come to you. The distance shown runs from Lanchester centre to their office, so check your street is in their area.
24-hour, overnight and live-in care in Lanchester
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.
Typical home care rates in Lanchester
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
Durham County Council's own rates: £22.83 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £857 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £890 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.
The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Next: work out a weekly cost, then get prices from local providers.
Your council
County Durham
County Durham council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
County Durham: getting assessed, funding your care, direct payments
Dementia care at home in Lanchester
14 of the 19 agencies covering Lanchester are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 13 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 14 registered for dementia.
How Lanchester measures up
Across County Durham we list 189 agencies, and 97% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; covering Lanchester the figure is 100%. Across County Durham, 15% of agencies have a rating under two years old; covering Lanchester it is 11%. 2 are rated Outstanding here, out of 3 across County Durham. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed agency that is rated Good or Outstanding, Lanchester comes 2nd of 7 (79%), with Sacriston top at 87%. 14 of the 19 agencies (74%) list dementia as a specialism, against 72% across County Durham. The oldest current rating dates from September 2018 (Crescent Homecare Limited). The newest registration is BMS Care Providers Durham, registered with CQC in March 2026. Registered specialisms here: 15 of 19 list physical disabilities, 12 of 19 list learning disabilities and 16 of 19 list mental health conditions.
Which groups run agencies covering Lanchester
- Home Instead 1 here
- My Homecare 1 here
- Potensial Limited 1 here
- CEL Homecare Limited 1 here
- Quality First Care Services Ltd 1 here
- The Oaklea Trust 1 here
- BMS Care Providers Limited 1 here
Newest inspection results
The latest CQC ratings published for agencies covering Lanchester.
Lanchester compared with nearby towns
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanchester | – | 19 | 15 |
| Esh Winning | 3.7 mi | 24 | 19 |
| Stanley | 3.9 mi | 57 | 45 |
| Consett | 4.5 mi | 11 | 8 |
| Sacriston | 4.8 mi | 31 | 27 |
| Pelton | 6.5 mi | 94 | 71 |
Counts include any agency whose office lies within 7 miles of a town, and many cover several.
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Free care cost report for Lanchester
- 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 Lanchester
How many home care agencies cover Lanchester?
According to the CQC register for Oct 2026, 19 home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Lanchester. Top-rated names here include Home Instead Durham, The Care and Support Group County Durham and TLC Community Services Limited.
Are home care agencies in Lanchester well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 15 (100%) of the 15 rated, including 2 Outstanding. 4 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does home care cost in Lanchester?
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. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will I get help from County Durham council with the cost of home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, County Durham 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 County Durham council.
How should I compare agencies in Lanchester?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 3 of the 19 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 12 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Lanchester for home care agencies?
Counting home care agencies: Lanchester 19 (15 Good or Outstanding); Esh Winning (3.7 miles): 24, 19 rated Good or Outstanding; Stanley (3.9 miles): 57, 45 rated Good or Outstanding; Consett (4.5 miles): 11, 8 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Home care in nearby towns
- Home care in Esh Winning 3.7 mi
- Home care in Stanley 3.9 mi
- Home care in Consett 4.5 mi
- Home care in Sacriston 4.8 mi
- Home care in Pelton 6.5 mi
- Home care in Rowlands Gill 6.8 mi
- Home care in Chester-le-Street 7.0 mi
- Home care in Durham 7.3 mi
Related pages and guides for Lanchester
- Getting care after a hospital discharge in Lanchester
- Live-in care in Lanchester
- Overnight care in Lanchester
- 24-hour care in Lanchester
- Respite care in Lanchester
- Home help in Lanchester
- Help paying for care in County Durham
- Best rated home care agencies in County Durham
- What home care costs across England in 2026, by region and council
- Every Outstanding service in County Durham: 2026 list
- Getting ready for the council assessment
- CQC ratings explained
- Paying for home care
- Picking the right 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.