Home care · Lancashire
Mental health care at home in Oswaldtwistle
45 out of 76 home care agencies covering Oswaldtwistle are registered for mental health care, run by 44 different providers. The largest is Majestic Care Northwest Ltd, with 2. CQC has rated 32 of them, and 94% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for mental health care across England. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 20 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 6 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 26 March 2026, Majestic Care North West Limited was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Lancashire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- 39 list dementia as a specialism.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Lancashire daily: see the latest changes.
- Good or Outstanding: 30 of the 32 rated agencies, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 13 are not yet rated.
Citation: "Mental health care at home in Oswaldtwistle", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 45registered agencies
- 94%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 39support people with dementia
- 8rated or inspected within two years
Mental health care in Oswaldtwistle: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 76
- Care for adults under 65 · 70
- Elderly care · 70
- Physical disability care · 64
- Dementia care · 58
- Learning disability care · 46
- Sensory impairment care · 45
- Mental health care · 45
- Supported living · 17
- Substance misuse support · 14
- Children's care · 11
- Eating disorder support · 8
This table lists each agency covering Oswaldtwistle registered for mental health care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Oswaldtwistle centre.
Mental health care in Oswaldtwistle by the numbers
CQC lists mental health care for 45 of the 76 agencies covering Oswaldtwistle, or 59%. 94% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 2 points below the 96% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for mental health care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for mental health care: Delta Care Ltd - Blackburn and Darwen, Premier Care Blackburn Branch and Alcedo Care Central and East Lancashire. The newest rating is from March 2026 and the oldest from October 2017; 8 fall within the last two years. 7 have an office within 2 miles of Oswaldtwistle centre. 13 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Lancashire has 151 agencies registered for mental health care; of those rated, 98% are Good or Outstanding. Mental health care is on 59% of registrations here and 52% 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 mental health care
Someone living with a serious mental illness, whether schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression or psychosis connected with dementia, may need this kind of support. Good providers coordinate with the NHS community mental health team and concentrate on stability, recovery and taking medication safely.
Before you choose: questions on mental health care
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
Support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care across Lancashire.
Where else nearby offers mental health care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswaldtwistle | – | 45 | 30 |
| Accrington | 1.6 mi | 54 | 37 |
| Rishton | 1.9 mi | 43 | 29 |
| Blackburn | 3.5 mi | 30 | 17 |
| Darwen | 4.2 mi | 33 | 21 |
| Haslingden | 4.2 mi | 41 | 29 |
| Rawtenstall | 5.5 mi | 31 | 24 |
Council support
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 Oswaldtwistle
- 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 mental health care in Oswaldtwistle
Which agencies in Oswaldtwistle provide mental health care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 45 of the 76 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Oswaldtwistle list mental health care as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Delta Care Ltd - Blackburn and Darwen, Premier Care Blackburn Branch and Alcedo Care Central and East Lancashire.
How are home care agencies in Oswaldtwistle rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 32. Of those, 30 (94%) are Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 13. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Oswaldtwistle?
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.
Can Lancashire council help 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.
How can I pick between agencies in Oswaldtwistle?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 8 of the 45 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 24 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about mental health care in towns near Oswaldtwistle?
Oswaldtwistle has 45, with 30 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Accrington (1.6 miles): 54, 37 rated Good or Outstanding; Rishton (1.9 miles): 43, 29 rated Good or Outstanding; Blackburn (3.5 miles): 30, 17 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Oswaldtwistle
- Mental health care in Accrington 1.6 mi
- Mental health care in Rishton 1.9 mi
- Mental health care in Blackburn 3.5 mi
- Mental health care in Darwen 4.2 mi
- Mental health care in Haslingden 4.2 mi
- Mental health care in Rawtenstall 5.5 mi
- Mental health care in Burnley 7.1 mi
- Mental health care in Ramsbottom 7.8 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.