Home care · Lancashire
Mental health care at home in Euxton
Mental health care is offered by 31 of the 71 home care agencies covering Euxton, operated by 30 separate providers. Guardian Homecare UK Ltd runs the most, with 2. CQC has rated 20 of them, and 90% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for mental health care across England). We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 12 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 2 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Guardian Homecare (Tatton Gardens) was rated Good on 7 September 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Whatever your savings, Lancashire council will assess care needs for free.
- Among the 20 rated agencies, 18 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, while 2 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement; 11 are still waiting for a first rating.
- 26 list dementia as a specialism.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Lancashire, checked daily.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in Euxton", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 31registered agencies
- 90%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 26support people with dementia
- 5rated or inspected within two years
Who offers mental health care in Euxton
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 71
- Care for adults under 65 · 60
- Elderly care · 60
- Physical disability care · 58
- Dementia care · 49
- Sensory impairment care · 35
- Learning disability care · 35
- Mental health care · 31
- Supported living · 17
- Children's care · 16
- Eating disorder support · 8
- Substance misuse support · 8
The full list for mental health care covering Euxton: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Mental health care in Euxton: what the data shows
Registered for mental health care: 31 out of 71 agencies covering Euxton (44%). 90% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 91% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for mental health care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for mental health care: Delta Care Ltd - Chorley, Guardian Homecare (Tatton Gardens) and Routes Healthcare Preston. 5 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: September 2018. Newest: September 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Euxton centre: 5. 11 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Lancashire has 151 agencies registered for mental health care; of those rated, 98% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for mental health care: 44% here, 52% 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 mental health care involves
Keeping well and stable, recovering, managing medication and joint work alongside local mental health teams in the community are the core of mental health care. People who use it may live with schizophrenia, severe depression, psychosis related to dementia or bipolar disorder.
Questions worth asking about mental health care
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
- What mental health training do staff have?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
Support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. All mental health care in Lancashire.
Mental health care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euxton | – | 31 | 18 |
| Leyland | 2.0 mi | 47 | 30 |
| Chorley | 2.1 mi | 19 | 13 |
| Bamber Bridge | 4.1 mi | 49 | 31 |
| Adlington | 4.5 mi | 41 | 30 |
| Penwortham | 5.5 mi | 45 | 27 |
| Standish | 5.7 mi | 30 | 21 |
Council help
Lancashire
Savings under £23,250? Lancashire council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Lancashire
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Free care cost report for Euxton
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about mental health care in Euxton
Which home care agencies in Euxton offer mental health care?
31 of the 71 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Euxton list mental health care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Delta Care Ltd - Chorley, Guardian Homecare (Tatton Gardens) and Routes Healthcare Preston.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Euxton have?
Of the 20 that have been rated, 18 (90%) are rated Good or Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good. 11 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Euxton?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Lancashire council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Lancashire council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Lancashire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Euxton?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 5 of the 31 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 15 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Euxton compare with nearby towns for mental health care?
Nearest towns we cover: Leyland (2.0 miles): 47, 30 rated Good or Outstanding; Chorley (2.1 miles): 19, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Bamber Bridge (4.1 miles): 49, 31 rated Good or Outstanding. Euxton itself has 31, 18 of them Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Euxton area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Euxton
- Mental health care in Leyland 2.0 mi
- Mental health care in Chorley 2.1 mi
- Mental health care in Bamber Bridge 4.1 mi
- Mental health care in Adlington 4.5 mi
- Mental health care in Penwortham 5.5 mi
- Mental health care in Standish 5.7 mi
- Mental health care in Blackrod 6.4 mi
- Mental health care in Tarleton 6.6 mi
Also in Euxton, and guides
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.