Home care · Stockport
Elderly care at home in Bredbury
Elderly care is offered by 197 of the 216 home care agencies covering Bredbury, operated by 185 separate providers. Midshires Care Limited runs the most, with 4. Of the 105 CQC has rated, 86% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for elderly care across England). 3 hold an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 57 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 27 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Apollo Care Central Manchester was rated Good on 1 October 2026.
Updated 25 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- Whatever your savings, Stockport council will assess care needs for free.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Stockport, checked daily.
- CQC rates 90 of the 105 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 15 are Requires improvement or Inadequate; 92 are still waiting for a first rating.
- 158 list dementia as a specialism.
To cite: "Elderly care at home in Bredbury", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 197agencies registered with CQC
- 86%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 158offer dementia support
- 16inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering elderly care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 216
- Elderly care · 197
- Care for adults under 65 · 195
- Physical disability care · 177
- Dementia care · 164
- Mental health care · 132
- Sensory impairment care · 122
- Learning disability care · 113
- Children's care · 35
- Substance misuse support · 32
- Eating disorder support · 28
The full list for elderly care covering Bredbury: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Elderly care in Bredbury: what the data shows
91% of Bredbury's agencies (197 of 216) hold a CQC registration for elderly care. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for elderly care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 86% (below England, in line with the 85% for all agencies in the town).
For elderly care, the top rated agencies are Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway, Cera Stockport and Tender Hands Homecare Ltd. 16 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: June 2018. Newest: October 2026. Within 2 miles of Bredbury centre: 4 offices. 92 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Share registered for elderly care: 91% here, 93% across Stockport.
In the North West, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Elderly care: what it means
Care for older people covers help with washing, dressing, meals, medication and getting about, plus company and keeping an eye on health. It is the most common registration with CQC, so most providers list it; the differences are in staffing, continuity and how well care is planned around the person.
Questions worth asking about elderly care
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from Stockport. Glossary: Personal care.
Nearby towns: elderly care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bredbury | – | 197 | 90 |
| Romiley | 1.0 mi | 146 | 72 |
| Denton | 2.1 mi | 241 | 110 |
| Stockport | 2.3 mi | 225 | 107 |
| Marple | 2.6 mi | 111 | 57 |
| Hyde | 2.6 mi | 186 | 84 |
| Hazel Grove | 3.0 mi | 128 | 71 |
Your council
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What families want to know about elderly care in Bredbury
Who offers elderly care at home in Bredbury?
Of the 216 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Bredbury, 197 list elderly care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway, Cera Stockport and Tender Hands Homecare Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Bredbury have?
Of the 105 that have been rated, 90 (86%) are rated Good or Outstanding, 3 of them Outstanding, and 15 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 92 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Bredbury?
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 Stockport 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) Stockport 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 Stockport council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Bredbury?
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, 16 of the 197 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 89 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Bredbury compare with nearby towns for elderly care?
Nearest towns we cover: Romiley (1.0 miles): 146, 72 rated Good or Outstanding; Denton (2.1 miles): 241, 110 rated Good or Outstanding; Stockport (2.3 miles): 225, 107 rated Good or Outstanding. Bredbury itself has 197, 90 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Elderly care near Bredbury
- Elderly care in Romiley 1.0 mi
- Elderly care in Denton 2.1 mi
- Elderly care in Stockport 2.3 mi
- Elderly care in Marple 2.6 mi
- Elderly care in Hyde 2.6 mi
- Elderly care in Hazel Grove 3.0 mi
- Elderly care in Hattersley 3.7 mi
- Elderly care in Dukinfield 3.9 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.