Home care · Tameside · Oct 2026
Best rated home care agencies in Ashton-under-Lyne
The 20 home care agencies covering Ashton-under-Lyne with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. 7 are rated Outstanding. Of all 234 home care agencies covering Ashton-under-Lyne, 102 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 Ashton-under-Lyne", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank
The 20 best rated home care agencies covering Ashton-under-Lyne
| # | Name | CQC rating | Rated | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roxhsana Ltd | Outstanding | Aug 2026 | Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability |
| 2 | Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway | Outstanding | Mar 2024 | Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability |
| 3 | Future Directions CIC | Outstanding | Jan 2020 | Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability |
| 4 | Esteem Care Manchester Ltd | Outstanding | Aug 2019 | Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability |
| 5 | Rainbow Trust Children's Charity 3 | Outstanding | Aug 2019 | Rated Outstanding |
| 6 | Home Instead | Outstanding | Jun 2019 | Rated Outstanding, Dementia |
| 7 | L'Arche - Manchester Office | Outstanding | Mar 2019 | Rated Outstanding |
| 8 | Blue Tree Care Limited | Good | Oct 2026 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 9 | Apollo Care Central Manchester | Good | Oct 2026 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 10 | Bluebird Care (Oldham) | Good | Sep 2026 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 11 | Sahara Avenues Ltd | Good | Jun 2026 | Inspected recently |
| 12 | Caremark (Oldham) | Good | May 2026 | Dementia, Inspected recently |
| 13 | Safe Hands Care & Support Services | Good | Apr 2026 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 14 | Meridian Health and Social Care - Manchester North | Good | Mar 2026 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 15 | Complete Care and Enablement Services | Good | Feb 2026 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 16 | SCS Homecare Ltd | Good | Jan 2026 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 17 | P and S Care Limited | Good | Jan 2026 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 18 | Care Quality Services Oldham | Good | Dec 2025 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 19 | Comprehensive Care Ltd | Good | Nov 2025 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 20 | Ambercare (North west) Ltd | Good | May 2025 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
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
Roxhsana Ltd
What inspectors found: People described staff as reassuring and patient, and families praised continuity of care and open, honest communication with the office.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway
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
Future Directions CIC
What inspectors found: People and relatives were very positive about the service, and relatives said they were confident staff kept their loved ones safe.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Esteem Care Manchester Ltd
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
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity 3
What inspectors found: Families spoke highly of the service, saying the help was invaluable and staff supported them through difficult times.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Home Instead
What inspectors found: It provides a range of services, including personal care, companionship, medication support, meal preparation and light housekeeping.
Est. £34–£42/hr
L'Arche - Manchester Office
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
Blue Tree Care Limited
What inspectors found: People were involved in decisions about their care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Apollo Care Central Manchester
What inspectors found: Date of the assessment: 31 July 2026 to 13 August 2026.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Bluebird Care (Oldham)
What inspectors found: This is help with tasks related to personal hygiene and eating.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Questions about the best rated home care agencies in Ashton-under-Lyne
What is the best rated home care agency in Ashton-under-Lyne?
7 are rated Outstanding by CQC: Roxhsana Ltd, Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway, Future Directions CIC, Esteem Care Manchester Ltd, Rainbow Trust Children's Charity 3. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are Roxhsana Ltd, Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway, Future Directions CIC. 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 Ashton-under-Lyne?
102 of the 234 home care agencies covering Ashton-under-Lyne are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).
Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.