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Home help in Urmston

Home help covers the everyday jobs that get harder with age: cleaning, laundry, shopping, cooking, errands and a bit of company, so someone can keep living independently at home. 228 agencies registered with CQC cover Urmston. Check with each one that it provides this kind of care.

Updated 27 October 2026 (CQC register) · Prices: Usual 2026 prices across England

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Quick summary

  • Of the 228 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Urmston, 122 have a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • Ask each agency about home help; the CQC register has no record of who provides it.
  • 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.
  • Trafford council has to offer a care needs assessment free of charge.

Citation: "Home help in Urmston", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.

What home help includes

Typical tasks are cleaning and tidying, laundry and ironing, changing beds, food shopping and collecting prescriptions, preparing meals, help with post and bills, and getting out to appointments or the shops. Many people also value the company. Home help does not include personal care such as washing, dressing or help with medication: for that you need a home care agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

Paying for home help

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or just below the rate for visiting care. Trafford council may include practical help in a care plan if a care needs assessment finds eligible needs, though help with housework alone often does not qualify. Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, is often used to pay for it. See home help for the elderly and home help vs home care.

Agency, cleaner or council?

Many home care agencies in Urmston provide home help as well as personal care, which is useful if needs grow. A cleaner or a local "home help" service can be cheaper for housework alone, but is not regulated by CQC. Some councils and charities run low-cost help-at-home or shopping services. Requesting an assessment from Trafford council.

What the register shows for Urmston

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 home help costs in Urmston

Usual 2026 prices across England
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).

Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. 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 home help. 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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Questions about home help in Urmston

Where can I find home help in Urmston?

The CQC register does not show who offers home help. There are 228 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Urmston, 122 of them rated Good or Outstanding, so ask each one.

How much does home help cost in Urmston?

Expect an hourly charge close to the local visiting care rate, sometimes slightly less for housework only. Check the minimum visit length and weekend rates before you book.

Does the council pay for home help?

Only as part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment by Trafford council; housework on its own rarely qualifies. Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings, is often used to pay for home help.

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.

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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