Home care · Lancashire
Children's care at home in Freckleton
Of the 80 home care agencies covering Freckleton, 19 offer children's care. 100% of the 14 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% for children's care across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 9 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 3 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Executive Connect Limited: Good, on 12 June 2025.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 15 have it on their CQC registration.
- Rating changes in Lancashire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Whatever your savings, Lancashire council will assess care needs for free.
- Among the 14 rated agencies, 14 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 5 are still waiting for a first rating.
Citation: "Children's care at home in Freckleton", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 19CQC-registered agencies
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 15list dementia as a specialism
- 2inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of children's care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 80
- Elderly care · 73
- Care for adults under 65 · 67
- Dementia care · 62
- Physical disability care · 62
- Sensory impairment care · 47
- Mental health care · 42
- Learning disability care · 37
- Children's care · 19
- Supported living · 16
- Substance misuse support · 7
- Eating disorder support · 6
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Companion Homecare Ltd | Feb 2025 | 6.5 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Executive Connect Limited | Jun 2025 | 6.8 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Ability 2 Achieve Care & Support Limited | Oct 2022 | 5.6 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Alcedo Care North West Lancashire | Jul 2023 | 5.7 miles | 9 | |
| 5 | Warm Caring Heart | Aug 2023 | 6.5 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Esteemed Life Care (Preston) | Oct 2023 | 6.6 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | SureCare (Preston & South Ribble, Fylde & Wyre) | Nov 2018 | 4.9 miles | 7 | |
| 8 | Delta Care Ltd - Preston | Mar 2020 | 5.0 miles | 7 | |
| 9 | Carewest Ltd | Feb 2019 | 5.0 miles | 8 | |
| 10 | Quayside House | May 2018 | 5.2 miles | 6 | |
| 11 | Caritas Care Limited - 218 Tulketh Road | May 2021 | 5.4 miles | 4 | |
| 12 | All Aspects Health and Social Care | Apr 2019 | 5.5 miles | 5 | |
| 13 | KTG Social Care Ltd | Jun 2019 | 6.5 miles | 7 | |
| 14 | Cherish UK Ltd | Jul 2021 | 6.7 miles | 6 | |
| 15 | Falcon-Care Preston | Not yet rated | – | 5.0 miles | 9 |
| 16 | Prestige Nursing Preston | Not yet rated | – | 5.8 miles | 4 |
| 17 | BrightWayCareAgency Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.0 miles | 6 |
| 18 | The Care Trust Lancashire | Not yet rated | – | 6.1 miles | 2 |
| 19 | Citrine Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.1 miles | 5 |
This table lists each agency covering Freckleton registered for children's care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Freckleton centre.
Children's care in Freckleton: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists children's care for 19 of the 80 agencies covering Freckleton, or 24%. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for children's care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for children's care: Companion Homecare Ltd, Executive Connect Limited and Ability 2 Achieve Care & Support Limited. The newest rating is from June 2025 and the oldest from May 2018; 2 fall within the last two years. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Freckleton. 5 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Lancashire, 56 agencies are registered for children's care, and 93% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Children's care is on 24% of registrations here and 19% across Lancashire.
Typical prices in the North West: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About children's care
At home, a carer can look after a child with a disability or complex health needs: helping with personal care and health routines, and giving parents a short break. Support is for the young person and the whole family.
Before you choose: questions on children's care
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
Where to get support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Lancashire: care needs assessment.
Children's care around Freckleton
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freckleton | – | 19 | 14 |
| Warton | 1.2 mi | 14 | 11 |
| Kirkham | 2.1 mi | 18 | 13 |
| Tarleton | 5.1 mi | 12 | 7 |
| Lytham St Anne's | 5.7 mi | 9 | 7 |
| Penwortham | 5.8 mi | 22 | 14 |
| Fulwood | 6.4 mi | 19 | 13 |
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Questions families ask about children's care in Freckleton
Which agencies in Freckleton provide children's care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 19 of the 80 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Freckleton list children's care as a specialism. Highly rated options include Companion Homecare Ltd, Executive Connect Limited and Ability 2 Achieve Care & Support Limited.
Are home care agencies in Freckleton well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 14 (100%) of the 14 rated. Not yet rated: 5. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Freckleton?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Lancashire council with the cost of home care?
It may. Lancashire council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Lancashire council.
How should I compare agencies in Freckleton?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 2 of the 19 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 12 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Freckleton for children's care?
Counting children's care: Freckleton 19 (14 Good or Outstanding); Warton (1.2 miles): 14, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Kirkham (2.1 miles): 18, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Tarleton (5.1 miles): 12, 7 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: children's care around Freckleton
- Children's care in Warton 1.2 mi
- Children's care in Kirkham 2.1 mi
- Children's care in Tarleton 5.1 mi
- Children's care in Lytham St Anne's 5.7 mi
- Children's care in Penwortham 5.8 mi
- Children's care in Fulwood 6.4 mi
- Children's care in Preston 7.1 mi
- Children's care in Leyland 8.1 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.