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Sensory impairment care at home in Heywood
124 out of 221 home care agencies covering Heywood are registered for sensory impairment care, run by 116 different providers. The largest is Bury Metropolitan Borough Council, with 3. Among the 83 with a CQC rating, 95% are Good or Outstanding, next to 89% for sensory impairment care across England; 3 are Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 48 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 24 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 27 October 2026, Blue Tree Care Limited was rated Good, the newest rating here.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- Latest CQC rating changes in Rochdale, checked daily.
- For dementia support, 113 have it on their CQC registration.
- Whatever your savings, Rochdale council will assess care needs for free.
- Among the 83 rated agencies, 79 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 4 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 41 are still waiting for a first rating.
To cite: "Sensory impairment care at home in Heywood", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 124registered agencies
- 95%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 113are registered for dementia
- 24rated or inspected within two years
Ranked providers of sensory impairment care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 221
- Elderly care · 201
- Care for adults under 65 · 200
- Physical disability care · 185
- Dementia care · 175
- Mental health care · 134
- Sensory impairment care · 124
- Learning disability care · 114
- Supported living · 63
- Children's care · 37
- Substance misuse support · 29
- Eating disorder support · 24
This table lists each agency covering Heywood registered for sensory impairment care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Heywood centre.
Sensory impairment care in Heywood by the numbers
56% of Heywood's agencies (124 of 221) hold a CQC registration for sensory impairment care. England-wide, 89% of agencies registered for sensory impairment care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 95% (above England, 6 points above the 89% for all agencies in the town).
For sensory impairment care, the top rated agencies are Choices for Living Well (Killelea), Roxhsana Ltd and The Focus Foundation. The newest rating is from October 2026 and the oldest from December 2017; 24 fall within the last two years. 7 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Heywood. 41 still await a first CQC rating.
Sensory impairment care is on 56% of registrations here and 51% across Rochdale.
Typical prices in the North West: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About sensory impairment care
Sensory impairment care supports people with sight loss, hearing loss or both (deafblindness). It means staff who know how to communicate well, homes and routines arranged so people can find their way safely, and help using equipment and technology.
Before you choose: questions on sensory impairment care
- How do you keep people connected with family and activities?
- Do staff have sight loss or deaf awareness training?
- Can staff use British Sign Language or tactile signing if needed?
- How are written information and menus made accessible?
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
Support: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Rochdale: sensory impairment care.
Sensory impairment care around Heywood
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heywood | – | 124 | 79 |
| Middleton | 2.8 mi | 168 | 100 |
| Rochdale | 3.1 mi | 87 | 59 |
| Bury | 3.3 mi | 116 | 82 |
| Whitefield | 4.1 mi | 175 | 105 |
| Royton | 4.3 mi | 112 | 70 |
| Chadderton | 4.6 mi | 155 | 92 |
Council support
Rochdale
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What families want to know about sensory impairment care in Heywood
Who offers sensory impairment care at home in Heywood?
Of the 221 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Heywood, 124 list sensory impairment care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Choices for Living Well (Killelea), Roxhsana Ltd and The Focus Foundation.
How are home care agencies in Heywood rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 83. Of those, 79 (95%) are Good or Outstanding, 3 of them Outstanding, and 4 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 41 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Heywood?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Can Rochdale council help pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Rochdale council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Rochdale council.
How can I pick between agencies in Heywood?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 24 of the 124 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, and 59 have an older report. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? See the checklist.
What about sensory impairment care in towns near Heywood?
Heywood has 124, with 79 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Middleton (2.8 miles): 168, 100 rated Good or Outstanding; Rochdale (3.1 miles): 87, 59 rated Good or Outstanding; Bury (3.3 miles): 116, 82 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Sensory impairment care in nearby towns
- Sensory impairment care in Middleton 2.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Rochdale 3.1 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Bury 3.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Whitefield 4.1 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Royton 4.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Chadderton 4.6 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Radcliffe 4.7 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Prestwich 5.0 mi
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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.