Home care · Stockport
Mental health care at home in High Lane
Mental health care is offered by 58 of the 96 home care agencies covering High Lane, operated by 57 separate providers. The Human Support Group Limited runs the most, with 2. 82% of the 45 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for mental health care across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 32 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 4 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Happy Valley Home Care Limited was rated Good on 7 September 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Stockport council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- CQC rates 37 of the 45 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 8 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 13 are not yet rated.
- 53 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Rating changes in Stockport are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in High Lane", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 58CQC-registered agencies
- 82%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 53are registered for dementia
- 5inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers mental health care in High Lane
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 96
- Elderly care · 87
- Care for adults under 65 · 84
- Physical disability care · 83
- Dementia care · 77
- Sensory impairment care · 67
- Mental health care · 58
- Learning disability care · 53
- Supported living · 21
- Substance misuse support · 17
- Eating disorder support · 15
- Children's care · 13
All agencies covering High Lane with a CQC registration for mental health care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Mental health care in High Lane: what the data shows
Registered for mental health care: 58 out of 96 agencies covering High Lane (60%). 82% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 82% 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: Cera Stockport, Happy Valley Home Care Limited and Care Needs Limited Stockport. Ratings run from June 2018 to September 2026, and 5 are from the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of High Lane centre: 2. 13 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Stockport, 66% of agencies are registered for mental health care, against 60% here.
Live-in care in the North West runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What mental health care involves
Keeping well and stable, recovering, managing medication and joint work alongside local mental health teams in the community are the core of mental health care. People who use it may live with schizophrenia, severe depression, psychosis related to dementia or bipolar disorder.
What to ask about mental health care
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
- What mental health training do staff have?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
Where to get support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. All mental health care in Stockport.
Mental health care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Lane | – | 58 | 37 |
| Marple | 2.1 mi | 71 | 42 |
| Hazel Grove | 2.3 mi | 81 | 53 |
| New Mills | 2.9 mi | 23 | 18 |
| Romiley | 3.5 mi | 98 | 54 |
| Bredbury | 4.2 mi | 132 | 68 |
| Whaley Bridge | 4.3 mi | 14 | 11 |
Council support
Stockport
Stockport council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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Free care cost report for High Lane
- 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 High Lane
Which home care agencies in High Lane offer mental health care?
58 of the 96 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of High Lane list mental health care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Cera Stockport, Happy Valley Home Care Limited and Care Needs Limited Stockport.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in High Lane have?
Of the 45 that have been rated, 37 (82%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 1 Outstanding, while 8 are rated below Good. 13 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in High Lane?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Stockport council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Stockport council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Stockport council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in High Lane?
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, 5 of the 58 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 40 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does High Lane compare with nearby towns for mental health care?
Nearest towns we cover: Marple (2.1 miles): 71, 42 rated Good or Outstanding; Hazel Grove (2.3 miles): 81, 53 rated Good or Outstanding; New Mills (2.9 miles): 23, 18 rated Good or Outstanding. High Lane itself has 58, 37 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care in nearby towns
- Mental health care in Marple 2.1 mi
- Mental health care in Hazel Grove 2.3 mi
- Mental health care in New Mills 2.9 mi
- Mental health care in Romiley 3.5 mi
- Mental health care in Bredbury 4.2 mi
- Mental health care in Whaley Bridge 4.3 mi
- Mental health care in Stockport 4.6 mi
- Mental health care in Cheadle Hulme 5.1 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.