Home care · Cumberland
Home care in Whitehaven
Whitehaven is covered by 9 home care agencies registered with CQC. CQC has rated 3 of them, and 67% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% across Cumberland and 88% across England. We estimate typical fees here at about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 1 home care agency has not been rated for more than four years and 4 joined the CQC register during the past two years.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 7 have it on their CQC registration.
- A care needs assessment from Cumberland council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Rating changes in Cumberland are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Good or Outstanding: 2 of the 3 rated agencies, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement, with 6 not yet rated.
Citation: "Home care in Whitehaven", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 9agencies on the CQC register
- 67%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 7list dementia as a specialism
- 0with a rating or inspection since October 2024
| Care | Whitehaven | North West | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £32 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Agencies covering Whitehaven, ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 9
- Elderly care · 9
- Care for adults under 65 · 8
- Dementia care · 7
- Physical disability care · 7
- Sensory impairment care · 6
- Learning disability care · 3
- Mental health care · 3
Human Support Group Limited - Whitehaven
What inspectors found: People felt safe and confident with the staff supporting them.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Bellcare Domiciliary Care Services Ltd
What inspectors found: People received safe care from a consistent staff team, who were knowledgeable about how to keep them safe.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Walsingham Support - Supported Living West Cumbria
What inspectors found: Right Support: Whilst people felt safe with the staff supporting them, we found further work was needed to ensure safeguarding concerns were identified by…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Whitehaven
Est. £29–£36/hr
Blue Ocean Services Whitehaven
Est. £29–£36/hr
Simple Touches Care Ltd - Cumbria
Est. £29–£36/hr
Rafah Healthcare LTD
Est. £29–£36/hr
121 Care Agency Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
M’kadesh Healthcare LTD
Est. £29–£36/hr
Distances are measured from the centre of Whitehaven to each office. Carers travel to you, so ask whether your street is covered.
Dementia care at home in Whitehaven
7 of the 9 agencies covering Whitehaven are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 2 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 7 registered for dementia.
Home care prices in Whitehaven
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
Council rates in Cumberland Council: £25.95 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £990.03 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,066.18 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. Ask providers near you for prices, or estimate your weekly cost.
Council help
Cumberland
Cumberland council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
How Whitehaven measures up
The share registered for dementia is 78% in Whitehaven (7 of 9) and 84% across Cumberland. On their CQC registrations, 7 of 9 list physical disabilities, 3 of 9 list learning disabilities and 3 of 9 list mental health conditions. Oldest rating on the list: Bellcare Domiciliary Care Services Ltd, June 2022. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 0% covering Whitehaven, 19% across Cumberland. 67% of rated agencies covering Whitehaven are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% of those rated among the 75 we list across Cumberland. Maryport has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (54%); Whitehaven, at 22%, is 4th of the 4 towns compared. Most recent to register: 121 Care Agency Limited (May 2026).
Which groups run agencies covering Whitehaven
- City and County Healthcare Group 1 here
- Walsingham Support 1 here
- Nasya Health Limited 1 here
- Blue Ocean Services Limited 1 here
- Simple Touches Care Ltd 1 here
- Rafah Healthcare LTD 1 here
- M`kadesh Healthcare Ltd 1 here
Latest CQC ratings
Ratings CQC published most recently, for agencies covering Whitehaven.
Whitehaven compared with nearby towns
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehaven | – | 9 | 2 |
| Workington | 6.7 mi | 16 | 7 |
| Maryport | 12.3 mi | 13 | 7 |
| Ulverston | 31.0 mi | 6 | 2 |
Each count is agencies whose office is within 7 miles; many serve more than one town.
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Free care cost report for Whitehaven
- 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 Whitehaven
How many home care agencies cover Whitehaven?
According to the CQC register for Oct 2026, 9 home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Whitehaven. Highly rated options include Human Support Group Limited - Whitehaven and Bellcare Domiciliary Care Services Ltd.
Are home care agencies in Whitehaven well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 2 (67%) of the 3 rated. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 6. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Whitehaven?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Cumberland council with the cost of home care?
It may. Cumberland council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Cumberland council.
How should I compare agencies in Whitehaven?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 9 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 3 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Whitehaven for home care agencies?
Counting home care agencies: Whitehaven 9 (2 Good or Outstanding); Workington (6.7 miles): 16, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Maryport (12.3 miles): 13, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Ulverston (31.0 miles): 6, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: home care around Whitehaven
- Home care in Workington 6.7 mi
- Home care in Maryport 12.3 mi
- Home care in Ulverston 31.0 mi
More for Whitehaven, plus guides
- Paying for care in Cumberland
- Best rated home care agencies in Cumberland
- Home care prices across England, 2026: regional and council averages
- Top rated 2026: services rated Outstanding in Cumberland
- Care homes in Whitehaven (8)
- Paying for home care
- Picking the right home care agency
- Getting ready for the council assessment
- CQC ratings explained
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.