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Home help in Sale

Home help means practical support around the house, such as cleaning, washing, shopping, preparing meals and running errands, often with some companionship too. 267 agencies registered with CQC cover Sale. Check with each one that it provides this kind of care.

Agency data: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Prices: Prices typically seen across England in 2026

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Key points

  • 267 home care agencies registered with CQC have an office within 7 miles of Sale, and 136 of them hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • Which agencies provide home help is not on the CQC register, so ask each one.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs around £32–£34 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.
  • Ask Trafford council for a care needs assessment, which is free.

Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home help in Sale", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

Home help: the usual tasks

  • Cleaning, laundry, ironing and changing beds
  • Shopping and collecting prescriptions
  • Preparing meals
  • Post, bills and appointments
  • Company and trips out

Washing, dressing and medication are personal care, which must come from a CQC-registered home care agency.

How people pay for home help

Most people pay privately, by the hour. Trafford council can fund practical help only where it is part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment, which housework alone rarely is. Many older people use Attendance Allowance to cover it. More: home help for the elderly and the difference between home help and home care.

Who provides home help

Choose a home care agency if personal care may be needed later, because the same carers can take it on. For housework alone, a cleaner or a local help-at-home scheme may cost less, though these are not CQC-regulated. Ask local charities and Trafford council what low-cost services exist. How to ask Trafford council for an assessment.

What the register shows for Sale

At 87% Good or Outstanding, Sale sits in line with the Trafford figure of 87% (from 418 agencies). CQC registered Lumiere Homes Ltd Manchester in September 2026, the newest on this list. One rating goes back to February 2018: Creative Support - Salford Personalised Services. Ask what has changed since. Of Sale and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Sale ranks 6th for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (51%); Irlam is highest at 61%. In Sale, 76% of agencies support people with dementia (202 of 267); the Trafford figure is 75%. Registered specialisms here: 221 of 267 list physical disabilities, 129 of 267 list learning disabilities and 159 of 267 list mental health conditions.

Paying for home help in Sale: typical prices

Prices typically seen across England in 2026
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week

Council rates in Trafford Council: £22.79 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £954.89 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,140.69 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Estimate the weekly cost or see what you might pay

Home care agencies covering Sale

Not confirmed for home help, so ask. Listed by CQC rating and rating date, then distance.

  1. Right at Home South Trafford

    1.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Right at Home South Trafford)

  2. Imagine Act and Succeed

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Imagine Act and Succeed)

  3. Home Instead Salford-Worsley

    6.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2023
    Full profile (Home Instead Salford-Worsley)

  4. Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway

    6.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

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

  5. LlyonHealth

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2024Inspected recently
    Full profile (LlyonHealth)

  6. Roundhey Care

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Roundhey Care)

  7. Cathedral Care (Sale)

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Cathedral Care (Sale))

  8. A-Star Care Solutions-Main Office

    0.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

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

  9. RivaHealth Clinics

    0.6 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (RivaHealth Clinics)

  10. Mather Care Limited

    2.3 miles · Services for everyone

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Mather Care Limited)

  11. We Care Chorlton

    2.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Mental health conditions

    Est. £30–£37/hr

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

  12. Vivid Care Services Ltd - Lancashire

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2024Inspected recently
    Full profile (Vivid Care Services Ltd - Lancashire)

  13. Claydon Care Services - Main Office

    3.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Claydon Care Services - Main Office)

  14. iCare Solutions Manchester Limited

    3.8 miles · Services for everyone

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (iCare Solutions Manchester Limited)

  15. Stonewood Complex Care

    3.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

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

  16. Be Caring Manchester

    4.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Be Caring Manchester)

  17. Ornate Healthcare Services

    4.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Ornate Healthcare Services)

  18. SureCare Salford & Manchester

    4.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (SureCare Salford & Manchester)

  19. Zeno Limited

    5.2 miles · Older people, Sensory impairments, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2024Inspected recently
    Full profile (Zeno Limited)

  20. Tamami Healthcare Ltd

    5.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Tamami Healthcare Ltd)

The full list: 267 agencies covering Sale →

Questions about home help in Sale

Which home care agencies offer home help in Sale?

267 agencies on the CQC register have an office within 7 miles of Sale, and 136 hold a Good or Outstanding rating. Which of them provide home help is not recorded by CQC: ask them.

How much is a home help per hour in Sale?

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or a little below the local rate for visiting care. Ask each agency for its hourly rate, minimum visit length and any weekend charges in writing.

Can I get home help from the council?

Sometimes, if Trafford council's care needs assessment finds eligible needs and practical help is part of meeting them. Help with housework alone often does not qualify, so many people use Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, to pay privately.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

How are agencies covering Sale rated?

Of 156 agencies with a CQC rating, 136 (87%) are Good or Outstanding. Dementia is a specialism for 202, and 33 have a rating or inspection from the past two years.

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