Home care · Sefton
Learning disability care at home in Formby
Learning disability care is offered by 19 of the 38 home care agencies covering Formby, operated by 18 separate providers. Cavalry Healthcare Ltd runs the most, with 2. CQC has rated 17 of them, and 94% are Good or Outstanding (versus 89% for learning disability care across England). We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 11 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Aspirations Northwest Adults was rated Good on 13 October 2025.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- Whatever your savings, Sefton council will assess care needs for free.
- Rating changes in Sefton are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- CQC rates 16 of the 17 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate; 2 are still waiting for a first rating.
- 14 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
To cite: "Learning disability care at home in Formby", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 19agencies on the CQC register
- 94%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 14offer dementia support
- 3with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Ranked providers of learning disability care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 38
- Elderly care · 37
- Care for adults under 65 · 34
- Physical disability care · 33
- Dementia care · 29
- Sensory impairment care · 28
- Mental health care · 24
- Learning disability care · 19
- Substance misuse support · 10
- Supported living · 8
- Eating disorder support · 6
- Children's care · 6
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Care Connect UK | Mar 2025 | 4.7 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Delta Care Ltd | Sep 2025 | 6.7 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Aspirations Northwest Adults | Oct 2025 | 7.0 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Cavalry Healthcare | Sep 2022 | 5.8 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | The Care Worker Agency | Nov 2022 | 6.5 miles | 9 | |
| 6 | Yes Care Services - Liverpool | Mar 2023 | 6.7 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | 365 support services | Apr 2023 | 7.0 miles | 5 | |
| 8 | Right at Home (Sefton) | Nov 2018 | 5.4 miles | 5 | |
| 9 | Radfield Homecare Liverpool North and Sefton and Ormskirk | Nov 2018 | 5.7 miles | 6 | |
| 10 | Transition Care Company Limited | Aug 2019 | 5.7 miles | 4 | |
| 11 | Caremark (Sefton) | Dec 2018 | 5.9 miles | 8 | |
| 12 | Sefton New Directions Limited - Reablement Service | Dec 2019 | 5.9 miles | 5 | |
| 13 | Crosby Women's Service | Jun 2019 | 6.0 miles | 5 | |
| 14 | Home Instead | Jun 2018 | 6.6 miles | 6 | |
| 15 | Alcedo Care West Lancashire and Merseyside | Nov 2018 | 6.9 miles | 9 | |
| 16 | Glenelg Support Limited | Dec 2019 | 7.0 miles | 9 | |
| 17 | Willow House Care Limited Registered Office | Sep 2022 | 6.5 miles | 4 | |
| 18 | Cavalry Specialist Supported Living Liverpool | Not yet rated | – | 5.8 miles | 7 |
| 19 | Personal Pathway Homes Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.2 miles | 4 |
All agencies covering Formby with a CQC registration for learning disability care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Learning disability care in Formby: what the data shows
50% of Formby's agencies (19 of 38) hold a CQC registration for learning disability care. 94% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 5 points above the 89% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for learning disability care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for learning disability care: Care Connect UK, Delta Care Ltd and Aspirations Northwest Adults. Ratings run from June 2018 to October 2025, and 3 are from the last two years. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Formby. Not yet rated: 2. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 27 agencies in Sefton list learning disability care, and 96% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Sefton, 54% of agencies are registered for learning disability care, against 50% here.
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 learning disability care
Learning disability care supports adults with a learning disability to live the life they choose: daily living skills, health appointments, work, education and friendships. Good services follow CQC's "Right support, right care, right culture" guidance and put the person's own choices first.
What to ask about learning disability care
- How do you follow "Right support, right care, right culture"?
- How are families and advocates involved in decisions?
- How do you support health appointments and annual health checks?
- How do you support communication, including Easy Read or Makaton?
- How do you reduce restrictive practices?
Free advice: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Sefton: learning disability care.
Learning disability care around Formby
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formby | – | 19 | 16 |
| Crosby | 5.1 mi | 78 | 60 |
| Maghull | 6.0 mi | 48 | 38 |
| Southport | 6.5 mi | 12 | 11 |
| Bootle | 7.0 mi | 85 | 65 |
| Ormskirk | 7.1 mi | 20 | 16 |
| Kirkby | 8.8 mi | 93 | 70 |
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Sefton
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Questions families ask about learning disability care in Formby
Who offers learning disability care at home in Formby?
Of the 38 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Formby, 19 list learning disability care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Care Connect UK, Delta Care Ltd and Aspirations Northwest Adults.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Formby have?
Of the 17 that have been rated, 16 (94%) are rated Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 2 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Formby?
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. 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. See our full cost guide.
Will Sefton council 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) Sefton 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 Sefton council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Formby?
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, 3 of the 19 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 14 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Formby compare with nearby towns for learning disability care?
Nearest towns we cover: Crosby (5.1 miles): 78, 60 rated Good or Outstanding; Maghull (6.0 miles): 48, 38 rated Good or Outstanding; Southport (6.5 miles): 12, 11 rated Good or Outstanding. Formby itself has 19, 16 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Learning disability care near Formby
- Learning disability care in Crosby 5.1 mi
- Learning disability care in Maghull 6.0 mi
- Learning disability care in Southport 6.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Bootle 7.0 mi
- Learning disability care in Ormskirk 7.1 mi
- Learning disability care in Kirkby 8.8 mi
- Learning disability care in Burscough 9.2 mi
- Learning disability care in Wallasey 9.6 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.