Home care · Tameside
Care for adults under 65 at home in Ashton-under-Lyne
Of the 234 home care agencies covering Ashton-under-Lyne, 213 offer care for adults under 65; 203 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Manchester City Council - Adult Directorate (3). Among the 95 with a CQC rating, 91% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for care for adults under 65 across England. Outstanding: 6. Typical fees here come to about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 53 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 41 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Blue Tree Care Limited: Good, on 27 October 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- Among the 95 rated agencies, 86 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 9 are rated below Good and 118 are not yet rated.
- Rating changes in Tameside are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 171.
- Tameside council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Citation: "Care for adults under 65 at home in Ashton-under-Lyne", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 213CQC-registered agencies
- 91%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 171offer dementia support
- 17inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Care for adults under 65 in Ashton-under-Lyne: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 234
- Care for adults under 65 · 213
- Elderly care · 213
- Physical disability care · 190
- Dementia care · 182
- Mental health care · 138
- Sensory impairment care · 133
- Learning disability care · 118
- Supported living · 62
- Children's care · 37
- Eating disorder support · 31
- Substance misuse support · 29
This table lists each agency covering Ashton-under-Lyne registered for care for adults under 65, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Ashton-under-Lyne centre.
Care for adults under 65 in Ashton-under-Lyne: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists care for adults under 65 for 213 of the 234 agencies covering Ashton-under-Lyne, or 91%. Of those rated, 91% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 90% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for care for adults under 65.
Roxhsana Ltd, Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway and Care Quality Services Oldham lead the list for care for adults under 65. The newest rating is from October 2026 and the oldest from July 2018; 17 fall within the last two years. 13 have an office within 2 miles of Ashton-under-Lyne centre. 118 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Care for adults under 65 is on 91% of registrations here and 90% across Tameside.
Visiting home care in the North West typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from care for adults under 65
This registration covers adults below 65 whose needs come from disability, a long-term illness or their mental health. Choose a service that plans around the person's work, education, family and wish for independence, rather than habits formed in care for older people.
Before you choose: questions on care for adults under 65
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
- How are health appointments supported?
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
Where to get support: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Tameside: care needs assessment.
Where else nearby offers care for adults under 65
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton-under-Lyne | – | 213 | 86 |
| Dukinfield | 1.3 mi | 217 | 93 |
| Stalybridge | 2.1 mi | 145 | 62 |
| Droylsden | 2.3 mi | 277 | 121 |
| Failsworth | 2.8 mi | 268 | 117 |
| Hyde | 3.0 mi | 188 | 82 |
| Denton | 3.1 mi | 240 | 105 |
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Common questions about care for adults under 65 in Ashton-under-Lyne
Which agencies in Ashton-under-Lyne provide care for adults under 65?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 213 of the 234 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ashton-under-Lyne list care for adults under 65 as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Roxhsana Ltd, Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway and Care Quality Services Oldham.
Are home care agencies in Ashton-under-Lyne well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 86 (91%) of the 95 rated (6 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 9. Not yet rated: 118. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Tameside council with the cost of home care?
It may. Tameside council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Tameside council.
How should I compare agencies in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 17 of the 213 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 78 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Ashton-under-Lyne for care for adults under 65?
Counting care for adults under 65: Ashton-under-Lyne 213 (86 Good or Outstanding); Dukinfield (1.3 miles): 217, 93 rated Good or Outstanding; Stalybridge (2.1 miles): 145, 62 rated Good or Outstanding; Droylsden (2.3 miles): 277, 121 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care for adults under 65 near Ashton-under-Lyne
- Care for adults under 65 in Dukinfield 1.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Stalybridge 2.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Droylsden 2.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Failsworth 2.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Hyde 3.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Denton 3.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Oldham 3.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Chadderton 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.