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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.

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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

#AgencyCQC ratingLast ratedOfficeOther specialisms
1Home Instead BurnleyGoodJan 20250.7 miles5
2Right Care (Lancashire) LimitedGoodSep 20260.8 miles7
3Gill Care ServicesGoodNov 20241.1 miles2
4Majestic Care North West LimitedGoodMar 20261.7 miles7
5Helto SupportGoodDec 20241.7 miles6
6WinncareGoodDec 20241.7 miles7
7Helping Hands AccringtonGoodJan 20252.2 miles4
8Mynas Care LtdGoodJul 20262.3 miles5
9CSS Care LtdGoodMar 20253.4 miles4
10Bowtree Homecare LtdGoodApr 20255.3 miles3
11Carelytical Homecare LtdGoodMar 20255.4 miles4
12Hazelwood Homecare LimitedGoodMay 20256.8 miles6
13ProLibertas Care SolutionsGoodSep 2022under 0.5 miles7
14Parkhouses Independent Living ServicesGoodMay 20220.6 miles6
15Complex Care ProfessionalsGoodJan 20230.7 miles5
16Routes Healthcare BurnleyGoodJul 20230.7 miles7
17Meridian Health and Social Care - BurnleyGoodApr 20221.8 miles6
18AFG Community West LancashireGoodFeb 20232.4 miles6
19Spring Cottages Home Care LimitedGoodJan 20242.8 miles2
20Carepoint HCGoodDec 20233.2 miles6
21Domiciliary Home Care ServicesGoodDec 20223.3 miles8
22Icare Solutions NW LtdGoodOct 20223.4 miles6
23Pennine HomecareGoodOct 20233.4 miles7
24Diversicare LimitedGoodFeb 20243.4 miles5
25Platinum Care 4UGoodMay 20223.8 miles5
26Woodlands Home for Older PeopleGoodApr 20225.7 miles2
27Affinity Supporting People (East Lancashire)GoodJun 20235.8 miles5
28Townfield Home CareGoodOct 20236.6 miles5
29Promedica24 (Lancashire) LimitedGoodMay 20236.9 miles5
30Curantis Healthcare LtdGoodOct 20191.0 miles4
31Burnley Pendle and Rossendale Domiciliary ServicesGoodJun 20181.2 miles2
32Icare Solutions Burnley LtdGoodSep 20191.2 miles6
33LancashireGoodJul 20201.7 miles7
34Crossroads in East LancashireGoodMar 20201.7 miles7
35Taylor Care HQGoodFeb 20201.7 miles7
36Homecare for you Limited LancashireGoodDec 20182.1 miles9
37Adore Home Care LtdGoodDec 20182.3 miles6
38Astra Care Services LimitedGoodMay 20192.4 miles6
39Life- Line Care 4 U Noor CentreGoodJan 20193.3 miles8
40Complete Care Services North West NelsonGoodAug 20233.4 miles6
41360 Degrees Health Care and Rehabilitation Services LtdGoodAug 20193.5 miles7
42Quality Care (North West) LimitedGoodJul 20193.7 miles3
43Eldercare UK LTDGoodAug 20184.3 miles4
44Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Domiciliary ServiceGoodJan 20195.7 miles6
45AFG Community East LancashireGoodJul 20215.8 miles6
46Future Success Adult Supported Living LtdGoodFeb 20185.8 miles5
47GS Social Care Solutions LtdGoodOct 20196.1 miles3
48New OfficeGoodAug 20216.2 miles4
49Complete Care Services North West RossendaleGoodDec 20236.3 miles6
50Highfield Scheme LimitedGoodOct 20176.4 miles5
51Homecare ServicesGoodMar 20196.6 miles3
52Townfield Home Care (Rossendale)GoodJan 20196.8 miles8
53Willowbrook HomecareGoodMay 20186.9 miles6
54Charter House Resource Centre CICRequires improvementDec 20231.1 miles4
55Pendle Support LimitedRequires improvementDec 20235.2 miles8
56Caregenics HealthcareNot yet rated–under 0.5 miles6
57North West Quality Care LtdNot yet rated–under 0.5 miles7
58Libra Support Services Ltd - BurnleyNot yet rated–under 0.5 miles4
59VISION CARE LANCASHIRENot yet rated–under 0.5 miles7
60Premier Homecare Services LtdNot yet rated–0.7 miles6
61Elderglow Care LtdNot yet rated–0.7 miles4
62Evolve Complex Care Ltd (Lancs)Not yet rated–0.7 miles3
63Lancashire Care ServicesNot yet rated–0.8 miles2
64We Provide Care LimitedNot yet rated–0.8 miles1
65Dovestone GardensNot yet rated–1.4 miles1
66Bevancare LtdNot yet rated–1.7 miles6
67Lancashire Care Alliance - Head OfficeNot yet rated–1.7 miles1
68Blossom Home Care BurnleyNot yet rated–1.7 miles5
69Beyond Homecare LimitedNot yet rated–2.4 miles4
70GPAH RC NELSONNot yet rated–2.4 miles7
71Nightingale Supported CommunitiesNot yet rated–2.5 miles3
72Plus Care GiversNot yet rated–3.1 miles4
73Integrationale CareNot yet rated–3.4 miles5
74Lancashire County CareNot yet rated–3.5 miles5
75Bluebird Care (Burnley & Pendle)Not yet rated–3.6 miles8
76Diversicare LimitedNot yet rated–3.8 miles7
77Keep Karing HealthcareNot yet rated–3.8 miles2

Every agency covering Burnley registered with CQC for elderly care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.

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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

  1. How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
  2. How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
  3. Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
  4. What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
  5. 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

TownDistanceAgenciesGood or Outstanding
Burnley–7753
Nelson3.4 mi6137
Colne5.4 mi5834
Accrington5.6 mi8856
Rawtenstall6.5 mi5037
Bacup6.8 mi5632
Oswaldtwistle7.1 mi7047

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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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