Home care · Tameside
Substance misuse support at home in Denton
38 of the 266 home care agencies covering Denton offer substance misuse support, from 35 providers. Manchester City Council - Adult Directorate has the most, at 2. Of the 28 CQC has rated, 86% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for substance misuse support across England. 2 are Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 19 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 4 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was South Manchester Care Limited, rated Inadequate on 9 September 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 25 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- 38 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Tameside, updated every day.
- CQC rates 24 of the 28 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 4 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 10 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Tameside council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Substance misuse support at home in Denton", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 38registered agencies
- 86%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 38list dementia as a specialism
- 4rated or inspected within two years
Who offers substance misuse support in Denton
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
This table lists each agency covering Denton registered for substance misuse support, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Denton centre.
How substance misuse support in Denton compares
Registered for substance misuse support: 38 out of 266 agencies covering Denton (14%). England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for substance misuse support are Good or Outstanding and here it is 86% (below England, 2 points below the 88% for all agencies in the town).
For substance misuse support, the top rated agencies are Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway, Comprehensive Care Ltd and Cera Stockport. The newest rating is from September 2026 and the oldest from June 2018; 4 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Denton centre: 3. 10 still await a first CQC rating.
Substance misuse support is on 14% of registrations here and 27% across Tameside.
Live-in care in the North West runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What substance misuse support involves
For people affected by drug or alcohol use, substance misuse support focuses on safety, health and recovery, and works alongside specialist treatment services.
Before you choose: questions on substance misuse support
- What happens if someone relapses?
- How do you keep people safe at night?
- How do you support recovery goals and family relationships?
- How do you work with local drug and alcohol treatment services?
- How do you support physical health and medication?
Support: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. Ask Tameside for a care needs assessment.
Substance misuse support in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton | – | 38 | 24 |
| Hyde | 1.7 mi | 32 | 20 |
| Bredbury | 2.1 mi | 32 | 18 |
| Dukinfield | 2.2 mi | 34 | 24 |
| Romiley | 2.7 mi | 26 | 16 |
| Droylsden | 2.8 mi | 40 | 26 |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 3.1 mi | 29 | 20 |
Council support
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What families want to know about substance misuse support in Denton
Which home care agencies in Denton offer substance misuse support?
38 of the 266 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Denton list substance misuse support as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway, Comprehensive Care Ltd and Cera Stockport.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Denton?
24 (86%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 28 with a rating, including 2 Outstanding, while 4 are rated below Good. 10 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does home care cost in Denton?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Tameside council fund home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Tameside council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Tameside council.
How do I choose between agencies in Denton?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 4 of 38 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 24 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more substance misuse support in towns near Denton?
In Denton there are 38, 24 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Hyde (1.7 miles): 32, 20 rated Good or Outstanding; Bredbury (2.1 miles): 32, 18 rated Good or Outstanding; Dukinfield (2.2 miles): 34, 24 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: substance misuse support around Denton
- Substance misuse support in Hyde 1.7 mi
- Substance misuse support in Bredbury 2.1 mi
- Substance misuse support in Dukinfield 2.2 mi
- Substance misuse support in Romiley 2.7 mi
- Substance misuse support in Droylsden 2.8 mi
- Substance misuse support in Ashton-under-Lyne 3.1 mi
- Substance misuse support in Hattersley 3.3 mi
- Substance misuse support in Stockport 3.7 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.