Home care · Staffordshire
Mental health care at home in Great Wyrley
Mental health care is offered by 48 of the 73 home care agencies covering Great Wyrley, operated by 42 separate providers. Housing 21 runs the most, with 3. 78% of the 36 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for mental health care across England). 2 hold an Outstanding rating. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 18 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 4 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Bridge Court was rated Good on 30 September 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- Latest CQC rating changes in Staffordshire, checked daily.
- 28 of the 36 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, 8 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 12 are still waiting for a first rating.
- 42 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Whatever your savings, Staffordshire council will assess care needs for free.
Citation: "Mental health care at home in Great Wyrley", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 48agencies registered with CQC
- 78%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 42offer dementia support
- 12inspected or rated since October 2024
Ranked providers of mental health care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 73
- Elderly care · 70
- Care for adults under 65 · 68
- Physical disability care · 61
- Dementia care · 57
- Mental health care · 48
- Learning disability care · 43
- Sensory impairment care · 42
- Supported living · 26
- Children's care · 16
- Eating disorder support · 11
- Substance misuse support · 9
The full list for mental health care covering Great Wyrley: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Mental health care in Great Wyrley: what the data shows
CQC lists mental health care for 48 of the 73 agencies covering Great Wyrley, or 66%. 78% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 78% for all agencies here and below the 88% for agencies registered for mental health care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for mental health care: ICare (GB) Limited - Cannock, P.S We Care Ltd and Furlong House. 12 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: March 2018. Newest: September 2026. 11 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Great Wyrley. 12 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Staffordshire as a whole has 109 agencies registered for mental health care; 77% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for mental health care: 66% 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 would happen if the person needed hospital care?
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
- What mental health training do staff have?
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
Helpline: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Staffordshire: mental health care.
Mental health care around Great Wyrley
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wyrley | – | 48 | 28 |
| Cheslyn Hay | 0.7 mi | 47 | 27 |
| Norton Canes | 2.0 mi | 40 | 23 |
| Cannock | 2.6 mi | 21 | 10 |
| Bloxwich | 3.2 mi | 89 | 44 |
| Brownhills | 3.9 mi | 59 | 30 |
| Burntwood | 4.1 mi | 32 | 15 |
Council support
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Free care cost report for Great Wyrley
- 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 mental health care in Great Wyrley
Which agencies in Great Wyrley provide mental health care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 48 of the 73 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Great Wyrley list mental health care as a specialism. Well-rated choices include ICare (GB) Limited - Cannock, P.S We Care Ltd and Furlong House.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Great Wyrley have?
Of the 36 that have been rated, 28 (78%) are rated Good or Outstanding (2 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 8. Not yet rated: 12. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Great Wyrley?
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. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will Staffordshire council pay for 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.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Great Wyrley?
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, 12 of the 48 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 24 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Great Wyrley compare with nearby towns for mental health care?
Nearest towns we cover: Cheslyn Hay (0.7 miles): 47, 27 rated Good or Outstanding; Norton Canes (2.0 miles): 40, 23 rated Good or Outstanding; Cannock (2.6 miles): 21, 10 rated Good or Outstanding. Great Wyrley itself has 48, 28 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care near Great Wyrley
- Mental health care in Cheslyn Hay 0.7 mi
- Mental health care in Norton Canes 2.0 mi
- Mental health care in Cannock 2.6 mi
- Mental health care in Bloxwich 3.2 mi
- Mental health care in Brownhills 3.9 mi
- Mental health care in Burntwood 4.1 mi
- Mental health care in Willenhall 4.7 mi
- Mental health care in Aldridge 5.5 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.