Home care · Lancashire
Children's care at home in Ormskirk
Children's care is offered by 5 of the 39 home care agencies covering Ormskirk. Among the 3 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 89% for children's care across England). Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- You can ask Lancashire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 4.
- Among the 3 rated agencies, 3 hold a Good or Outstanding rating. 2 are not rated yet.
- Rating changes in Lancashire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Ormskirk", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 5agencies registered with CQC
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 4support people with dementia
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering children's care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 39
- Physical disability care · 35
- Elderly care · 34
- Dementia care · 30
- Sensory impairment care · 29
- Care for adults under 65 · 28
- Mental health care · 24
- Learning disability care · 20
- Substance misuse support · 8
- Supported living · 6
- Children's care · 5
- Eating disorder support · 4
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unite Professionals Ltd | Jun 2022 | 6.9 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Guardian Homecare (Ormskirk) | Jan 2020 | 0.8 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Glenelg Support Limited | Dec 2019 | 6.2 miles | 9 | |
| 4 | Share The Care West Lancanshire | Not yet rated | – | 3.8 miles | 5 |
| 5 | Routes Healthcare Merseyside | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 8 |
All agencies covering Ormskirk with a CQC registration for children's care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Children's care in Ormskirk: what the data shows
5 of the 39 agencies covering Ormskirk are registered with CQC for children's care (13%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 7 points above the 93% 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: Unite Professionals Ltd, Guardian Homecare (Ormskirk) and Glenelg Support Limited. Ratings run from December 2019 to June 2022, and 0 are from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Ormskirk centre: 1 office. 2 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Lancashire as a whole has 56 agencies registered for children's care; 93% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across Lancashire, 19% of agencies are registered for children's care, against 13% here.
In the North West, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Children's care: what it means
Families of disabled children, or of children with complex health needs, can get help at home: carers give personal care, support health routines and let parents take short breaks.
What to ask about children's care
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
Helpline: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Getting a care needs assessment from Lancashire.
Nearby towns: children's care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk | – | 5 | 3 |
| Burscough | 2.8 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Maghull | 4.1 mi | 12 | 6 |
| Skelmersdale | 4.7 mi | 13 | 9 |
| Kirkby | 5.6 mi | 35 | 19 |
| Rainford | 6.0 mi | 20 | 14 |
| Up Holland | 6.7 mi | 15 | 11 |
Your council
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 Ormskirk
- 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 children's care in Ormskirk
How many agencies in Ormskirk offer children's care?
Children's care is a registered specialism for 5 of the 39 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ormskirk (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Unite Professionals Ltd, Guardian Homecare (Ormskirk) and Glenelg Support Limited.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Ormskirk have?
Of the 3 that have been rated, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 2 here are still unrated.
What are typical home care prices in Ormskirk?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. 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. Read the full cost guide.
Will Lancashire council pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Lancashire council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Lancashire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Ormskirk?
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, none of the 5 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 3. A checklist to help.
How does Ormskirk compare with nearby towns for children's care?
Nearest towns we cover: Burscough (2.8 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Maghull (4.1 miles): 12, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Skelmersdale (4.7 miles): 13, 9 rated Good or Outstanding. Ormskirk itself has 5, 3 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Ormskirk
- Children's care in Burscough 2.8 mi
- Children's care in Maghull 4.1 mi
- Children's care in Skelmersdale 4.7 mi
- Children's care in Kirkby 5.6 mi
- Children's care in Rainford 6.0 mi
- Children's care in Up Holland 6.7 mi
- Children's care in Southport 6.8 mi
- Children's care in Formby 7.1 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.