Home care · Lancashire
Respite care in Catterall
Respite care gives a family carer time off: it can be a few hours each week at home, or a brief stay in a care home. Compare the 15 CQC-registered agencies covering Catterall and ask which of them provide it.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Prices: Typical prices across England in 2026
In short
- Of the 15 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Catterall, 11 have a Good or Outstanding rating.
- A care needs assessment from Lancashire council costs nothing, and a separate carer's assessment for the person who looks after them.
- Ask each agency about respite care; the CQC register has no record of who provides it.
- Respite at home typically costs the same as ordinary visits: about around £32–£34 an hour. For a care home stay, the 3 local homes charge by the week.
To cite: "Respite care in Catterall", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
Your respite options
- Respite at home: a few hours of visits, or a live-in carer for days or weeks while you are away.
- Care home stay: usually one or two weeks, booked well ahead for holiday periods. Of the 3 CQC-registered care homes in Catterall, ask which accept short stays.
- Day centre: run by the council or a charity.
If you are paying privately
- Agencies: ask for the minimum visit length and the notice they need.
- Care homes: ask whether rooms are kept for short stays, and visit before booking.
- Before the stay: share the care plan, the medicines and the daily routine.
Start with a carer's assessment
If you look after someone, you are entitled to your own free carer's assessment from Lancashire council, separate from the assessment of the person you care for. It looks at the effect caring has on you and can lead to funded breaks, a carer's personal budget or other support. Carers UK runs a free helpline on 0808 808 7777. Asking Lancashire council for an assessment.
Catterall's agencies in figures
Garstang has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (100%); Catterall, at 73%, is 2nd of the 7 towns compared. Outstanding ratings: 1 covering Catterall, 10 across Lancashire. Ratings are older than average here: 7% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 14% across Lancashire. At 100% Good or Outstanding, Catterall sits above the Lancashire figure of 94% (from 557 agencies). Looking at specialisms, 10 of 15 list physical disabilities, 5 of 15 list learning disabilities and 7 of 15 list mental health conditions. Most recent to register: Linkpin Care Solutions Ltd (July 2025). Oldest rating on the list: Lady Elsie Finney House Home for Older People, August 2018. The share registered for dementia is 73% in Catterall (11 of 15) and 76% across Lancashire.
Respite care prices in Catterall
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
| Residential care home | £1,205 a week |
| Nursing home | £1,515 a week |
What the council pays (Lancashire County Council): £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).
Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. 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. Tools: weekly cost calculator and what would we pay?
Home care agencies in and around Catterall
Ask each agency whether it provides respite care. Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance.
Caredo Ltd
Est. £30–£37/hr
Unique Homecare Services Ltd
Est. £30–£37/hr
AAA Healthcare – Preston
Est. £30–£37/hr
Guardian Homecare (The Courtyards)
Est. £30–£37/hr
Bowgreave Rise Home for Older People
Est. £30–£37/hr
Shared Approach Limited
Est. £30–£37/hr
Bowland Care Services
Est. £32–£39/hr
MasterStaff Healthcare (Preston)
Est. £30–£37/hr
Northwest Community Services
Est. £30–£37/hr
Home's Best
Est. £30–£37/hr
Lady Elsie Finney House Home for Older People
Est. £30–£37/hr
Linkpin Care Solutions Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Brown Glass Ltd trading Brown Glass Health Care Services
Est. £29–£36/hr
Caremax 24/7
Est. £29–£36/hr
ST MARY'S HOME CARE – Main Office
Est. £29–£36/hr
What families ask about respite care in Catterall
Which agencies provide respite care in Catterall?
The CQC register does not show who offers respite care. There are 15 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Catterall, 11 of them rated Good or Outstanding, so ask each one.
Can respite care be paid for by the council?
Start with a carer's assessment from Lancashire council: eligible carers can have breaks arranged or funded. Separately, look for sitting services from carers' centres and charities that are free or cheap.
How far ahead should we book respite in a care home?
Give several weeks where possible, more around school holidays. Ask on the first call whether the home holds rooms back for short stays, as not all do.
What CQC ratings do agencies covering Catterall have?
CQC rates 11 of 11 as Good or Outstanding, or 100%. Recent evidence: 1 rated or inspected in two years. Dementia specialists: 11.
Respite care in Catterall: ask who can help
Describe what's needed in one form, and featured partners and as many as three rated agencies that accept enquiries via The Care Panel email you back.
Related care pages for Catterall
Respite care nearby
- Respite care in Fulwood 6.7 mi
- Respite care in Longridge 7.4 mi
- Respite care in Kirkham 8.1 mi
- Respite care in Preston 8.2 mi
- Respite care in Freckleton 9.6 mi
- Respite care in Penwortham 9.6 mi
- Respite care in Thornton 9.9 mi
- Respite care in Warton 10.2 mi
Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.