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Elderly care at home in Marple
111 of the 123 home care agencies covering Marple offer elderly care, from 105 providers. Midshires Care Limited has the most, at 3. 85% of the 67 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for elderly care across England. 2 are Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 39 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 12 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Tender Hands Homecare Ltd, rated Good on 3 August 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- CQC rates 57 of the 67 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 10 are Requires improvement or Inadequate; 44 are still waiting for a first rating.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Stockport, updated every day.
- Whatever your savings, Stockport council will assess care needs for free.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 88.
To cite: "Elderly care at home in Marple", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 111agencies registered with CQC
- 85%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 88list dementia as a specialism
- 8inspected or rated since October 2024
Ranked providers of elderly care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 123
- Elderly care · 111
- Care for adults under 65 · 110
- Physical disability care · 101
- Dementia care · 92
- Sensory impairment care · 78
- Mental health care · 71
- Learning disability care · 64
- Supported living · 28
- Substance misuse support · 21
- Eating disorder support · 18
- Children's care · 16
All agencies covering Marple with a CQC registration for elderly care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
How elderly care in Marple compares
90% of Marple's agencies (111 of 123) hold a CQC registration for elderly care. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for elderly care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 85% (below England, in line with the 84% 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. Ratings run from June 2018 to August 2026, and 8 are from the last two years. 5 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Marple. 44 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Across Stockport, 93% of agencies are registered for elderly care, against 90% here.
Typical prices in the North West: 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 elderly care
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.
What to ask about elderly care
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal 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?
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from Stockport. Glossary entry: Personal care.
Elderly care around Marple
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marple | – | 111 | 57 |
| Romiley | 1.7 mi | 146 | 72 |
| High Lane | 2.1 mi | 87 | 50 |
| Bredbury | 2.6 mi | 197 | 90 |
| Hazel Grove | 2.6 mi | 128 | 71 |
| New Mills | 3.3 mi | 40 | 26 |
| Stockport | 3.9 mi | 225 | 107 |
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What families want to know about elderly care in Marple
Who offers elderly care at home in Marple?
Of the 123 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Marple, 111 list elderly care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway, Cera Stockport and Tender Hands Homecare Ltd.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Marple?
57 (85%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 67 with a rating, 2 of them Outstanding, and 10 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 44 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What does home care cost in Marple?
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. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Does Stockport council fund 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.
How do I choose between agencies in Marple?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 8 of 111 were inspected or rated within the last two years, and 59 have an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. See the checklist.
Are there more elderly care in towns near Marple?
In Marple there are 111, 57 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Romiley (1.7 miles): 146, 72 rated Good or Outstanding; High Lane (2.1 miles): 87, 50 rated Good or Outstanding; Bredbury (2.6 miles): 197, 90 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: elderly care around Marple
- Elderly care in Romiley 1.7 mi
- Elderly care in High Lane 2.1 mi
- Elderly care in Bredbury 2.6 mi
- Elderly care in Hazel Grove 2.6 mi
- Elderly care in New Mills 3.3 mi
- Elderly care in Stockport 3.9 mi
- Elderly care in Hyde 4.0 mi
- Elderly care in Hattersley 4.0 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.