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Home help in Rochdale

Home help means practical support around the house, such as cleaning, washing, shopping, preparing meals and running errands, often with some companionship too. None has confirmed it to us yet, so ask the 147 CQC-registered agencies covering Rochdale directly.

Agency data: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Prices: Typical prices across England in 2026

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The short version

  • Agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Rochdale: 147, with 83 rated Good or Outstanding.
  • A care needs assessment from Rochdale council costs nothing.
  • Which agencies provide home help is not on the CQC register, so ask each one.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs around £32–£34 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.

To cite: "Home help in Rochdale", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

Home help: the usual tasks

  • Cleaning, laundry, ironing and changing beds
  • Shopping and collecting prescriptions
  • Preparing meals
  • Post, bills and appointments
  • Company and trips out

Washing, dressing and medication are personal care, which must come from a CQC-registered home care agency.

Who provides home help

Choose a home care agency if personal care may be needed later, because the same carers can take it on. For housework alone, a cleaner or a local help-at-home scheme may cost less, though these are not CQC-regulated. Ask local charities and Rochdale council what low-cost services exist. Getting assessed by Rochdale council.

How people pay for home help

Most people pay privately, by the hour. Rochdale council can fund practical help only where it is part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment, which housework alone rarely is. Many older people use Attendance Allowance to cover it. More: home help for the elderly and the difference between home help and home care.

Agencies covering Rochdale: the data

BuryILD has the oldest rating still in force, from April 2018. Of Rochdale and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Rochdale ranks 2nd for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (56%); Whitworth is highest at 62%. Looking at specialisms, 123 of 147 list physical disabilities, 73 of 147 list learning disabilities and 83 of 147 list mental health conditions. Clarity Homecare Oldham is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in October 2026. Dementia appears on 117 of 147 registrations here (80%), compared with 77% in Rochdale as a whole.

Paying for home help in Rochdale: typical prices

Typical prices across England in 2026
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week

What the council pays (Rochdale Borough Council): £24.05 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £763 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,107 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

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. Estimate the weekly cost or see what you might pay

Home care agencies covering Rochdale

Not confirmed for home help, so ask. Listed by CQC rating and rating date, then distance.

  1. Roxhsana Ltd

    5.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Roxhsana Ltd)

  2. Choices for Living Well (Killelea)

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Feb 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Choices for Living Well (Killelea))

  3. Home Instead Rochdale

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £33–£40/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Home Instead Rochdale)

  4. Short Term Assessment and Re-ablement Service

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Short Term Assessment and Re-ablement Service)

  5. Homecare For You Rochdale

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Homecare For You Rochdale)

  6. Newbarn Limited

    under 0.5 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Mental health conditions

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Newbarn Limited)

  7. Bevancare LTD

    0.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Bevancare LTD)

  8. Sunshine Care (Rochdale) C.I.C.

    1.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Sunshine Care (Rochdale) C.I.C.)

  9. Apollo Home Healthcare Limited-North West

    2.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Apollo Home Healthcare Limited-North West)

  10. Guardian Homecare (Greenbrook House)

    3.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Guardian Homecare (Greenbrook House))

  11. Ambercare (North west) Ltd

    3.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Ambercare (North west) Ltd)

  12. Cottage HomeCare Services

    4.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Cottage HomeCare Services)

  13. Bury Council - Falcon & Griffin Extra Care Scheme

    5.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Bury Council - Falcon & Griffin Extra Care Scheme)

  14. SCS Homecare Ltd

    5.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (SCS Homecare Ltd)

  15. Alexandra House - Bury

    5.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Alexandra House - Bury)

  16. Persona Domiciliary Support Service

    5.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Persona Domiciliary Support Service)

  17. Blue Tree Care Limited

    6.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Blue Tree Care Limited)

  18. Choices for Living Well (Reablement)

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Choices for Living Well (Reablement))

  19. Care Connect Bury Ltd

    6.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Care Connect Bury Ltd)

  20. Caremark (Oldham)

    6.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Caremark (Oldham))

See all 147 agencies covering Rochdale →

Home help in Rochdale: common questions

Who provides home help in Rochdale?

CQC does not record which agencies provide home help. 147 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Rochdale; 83 are rated Good or Outstanding. Ask each whether it provides home help.

What does home help cost in Rochdale?

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or a little below the local rate for visiting care. Ask each agency for its hourly rate, minimum visit length and any weekend charges in writing.

Can I get home help from the council?

Sometimes, if Rochdale council's care needs assessment finds eligible needs and practical help is part of meeting them. Help with housework alone often does not qualify, so many people use Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, to pay privately.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

How good are home care agencies around Rochdale?

91% Good or Outstanding (83 of 91 rated). 25 were inspected or rated within two years, and 117 are registered for dementia.

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