Home care · Trafford · Nov 2026
Best rated home care agencies in Stretford
The 20 home care agencies covering Stretford with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 9 November 2026. 8 are rated Outstanding. Of all 303 home care agencies covering Stretford, 146 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 Stretford", analysis of the CQC register, Nov 2026. How we rank
The 20 best rated home care agencies covering Stretford
| # | Name | CQC rating | Rated | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Right at Home South Trafford | Outstanding | Apr 2026 | Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability |
| 2 | Imagine Act and Succeed | Outstanding | Oct 2025 | Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability |
| 3 | Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway | Outstanding | Mar 2024 | Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability |
| 4 | Home Instead Salford-Worsley | Outstanding | Oct 2023 | Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability |
| 5 | The Focus Foundation | Outstanding | Aug 2023 | Rated Outstanding, Physical disability |
| 6 | Beloved Homecare | Outstanding | Dec 2020 | Rated Outstanding, Dementia |
| 7 | SEA Support Services Ltd | Outstanding | May 2020 | Rated Outstanding |
| 8 | L'Arche - Manchester Office | Outstanding | Mar 2019 | Rated Outstanding |
| 9 | The Care Company Plus Limited | Good | Nov 2026 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 10 | Apollo Care Central Manchester | Good | Oct 2026 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 11 | Carerecruit Solutions Limited | Good | Sep 2026 | Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 12 | We Care Chorlton | Good | Aug 2026 | Dementia, Inspected recently |
| 13 | Roundhey Care | Good | Jul 2026 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 14 | Mather Care Limited | Good | Jun 2026 | Inspected recently |
| 15 | Sahara Avenues Ltd | Good | Jun 2026 | Inspected recently |
| 16 | A-Star Care Solutions-Main Office | Good | May 2026 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 17 | Ornate Healthcare Services | Good | Apr 2026 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 18 | Safe Hands Care & Support Services | Good | Apr 2026 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 19 | Stonewood Complex Care | Good | Apr 2026 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 20 | SureCare Salford & Manchester | Good | Apr 2026 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
Source: CQC register, checked 9 November 2026 (Open Government Licence). Ratings can change after an inspection, so read the latest report before you decide.
Details for the top 10
Right at Home South Trafford
What inspectors found: People said care made them feel safe, respected and valued, and relatives described regular updates, open communication and involvement in reviews.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Imagine Act and Succeed
What inspectors found: The assessment was arranged to provide a new rating.
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
Home Instead Salford-Worsley
What inspectors found: People described staff as caring and compassionate, and relatives said staff went above and beyond and responded well to changing needs.
Est. £34–£42/hr
The Focus Foundation
What inspectors found: People said staff treated them with dignity and respect, and caring and responsive were both rated Outstanding at this first inspection.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Beloved Homecare
What inspectors found: People said staff were always on time and phoned if running late, and relatives described staff as approachable and professional.
Est. £32–£39/hr
SEA Support Services Ltd
What inspectors found: People said they felt safe with staff, and relatives described staff going above and beyond, with care focused on wellbeing and social inclusion.
Est. £32–£39/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
The Care Company Plus Limited
What inspectors found: The Care Company Plus Limited provided personal care in people’s homes.
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
Questions about the best rated home care agencies in Stretford
What is the best rated home care agency in Stretford?
8 are rated Outstanding by CQC: Right at Home South Trafford, Imagine Act and Succeed, Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway, Home Instead Salford-Worsley, The Focus Foundation. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are Right at Home South Trafford, Imagine Act and Succeed, Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway. 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 Stretford?
146 of the 303 home care agencies covering Stretford are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 9 November 2026).
CQC register data (Nov 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.