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Learning disability care at home in Urmston
110 out of 228 home care agencies covering Urmston are registered for learning disability care, run by 98 different providers. The largest is United Response, with 3. 88% of the 82 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 89% for learning disability care across England; 4 are Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 47 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 13 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 1 October 2026, Apollo Care Central Manchester was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Updated 26 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- Trafford council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Trafford, checked daily.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 84.
- Among the 82 rated agencies, 72 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 10 are Requires improvement or Inadequate and 28 are not yet rated.
Citation: "Learning disability care at home in Urmston", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 110registered agencies
- 88%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 84offer dementia support
- 16rated or inspected within two years
Learning disability care in Urmston: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 228
- Elderly care · 207
- Care for adults under 65 · 202
- Physical disability care · 190
- Dementia care · 174
- Mental health care · 137
- Sensory impairment care · 136
- Learning disability care · 110
- Children's care · 44
- Substance misuse support · 19
- Eating disorder support · 10
Every agency covering Urmston registered with CQC for learning disability care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Learning disability care in Urmston by the numbers
CQC lists learning disability care for 110 of the 228 agencies covering Urmston, or 48%. 88% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 88% for all agencies here and in line with the 89% for agencies registered for learning disability care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for learning disability care: Imagine Act and Succeed, Home Instead Salford-Worsley and The Focus Foundation. 16 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from February 2018 and the newest from October 2026. 7 have an office within 2 miles of Urmston centre. 28 still await a first CQC rating.
Here 48% of agencies list learning disability care, compared with 45% across Trafford.
Visiting home care in the North West typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from learning disability care
Look for a service that starts from what the person wants. Learning disability care helps adults to manage day-to-day tasks, attend health appointments, work, learn and keep friends, and the strongest providers work to CQC's guidance for this kind of support.
Questions to ask agencies about learning disability care
- What happens if the person wants to change their support?
- How do you reduce restrictive practices?
- How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
- How do you choose staff who match the person?
- How are families and advocates involved in decisions?
Support: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Learning disability care across Trafford.
Where else nearby offers learning disability care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urmston | – | 110 | 72 |
| Eccles | 2.3 mi | 126 | 82 |
| Stretford | 2.4 mi | 145 | 92 |
| Irlam | 2.5 mi | 78 | 58 |
| Sale | 2.6 mi | 129 | 81 |
| Altrincham | 3.9 mi | 82 | 57 |
| Swinton | 4.0 mi | 152 | 106 |
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Questions families ask about learning disability care in Urmston
Which agencies in Urmston provide learning disability care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 110 of the 228 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Urmston list learning disability care as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Imagine Act and Succeed, Home Instead Salford-Worsley and The Focus Foundation.
How are home care agencies in Urmston rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 82. Of those, 72 (88%) are Good or Outstanding (4 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 10. Not yet rated: 28. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Urmston?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. 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. More in our cost guide.
Can Trafford council help pay for home care?
It may. Trafford council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Trafford council.
How can I pick between agencies in Urmston?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 16 of the 110 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 66 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about learning disability care in towns near Urmston?
Urmston has 110, with 72 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Eccles (2.3 miles): 126, 82 rated Good or Outstanding; Stretford (2.4 miles): 145, 92 rated Good or Outstanding; Irlam (2.5 miles): 78, 58 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Learning disability care near Urmston
- Learning disability care in Eccles 2.3 mi
- Learning disability care in Stretford 2.4 mi
- Learning disability care in Irlam 2.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Sale 2.6 mi
- Learning disability care in Altrincham 3.9 mi
- Learning disability care in Swinton 4.0 mi
- Learning disability care in Worsley 4.1 mi
- Learning disability care in Salford 4.6 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.