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Home care in Manchester

Compare CQC-registered home care agencies serving Manchester and the surrounding area, with ratings, services and areas covered in one place.

There are 226 home care providers registered with the Care Quality Commission across Manchester, of which 91 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 Manchester 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.

226
Registered providers
Serving Manchester on the public CQC register.
91 rated
Good or Outstanding
6 Outstanding 85 Good 14 Req. improvement
£20–28 /hr
Typical hourly cost
Estimated visiting-care range. Live-in care from about £1,100 a week.

Home care providers in Manchester

Care type
226 providers in and around Manchester

Oldham

CQC Good
Manchester · M40 Registered for personal care
Visiting carePersonal care
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Showing all 226 CQC-registered home care providers in Manchester.

Paying for care

What home care costs in Manchester — and who helps pay

Typical £20–£28 an hour, with funding support available

Home care in Manchester 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, Trafford 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 Manchester — common questions

How much does home care cost in Manchester?
Home care in Manchester 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. Trafford 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 Manchester, 6 providers are rated Outstanding and 85 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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