Home care · Staffordshire
Mental health care at home in Leek
Of the 6 home care agencies covering Leek, 3 offer mental health care. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Home Instead Leek and Moorlands: Good, on 1 September 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- CQC rates 2 of the 2 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, with 1 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Staffordshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Staffordshire daily: see the latest changes.
- For dementia support, 2 have it on their CQC registration.
Citation: "Mental health care at home in Leek", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 3agencies on the CQC register
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 2support people with dementia
- 1with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Mental health care in Leek: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 6
- Elderly care · 6
- Physical disability care · 6
- Care for adults under 65 · 6
- Dementia care · 5
- Sensory impairment care · 4
- Learning disability care · 3
- Mental health care · 3
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Instead Leek and Moorlands | Sep 2026 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | A.S.P.E.C.T.S Office | Mar 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | Mother Homecare Head Office | Not yet rated | – | 4.8 miles | 4 |
Every agency covering Leek registered with CQC for mental health care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Mental health care in Leek: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists mental health care for 3 of the 6 agencies covering Leek, or 50%. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for mental health care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for mental health care: Home Instead Leek and Moorlands and A.S.P.E.C.T.S Office. 1 was rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from March 2023 and the newest from September 2026. 2 have an office within 2 miles of Leek centre. Not yet rated: 1. 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. Here 50% of agencies list mental health care, compared with 64% across Staffordshire.
Visiting home care in the West Midlands typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from 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 to ask agencies about mental health care
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
- What mental health training do staff have?
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
Free advice: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care across Staffordshire.
Where else nearby offers mental health care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leek | – | 3 | 2 |
| Biddulph | 6.1 mi | 18 | 11 |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 8.5 mi | 69 | 29 |
| Congleton | 8.6 mi | 14 | 8 |
| Kidsgrove | 8.8 mi | 27 | 16 |
| Blythe Bridge | 9.8 mi | 10 | 3 |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 10.5 mi | 66 | 29 |
Help from the council
Staffordshire
Savings under £23,250? Staffordshire council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Staffordshire
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Leek
- 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 Leek
Which agencies in Leek provide mental health care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 3 of the 6 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Leek list mental health care as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Home Instead Leek and Moorlands and A.S.P.E.C.T.S Office.
Are home care agencies in Leek well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 2 (100%) of the 2 rated. Not yet rated: 1. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Leek?
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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Staffordshire council with the cost of 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 should I compare agencies in Leek?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 3 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years; 1 has older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Leek for mental health care?
Counting mental health care: Leek 3 (2 Good or Outstanding); Biddulph (6.1 miles): 18, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Stoke-on-Trent (8.5 miles): 69, 29 rated Good or Outstanding; Congleton (8.6 miles): 14, 8 rated Good or Outstanding.
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One short form is all it takes: featured partners and a maximum of three rated providers in the Leek area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Leek
- Mental health care in Biddulph 6.1 mi
- Mental health care in Stoke-on-Trent 8.5 mi
- Mental health care in Congleton 8.6 mi
- Mental health care in Kidsgrove 8.8 mi
- Mental health care in Blythe Bridge 9.8 mi
- Mental health care in Newcastle-under-Lyme 10.5 mi
- Mental health care in Buxton 11.5 mi
- Mental health care in Macclesfield 11.5 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.