Home care · Kirklees
Elderly care at home in Huddersfield
Of the 62 home care agencies covering Huddersfield, 56 offer elderly care; 53 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Kirklees Metropolitan Council (2). Among the 45 with a CQC rating, 84% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for elderly care across England. Outstanding: 3. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 21 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 3 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Constant Healthcare Ltd: Good, on 20 August 2026.
CQC register data as of 19 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 45.
- Whatever your savings, Kirklees council will assess care needs for free.
- CQC rates 38 of the 45 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 7 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 11 are still waiting for a first rating.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Kirklees, updated every day.
To cite: "Elderly care at home in Huddersfield", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 56CQC-registered agencies
- 84%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 45are registered for dementia
- 17inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers elderly care in Huddersfield
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 62
- Elderly care · 56
- Care for adults under 65 · 54
- Dementia care · 48
- Physical disability care · 47
- Sensory impairment care · 34
- Learning disability care · 32
- Mental health care · 30
- Children's care · 9
- Eating disorder support · 6
- Substance misuse support · 5
All agencies covering Huddersfield with a CQC registration for elderly care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Elderly care in Huddersfield: ratings, size and cost
90% of Huddersfield's agencies (56 of 62) hold a CQC registration for elderly care. Their Good or Outstanding share is 84%, 2 points below the town-wide 86% and below the 88% for elderly care across England.
The highest rated agencies for elderly care are CJP Outreach Services Ltd, Limitless Care Ltd and 24Hrs HC Home Care Services Limited. Ratings run from January 2018 to August 2026, and 17 are from the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Huddersfield centre: 34. 11 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Kirklees, 74 agencies are registered for elderly care, and 79% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Across Kirklees, 91% of agencies are registered for elderly care, against 90% here.
Live-in care in the Yorkshire and the Humber runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What elderly care involves
Care for older people covers help with washing, dressing, meals, medication and getting about, plus company and keeping an eye on health. It is the most common registration with CQC, so most providers list it; the differences are in staffing, continuity and how well care is planned around the person.
What to ask about elderly care
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Ask Kirklees for a care needs assessment. Glossary entry: Personal care.
Elderly care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield | – | 56 | 38 |
| Elland | 3.3 mi | 81 | 47 |
| Lepton | 3.5 mi | 53 | 31 |
| Brighouse | 4.0 mi | 89 | 49 |
| Meltham | 4.5 mi | 29 | 17 |
| Mirfield | 4.6 mi | 68 | 34 |
| Holmfirth | 5.4 mi | 12 | 8 |
Council support
Kirklees
Kirklees council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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Free care cost report for Huddersfield
- 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
Elderly care in Huddersfield: your questions answered
Who offers elderly care at home in Huddersfield?
Of the 62 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Huddersfield, 56 list elderly care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include CJP Outreach Services Ltd, Limitless Care Ltd and 24Hrs HC Home Care Services Limited.
Are home care agencies in Huddersfield well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 38 (84%) of the 45 rated, 3 of them Outstanding, and 7 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 11 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much does home care cost in Huddersfield?
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. 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. See our full cost guide.
Will I get help from Kirklees council with the cost of 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) Kirklees 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 Kirklees council.
How should I compare agencies in Huddersfield?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 17 of the 56 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, and 28 have an older report. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. See the checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Huddersfield for elderly care?
Counting elderly care: Huddersfield 56 (34 Good or Outstanding); Elland (3.3 miles): 81, 47 rated Good or Outstanding; Lepton (3.5 miles): 53, 31 rated Good or Outstanding; Brighouse (4.0 miles): 89, 49 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Elderly care in nearby towns
- Elderly care in Elland 3.3 mi
- Elderly care in Lepton 3.5 mi
- Elderly care in Brighouse 4.0 mi
- Elderly care in Meltham 4.5 mi
- Elderly care in Mirfield 4.6 mi
- Elderly care in Holmfirth 5.4 mi
- Elderly care in Liversedge 5.9 mi
- Elderly care in Halifax 6.3 mi
Related pages and guides for Huddersfield
- Kirklees's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- Care homes in Huddersfield (33)
- Also covering Honley, Linthwaite, Netherton, Slaithwaite
- Getting ready for the council assessment
- CQC ratings explained
- Paying for home care
- Picking the right home care agency
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.