Home care · Lancashire
Physical disability care at home in Nelson
Physical disability care is offered by 58 of the 61 home care agencies covering Nelson, operated by 56 separate providers. Diversicare Limited runs the most, with 2. Of the 39 CQC has rated, 95% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for physical disability care across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 18 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 6 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Right Care (Lancashire) Limited was rated Good on 14 September 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 19 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 51 list dementia as a specialism.
- Rating changes in Lancashire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 37 of the 39 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, and 2 are rated below Good and 19 are not yet rated.
- Lancashire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Citation: "Physical disability care at home in Nelson", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 58agencies on the CQC register
- 95%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 51support people with dementia
- 11with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Who offers physical disability care in Nelson
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 61
- Elderly care · 58
- Care for adults under 65 · 56
- Physical disability care · 55
- Dementia care · 49
- Sensory impairment care · 42
- Mental health care · 42
- Learning disability care · 35
- Substance misuse support · 15
- Children's care · 15
- Eating disorder support · 9
Every agency covering Nelson registered with CQC for physical disability care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Physical disability care in Nelson: what the data shows
CQC lists physical disability care for 58 of the 64 agencies covering Nelson, or 91%. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for physical disability care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 95% (above England, in line with the 95% for all agencies in the town).
For physical disability care, the top rated agencies are Resurgence Case Management Limited, CSS Care Ltd and Mynas Care Ltd. 11 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from February 2018 and the newest from September 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Nelson centre: 26. Not yet rated: 19. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 233 agencies in Lancashire list physical disability care, and 97% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Here 91% of agencies list physical disability care, compared with 81% 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 physical disability care involves
Hoists and other equipment, personal care, and steady encouragement to stay independent: that is the day-to-day of physical disability care. It serves people whose movement or strength is limited by conditions including MS, arthritis, spinal injury, Parkinson's and stroke.
Questions to ask agencies about physical disability care
- Who reviews the care plan when needs change?
- How do you support independence rather than doing everything for the person?
- How do you work with physiotherapists and occupational therapists?
- Can support fit around the person's own routine?
- What equipment do you provide, and what must we arrange?
Free advice: Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333. All physical disability care in Lancashire.
Physical disability care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson | – | 58 | 37 |
| Colne | 2.1 mi | 38 | 24 |
| Burnley | 3.4 mi | 56 | 35 |
| Barnoldswick | 5.6 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Earby | 6.1 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Accrington | 8.6 mi | 48 | 33 |
| Todmorden | 9.4 mi | 8 | 7 |
Help from the council
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
What families want to know about physical disability care in Nelson
Which agencies in Nelson provide physical disability care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 58 of the 61 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Nelson list physical disability care as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Resurgence Case Management Limited, CSS Care Ltd and Mynas Care Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Nelson have?
Of the 39 that have been rated, 37 (95%) are rated Good or Outstanding (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 19. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Nelson?
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. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will Lancashire council pay for 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.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Nelson?
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, 11 of the 58 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 28 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Nelson compare with nearby towns for physical disability care?
Nearest towns we cover: Colne (2.1 miles): 38, 24 rated Good or Outstanding; Burnley (3.4 miles): 56, 35 rated Good or Outstanding; Barnoldswick (5.6 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Nelson itself has 55, 33 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Nelson
- Physical disability care in Colne 2.1 mi
- Physical disability care in Burnley 3.4 mi
- Physical disability care in Barnoldswick 5.6 mi
- Physical disability care in Earby 6.1 mi
- Physical disability care in Accrington 8.6 mi
- Physical disability care in Todmorden 9.4 mi
- Physical disability care in Bacup 9.6 mi
- Physical disability care in Rishton 9.7 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.