Home care · Westmorland and Furness
Children's care at home in Penrith
Children's care is offered by 3 of the 9 home care agencies covering Penrith. Of the 3 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 89% for children's care across England). Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- You can ask Westmorland and Furness council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Westmorland and Furness daily: see the latest changes.
Citation: "Children's care at home in Penrith", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 3agencies registered with CQC
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 0support people with dementia
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers children's care in Penrith
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 9
- Elderly care · 8
- Care for adults under 65 · 8
- Physical disability care · 6
- Sensory impairment care · 6
- Dementia care · 5
- Children's care · 3
- Learning disability care · 3
- Mental health care · 3
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A chance for life Ltd | Aug 2023 | 0.7 miles | 3 | |
| 2 | 4EDEN | Dec 2019 | under 0.5 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Cumbria Quality Care Limited | Feb 2019 | 0.8 miles | 6 |
This table lists each agency covering Penrith registered for children's care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Penrith centre.
Children's care in Penrith: what the data shows
CQC lists children's care for 3 of the 9 agencies covering Penrith, or 33%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, in line with the town-wide 100% and above the 89% for children's care across England.
The highest rated agencies for children's care are A chance for life Ltd, 4EDEN and Cumbria Quality Care Limited. The newest rating is from August 2023 and the oldest from February 2019; 0 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Penrith centre: 3.
Westmorland and Furness as a whole has 9 agencies registered for children's care; 83% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Children's care is on 33% of registrations here and 19% across Westmorland and Furness.
Live-in care in the North West runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What children's care involves
At home, a carer can look after a child with a disability or complex health needs: helping with personal care and health routines, and giving parents a short break. Support is for the young person and the whole family.
Before you choose: questions on children's care
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
- Can we have the same carers each time?
Helpline: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Getting a care needs assessment from Westmorland and Furness.
Children's care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | – | 3 | 3 |
| Carlisle | 17.2 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Brampton | 19.2 mi | 4 | 1 |
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- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Children's care in Penrith: your questions answered
Which agencies in Penrith provide children's care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 3 of the 9 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Penrith list children's care as a specialism. Among the highest rated are A chance for life Ltd, 4EDEN and Cumbria Quality Care Limited.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Penrith have?
Of the 3 that have been rated, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
What are typical home care prices in Penrith?
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. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will Westmorland and Furness council pay for home care?
It may. Westmorland and Furness 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 Westmorland and Furness council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Penrith?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, none of the 3 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 3 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Penrith compare with nearby towns for children's care?
Nearest towns we cover: Carlisle (17.2 miles): 10, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Brampton (19.2 miles): 4, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Kendal (23.5 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding. Penrith itself has 3, 3 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Penrith
- Children's care in Carlisle 17.2 mi
- Children's care in Brampton 19.2 mi
- Children's care in Kendal 23.5 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.