Home care · Stockport · Oct 2026

Best rated home care agencies in Stockport

The 20 home care agencies covering Stockport with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. 4 are rated Outstanding. Of all 248 home care agencies covering Stockport, 119 are rated Good or Outstanding.

How this list is ordered

  • Outstanding before Good, then the most recent rating first. Nothing else changes the order.
  • Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to be listed here.
  • "Best for" labels come from each service's CQC registration and inspection date.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Best rated home care agencies in Stockport", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank

The 20 best rated home care agencies covering Stockport

#NameCQC ratingRatedBest for
1Central Reablement Service & Home PathwayOutstandingMar 2024Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability
2Esteem Care Manchester LtdOutstandingAug 2019Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability
3L'Arche - Manchester OfficeOutstandingMar 2019Rated Outstanding
4Carefound Home Care (Wilmslow)OutstandingOct 2018Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability
5Apollo Care Central ManchesterGoodOct 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
6We Care ChorltonGoodAug 2026Dementia, Inspected recently
7Tender Hands Homecare LtdGoodAug 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
8A-Star Care Solutions-Main OfficeGoodMay 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
9Safe Hands Care & Support ServicesGoodApr 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
10Stonewood Complex CareGoodApr 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
11Cera StockportGoodMar 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
12Claydon Care Services - Main OfficeGoodJan 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
13RivaHealth ClinicsGoodOct 2025Physical disability, Inspected recently
14iCare Solutions Manchester LimitedGoodJul 2025Inspected recently
15Be Caring ManchesterGoodApr 2025Dementia, Physical disability
16Care Needs Limited StockportGoodMar 2025Dementia, Physical disability
17Cathedral Care (Sale)GoodFeb 2025Dementia, Physical disability
18Zeno LimitedGoodDec 2024
19LlyonHealthGoodNov 2024Dementia, Physical disability
20Choice Independent Living LimitedGoodOct 2024Dementia, Physical disability

Source: CQC register, checked 27 October 2026 (Open Government Licence). Ratings can change after an inspection, so read the latest report before you decide.

Details for the top 10

  1. Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway

    4.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People described staff as encouraging, kind and friendly, said they arrived on time and did not rush, and were involved in decisions.

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Mar 2024
    View profile (Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway)

  2. Esteem Care Manchester Ltd

    4.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People and relatives gave very positive feedback, describing staff as caring, kind and respectful and saying they were involved in decisions about care.

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Aug 2019
    View profile (Esteem Care Manchester Ltd)

  3. L'Arche - Manchester Office

    3.5 miles · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    What inspectors found: Families said their relatives were safe, described staff as kind and caring, and said they were involved in care planning and reviews.

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Mar 2019
    View profile (L'Arche - Manchester Office)

  4. Carefound Home Care (Wilmslow)

    6.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People and relatives said they felt safe and described staff as kind, caring and respectful, with the same regular carers visiting.

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2018
    View profile (Carefound Home Care (Wilmslow))

  5. Apollo Care Central Manchester

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: Date of the assessment: 31 July 2026 to 13 August 2026.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Apollo Care Central Manchester)

  6. We Care Chorlton

    5.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Mental health conditions

    What inspectors found: The provider completed an action plan after the last assessment to demonstrate how they would improve.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (We Care Chorlton)

  7. Tender Hands Homecare Ltd

    2.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: We found that people consistently received care and support in line with the principles of Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Tender Hands Homecare Ltd)

  8. A-Star Care Solutions-Main Office

    6.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: A‑Star Care Solutions Limited provided personal care to adults living in their own homes.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (A-Star Care Solutions-Main Office)

  9. Safe Hands Care & Support Services

    2.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People said they felt safe, and relatives described staff as kind, respectful and caring, with good communication from management.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Safe Hands Care & Support Services)

  10. Stonewood Complex Care

    6.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People and families felt safe and well cared for, said complex care was delivered competently, and were involved in choosing their staff.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Stonewood Complex Care)

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Questions about the best rated home care agencies in Stockport

What is the best rated home care agency in Stockport?

4 are rated Outstanding by CQC: Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway, Esteem Care Manchester Ltd, L'Arche - Manchester Office, Carefound Home Care (Wilmslow). Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway, Esteem Care Manchester Ltd, L'Arche - Manchester Office. Read the latest CQC report before you decide.

How is this list ordered?

Only by the CQC rating (Outstanding before Good) and then by how recent the rating is. Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to appear here.

How many are rated Good or Outstanding in Stockport?

119 of the 248 home care agencies covering Stockport are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).

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