Home care · Derbyshire
Care for adults under 65 at home in Whaley Bridge
27 out of 29 home care agencies covering Whaley Bridge are registered for care for adults under 65. 86% of the 21 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for care for adults under 65 across England; 1 is Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 13 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 4 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 16 October 2026, Bright Opportunities Enabling Services Limited was rated Outstanding, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- We check for new CQC ratings in Derbyshire daily: see the latest changes.
- Good or Outstanding: 18 of the 21 rated agencies; 3 are Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 6 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Derbyshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 24 list dementia as a specialism.
Citation: "Care for adults under 65 at home in Whaley Bridge", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 27CQC-registered agencies
- 86%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 24support people with dementia
- 5inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of care for adults under 65
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 29
- Elderly care · 28
- Care for adults under 65 · 27
- Dementia care · 26
- Physical disability care · 24
- Sensory impairment care · 17
- Learning disability care · 15
- Mental health care · 14
- Substance misuse support · 5
- Supported living · 4
- Eating disorder support · 3
Every agency covering Whaley Bridge registered with CQC for care for adults under 65, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Care for adults under 65 in Whaley Bridge by the numbers
CQC lists care for adults under 65 for 27 of the 29 agencies covering Whaley Bridge, or 93%. Of those rated, 86% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 87% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 88% for care for adults under 65.
Bright Opportunities Enabling Services Limited, Cera - Derbyshire and Chapel And District Bespoke Care Limited lead the list for care for adults under 65. 5 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from June 2018 and the newest from October 2026. 1 is based within 2 miles of the centre of Whaley Bridge. 6 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Derbyshire, 129 agencies are registered for care for adults under 65, and 97% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 93% of agencies list care for adults under 65, compared with 90% across Derbyshire.
Typical prices in the East Midlands: 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
This registration covers adults below 65 whose needs come from disability, a long-term illness or their mental health. Choose a service that plans around the person's work, education, family and wish for independence, rather than habits formed in care for older people.
Questions to ask agencies about care for adults under 65
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
Where to get support: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Getting a care needs assessment from Derbyshire.
Care for adults under 65 around Whaley Bridge
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whaley Bridge | – | 27 | 18 |
| New Mills | 2.9 mi | 38 | 24 |
| High Lane | 4.3 mi | 84 | 46 |
| Marple | 5.7 mi | 110 | 53 |
| Buxton | 5.8 mi | 13 | 9 |
| Hazel Grove | 6.6 mi | 124 | 65 |
| Romiley | 7.4 mi | 146 | 68 |
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Common questions about care for adults under 65 in Whaley Bridge
Which agencies in Whaley Bridge provide care for adults under 65?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 27 of the 29 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Whaley Bridge list care for adults under 65 as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Bright Opportunities Enabling Services Limited, Cera - Derbyshire and Chapel And District Bespoke Care Limited.
How are home care agencies in Whaley Bridge rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 21. Of those, 18 (86%) are Good or Outstanding (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 3. Not yet rated: 6. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Whaley Bridge?
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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Can Derbyshire council help pay for home care?
It may. Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire council.
How can I pick between agencies in Whaley Bridge?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 5 of the 27 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 16 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about care for adults under 65 in towns near Whaley Bridge?
Whaley Bridge has 27, with 18 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: New Mills (2.9 miles): 38, 24 rated Good or Outstanding; High Lane (4.3 miles): 84, 46 rated Good or Outstanding; Marple (5.7 miles): 110, 53 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Whaley Bridge
- Care for adults under 65 in New Mills 2.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in High Lane 4.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Marple 5.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Buxton 5.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Hazel Grove 6.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Romiley 7.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Macclesfield 7.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Glossop 8.1 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.