Home care · Lancashire
Dementia care at home in Chorley
29 out of 47 home care agencies covering Chorley are registered for dementia care, run by 28 different providers. The largest is Guardian Homecare UK Ltd, with 2. 87% of the 23 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for dementia care across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 12 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 1 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 7 September 2026, Guardian Homecare (Tatton Gardens) was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 26 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- You can ask Lancashire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- 20 of the 23 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, while 3 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement. 6 are not rated yet.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Lancashire, checked daily.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Dementia care at home in Chorley", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 29agencies on the CQC register
- 87%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 6with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Dementia care in Chorley: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 47
- Physical disability care · 38
- Care for adults under 65 · 37
- Elderly care · 37
- Dementia care · 29
- Learning disability care · 28
- Sensory impairment care · 23
- Mental health care · 19
- Children's care · 11
- Eating disorder support · 8
- Substance misuse support · 8
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delta Care Ltd - Chorley | May 2025 | under 0.5 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Guardian Homecare (Tatton Gardens) | Sep 2026 | 0.6 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | New Leaf Care Limited | Oct 2025 | 7.0 miles | 2 | |
| 4 | Home Angels Chorley | May 2022 | under 0.5 miles | 1 | |
| 5 | Visiting Angels Central Lancashire | May 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 4 | |
| 6 | Jewel Home Support (Lancs) | Feb 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 2 | |
| 7 | Yourlife (Leyland) | Feb 2023 | 3.6 miles | 4 | |
| 8 | Ginger Homecare Limited | May 2023 | 4.2 miles | 7 | |
| 9 | My Life Legacy | Dec 2022 | 4.2 miles | 7 | |
| 10 | Helping Hands Preston | Sep 2023 | 5.6 miles | 4 | |
| 11 | HICA Homecare - Chorley | Nov 2020 | 2.5 miles | 5 | |
| 12 | South Ribble Domiciliary Service | Jun 2019 | 3.9 miles | 4 | |
| 13 | Falcon-Care | Mar 2018 | 3.9 miles | 8 | |
| 14 | Mediline Supported Living Lancashire | Jul 2019 | 4.0 miles | 8 | |
| 15 | ICare (GB) Limited - South Ribble | Sep 2018 | 4.6 miles | 7 | |
| 16 | Community Life Choices | May 2021 | 5.1 miles | 6 | |
| 17 | ICRIT Healthcare | Oct 2019 | 5.4 miles | 8 | |
| 18 | Guardian Homecare (Preston) | May 2019 | 5.6 miles | 6 | |
| 19 | Red Rose Care | Dec 2020 | 5.7 miles | 4 | |
| 20 | Community Care Team Ltd | Sep 2018 | 6.8 miles | 5 | |
| 21 | Heart of Gold Homecare Ltd | Jan 2026 | 4.9 miles | 6 | |
| 22 | Dav Mak Care Solutions Ltd | Apr 2022 | under 0.5 miles | 4 | |
| 23 | Direct Approach Care Limited | Feb 2026 | 5.9 miles | 6 | |
| 24 | Bespoke Specialist Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 3 |
| 25 | Lifeways Paragon Limited (North West) | Not yet rated | – | 2.1 miles | 4 |
| 26 | Angel Care Leyland | Not yet rated | – | 4.7 miles | 6 |
| 27 | Cadona Care | Not yet rated | – | 4.7 miles | 5 |
| 28 | HotSpec Care Services | Not yet rated | – | 5.0 miles | 3 |
| 29 | Triple D Nursing and Homecare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.7 miles | 2 |
All agencies covering Chorley with a CQC registration for dementia care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Dementia care in Chorley by the numbers
29 of the 47 agencies covering Chorley are registered with CQC for dementia care (62%). Of those rated, 87% are Good or Outstanding: 2 points below the 89% for every agency here, and in line with the England figure of 88% for dementia care.
Delta Care Ltd - Chorley, Guardian Homecare (Tatton Gardens) and New Leaf Care Limited lead the list for dementia care. Ratings run from March 2018 to September 2026, and 6 are from the last two years. 7 have an office within 2 miles of Chorley centre. Not yet rated: 6. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 209 agencies in Lancashire list dementia care, and 97% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Lancashire, 72% of agencies are registered for dementia care, against 62% here.
Visiting home care in the North West typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from dementia care
Providers that support people living with dementia register it as a specialism with CQC. Good dementia care keeps routines familiar, helps with eating and drinking, and handles distress without leaning on medication. Staff are trained to keep people safe while leaving them as much independence as possible.
What to ask about dementia care
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
Free advice: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care across Lancashire. Glossary entry: Dementia care.
Where else nearby offers dementia care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley | – | 29 | 20 |
| Euxton | 2.1 mi | 49 | 29 |
| Adlington | 2.6 mi | 52 | 36 |
| Leyland | 4.0 mi | 73 | 45 |
| Blackrod | 4.5 mi | 80 | 54 |
| Standish | 4.6 mi | 42 | 26 |
| Horwich | 5.4 mi | 86 | 57 |
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Common questions about dementia care in Chorley
How many agencies in Chorley offer dementia care?
Dementia care is a registered specialism for 29 of the 47 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Chorley (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Delta Care Ltd - Chorley, Guardian Homecare (Tatton Gardens) and New Leaf Care Limited.
How are home care agencies in Chorley rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 23. Of those, 20 (87%) are Good or Outstanding; 3 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 6 here are still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Chorley?
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. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Can Lancashire council help pay for 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 can I pick between agencies in Chorley?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 6 of the 29 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 17. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about dementia care in towns near Chorley?
Chorley has 29, with 20 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Euxton (2.1 miles): 49, 29 rated Good or Outstanding; Adlington (2.6 miles): 52, 36 rated Good or Outstanding; Leyland (4.0 miles): 73, 45 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: dementia care around Chorley
- Dementia care in Euxton 2.1 mi
- Dementia care in Adlington 2.6 mi
- Dementia care in Leyland 4.0 mi
- Dementia care in Blackrod 4.5 mi
- Dementia care in Standish 4.6 mi
- Dementia care in Horwich 5.4 mi
- Dementia care in Bamber Bridge 5.6 mi
- Dementia care in Aspull 5.9 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.