VerifiedCQC Outstanding
Home Instead is a home care agency based in Ormskirk, West Lancashire.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Outstanding
Fees on request
Home care in Ormskirk
2 agencies
There are 2 home care agencies in and around Ormskirk on AskBart. The most recent inspection was at Guardian Homecare (Ormskirk) in December 2019.
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VerifiedCQC Good
Guardian Homecare (Ormskirk) is a home care agency run by City and County Healthcare Group, based in Ormskirk, West Lancashire.
CQC:Safe: Requires improvementWell-led: Good
Fees on request
Key facts: Ormskirk
| Home care agencies listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Lancashire usual weekly rate (2025) | £790 |
| Most recently inspected | Guardian Homecare (Ormskirk) (December 2019) |
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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 Ormskirk
Rated Good or Outstanding
2/ 2 rated
Outstanding
1
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 Ormskirk
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, Lancashire council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £790/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Lancashire council carries out the free care needs assessment.
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What later-life care costs in Ormskirk
Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Ormskirk compares with the wider West Lancashire area and the UK.
| Type of care | Ormskirk | West Lancashire avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | £1,018 | £1,018 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | — | — | £1,500 |
| Live-in care (est.) | — | — | ~£1,400 |
| Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.) | — | — | ~£460 |
Residential care in Ormskirk averages £1,018/week — about 15% below the UK average.
Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Ormskirk within ~5 miles; West Lancashire 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 Ormskirk?
AskBart lists 2 CQC-registered home care agencies in and around Ormskirk, 1 of them rated Outstanding.
How much does home care cost in Ormskirk?
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 Ormskirk 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 Ormskirk regulated?
Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 2 of the 2 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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