Home care · Shropshire
Home care in Market Drayton
6 home care agencies registered with CQC cover Market Drayton. Of the 4 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 89% across Shropshire and 88% across England. 1 is Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- Whatever your savings, Shropshire council will assess care needs for free.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 5.
- 4 of the 4 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 2 are still waiting for a first rating.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Shropshire, updated every day.
To cite: "Home care in Market Drayton", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 6CQC-registered agencies
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 5offer dementia support
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Market Drayton | West Midlands | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Market Drayton home care agencies, ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
OutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequateNot yet ratedMap © OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap
- All 6
- Elderly care · 6
- Dementia care · 5
- Physical disability care · 5
- Sensory impairment care · 4
- Care for adults under 65 · 4
- Learning disability care · 3
Hands on Care Homecare Services
What inspectors found: Overall, people who used the service were satisfied with the care and support they received.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Salopian Care
What inspectors found: The service was effectively managed by a team who were committed to providing an exceptionally high standard of person-centred care.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Drayton Home Care Services Limited
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Cloverley Care Limited
What inspectors found: The assessment included discussions with people using the service, their relatives, staff members, and the management team.
Est. £30–£37/hr
4Q Healthcare Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Newport Enterprise Centre
Est. £29–£36/hr
We measure distance from Market Drayton centre to the agency's office; care happens at your home, so confirm the agency covers your road.
Dementia care at home in Market Drayton
5 of the 6 agencies covering Market Drayton are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 3 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 5 registered for dementia.
How much home care costs in Market Drayton
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
Council rates in Shropshire Council: £26.18 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £927.51 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,166.26 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
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. Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
Council support
Shropshire
A care needs assessment from Shropshire council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
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What the numbers say about Market Drayton
Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Market Drayton (67% Good or Outstanding) is 3rd out of 7 local towns, led by Whitchurch (88%). 1 is rated Outstanding here, out of 8 across Shropshire. 0% of agencies covering Market Drayton have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 15% across Shropshire. Compare Market Drayton's 100% Good or Outstanding with 93% for the rated agencies among the 77 we list in Shropshire. Registered specialisms here: 5 of 6 list physical disabilities, 3 of 6 list learning disabilities and 2 of 6 list mental health conditions. The newest registration is 4Q Healthcare Ltd, registered with CQC in November 2023. The oldest current rating dates from October 2017 (Cloverley Care Limited). 5 of the 6 agencies (83%) list dementia as a specialism, against 78% across Shropshire.
Most recent ratings
CQC's most recently published ratings for agencies covering Market Drayton.
Market Drayton and the towns around it
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Drayton | – | 6 | 4 |
| Whitchurch | 9.1 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Madeley | 9.3 mi | 23 | 10 |
| Newport | 10.6 mi | 7 | 3 |
| Nantwich | 11.3 mi | 35 | 24 |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 13.4 mi | 104 | 45 |
Agencies with an office within 7 miles of each town. Many cover several towns.
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- 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
Common questions about home care in Market Drayton
How many agencies provide home care in Market Drayton?
6 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Market Drayton (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Hands on Care Homecare Services, Salopian Care and Drayton Home Care Services Limited.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Market Drayton?
4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 4 with a rating, 1 of them Outstanding. 2 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What does home care cost in Market Drayton?
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.
Does Shropshire council fund 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) Shropshire 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 Shropshire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Market Drayton?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 6 were inspected or rated within the last two years, and 4 have an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. See the checklist.
Are there more home care agencies in towns near Market Drayton?
In Market Drayton there are 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Whitchurch (9.1 miles): 8, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Madeley (9.3 miles): 23, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Newport (10.6 miles): 7, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Home care near Market Drayton
- Home care in Whitchurch 9.1 mi
- Home care in Madeley 9.3 mi
- Home care in Newport 10.6 mi
- Home care in Nantwich 11.3 mi
- Home care in Newcastle-under-Lyme 13.4 mi
- Home care in Crewe 13.5 mi
- Home care in Telford 14.9 mi
- Home care in Alsager 15.4 mi
Other help in Market Drayton
- Paying for care in Shropshire
- Best rated home care agencies in Shropshire
- What home care costs across England in 2026, by region and council
- Shropshire's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- Care homes in Market Drayton (5)
- What CQC ratings mean
- How the council assesses care needs
- What to look for in a home care agency
- Who pays for home care
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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.