Home care · Lancashire
Children's care at home in Tarleton
12 out of 50 home care agencies covering Tarleton are registered for children's care, run by 11 different providers. The largest is White Falcon 11 Ltd, with 2. Among the 8 with a CQC rating, 88% are Good or Outstanding, next to 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. 7 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 3 registered with CQC within the past two years.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- Whatever your savings, Lancashire council will assess care needs for free.
- Rating changes in Lancashire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- For dementia support, 8 have it on their CQC registration.
- Among the 8 rated agencies, 7 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement; 4 are still waiting for a first rating.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Tarleton", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 12agencies registered with CQC
- 88%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 8support people with dementia
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers children's care in Tarleton
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 50
- Elderly care · 46
- Care for adults under 65 · 41
- Physical disability care · 41
- Dementia care · 39
- Sensory impairment care · 30
- Mental health care · 21
- Learning disability care · 21
- Children's care · 12
- Supported living · 9
- Eating disorder support · 7
- Substance misuse support · 4
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unite Professionals Ltd | Jun 2022 | 5.8 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Falcon-Care | Mar 2018 | 5.5 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | All Aspects Health and Social Care | Apr 2019 | 6.3 miles | 5 | |
| 4 | SureCare (Preston & South Ribble, Fylde & Wyre) | Nov 2018 | 6.5 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Delta Care Ltd - Preston | Mar 2020 | 6.6 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Carewest Ltd | Feb 2019 | 6.6 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | Quayside House | May 2018 | 6.7 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | Outreach Sefton Ltd | Dec 2023 | 5.6 miles | 5 | |
| 9 | Harrison Associates | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 2 |
| 10 | Falcon-Care Preston | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 9 |
| 11 | Evoke Support | Not yet rated | – | 6.8 miles | 5 |
| 12 | Prestige Nursing Preston | Not yet rated | – | 7.0 miles | 4 |
The full list for children's care covering Tarleton: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Children's care in Tarleton by the numbers
12 of the 50 agencies covering Tarleton are registered with CQC for children's care (24%). Of those rated, 88% are Good or Outstanding: 9 points below the 97% for every agency here, and in line with the England figure of 89% for children's care.
Unite Professionals Ltd, Falcon-Care and All Aspects Health and Social Care lead the list for children's care. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: March 2018. Newest: December 2023. Offices within 2 miles of Tarleton centre: 0. 4 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. Share registered for children's care: 24% here, 19% 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 children's care involves
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.
Questions worth asking 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. How to get assessed by Lancashire.
Children's care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarleton | – | 12 | 7 |
| Freckleton | 5.1 mi | 19 | 14 |
| Warton | 5.5 mi | 14 | 11 |
| Leyland | 5.6 mi | 23 | 14 |
| Burscough | 5.9 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Penwortham | 6.0 mi | 22 | 14 |
| Euxton | 6.6 mi | 16 | 7 |
Council help
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 Tarleton
- 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
Common questions about children's care in Tarleton
How many agencies in Tarleton offer children's care?
Children's care is a registered specialism for 12 of the 50 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Tarleton (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Unite Professionals Ltd, Falcon-Care and All Aspects Health and Social Care.
How are home care agencies in Tarleton rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 8. Of those, 7 (88%) are Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 4 here are still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Tarleton?
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.
Can Lancashire council help 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.
How can I pick between agencies in Tarleton?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 12 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 8. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about children's care in towns near Tarleton?
Tarleton has 12, with 7 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Freckleton (5.1 miles): 19, 14 rated Good or Outstanding; Warton (5.5 miles): 14, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Leyland (5.6 miles): 23, 14 rated Good or Outstanding.
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One short form is all it takes: featured partners and a maximum of three rated providers in the Tarleton area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Tarleton
- Children's care in Freckleton 5.1 mi
- Children's care in Warton 5.5 mi
- Children's care in Leyland 5.6 mi
- Children's care in Burscough 5.9 mi
- Children's care in Penwortham 6.0 mi
- Children's care in Euxton 6.6 mi
- Children's care in Kirkham 7.2 mi
- Children's care in Southport 7.3 mi
Also in Tarleton, and guides
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.