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24-hour care in Urmston

24-hour care means someone is on hand at any hour. At home it is usually arranged as live-in care, with one carer living in, or as daytime visits plus waking nights; when help is needed all night as well as all day, two carers share the hours. Below are the 228 CQC-registered agencies that cover Urmston; ask each whether it offers this.

Updated 27 October 2026 (CQC register) · Prices: Prices typically seen across England in 2026

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Quick summary

  • Agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Urmston: 228, with 122 rated Good or Outstanding.
  • The CQC register does not say who provides 24-hour care: ask the agencies directly.
  • Typical prices here: live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Live-in care is usually the cheapest way to cover day and night.
  • Ask Trafford council for a care needs assessment, which is free.

Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "24-hour care in Urmston", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

Live-in care or waking nights?

Live-in care is usually the most affordable way to have someone there day and night: one carer lives in, but needs about two hours off each day and an unbroken night's sleep. Waking nights put a carer in the home who stays awake all night; combined with daytime visits, that covers all 24 hours. If help is needed most nights, one live-in carer is not enough: add waking nights or a second carer.

Typical local prices: live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week; a residential care home £1,205 a week.

Help paying for 24-hour care

Trafford council must offer a free care needs assessment; if it finds eligible needs by day and night, care at home can be part of a council care plan, and the value of the home is not counted for care at home. Attendance Allowance pays its higher rate of £114.60 a week to people over State Pension age who need help both day and night, whatever their savings. When the main need is a health need, NHS Continuing Healthcare may pay in full. Requesting an assessment from Trafford council.

When 24-hour care is needed

Families usually look for it after a hospital stay, when dementia means someone cannot be left alone or wanders at night, after repeated falls, or at the end of life. A care home is the alternative to compare: for one person it often costs less than staffing every hour at home, but many people want to stay in their own home.

Home care in Urmston by the numbers

By specialism, 190 of 228 list physical disabilities, 110 of 228 list learning disabilities and 137 of 228 list mental health conditions. 174 of the 228 agencies (76%) list dementia as a specialism, against 75% across Trafford. Of Urmston and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Urmston ranks 3rd for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (54%); Irlam is highest at 61%. The oldest current rating dates from February 2018 (Creative Support - Salford Personalised Services). The newest registration is Lumiere Homes Ltd Manchester, registered with CQC in September 2026. Compare Urmston's 88% Good or Outstanding with 87% for the rated agencies among the 418 we list in Trafford.

What 24-hour care costs in Urmston

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

What the council pays (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. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Check what you would pay · Weekly cost calculator

Home care agencies serving Urmston

Check with each agency that it offers 24-hour care. Order: CQC rating, then how recent, then distance.

  1. Imagine Act and Succeed

    1.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Imagine Act and Succeed)

  2. Right at Home South Trafford

    3.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Right at Home South Trafford)

  3. Home Instead Salford-Worsley

    4.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2023
    See details (Home Instead Salford-Worsley)

  4. The Focus Foundation

    6.6 miles · Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, Mental health conditions

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Aug 2023
    See details (The Focus Foundation)

  5. Mather Care Limited

    0.5 miles · Services for everyone

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Mather Care Limited)

  6. Ornate Healthcare Services

    1.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Ornate Healthcare Services)

  7. A-Star Care Solutions-Main Office

    2.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    See details (A-Star Care Solutions-Main Office)

  8. SureCare Salford & Manchester

    2.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    See details (SureCare Salford & Manchester)

  9. Cathedral Care (Sale)

    2.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Cathedral Care (Sale))

  10. Roundhey Care

    2.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Roundhey Care)

  11. RivaHealth Clinics

    2.6 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    See details (RivaHealth Clinics)

  12. Vivid Care Services Ltd - Lancashire

    2.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2024Inspected recently
    See details (Vivid Care Services Ltd - Lancashire)

  13. LlyonHealth

    2.8 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2024Inspected recently
    See details (LlyonHealth)

  14. Claydon Care Services - Main Office

    3.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Claydon Care Services - Main Office)

  15. We Care Chorlton

    3.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Mental health conditions

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    See details (We Care Chorlton)

  16. iCare Solutions Manchester Limited

    4.0 miles · Services for everyone

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    See details (iCare Solutions Manchester Limited)

  17. Stonewood Complex Care

    4.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Stonewood Complex Care)

  18. Tamami Healthcare Ltd

    4.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Tamami Healthcare Ltd)

  19. Dementia Care & Support at Home Limited

    4.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Dementia Care & Support at Home Limited)

  20. Carerecruit Solutions Limited

    5.0 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Carerecruit Solutions Limited)

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Your questions on 24-hour care in Urmston

Where can I find 24-hour care in Urmston?

CQC does not record which agencies provide 24-hour care. 228 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Urmston; 122 are rated Good or Outstanding. Ask each whether it provides 24-hour care.

How much does 24-hour care cost in Urmston?

Prices typically seen across England in 2026: live-in care typically costs around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Covering every hour with separate day and night carers costs much more, because each hour is paid.

Is 24-hour care the same as live-in care?

Not quite. A live-in carer is there day and night but needs a daily break and a full night's sleep. If help is needed through the night most nights, true 24-hour care means adding waking nights or a second carer.

Can the council pay for 24-hour care at home?

It can, if Trafford council's care needs assessment finds eligible needs by day and night and care at home is a suitable way to meet them. A financial assessment follows; for care at home the home is not counted. NHS Continuing Healthcare pays in full when the main need is a health need.

Are home care agencies in Urmston well rated?

122 of the 139 rated agencies (88%) are Good or Outstanding; 174 list dementia as a specialism and 36 were inspected or rated in the last two years.

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