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Home care in Birkenhead
Compare CQC-registered home care agencies serving Birkenhead and the surrounding area, with ratings, services and areas covered in one place.
There are 18 home care providers registered with the Care Quality Commission across Birkenhead, of which 10 hold a current rating of Good or Outstanding. Most offer visiting (domiciliary) care in the home, and a smaller number provide live-in or overnight support.
Typical home care in Birkenhead costs in the region of £20 to £28 an hour (estimated), with live-in care from around £1,100 a week. Actual quotes vary by provider, the level of support needed and your postcode.
18
Registered providers
Serving Birkenhead on the public CQC register.
10 rated
Good or Outstanding
0 Outstanding 10 Good 1 Req. improvement
£20–28 /hr
Typical hourly cost
Estimated visiting-care range. Live-in care from about £1,100 a week.
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Showing all 18 CQC-registered home care providers in Birkenhead.
Paying for care
What home care costs in Birkenhead — and who helps pay
Typical £20–£28 an hour, with funding support available
Home care in Birkenhead typically costs between £20 and £28 an hour (estimated), depending on the provider, the time of day and how complex the support is. Live-in care usually starts from around £1,100 a week.
If you have savings below the upper capital limit, Wirral Council may contribute towards the cost following a needs assessment, and NHS Continuing Healthcare could apply where needs are primarily health-related. It's a good idea to request a free care needs assessment before you commit. Read our full guide to home care costs.
Good to know
Home care in Birkenhead — common questions
How much does home care cost in Birkenhead?
Home care in Birkenhead typically costs between £20 and £28 an hour (estimated), while live-in care usually starts from around £1,100 a week. The exact figure depends on the provider, how many hours you need and the level of support. Wirral Council may contribute if your savings fall below the means-test threshold.
How do I check a provider's CQC rating?
Every provider listed here shows its latest Care Quality Commission rating, drawn from the public CQC register. You can also search any provider directly on the CQC website. In Birkenhead, 0 providers are rated Outstanding and 10 Good.
What's the difference between visiting care and live-in care?
Visiting (domiciliary) care means a carer comes to the home for scheduled calls, from a 30-minute visit to several hours a day. Live-in care means a carer stays in the home to provide round-the-clock support.
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