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Sensory impairment care at home in Denton
149 out of 266 home care agencies covering Denton are registered for sensory impairment care, run by 142 different providers. The largest is Manchester City Council - Adult Directorate, with 3. 92% of the 95 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 89% for sensory impairment care across England; 3 are Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 58 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 16 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 1 October 2026, Apollo Care Central Manchester was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 25 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- Tameside council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Good or Outstanding: 87 of the 95 rated agencies, 8 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 54 are not yet rated.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Tameside, checked daily.
- For dementia support, 134 have it on their CQC registration.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Sensory impairment care at home in Denton", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 149agencies on the CQC register
- 92%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 134list dementia as a specialism
- 18with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Sensory impairment care in Denton: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 266
- Elderly care · 241
- Care for adults under 65 · 240
- Physical disability care · 217
- Dementia care · 205
- Mental health care · 160
- Sensory impairment care · 149
- Learning disability care · 139
- Children's care · 49
- Substance misuse support · 38
- Eating disorder support · 32
Every agency covering Denton registered with CQC for sensory impairment care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Sensory impairment care in Denton by the numbers
149 of the 266 agencies covering Denton are registered with CQC for sensory impairment care (56%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 92%, 4 points above the town-wide 88% and above the 89% for sensory impairment care across England.
The highest rated agencies for sensory impairment care are Roxhsana Ltd, Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway and Safe Hands Care & Support Services. 18 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from June 2018 and the newest from October 2026. 6 have an office within 2 miles of Denton centre. Not yet rated: 54. That is usual for services registered recently.
Here 56% of agencies list sensory impairment care, compared with 57% 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 sensory impairment care
Whether someone has lost some sight, some hearing, or both (known as deafblindness), the essentials are the same: carers who communicate clearly, surroundings and routines that make it safe to get around, and practical help with equipment and technology.
Questions to ask agencies about sensory impairment care
- How do you introduce new staff to the person?
- How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
- How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
- How are written information and menus made accessible?
Free advice: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Sensory impairment care across Tameside.
Where else nearby offers sensory impairment care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton | – | 149 | 87 |
| Hyde | 1.7 mi | 116 | 70 |
| Bredbury | 2.1 mi | 122 | 70 |
| Dukinfield | 2.2 mi | 135 | 79 |
| Romiley | 2.7 mi | 95 | 58 |
| Droylsden | 2.8 mi | 174 | 97 |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 3.1 mi | 133 | 76 |
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Sensory impairment care in Denton: your questions answered
How many agencies in Denton offer sensory impairment care?
Sensory impairment care is a registered specialism for 149 of the 266 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Denton (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Roxhsana Ltd, Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway and Safe Hands Care & Support Services.
How are home care agencies in Denton rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 95. Of those, 87 (92%) are Good or Outstanding, with 3 Outstanding; 8 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 54 here are still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Denton?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. 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. Read the full cost guide.
Can Tameside council help pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Tameside council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Tameside council.
How can I pick between agencies in Denton?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 18 of the 149 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 77. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about sensory impairment care in towns near Denton?
Denton has 149, with 87 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Hyde (1.7 miles): 116, 70 rated Good or Outstanding; Bredbury (2.1 miles): 122, 70 rated Good or Outstanding; Dukinfield (2.2 miles): 135, 79 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: sensory impairment care around Denton
- Sensory impairment care in Hyde 1.7 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Bredbury 2.1 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Dukinfield 2.2 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Romiley 2.7 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Droylsden 2.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Ashton-under-Lyne 3.1 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Hattersley 3.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Stockport 3.7 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.