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19 agencies

There are 19 home care agencies in and around Accrington on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at Exemplary Care Services Ltd in January 2024.

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Home care agencies (19)

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Willowbrook (Hyndburn)

Willowbrook Homecare is a domiciliary care provider delivering support and assistance in people's own homes across Lancashire.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: Requires improvementWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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Choice CareVerified
CQC Good

City & County Care Services

Choice Care is a home care agency based in Blackburn, North West England, providing care and support to people in their own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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Key facts: Accrington

Home care agencies listed19
Rated Good or Outstanding9 of 9 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Blackburn with Darwen usual weekly rate (2025)£800
Most recently inspectedExemplary Care Services Ltd (January 2024)
Good9
Not yet rated10

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 Accrington

Rated Good or Outstanding
9/ 9 rated
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
10

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 Accrington

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, Blackburn with Darwen council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £800/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Blackburn with Darwen council carries out the free care needs assessment.

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What later-life care costs in Accrington

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

Average weekly care costs in Accrington, Hyndburn and the UK
Type of careAccringtonHyndburn avgUK average
Residential care home£950£950£1,200
Nursing care home——£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Residential care in Accrington averages £950/week — about 21% below the UK average.

Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Accrington within ~5 miles; Hyndburn 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.

Common questions

How many home care agencies are there in Accrington?

AskBart lists 19 CQC-registered home care agencies in and around Accrington.

How much does home care cost in Accrington?

Across the UK, visiting (hourly) home care typically costs £22–£30 per hour, overnight care £150–£220 per night, and live-in care £1,100–£1,600 per week. Actual fees in Accrington depend on the agency and your care needs, so always ask for a written quote after a free needs assessment.

Are home care agencies in Accrington regulated?

Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 9 of the 9 rated agencies are rated Good or Outstanding. Each profile shows the full CQC rating across all five areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

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