Home care · Oldham
Learning disability care at home in Shaw
Learning disability care is offered by 75 of the 110 home care agencies covering Shaw, operated by 73 separate providers. MioCare Services Ltd runs the most, with 2. Among the 54 with a CQC rating, 87% are Good or Outstanding (versus 89% for learning disability care across England). 2 hold an Outstanding rating. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 31 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 4 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Cottage HomeCare Services was rated Good on 15 October 2026.
Updated 19 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- 61 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Oldham daily: see the latest changes.
- Among the 54 rated agencies, 47 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 7 are rated below Good. 21 are not rated yet.
- You can ask Oldham council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
Citation: "Learning disability care at home in Shaw", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 75CQC-registered agencies
- 87%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 61offer dementia support
- 13inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Learning disability care in Shaw: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 110
- Elderly care · 99
- Care for adults under 65 · 97
- Dementia care · 92
- Physical disability care · 88
- Mental health care · 65
- Sensory impairment care · 62
- Learning disability care · 55
- Children's care · 23
- Substance misuse support · 15
- Eating disorder support · 14
This table lists each agency covering Shaw registered for learning disability care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Shaw centre.
Learning disability care in Shaw: what the data shows
CQC lists learning disability care for 75 of the 142 agencies covering Shaw, or 53%. Of those rated, 87% are Good or Outstanding: 2 points below the 89% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 89% for learning disability care.
Roxhsana Ltd, Bevancare LTD and Caremark (Oldham) lead the list for learning disability care. The newest rating is from October 2026 and the oldest from July 2018; 13 fall within the last two years. 2 have an office within 2 miles of Shaw centre. 21 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Learning disability care is on 53% of registrations here and 50% 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 learning disability care
Look for a service that starts from what the person wants. Learning disability care helps adults to manage day-to-day tasks, attend health appointments, work, learn and keep friends, and the strongest providers work to CQC's guidance for this kind of support.
Before you choose: questions on learning disability care
- How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
- How do you choose staff who match the person?
- What happens if the person wants to change their support?
- How do you reduce restrictive practices?
- How do you support communication, including Easy Read or Makaton?
Where to get support: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Learning disability care across Oldham.
Where else nearby offers learning disability care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw | – | 75 | 47 |
| Royton | 1.5 mi | 65 | 36 |
| Oldham | 2.9 mi | 55 | 31 |
| Chadderton | 3.5 mi | 74 | 44 |
| Rochdale | 3.6 mi | 34 | 22 |
| Middleton | 4.5 mi | 97 | 61 |
| Uppermill | 4.7 mi | 12 | 9 |
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Common questions about learning disability care in Shaw
Which agencies in Shaw provide learning disability care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 75 of the 110 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Shaw list learning disability care as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Roxhsana Ltd, Bevancare LTD and Caremark (Oldham).
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Shaw have?
Of the 54 that have been rated, 47 (87%) are rated Good or Outstanding (2 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 7. Not yet rated: 21. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Shaw?
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 Oldham council pay for 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.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Shaw?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 13 of the 75 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 41 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Shaw compare with nearby towns for learning disability care?
Nearest towns we cover: Royton (1.5 miles): 65, 36 rated Good or Outstanding; Oldham (2.9 miles): 55, 31 rated Good or Outstanding; Chadderton (3.5 miles): 74, 44 rated Good or Outstanding. Shaw itself has 55, 34 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Learning disability care near Shaw
- Learning disability care in Royton 1.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Oldham 2.9 mi
- Learning disability care in Chadderton 3.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Rochdale 3.6 mi
- Learning disability care in Middleton 4.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Uppermill 4.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Heywood 5.1 mi
- Learning disability care in Failsworth 5.6 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.