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Dementia home care agencies in Handforth

25 agencies

There are 25 dementia home care agencies in and around Handforth on AskBart. 81% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at Caremark (Cheshire North East) in December 2023.

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Home care agencies (25)

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Affinity HomecareVerified
CQC Good

Affinity Homecare is a home care agency based in Wilmslow, Cheshire, which delivers care and support in people's own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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Deckchair CareVerified
CQC Good

Deckchair Care is a home care agency based in Cheadle, Stockport, in Greater Manchester.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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CQC Good

Connect Care Services

Connect Care Services Ltd is a home care agency based in Stockport, Greater Manchester, providing care and support delivered in people's own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
View agency: Connect Care Services Ltd

Key facts: Handforth

Dementia home care agencies listed25
Rated Good or Outstanding13 of 16 (81%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate3
Cheshire East usual weekly rate (2025)£921
Most recently inspectedCaremark (Cheshire North East) (December 2023)
Outstanding1
Good12
Requires improvement3
Not yet rated9

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

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CQC quality of home care in Handforth

Rated Good or Outstanding
13/ 16 rated
Outstanding
1
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
9

Every agency here is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Each profile shows the full CQC breakdown — whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

What home care costs in Handforth

Visiting care typically costs £22–£30 per hour across the UK. That’s a typical range, not a local quote, so ask each agency for a written quote. For context, Cheshire East council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £921/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Cheshire East council carries out the free care needs assessment.

Typical costs · Paying for home care · Agency or private carer · Support at home

What later-life care costs in Handforth

Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Handforth compares with the wider Cheshire East area and the UK.

Average weekly care costs in Handforth, Cheshire East and the UK
Type of careHandforthCheshire East avgUK average
Residential care home£1,108£1,197£1,200
Nursing care home£975£1,229£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Residential care in Handforth averages £1,108/week — about 8% below the UK average.

Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Handforth within ~5 miles; Cheshire East county-wide); actual fees depend on the home, room and level of care. Home-care figures are typical UK estimates — we don’t yet hold verified local agency rates, so they aren’t shown per area. Always get written quotes. Model your own numbers with the care cost calculator.

Safety in the area

99 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime30
  • Shoplifting16
  • Criminal damage & arson14
  • Public order10

Common questions

How many dementia home care agencies are there in Handforth?

AskBart lists 25 dementia home care agencies in and around Handforth, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia home care agencies in Handforth rated?

Of the 16 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 12 Good, 3 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between dementia home care agencies in Handforth?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Dementia live-in care: a guide" covers what to look for.

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