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Learning disability care at home in Tarleton

Of the 50 home care agencies covering Tarleton, 21 offer learning disability care; 19 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Fylde Coast Care Ltd (2). 100% of the 15 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% for learning disability care across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 12 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 2 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to 1 Homecare: Good, on 13 May 2026.

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Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence

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  • Dementia is a registered specialism for 17.
  • CQC rates 15 of the 15 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding. 6 are not rated yet.
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Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Learning disability care at home in Tarleton", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

  • 21agencies registered with CQC
  • 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
  • 17support people with dementia
  • 3inspected or rated since October 2024

Providers offering learning disability care

Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered

#AgencyCQC ratingLast ratedOfficeOther specialisms
11 HomecareGoodMay 20266.4 miles3
2Carestaff SolutionsGoodApr 20266.6 miles7
3Unite Professionals LtdGoodJun 20225.8 miles6
4Ginger Homecare LimitedGoodMay 20236.4 miles7
5Falcon-CareGoodMar 20185.5 miles8
6ICare (GB) Limited - South RibbleGoodSep 20186.2 miles7
7All Aspects Health and Social CareGoodApr 20196.3 miles5
8Fylde Coast Care LTD T/A Home insteadGoodMay 20196.5 miles4
9SureCare (Preston & South Ribble, Fylde & Wyre)GoodNov 20186.5 miles7
10Delta Care Ltd - PrestonGoodMar 20206.6 miles7
11Carewest LtdGoodFeb 20196.6 miles8
12Quayside HouseGoodMay 20186.7 miles6
13Lifeways Community Care (Lancashire South)GoodJul 20226.8 miles4
14HICA Homecare - ChorleyGoodNov 20206.9 miles5
15Red Rose CareGoodDec 20206.9 miles4
16Cadona CareNot yet rated–5.1 miles5
17Fylde Coast Care Ltd t/a Home Instead Preston & South RibbleNot yet rated–6.6 miles6
18Falcon-Care PrestonNot yet rated–6.6 miles9
19Cedar Health and Wellbeing LimitedNot yet rated–6.8 miles1
20Lifeways Paragon Limited (North West)Not yet rated–6.8 miles4
21Evoke SupportNot yet rated–6.8 miles5

Every agency covering Tarleton registered with CQC for learning disability care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.

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Learning disability care in Tarleton: ratings, size and cost

Registered for learning disability care: 21 out of 50 agencies covering Tarleton (42%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 3 points above 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: 1 Homecare, Carestaff Solutions and Unite Professionals Ltd. 3 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from March 2018 and the newest from May 2026. Within 2 miles of Tarleton centre: 0 offices. 6 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. Here 42% of agencies list learning disability care, compared with 53% across Lancashire.

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.

Learning disability care: what it means

Everyday living skills, health appointments, jobs, studying and friendships are all part of learning disability care. It exists so that adults with a learning disability can live as they choose, and good providers follow CQC's published guidance for these services, with the person's own choices coming first.

Questions to ask agencies about learning disability care

  1. How do you reduce restrictive practices?
  2. What happens if the person wants to change their support?
  3. How do you choose staff who match the person?
  4. How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
  5. How do you follow "Right support, right care, right culture"?

Helpline: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Learning disability care in Lancashire as a whole.

Nearby towns: learning disability care

TownMilesNumber of agenciesGood or Outstanding
Tarleton–2115
Freckleton5.1 mi3731
Warton5.5 mi2723
Leyland5.6 mi5039
Burscough5.9 mi1110
Penwortham6.0 mi4836
Euxton6.6 mi3525

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Which home care agencies in Tarleton offer learning disability care?

21 of the 50 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Tarleton list learning disability care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are 1 Homecare, Carestaff Solutions and Unite Professionals Ltd.

Are home care agencies in Tarleton well rated?

Good or Outstanding: 15 (100%) of the 15 rated. 6 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.

How much does home care cost in Tarleton?

Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.

Will I get help from Lancashire council with the cost of home care?

Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Lancashire council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Lancashire council.

How should I compare agencies in Tarleton?

Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 3 of the 21 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 12 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.

How do nearby towns compare with Tarleton for learning disability care?

Counting learning disability care: Tarleton 21 (15 Good or Outstanding); Freckleton (5.1 miles): 37, 31 rated Good or Outstanding; Warton (5.5 miles): 27, 23 rated Good or Outstanding; Leyland (5.6 miles): 50, 39 rated Good or Outstanding.

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