Home care · Lancashire
Learning disability care at home in Longridge
23 of the 56 home care agencies covering Longridge offer learning disability care. 94% of the 18 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for learning disability care across England. 1 is Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 11 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 2 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Right At Home (East Lancashire & Ribble Valley), rated Outstanding on 7 September 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Rating changes in Lancashire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 16 list dementia as a specialism.
- Among the 18 rated agencies, 17 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 5 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Lancashire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
To cite: "Learning disability care at home in Longridge", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 23agencies registered with CQC
- 94%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 16are registered for dementia
- 4inspected or rated since October 2024
Learning disability care in Longridge: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 56
- Care for adults under 65 · 53
- Elderly care · 53
- Physical disability care · 46
- Dementia care · 43
- Sensory impairment care · 33
- Mental health care · 28
- Learning disability care · 23
- Supported living · 14
- Children's care · 12
- Substance misuse support · 4
- Eating disorder support · 3
This table lists each agency covering Longridge registered for learning disability care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Longridge centre.
How learning disability care in Longridge compares
41% of Longridge's agencies (23 of 56) hold a CQC registration for learning disability care. 94% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 3 points below the 97% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for learning disability care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for learning disability care: Right At Home (East Lancashire & Ribble Valley), Companion Homecare Ltd and Routes Healthcare Preston. The newest rating is from September 2026 and the oldest from May 2018; 4 fall within the last two years. 0 have an office within 2 miles of Longridge centre. 5 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Lancashire as a whole has 154 agencies registered for learning disability care; 96% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Learning disability care is on 41% of registrations here and 53% across Lancashire.
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 learning disability care
Learning disability care supports adults with a learning disability to live the life they choose: daily living skills, health appointments, work, education and friendships. Good services follow CQC's "Right support, right care, right culture" guidance and put the person's own choices first.
Before you choose: questions on learning disability care
- How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
- How do you choose staff who match the person?
- What happens if the person wants to change their support?
- How do you reduce restrictive practices?
- How do you support communication, including Easy Read or Makaton?
Helpline: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Learning disability care across Lancashire.
Where else nearby offers learning disability care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longridge | – | 23 | 17 |
| Fulwood | 5.6 mi | 42 | 33 |
| Preston | 5.7 mi | 46 | 34 |
| Catterall | 7.4 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Bamber Bridge | 7.5 mi | 53 | 40 |
| Blackburn | 7.7 mi | 32 | 23 |
| Penwortham | 7.9 mi | 48 | 36 |
Council support
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Questions families ask about learning disability care in Longridge
Who offers learning disability care at home in Longridge?
Of the 56 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Longridge, 23 list learning disability care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Right At Home (East Lancashire & Ribble Valley), Companion Homecare Ltd and Routes Healthcare Preston.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Longridge?
17 (94%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 18 with a rating, 1 of them Outstanding, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 5 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What does home care cost in Longridge?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. 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. See our full cost guide.
Does Lancashire council fund home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Lancashire council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Lancashire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Longridge?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 4 of 23 were inspected or rated within the last two years, and 14 have an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. See the checklist.
Are there more learning disability care in towns near Longridge?
In Longridge there are 23, 17 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Fulwood (5.6 miles): 42, 33 rated Good or Outstanding; Preston (5.7 miles): 46, 34 rated Good or Outstanding; Catterall (7.4 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Learning disability care in nearby towns
- Learning disability care in Fulwood 5.6 mi
- Learning disability care in Preston 5.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Catterall 7.4 mi
- Learning disability care in Bamber Bridge 7.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Blackburn 7.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Penwortham 7.9 mi
- Learning disability care in Garstang 8.8 mi
- Learning disability care in Rishton 8.8 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.