Home care · Staffordshire
Mental health care at home in Blythe Bridge
10 of the 21 home care agencies covering Blythe Bridge offer mental health care. Among the 4 with a CQC rating, 75% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for mental health care across England. Typical fees here come to about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 3 registered in the last two years.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- 10 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Staffordshire, updated every day.
- You can ask Staffordshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- CQC rates 3 of the 4 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 6 are not rated yet.
Citation: "Mental health care at home in Blythe Bridge", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 10agencies on the CQC register
- 75%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 10are registered for dementia
- 0with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Ranked providers of mental health care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 21
- Elderly care · 21
- Dementia care · 20
- Physical disability care · 20
- Care for adults under 65 · 20
- Sensory impairment care · 14
- Mental health care · 10
- Learning disability care · 6
- Supported living · 5
- Substance misuse support · 4
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jump 2 Independence Limited | Nov 2023 | 4.8 miles | 9 | |
| 2 | Willow Barns | May 2019 | 3.9 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Archangel Home Care - Staffordshire Branch | Jun 2021 | 4.8 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Community Care Worker Limited | May 2023 | 3.6 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | Cera - Staffordshire and Stoke | Not yet rated | – | 3.1 miles | 6 |
| 6 | Sedgemoor Serenity Services | Not yet rated | – | 3.2 miles | 5 |
| 7 | TBSS Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.4 miles | 6 |
| 8 | Prime Staff | Not yet rated | – | 4.8 miles | 5 |
| 9 | UK Care Excel Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.8 miles | 4 |
| 10 | Trustlink Care Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.9 miles | 7 |
The full list for mental health care covering Blythe Bridge: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
How mental health care in Blythe Bridge compares
CQC lists mental health care for 10 of the 21 agencies covering Blythe Bridge, or 48%. Of those rated, 75% are Good or Outstanding: 11 points above the 64% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 88% for mental health care.
Jump 2 Independence Limited, Willow Barns and Archangel Home Care - Staffordshire Branch lead the list for mental health care. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: May 2019. Newest: November 2023. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Blythe Bridge. Not yet rated: 6. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 109 agencies in Staffordshire list mental health care, and 77% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for mental health care: 48% here, 64% across Staffordshire.
Typical prices in the West Midlands: 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 mental health care
Someone living with a serious mental illness, whether schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression or psychosis connected with dementia, may need this kind of support. Good providers coordinate with the NHS community mental health team and concentrate on stability, recovery and taking medication safely.
Questions worth asking about mental health care
- What mental health training do staff have?
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
Free advice: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Staffordshire: mental health care.
Mental health care around Blythe Bridge
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe Bridge | – | 10 | 3 |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 5.6 mi | 69 | 29 |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 8.1 mi | 66 | 29 |
| Leek | 9.8 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Kidsgrove | 11.2 mi | 27 | 16 |
| Stafford | 11.2 mi | 21 | 9 |
| Biddulph | 11.5 mi | 18 | 11 |
Council support
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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 mental health care in Blythe Bridge
Which agencies in Blythe Bridge provide mental health care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 10 of the 21 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Blythe Bridge list mental health care as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Jump 2 Independence Limited, Willow Barns and Archangel Home Care - Staffordshire Branch.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Blythe Bridge?
3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 4 with a rating. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 6. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Blythe Bridge?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. More in our cost guide.
Does Staffordshire council fund home care?
It may. Staffordshire council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Staffordshire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Blythe Bridge?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 10 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 4 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more mental health care in towns near Blythe Bridge?
In Blythe Bridge there are 10, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Stoke-on-Trent (5.6 miles): 69, 29 rated Good or Outstanding; Newcastle-under-Lyme (8.1 miles): 66, 29 rated Good or Outstanding; Leek (9.8 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care in nearby towns
- Mental health care in Stoke-on-Trent 5.6 mi
- Mental health care in Newcastle-under-Lyme 8.1 mi
- Mental health care in Leek 9.8 mi
- Mental health care in Kidsgrove 11.2 mi
- Mental health care in Stafford 11.2 mi
- Mental health care in Biddulph 11.5 mi
- Mental health care in Madeley 11.8 mi
- Mental health care in Alsager 13.8 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.