VerifiedHome Instead is a home care agency based in Ormskirk, West Lancashire.
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There are 2 dementia 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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VerifiedHome Instead is a home care agency based in Ormskirk, West Lancashire.
Guardian Homecare (Ormskirk) is a home care agency run by City and County Healthcare Group, based in Ormskirk, West Lancashire.
| Dementia 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) |
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
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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.
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.
Typical costs · Paying for home care · Agency or private carer · Support at home
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.
AskBart lists 2 dementia home care agencies in and around Ormskirk, each with its latest CQC rating.
Of the 2 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
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.
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Ormskirk:
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
More in our home care guides.
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