Home care · Wirral · Oct 2026

Best rated home care agencies in Birkenhead

The 20 home care agencies covering Birkenhead with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. 8 are rated Outstanding. Of all 161 home care agencies covering Birkenhead, 95 are rated Good or Outstanding.

How this list is ordered

  • Outstanding before Good, then the most recent rating first. Nothing else changes the order.
  • Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to be listed here.
  • "Best for" labels come from each service's CQC registration and inspection date.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Best rated home care agencies in Birkenhead", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank

The 20 best rated home care agencies covering Birkenhead

#NameCQC ratingRatedBest for
1Outreach ServicesOutstandingApr 2026Rated Outstanding, Inspected recently
2AJ and FriendsOutstandingNov 2021Rated Outstanding, Physical disability
3Chinese Wellbeing / Merseyside Chinese Community Development AssociationOutstandingOct 2019Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability
4Mediline Supported Living MerseysideOutstandingOct 2019Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability
5Options for Supported LivingOutstandingAug 2019Rated Outstanding
6Home Instead WirralOutstandingJul 2019Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability
7Home Instead Liverpool SouthOutstandingJul 2019Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability
8The Italian LodgeOutstandingDec 2018Rated Outstanding
9Apollo Care (West Wirral)GoodOct 2026Inspected recently
10Cherry Tree HouseGoodJul 2026Dementia, Inspected recently
11NewferryGoodJul 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
12Right at Home U.KGoodJun 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
13Pendleton Care LimitedGoodApr 2026Inspected recently
14Rialto Care & SupportGoodDec 2025Physical disability, Inspected recently
15Mountbatton Care LtdGoodDec 2025Physical disability, Inspected recently
16Local Solutions Liverpool BranchGoodNov 2025Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
17Aspirations Northwest AdultsGoodOct 2025Physical disability, Inspected recently
18Helping Hands LiverpoolGoodOct 2025Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
19Merseycare Julie Ann LimitedGoodAug 2025Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
20Weatherstones CourtGoodMar 2025

Source: CQC register, checked 27 October 2026 (Open Government Licence). Ratings can change after an inspection, so read the latest report before you decide.

Details for the top 10

  1. Outreach Services

    6.8 miles · Older people, Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities

    What inspectors found: People with a learning disability or autism said they were happy and liked their homes and staff, and relatives said they had made significant…

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Outreach Services)

  2. AJ and Friends

    5.1 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    What inspectors found: Relatives described staff as consistently kind and caring, said staff communicated well with non-verbal people, and felt confident people were safe.

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Nov 2021
    More details (AJ and Friends)

  3. Chinese Wellbeing / Merseyside Chinese Community Development Association

    3.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People said they felt safe, and relatives felt confident leaving family members with staff, describing them as caring and respectful of privacy and dignity.

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2019
    More details (Chinese Wellbeing / Merseyside Chinese Community Development Association)

  4. Mediline Supported Living Merseyside

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People said they felt safe and in control of their support, and were involved in decisions including recruiting their own staff.

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2019
    More details (Mediline Supported Living Merseyside)

  5. Options for Supported Living

    2.7 miles · Learning disabilities, Adults under 65, Caring for children (0 - 18yrs)

    What inspectors found: People and relatives were complimentary about staff, describing them as caring and respectful, and people were involved in decisions and staff recruitment.

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Aug 2019
    More details (Options for Supported Living)

  6. Home Instead Wirral

    1.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with relatives describing the service as reliable and flexible, including changing care packages at short notice.

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Jul 2019
    More details (Home Instead Wirral)

  7. Home Instead Liverpool South

    5.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People and relatives spoke positively about staff and the quality of care, and valued the trusting relationships they had built with carers.

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Jul 2019
    More details (Home Instead Liverpool South)

  8. The Italian Lodge

    0.6 miles · Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    What inspectors found: People said they felt safe, described staff as kind and patient, and several said the service greatly improved their independence.

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Dec 2018
    More details (The Italian Lodge)

  9. Apollo Care (West Wirral)

    2.9 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    What inspectors found: This is help with tasks related to personal hygiene and eating.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Apollo Care (West Wirral))

  10. Cherry Tree House

    2.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    What inspectors found: One family member commented, “We feel he is very safe,” while another told us, “He is kept very safe with the care he receives…

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Cherry Tree House)

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Questions about the best rated home care agencies in Birkenhead

What is the best rated home care agency in Birkenhead?

8 are rated Outstanding by CQC: Outreach Services, AJ and Friends, Chinese Wellbeing / Merseyside Chinese Community Development Association, Mediline Supported Living Merseyside, Options for Supported Living. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are Outreach Services, AJ and Friends, Chinese Wellbeing / Merseyside Chinese Community Development Association. Read the latest CQC report before you decide.

How is this list ordered?

Only by the CQC rating (Outstanding before Good) and then by how recent the rating is. Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to appear here.

How many are rated Good or Outstanding in Birkenhead?

95 of the 161 home care agencies covering Birkenhead are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).

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