Home care · Lancashire
Mental health care at home in Barnoldswick
Of the 30 home care agencies covering Barnoldswick, 21 offer mental health care; 20 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Diversicare Limited (2). Among the 16 with a CQC rating, 94% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for mental health care across England. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 7 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years. CQC's latest rating here went to Mynas Care Ltd: Good, on 20 July 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- We check for new CQC ratings in Lancashire daily: see the latest changes.
- Good or Outstanding: 15 of the 16 rated agencies; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. 5 are not rated yet.
- You can ask Lancashire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 20.
Citation: "Mental health care at home in Barnoldswick", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 21agencies on the CQC register
- 94%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 20offer dementia support
- 2with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Ranked providers of mental health care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 30
- Physical disability care · 29
- Elderly care · 28
- Care for adults under 65 · 26
- Dementia care · 26
- Sensory impairment care · 23
- Mental health care · 21
- Learning disability care · 15
- Substance misuse support · 10
- Children's care · 9
- Supported living · 6
- Eating disorder support · 5
This table lists each agency covering Barnoldswick registered for mental health care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Barnoldswick centre.
Mental health care in Barnoldswick: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists mental health care for 21 of the 30 agencies covering Barnoldswick, or 70%. Of those rated, 94% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 95% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for mental health care.
CSS Care Ltd, Mynas Care Ltd and Platinum Care 4U lead the list for mental health care. The newest rating is from July 2026 and the oldest from February 2018; 2 fall within the last two years. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Barnoldswick. Not yet rated: 5. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 151 agencies in Lancashire list mental health care, and 98% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Mental health care is on 70% of registrations here and 52% across Lancashire.
Typical prices in the North West: 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 mental health care
Someone living with a serious mental illness, whether schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression or psychosis connected with dementia, may need this kind of support. Good providers coordinate with the NHS community mental health team and concentrate on stability, recovery and taking medication safely.
Before you choose: questions on mental health care
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
Free advice: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Lancashire: mental health care.
Mental health care around Barnoldswick
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnoldswick | – | 21 | 15 |
| Earby | 1.8 mi | 21 | 16 |
| Colne | 4.2 mi | 41 | 29 |
| Nelson | 5.6 mi | 42 | 30 |
| Skipton | 7.6 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Cross Hills | 8.0 mi | 12 | 10 |
| Burnley | 9.0 mi | 52 | 40 |
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Common questions about mental health care in Barnoldswick
Which agencies in Barnoldswick provide mental health care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 21 of the 30 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Barnoldswick list mental health care as a specialism. Well-rated choices include CSS Care Ltd, Mynas Care Ltd and Platinum Care 4U.
Are home care agencies in Barnoldswick well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 15 (94%) of the 16 rated. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 5. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Barnoldswick?
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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Lancashire council with the cost of home care?
It may. Lancashire 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 Lancashire council.
How should I compare agencies in Barnoldswick?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 2 of the 21 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 14 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 Barnoldswick for mental health care?
Counting mental health care: Barnoldswick 21 (15 Good or Outstanding); Earby (1.8 miles): 21, 16 rated Good or Outstanding; Colne (4.2 miles): 41, 29 rated Good or Outstanding; Nelson (5.6 miles): 42, 30 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care near Barnoldswick
- Mental health care in Earby 1.8 mi
- Mental health care in Colne 4.2 mi
- Mental health care in Nelson 5.6 mi
- Mental health care in Skipton 7.6 mi
- Mental health care in Cross Hills 8.0 mi
- Mental health care in Burnley 9.0 mi
- Mental health care in Silsden 10.2 mi
- Mental health care in Keighley 11.7 mi
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