Home care · Wigan
Care for adults under 65 at home in Ashton-in-Makerfield
84 out of 100 home care agencies covering Ashton-in-Makerfield are registered for care for adults under 65, run by 80 different providers. The largest is Belong Limited, with 2. CQC has rated 49 of them, and 92% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for care for adults under 65 across England; 5 are Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 33 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 13 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 3 September 2026, Apollo Home Healthcare Limited-Merseyside was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Good or Outstanding: 45 of the 49 rated agencies, and 4 are rated below Good and 35 are not yet rated.
- Rating changes in Wigan are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Wigan council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- 70 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
Citation: "Care for adults under 65 at home in Ashton-in-Makerfield", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 84agencies on the CQC register
- 92%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 70list dementia as a specialism
- 12with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Care for adults under 65 in Ashton-in-Makerfield: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 100
- Elderly care · 93
- Physical disability care · 87
- Care for adults under 65 · 84
- Dementia care · 80
- Sensory impairment care · 65
- Mental health care · 59
- Learning disability care · 50
- Children's care · 23
- Substance misuse support · 18
- Eating disorder support · 13
- Supported living · 13
The full list for care for adults under 65 covering Ashton-in-Makerfield: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Care for adults under 65 in Ashton-in-Makerfield by the numbers
CQC lists care for adults under 65 for 84 of the 100 agencies covering Ashton-in-Makerfield, or 84%. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for care for adults under 65 are Good or Outstanding and here it is 92% (above England, in line with the 92% for all agencies in the town).
For care for adults under 65, the top rated agencies are Belong at Home Domiciliary Care Agency - Wigan & Southport, Home Instead Warrington & Lymm and Essential Homecare Ltd. 12 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: January 2018. Newest: September 2026. 5 have an office within 2 miles of Ashton-in-Makerfield centre. Not yet rated: 35. That is usual for services registered recently.
Share registered for care for adults under 65: 84% here, 89% across Wigan.
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 care for adults under 65
This registration covers adults below 65 whose needs come from disability, a long-term illness or their mental health. Choose a service that plans around the person's work, education, family and wish for independence, rather than habits formed in care for older people.
Questions worth asking about care for adults under 65
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
Free advice: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Wigan: care needs assessment.
Where else nearby offers care for adults under 65
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton-in-Makerfield | – | 84 | 45 |
| Haydock | 2.1 mi | 109 | 60 |
| Newton-le-Willows | 2.9 mi | 106 | 59 |
| Golborne | 3.0 mi | 104 | 59 |
| Wigan | 3.5 mi | 62 | 39 |
| Ince-in-Makerfield | 3.5 mi | 64 | 40 |
| Hindley | 4.1 mi | 94 | 58 |
Help from the council
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What families want to know about care for adults under 65 in Ashton-in-Makerfield
Which agencies in Ashton-in-Makerfield provide care for adults under 65?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 84 of the 100 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ashton-in-Makerfield list care for adults under 65 as a specialism. Highly rated options include Belong at Home Domiciliary Care Agency - Wigan & Southport, Home Instead Warrington & Lymm and Essential Homecare Ltd.
How are home care agencies in Ashton-in-Makerfield rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 49. Of those, 45 (92%) are Good or Outstanding (5 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 4. Not yet rated: 35. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
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. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Can Wigan council help pay for home care?
It may. Wigan 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 Wigan council.
How can I pick between agencies in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 12 of the 84 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 37 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 care for adults under 65 in towns near Ashton-in-Makerfield?
Ashton-in-Makerfield has 84, with 45 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Haydock (2.1 miles): 109, 60 rated Good or Outstanding; Newton-le-Willows (2.9 miles): 106, 59 rated Good or Outstanding; Golborne (3.0 miles): 104, 59 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: care for adults under 65 around Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Care for adults under 65 in Haydock 2.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Newton-le-Willows 2.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Golborne 3.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Wigan 3.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Ince-in-Makerfield 3.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Hindley 4.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in St Helens 4.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Up Holland 4.9 mi
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