Home care · Lancashire
Elderly care at home in Burnley
77 of the 83 home care agencies covering Burnley offer elderly care, from 70 providers. Lancashire County Council has the most, at 3. 96% of the 55 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for elderly care across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 28 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 9 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Right Care (Lancashire) Limited, rated Good on 14 September 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- You can ask Lancashire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Lancashire daily: see the latest changes.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 66.
- Good or Outstanding: 53 of the 55 rated agencies, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 22 are not rated yet.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Elderly care at home in Burnley", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 77agencies registered with CQC
- 96%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 66offer dementia support
- 12inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers elderly care in Burnley
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 83
- Elderly care · 77
- Care for adults under 65 · 75
- Physical disability care · 74
- Dementia care · 66
- Sensory impairment care · 52
- Mental health care · 52
- Learning disability care · 49
- Substance misuse support · 18
- Children's care · 18
- Supported living · 15
- Eating disorder support · 10
Every agency covering Burnley registered with CQC for elderly care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How elderly care in Burnley compares
77 of the 83 agencies covering Burnley are registered with CQC for elderly care (93%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 96%, in line with the town-wide 97% and above the 88% for elderly care across England.
The highest rated agencies for elderly care are Home Instead Burnley, Right Care (Lancashire) Limited and Gill Care Services. 12 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from October 2017 and the newest from September 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Burnley centre: 31. 22 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Lancashire as a whole has 254 agencies registered for elderly care; 97% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Here 93% of agencies list elderly care, compared with 88% 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 elderly care involves
Most providers list care for older people, because it is the commonest CQC registration. In practice it means support with getting washed and dressed, meals, medicines and mobility, along with company and watching for changes in health. What separates providers is staffing, continuity of carers and how closely the care plan fits the individual.
Questions to ask agencies about elderly care
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Ask Lancashire for a care needs assessment. Jargon explained: Personal care.
Elderly care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley | – | 77 | 53 |
| Nelson | 3.4 mi | 61 | 37 |
| Colne | 5.4 mi | 58 | 34 |
| Accrington | 5.6 mi | 88 | 56 |
| Rawtenstall | 6.5 mi | 50 | 37 |
| Bacup | 6.8 mi | 56 | 32 |
| Oswaldtwistle | 7.1 mi | 70 | 47 |
Council support
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Elderly care in Burnley: your questions answered
How many agencies in Burnley offer elderly care?
Elderly care is a registered specialism for 77 of the 83 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Burnley (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Home Instead Burnley, Right Care (Lancashire) Limited and Gill Care Services.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Burnley?
53 (96%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 55 with a rating; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 22 here are still unrated.
What does home care cost in Burnley?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. 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. Read the full cost guide.
Does Lancashire council fund home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Lancashire council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Lancashire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Burnley?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 12 of 77 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 43. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more elderly care in towns near Burnley?
In Burnley there are 77, 53 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Nelson (3.4 miles): 61, 37 rated Good or Outstanding; Colne (5.4 miles): 58, 34 rated Good or Outstanding; Accrington (5.6 miles): 88, 56 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Elderly care near Burnley
- Elderly care in Nelson 3.4 mi
- Elderly care in Colne 5.4 mi
- Elderly care in Accrington 5.6 mi
- Elderly care in Rawtenstall 6.5 mi
- Elderly care in Bacup 6.8 mi
- Elderly care in Oswaldtwistle 7.1 mi
- Elderly care in Haslingden 7.2 mi
- Elderly care in Rishton 7.2 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.