Home care · Oldham
Dementia care at home in Failsworth
Of the 190 home care agencies covering Failsworth, 230 offer dementia care; 219 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Midshires Care Limited (3). CQC has rated 116 of them, and 90% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for dementia care across England. Outstanding: 5. We estimate typical fees here at about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 62 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 41 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Cottage HomeCare Services: Good, on 15 October 2026.
Updated 19 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- New and changed CQC ratings across Oldham, updated every day.
- Oldham council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- CQC rates 104 of the 116 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 12 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement and 114 are not yet rated.
Citation: "Dementia care at home in Failsworth", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 230agencies registered with CQC
- 90%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 26inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers dementia care in Failsworth
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 190
- Care for adults under 65 · 176
- Elderly care · 174
- Physical disability care · 155
- Dementia care · 147
- Mental health care · 112
- Sensory impairment care · 103
- Learning disability care · 91
- Children's care · 33
- Eating disorder support · 24
- Substance misuse support · 23
All agencies covering Failsworth with a CQC registration for dementia care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Dementia care in Failsworth: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists dementia care for 230 of the 294 agencies covering Failsworth, or 78%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 90%, in line with the town-wide 91% and above the 88% for dementia care across England.
The highest rated agencies for dementia care are Roxhsana Ltd, Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway and Comprehensive Care Ltd. Ratings run from July 2018 to October 2026, and 26 are from the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Failsworth centre: 33. 114 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Across Oldham, 85% of agencies are registered for dementia care, against 78% here.
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 dementia care involves
Staff trained in dementia aim for four things: familiar routines, enough to eat and drink, calm responses to distress that do not depend on medication, and safety that does not cost the person their independence. CQC records "dementia" as a specialism for each provider that supports people living with it.
What to ask about dementia care
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
Helpline: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. All dementia care in Oldham. Glossary entry: Dementia care.
Dementia care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failsworth | – | 230 | 104 |
| Droylsden | 1.6 mi | 159 | 61 |
| Chadderton | 2.2 mi | 118 | 49 |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 2.8 mi | 104 | 41 |
| Oldham | 3.0 mi | 99 | 41 |
| Manchester | 3.4 mi | 163 | 61 |
| Middleton | 3.6 mi | 142 | 63 |
Council help
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Free care cost report for Failsworth
- 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
Dementia care in Failsworth: your questions answered
Which agencies in Failsworth provide dementia care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 230 of the 190 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Failsworth list dementia care as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Roxhsana Ltd, Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway and Comprehensive Care Ltd.
Are home care agencies in Failsworth well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 104 (90%) of the 116 rated (5 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 12. Not yet rated: 114. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Failsworth?
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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Oldham council with the cost of home care?
It may. Oldham 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 Oldham council.
How should I compare agencies in Failsworth?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 26 of the 230 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 90 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Failsworth for dementia care?
Counting dementia care: Failsworth 147 (51 Good or Outstanding); Droylsden (1.6 miles): 159, 61 rated Good or Outstanding; Chadderton (2.2 miles): 118, 49 rated Good or Outstanding; Ashton-under-Lyne (2.8 miles): 104, 41 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care near Failsworth
- Dementia care in Droylsden 1.6 mi
- Dementia care in Chadderton 2.2 mi
- Dementia care in Ashton-under-Lyne 2.8 mi
- Dementia care in Oldham 3.0 mi
- Dementia care in Manchester 3.4 mi
- Dementia care in Middleton 3.6 mi
- Dementia care in Dukinfield 3.8 mi
- Dementia care in Royton 4.3 mi
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