Home care · Wigan
Elderly care at home in Atherton
123 out of 130 home care agencies covering Atherton are registered for elderly care, run by 115 different providers. The largest is Creative Support Limited, with 3. 94% of the 85 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for elderly care across England; 6 are Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 46 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 13 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 11 September 2026, Homecare Team Ltd was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- A care needs assessment from Wigan council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 100 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Rating changes in Wigan are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 80 of the 85 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 5 are Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 38 not yet rated.
To cite: "Elderly care at home in Atherton", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 123CQC-registered agencies
- 94%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 100list dementia as a specialism
- 21inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of elderly care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 130
- Elderly care · 123
- Care for adults under 65 · 115
- Physical disability care · 113
- Dementia care · 102
- Mental health care · 86
- Sensory impairment care · 82
- Learning disability care · 75
- Supported living · 33
- Children's care · 31
- Substance misuse support · 19
- Eating disorder support · 11
All agencies covering Atherton with a CQC registration for elderly care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Elderly care in Atherton by the numbers
95% of Atherton's agencies (123 of 130) hold a CQC registration for elderly care. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for elderly care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 94% (above England, in line with the 94% for all agencies in the town).
For elderly care, the top rated agencies are Belong at Home Domiciliary Care Agency - Wigan & Southport, Imagine Act and Succeed and Home Instead Salford-Worsley. Ratings run from February 2018 to September 2026, and 21 are from the last two years. 5 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Atherton. 38 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Wigan, 91% of agencies are registered for elderly care, against 95% here.
Typical prices in the North West: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About elderly care
Care for older people covers help with washing, dressing, meals, medication and getting about, plus company and keeping an eye on health. It is the most common registration with CQC, so most providers list it; the differences are in staffing, continuity and how well care is planned around the person.
What to ask about elderly care
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from Wigan. Glossary entry: Personal care.
Elderly care around Atherton
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton | – | 123 | 80 |
| Westhoughton | 2.0 mi | 103 | 67 |
| Astley | 2.3 mi | 146 | 91 |
| Leigh | 2.3 mi | 114 | 72 |
| Little Hulton | 3.0 mi | 172 | 105 |
| Hindley | 3.2 mi | 98 | 62 |
| Worsley | 3.6 mi | 190 | 111 |
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Free care cost report for Atherton
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
What families want to know about elderly care in Atherton
Who offers elderly care at home in Atherton?
Of the 130 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Atherton, 123 list elderly care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Belong at Home Domiciliary Care Agency - Wigan & Southport, Imagine Act and Succeed and Home Instead Salford-Worsley.
How are home care agencies in Atherton rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 85. Of those, 80 (94%) are Good or Outstanding, 6 of them Outstanding, and 5 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 38 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Atherton?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. 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. See our full cost guide.
Can Wigan council help pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Wigan council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Wigan council.
How can I pick between agencies in Atherton?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 21 of the 123 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, and 64 have an older report. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? See the checklist.
What about elderly care in towns near Atherton?
Atherton has 123, with 80 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Westhoughton (2.0 miles): 103, 67 rated Good or Outstanding; Astley (2.3 miles): 146, 91 rated Good or Outstanding; Leigh (2.3 miles): 114, 72 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: elderly care around Atherton
- Elderly care in Westhoughton 2.0 mi
- Elderly care in Astley 2.3 mi
- Elderly care in Leigh 2.3 mi
- Elderly care in Little Hulton 3.0 mi
- Elderly care in Hindley 3.2 mi
- Elderly care in Worsley 3.6 mi
- Elderly care in Farnworth 3.9 mi
- Elderly care in Bolton 4.6 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.