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Laura Spence Aesthetics is a home care agency based in Chester, Cheshire, providing care and support in people's own homes.
Dementia home care agencies in Cheshire West and Chester – page 2
55 agencies
Free, independent advice from Janet, Claire and the AskBart teamHow we check our information
There are 55 dementia home care agencies in Cheshire West and Chester on AskBart. 95% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). The most recent inspection was at One 2 One Support, Suite F12A in April 2023.
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StellarCare NW HQ provides dementia care and also supports older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, people with physical disabilities, mental…
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Lydia Rose Care is a home care agency based in Tarporley, North West England, providing care and support in people's own homes.
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Human Support Group Limited – The Windings is a home care agency operated by City and County Healthcare Group.
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C4 Care Limited is a home care agency based in Chester, Cheshire, providing care and support to people in their own homes.
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VerifiedApollo Care (South Wirral) is a home care agency based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, providing care and support in people's own homes.
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VerifiedCaremark (Cheshire West & Chester) is a care service operated by REXD Corporation Limited.
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VerifiedSimplyHelpingSeniors Limited is a home care agency based in Northwich, Cheshire, providing care and support to people in their own homes.
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VerifiedB Home care & Co Ltd is a home care agency based in Caer, North West England, providing care and support in people's own homes.
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VerifiedSisters For Life (SFL) Healthcare Limited is a domiciliary care provider based in Caer, North West England.
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Kingswood ECH is a home care agency operated by Clece Care Services, based in Chester, Cheshire.
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VerifiedCheshire West and Chester Reablement Service is a home care agency based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
VerifiedRight at Home Mid Cheshire is a home care agency based in Northwich, Cheshire, delivering care and support in people's own homes.
VerifiedAlcedo Care Cheshire West & Wirral is a dementia specialist care home providing support to older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and…
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VerifiedMarbury Health Care Ltd is a home care agency based in Winsford, North West England, that delivers care and support in people's own homes.
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Hollymere is a home care agency operated by Making Space, based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
VerifiedEternity Care Services Ltd is a home care agency based in Tarporley, North West England.
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Live Life Well Limited is a home care agency based in Chester, Cheshire.
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VerifiedCaring Alternatives is a home care agency based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, providing care and support to people in their own homes.
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VerifiedBowling Green Court (Chester) Limited is a home care agency based in Chester, Cheshire, providing care and support to people in their own homes.
Key facts: Cheshire West and Chester
| Dementia home care agencies listed | 55 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 37 of 39 (95%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 3 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 2 |
| Most recently inspected | One 2 One Support, Suite F12A (April 2023) |
Outstanding3
Good34
Requires improvement2
Not yet rated16
Data: CQC register, updated October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Dementia home care agencies in Cheshire West and Chester: questions
- How many dementia home care agencies are there in Cheshire West and Chester?
- AskBart lists 55 dementia home care agencies in Cheshire West and Chester, each with its latest CQC rating.
- How are dementia home care agencies in Cheshire West and Chester rated?
- Of the 39 inspected, 3 are rated Outstanding, 34 Good, 2 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
- How do I choose between dementia home care agencies in Cheshire West and Chester?
- 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.
Not sure how much care is needed?
Answer a few questions and we’ll estimate the hours a week, a visit schedule and a rough cost for care at home in Cheshire West and Chester — in about a minute.
Care agency vs a private carer in Cheshire West and Chester
A private or introductory-agency carer often charges less per hour than a CQC-regulated agency — but the difference pays for cover, vetting and the legal responsibilities the agency carries for you. Here’s how the two compare.
| CQC-regulated agency | Private / introductory carer | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | Registered with and inspected by the CQC — a published rating on every profile | Not inspected — an individual carer is not CQC-regulated |
| If your carer is off sick | The agency sends a replacement, so care never stops | You have to arrange emergency cover yourself |
| Employment & tax | The agency employs the carer — pay, tax, pension and insurance are handled for you | You may become the carer’s legal employer, with HMRC, pension and insurance duties |
| Training, DBS & insurance | Carers are trained, DBS-checked and covered by the agency’s insurance | You check training, references and DBS yourself |
| Typical hourly rate | £22–£28 per hour | £15–£19 per hour |
The higher agency rate buys the cover, training and liability an agency carries for you — the reassurance most families want when arranging care for a parent. Every agency listed on this page is registered with the CQC.
Rates are typical UK ranges, not local quotes, and vary by provider, timing and the level of care. Employing a carer directly makes you their employer — check your responsibilities on GOV.UK.
The true cost of care at home vs a care home in Cheshire West and Chester
Families often compare a care-home fee to home-care hours alone — but a care home already includes the room, meals and bills, while staying at home means paying for those on top of the care. Adjust the figures for an illustrative weekly and yearly comparison, and see where a care home becomes the cheaper choice.
Care home (£/week)
Household costs total £173/week. Attendance Allowance is a non-means-tested benefit (2026/27 rates £76.70 lower / £114.60 higher per week — check the current rate); it is usually payable whether you stay at home or self-fund a care home, so it is applied to every option below.
Home-care visits
35 hrs/week × £23
£978/wk
£50,856/year
£805 care + £173 bills
Lowest total cost
Live-in care
one carer, living with you
£1,573/wk
£81,796/year
£1,400 care + £173 bills
Residential care home
room, meals & bills included
£1,200/wk
£62,400/year
Where it changes over
Once the £173/week of household bills are counted, staying at home works out cheaper only up to about 45 hours of care a week. Beyond that, a residential care home — where the bills are already included — usually costs less.
A guide, not a quote
Every figure is an editable estimate. Household bills vary by home and circumstances; live-in care may need two carers for high or overnight needs; and the right choice depends on the level of care needed, not just the total. Always get real quotes and a care-needs assessment before deciding.
Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote. See who should pay towards care in our care funding & means-test calculator, or ask Bart.
Support for staying at home in Cheshire West and Chester
Care at home works best alongside local health services, grants and carer support. These are the main routes to help — home adaptations are administered by Cheshire West and Chester council.
Home adaptations & grants
Grab rails, stairlifts and level-access showers can be part-funded by a Disabled Facilities Grant — the practical changes that let care at home succeed.
Disabled Facilities GrantHelp paying for care
Attendance Allowance is a non-means-tested benefit that helps with the cost of care at home for people over State Pension age.
Attendance AllowanceDistrict nursing & community health
NHS community teams visit at home for wound care, medication support and ongoing conditions, alongside your care agency.
NHS care & supportSupport for family carers
Advice, a carer’s assessment, respite and local support groups for relatives who help with care.
Carers UK advicePrescription delivery
Local pharmacies can prepare weekly blister packs (dosette boxes) and deliver medicines to the door.
Find a pharmacyLinks open official NHS, GOV.UK and national charity services that localise to your postcode. AskBart is independent and isn’t affiliated with these organisations.
Weighing up your options in Cheshire West and Chester?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Cheshire West and Chester: