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Respite care in Bacup

Respite care is short-term care that gives a family carer a break, from a few hours a week at home to a short stay in a care home. Below are the 61 CQC-registered agencies that cover Bacup; ask each whether it offers this.

Agency data: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Prices: Prices typically seen across England in 2026

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The short version

  • Agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Bacup: 61, with 36 rated Good or Outstanding.
  • Which agencies provide respite care is not on the CQC register, so ask each one.
  • Respite care at home is usually charged at the visiting rate, typically around £32–£34 an hour. Short stays in the 5 local care homes are charged weekly.
  • Ask Lancashire council for a care needs assessment, which is free, plus a carer's assessment of its own for whoever looks after them.

Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Respite care in Bacup", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

Ways to get a break

Day centres, run by charities or the council, are one choice. A short care home stay, typically one to two weeks and best booked early for holidays, is another. There are 5 CQC-registered care homes in Bacup; ask which take short stays. At home, a visiting carer can cover a few hours, or a live-in carer can stay for a few days or weeks (live-in respite) so you can go away.

Arranging a private respite break

A smooth short stay starts with a visit to the care home and with sharing the care plan, medicines list and routines in advance. When paying yourself, also ask homes whether they set aside rooms for short stays, and ask agencies about minimum visit lengths and notice periods.

A carer's assessment comes first

Anyone who looks after another person can ask Lancashire council for a carer's assessment of their own. It is free, it is separate from the cared-for person's assessment, and it considers how caring affects you. The outcome can include funded breaks, a personal budget for carers or other help. Free advice is available from the Carers UK helpline, 0808 808 7777. How to ask Lancashire council for an assessment.

Home care in Bacup by the numbers

51 of the 61 agencies (84%) list dementia as a specialism, against 76% across Lancashire. The oldest current rating dates from June 2018 (Burnley Pendle and Rossendale Domiciliary Services). The newest registration is Care Connect Bury Ltd - Rochdale Office, registered with CQC in August 2026. Looking at specialisms, 53 of 61 list physical disabilities, 39 of 61 list learning disabilities and 36 of 61 list mental health conditions. Across Lancashire we list 557 agencies, and 94% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; covering Bacup the figure is 84%. Across Lancashire, 14% of agencies have a rating under two years old; covering Bacup it is 21%. Outstanding: 0 covering Bacup, 10 across Lancashire. Todmorden has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (88%); Bacup, at 59%, is 6th of the 7 towns compared.

Paying for respite care in Bacup: typical prices

Prices typically seen across England in 2026
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week
Residential care home£1,205 a week
Nursing home£1,515 a week

Lancashire County Council's own rates: £23.74 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £789.93 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £887.20 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

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. Check what you would pay · Weekly cost calculator

Home care agencies covering Bacup

Not confirmed for respite care, so ask. Listed by CQC rating and rating date, then distance.

  1. Bowtree Homecare Ltd

    2.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Bowtree Homecare Ltd)

  2. Guardian Homecare (Greenbrook House)

    2.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Guardian Homecare (Greenbrook House))

  3. Libra Support Services

    4.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Libra Support Services)

  4. Hazelwood Homecare Limited

    5.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Hazelwood Homecare Limited)

  5. Home Instead Rochdale

    5.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £33–£40/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Home Instead Rochdale)

  6. Homecare For You Rochdale

    5.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Homecare For You Rochdale)

  7. Homecare Services (Bury)

    5.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Homecare Services (Bury))

  8. Short Term Assessment and Re-ablement Service

    5.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Short Term Assessment and Re-ablement Service)

  9. Newbarn Limited

    6.1 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Mental health conditions

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Newbarn Limited)

  10. Right Care (Lancashire) Limited

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Right Care (Lancashire) Limited)

  11. Bevancare LTD

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Bevancare LTD)

  12. Sunshine Care (Rochdale) C.I.C.

    7.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Sunshine Care (Rochdale) C.I.C.)

  13. Promedica24 (Lancashire) Limited

    4.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £28–£35/hr

    GoodRated May 2023
    Full profile (Promedica24 (Lancashire) Limited)

  14. PRM Care Ltd

    5.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2023
    Full profile (PRM Care Ltd)

  15. Excel24/7 healthcare Ltd

    5.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2023
    Full profile (Excel24/7 healthcare Ltd)

  16. City Care Solutions Ltd

    5.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2022
    Full profile (City Care Solutions Ltd)

  17. Parkhouses Independent Living Services

    6.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2022
    Full profile (Parkhouses Independent Living Services)

  18. Cherish UK Ltd

    6.5 miles · Services for everyone

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2023
    Full profile (Cherish UK Ltd)

  19. Meridian Health and Social Care - Burnley

    6.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2022
    Full profile (Meridian Health and Social Care - Burnley)

  20. ProLibertas Care Solutions

    6.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2022
    Full profile (ProLibertas Care Solutions)

The full list: 61 agencies covering Bacup →

Your questions on respite care in Bacup

Which home care agencies offer respite care in Bacup?

CQC does not record which agencies provide respite care. 61 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Bacup; 36 are rated Good or Outstanding. Ask each whether it provides respite care.

Can I get respite care for free?

It can be. If a carer's assessment from Lancashire council finds you eligible, the council may arrange or pay for breaks, and carers' centres and charities run sitting services that are free or cheap.

How early do care homes need respite bookings?

Book weeks in advance, further ahead for school holidays, and check first that the home offers short stays at all.

How are agencies covering Bacup rated?

Of 43 agencies with a CQC rating, 36 (84%) are Good or Outstanding. Dementia is a specialism for 51, and 13 have a rating or inspection from the past two years.

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