Home care · Lancashire
Learning disability care at home in Accrington
Learning disability care is offered by 55 of the 94 home care agencies covering Accrington, operated by 52 separate providers. Majestic Care Northwest Ltd runs the most, with 2. 93% of the 46 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 89% for learning disability care across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 27 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 4 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Right Care (Lancashire) Limited was rated Good on 14 September 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 41 list dementia as a specialism.
- A care needs assessment from Lancashire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Good or Outstanding: 43 of the 46 rated agencies, 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 9 not yet rated.
- Rating changes in Lancashire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Learning disability care at home in Accrington", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 55CQC-registered agencies
- 93%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 41support people with dementia
- 8inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers learning disability care in Accrington
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 94
- Elderly care · 88
- Care for adults under 65 · 87
- Physical disability care · 79
- Dementia care · 72
- Learning disability care · 55
- Sensory impairment care · 54
- Mental health care · 54
- Supported living · 19
- Substance misuse support · 16
- Children's care · 15
- Eating disorder support · 10
The full list for learning disability care covering Accrington: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Learning disability care in Accrington: what the data shows
Registered for learning disability care: 55 out of 94 agencies covering Accrington (59%). 93% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 2 points below the 95% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for learning disability care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for learning disability care: Right At Home (East Lancashire & Ribble Valley), Helping Hands Accrington and Majestic Care North West Limited. 8 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: October 2017. Newest: September 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Accrington centre: 7. 9 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Lancashire, 154 agencies are registered for learning disability care, and 96% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for learning disability care: 59% here, 53% across Lancashire.
Live-in care in the North West 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 learning disability care involves
Everyday living skills, health appointments, jobs, studying and friendships are all part of learning disability care. It exists so that adults with a learning disability can live as they choose, and good providers follow CQC's published guidance for these services, with the person's own choices coming first.
Questions worth asking about learning disability care
- What happens if the person wants to change their support?
- How do you reduce restrictive practices?
- How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
- How do you choose staff who match the person?
- How are families and advocates involved in decisions?
Where to get support: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. All learning disability care in Lancashire.
Learning disability care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington | – | 55 | 43 |
| Oswaldtwistle | 1.6 mi | 46 | 37 |
| Rishton | 2.5 mi | 44 | 36 |
| Haslingden | 3.9 mi | 38 | 32 |
| Rawtenstall | 4.8 mi | 32 | 26 |
| Blackburn | 5.0 mi | 32 | 23 |
| Burnley | 5.6 mi | 49 | 40 |
Council support
Lancashire
Savings under £23,250? Lancashire council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Lancashire
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Accrington
- 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
Questions families ask about learning disability care in Accrington
Which home care agencies in Accrington offer learning disability care?
55 of the 94 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Accrington list learning disability care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Right At Home (East Lancashire & Ribble Valley), Helping Hands Accrington and Majestic Care North West Limited.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Accrington have?
Of the 46 that have been rated, 43 (93%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 1 Outstanding, while 3 are rated below Good. 9 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Accrington?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Lancashire council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Lancashire 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 Lancashire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Accrington?
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, 8 of the 55 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 38 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Accrington compare with nearby towns for learning disability care?
Nearest towns we cover: Oswaldtwistle (1.6 miles): 46, 37 rated Good or Outstanding; Rishton (2.5 miles): 44, 36 rated Good or Outstanding; Haslingden (3.9 miles): 38, 32 rated Good or Outstanding. Accrington itself has 55, 43 of them Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Accrington area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Accrington
- Learning disability care in Oswaldtwistle 1.6 mi
- Learning disability care in Rishton 2.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Haslingden 3.9 mi
- Learning disability care in Rawtenstall 4.8 mi
- Learning disability care in Blackburn 5.0 mi
- Learning disability care in Burnley 5.6 mi
- Learning disability care in Darwen 5.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Bacup 7.6 mi
Also in Accrington, and guides
- Lancashire's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- Care homes in Accrington (8)
- Covers Church, Clayton-le-Moors, Great Harwood too
- The council care needs assessment
- How to read a CQC rating
- Who pays for care at home, and how
- How to choose a home care agency
Seen some that might suit? Ask about start dates and costs.
Two questions, no cost, shared only with the providers you choose
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.