Home care · Lancashire

Home help in Kirkham

Home help means practical support around the house, such as cleaning, washing, shopping, preparing meals and running errands, often with some companionship too. None has confirmed it to us yet, so ask the 73 CQC-registered agencies covering Kirkham directly.

Agencies from the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026. Prices: Typical prices across England in 2026

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In short

  • Agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Kirkham: 73, with 50 rated Good or Outstanding.
  • Ask each agency about home help; the CQC register has no record of who provides it.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs around £32–£34 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.
  • A care needs assessment from Lancashire council costs nothing.

To cite: "Home help in Kirkham", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

Home help: the usual tasks

  • Cleaning, laundry, ironing and changing beds
  • Shopping and collecting prescriptions
  • Preparing meals
  • Post, bills and appointments
  • Company and trips out

Washing, dressing and medication are personal care, which must come from a CQC-registered home care agency.

How people pay for home help

Most people pay privately, by the hour. Lancashire council can fund practical help only where it is part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment, which housework alone rarely is. Many older people use Attendance Allowance to cover it. More: home help for the elderly and the difference between home help and home care.

Who provides home help

Choose a home care agency if personal care may be needed later, because the same carers can take it on. For housework alone, a cleaner or a local help-at-home scheme may cost less, though these are not CQC-regulated. Ask local charities and Lancashire council what low-cost services exist. How to ask Lancashire council for an assessment.

Agencies covering Kirkham: the data

At 100% Good or Outstanding, Kirkham sits above the Lancashire figure of 94% (from 557 agencies). Ratings are about as recent as the council average here: 12% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 14% across Lancashire. Outstanding ratings: 1 covering Kirkham, 10 across Lancashire. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed agency that is rated Good or Outstanding, Kirkham comes 3rd of 7 (68%), with Warton top at 71%. The share registered for dementia is 79% in Kirkham (58 of 73) and 76% across Lancashire. Oldest rating on the list: Right at Home Preston and South Ribble, March 2018. Most recent to register: Prestige Nursing Preston (September 2026). Looking at specialisms, 57 of 73 list physical disabilities, 34 of 73 list learning disabilities and 39 of 73 list mental health conditions.

How much home help costs in Kirkham

Typical prices across England in 2026
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week

Lancashire County Council's own rates: £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. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Estimate the weekly cost or see what you might pay

Home care agencies that cover Kirkham

Ranked on CQC rating, its date and then distance. Ask each one about home help.

  1. 1 Homecare

    5.4 miles · Dementia, Sensory impairments, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    More details (1 Homecare)

  2. Embrace Home Care Limited

    5.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Embrace Home Care Limited)

  3. Carestaff Solutions

    5.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Carestaff Solutions)

  4. Guardian Homecare (Blackpool)

    6.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Guardian Homecare (Blackpool))

  5. Apollo Care Blackpool

    6.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Apollo Care Blackpool)

  6. Napier Homecare Services Limited

    6.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Napier Homecare Services Limited)

  7. Routes Healthcare Preston

    6.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Routes Healthcare Preston)

  8. Crown Care Services Ltd

    6.8 miles · Dementia, Older people

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Crown Care Services Ltd)

  9. Companion Homecare Ltd

    6.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Companion Homecare Ltd)

  10. Angels Private Home Care

    4.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2023
    More details (Angels Private Home Care)

  11. One Fylde (Libra House)

    4.6 miles · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2023
    More details (One Fylde (Libra House))

  12. Alcedo Care North West Lancashire

    4.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2023
    More details (Alcedo Care North West Lancashire)

  13. Ability 2 Achieve Care & Support Limited

    4.6 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2022
    More details (Ability 2 Achieve Care & Support Limited)

  14. Fylde Community Care Limited

    5.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2023
    More details (Fylde Community Care Limited)

  15. Guardian Homecare (The Courtyards)

    5.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2021
    More details (Guardian Homecare (The Courtyards))

  16. Helping Hands Blackpool

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£35/hr

    GoodRated May 2022
    More details (Helping Hands Blackpool)

  17. Salvere Support Ltd

    6.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2023
    More details (Salvere Support Ltd)

  18. Warm Caring Heart

    6.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2023
    More details (Warm Caring Heart)

  19. Willows Home Care Ltd

    6.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2023
    More details (Willows Home Care Ltd)

  20. Esteemed Life Care (Preston)

    6.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2023
    More details (Esteemed Life Care (Preston))

The full list: 73 agencies covering Kirkham →

Home help in Kirkham: common questions

Which home care agencies offer home help in Kirkham?

CQC does not record which agencies provide home help. 73 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Kirkham; 50 are rated Good or Outstanding. Ask each whether it provides home help.

How much is a home help per hour in Kirkham?

Expect an hourly charge close to the local visiting care rate, sometimes slightly less for housework only. Check the minimum visit length and weekend rates before you book.

Will the council fund help with housework?

Only as part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment by Lancashire council; housework on its own rarely qualifies. Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings, is often used to pay for home help.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

How are agencies covering Kirkham rated?

Of 50 agencies with a CQC rating, 50 (100%) are Good or Outstanding. Dementia is a specialism for 58, and 9 have a rating or inspection from the past two years.

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