Home care · Oldham
Mental health care at home in Royton
121 of the 197 home care agencies covering Royton offer mental health care, from 119 providers. Persona Care and Support Limited has the most, at 2. Of the 73 CQC has rated, 86% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for mental health care across England. 2 are Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 38 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 19 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Blue Tree Care Limited, rated Good on 27 October 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
In short
- You can ask Oldham council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Good or Outstanding: 63 of the 73 rated agencies, while 10 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement. 48 are not rated yet.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Oldham, updated every day.
- For dementia support, 105 have it on their CQC registration.
Citation: "Mental health care at home in Royton", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 121agencies on the CQC register
- 86%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 105offer dementia support
- 19with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Mental health care in Royton: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 197
- Elderly care · 180
- Care for adults under 65 · 178
- Physical disability care · 164
- Dementia care · 159
- Mental health care · 121
- Sensory impairment care · 112
- Learning disability care · 101
- Supported living · 60
- Children's care · 30
- Substance misuse support · 28
- Eating disorder support · 26
This table lists each agency covering Royton registered for mental health care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Royton centre.
How mental health care in Royton compares
CQC lists mental health care for 121 of the 197 agencies covering Royton, or 61%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 86%, 2 points below the town-wide 88% and below the 88% for mental health care across England.
The highest rated agencies for mental health care are The Focus Foundation, SCS Homecare Ltd and Blue Tree Care Limited. The newest rating is from October 2026 and the oldest from July 2018; 19 fall within the last two years. 11 have an office within 2 miles of Royton centre. Not yet rated: 48. That is usual for services registered recently.
Mental health care is on 61% of registrations here and 59% across Oldham.
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 work with the local community mental health team?
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- 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 support recovery goals, not just daily care?
Free advice: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care across Oldham.
Where else nearby offers mental health care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royton | – | 121 | 63 |
| Shaw | 1.5 mi | 86 | 47 |
| Oldham | 2.1 mi | 136 | 64 |
| Chadderton | 2.1 mi | 166 | 83 |
| Middleton | 3.1 mi | 186 | 97 |
| Rochdale | 3.9 mi | 83 | 51 |
| Failsworth | 4.3 mi | 180 | 90 |
Council help
Oldham
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- 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
Mental health care in Royton: your questions answered
Which agencies in Royton provide mental health care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 121 of the 197 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Royton list mental health care as a specialism. Well-rated choices include The Focus Foundation, SCS Homecare Ltd and Blue Tree Care Limited.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Royton?
63 (86%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 73 with a rating (2 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 10. Not yet rated: 48. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Royton?
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.
Does Oldham council fund 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 do I choose between agencies in Royton?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 19 of 121 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 54 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more mental health care in towns near Royton?
In Royton there are 121, 63 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Shaw (1.5 miles): 86, 47 rated Good or Outstanding; Oldham (2.1 miles): 136, 64 rated Good or Outstanding; Chadderton (2.1 miles): 166, 83 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care near Royton
- Mental health care in Shaw 1.5 mi
- Mental health care in Oldham 2.1 mi
- Mental health care in Chadderton 2.1 mi
- Mental health care in Middleton 3.1 mi
- Mental health care in Rochdale 3.9 mi
- Mental health care in Failsworth 4.3 mi
- Mental health care in Heywood 4.3 mi
- Mental health care in Ashton-under-Lyne 5.2 mi
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