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Dementia care at home in Middleton
234 out of 180 home care agencies covering Middleton are registered for dementia care, run by 218 different providers. The largest is Midshires Care Limited, with 4. Among the 119 with a CQC rating, 89% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for dementia care across England; 5 are Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 58 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 49 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 15 October 2026, Cottage HomeCare Services was rated Good, the newest rating here.
CQC register data as of 19 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- New and changed CQC ratings across Rochdale, updated every day.
- CQC rates 106 of the 119 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, and 13 are rated below Good; 115 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, Rochdale council will assess care needs for free.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Dementia care at home in Middleton", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 234CQC-registered agencies
- 89%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 32inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers dementia care in Middleton
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 180
- Care for adults under 65 · 161
- Elderly care · 161
- Physical disability care · 150
- Dementia care · 142
- Mental health care · 112
- Sensory impairment care · 104
- Learning disability care · 97
- Children's care · 32
- Substance misuse support · 25
- Eating disorder support · 23
The full list for dementia care covering Middleton: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Dementia care in Middleton by the numbers
Registered for dementia care: 234 out of 305 agencies covering Middleton (77%). 89% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 90% for all agencies here and in line with the 88% for agencies registered for dementia care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for dementia care: Roxhsana Ltd, Choices for Living Well (Killelea) and Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway. 32 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: December 2017. Newest: October 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Middleton centre: 16. 115 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Share registered for dementia care: 77% here, 79% across Rochdale.
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
What does dementia care mean in practice? Trained staff who keep daily routines familiar, help with food and drink, respond to distress without reaching for medication first, and balance safety with independence. A provider that supports people with dementia lists "dementia" as a specialism on its CQC registration.
Questions worth asking about dementia care
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
- How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
- What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
Where to get support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. All dementia care in Rochdale. Glossary: Dementia care.
Dementia care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton | – | 234 | 106 |
| Chadderton | 2.2 mi | 118 | 49 |
| Heywood | 2.8 mi | 91 | 41 |
| Royton | 3.1 mi | 103 | 43 |
| Failsworth | 3.6 mi | 147 | 51 |
| Prestwich | 3.7 mi | 146 | 50 |
| Whitefield | 3.8 mi | 118 | 51 |
Help from the council
Rochdale
Rochdale council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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Free care cost report for Middleton
- 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
Questions families ask about dementia care in Middleton
Which home care agencies in Middleton offer dementia care?
234 of the 180 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Middleton list dementia care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Roxhsana Ltd, Choices for Living Well (Killelea) and Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway.
How are home care agencies in Middleton rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 119. Of those, 106 (89%) are Good or Outstanding, including 5 Outstanding, while 13 are rated below Good. 115 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Middleton?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Rochdale council help pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Rochdale 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 Rochdale council.
How can I pick between agencies in Middleton?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 32 of the 234 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 87 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about dementia care in towns near Middleton?
Middleton has 142, with 63 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Chadderton (2.2 miles): 118, 49 rated Good or Outstanding; Heywood (2.8 miles): 91, 41 rated Good or Outstanding; Royton (3.1 miles): 103, 43 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care in nearby towns
- Dementia care in Chadderton 2.2 mi
- Dementia care in Heywood 2.8 mi
- Dementia care in Royton 3.1 mi
- Dementia care in Failsworth 3.6 mi
- Dementia care in Prestwich 3.7 mi
- Dementia care in Whitefield 3.8 mi
- Dementia care in Oldham 3.9 mi
- Dementia care in Shaw 4.5 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.