Visiting home care in Manchester

There are 124 CQC-registered home care agencies registered in Manchester. Tell us what’s needed and we’ll match you with a registered agency that covers your postcode, free and with no obligation.

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124home care agencies registered in Manchester

49rated Good or Outstanding, 91% of those inspected

70newer agencies not yet rated by the CQC

From the CQC register, September 2026. Manchester has the 2nd most home care agencies of the 24 council areas in North West, where 91% of inspected agencies are rated Good or Outstanding.

Visiting home care in Manchester

Arranging visiting home care in Manchester

Visiting home care is sometimes called domiciliary care, which simply means care given in someone’s own home. Care workers from an agency call at set times, help with what is in the care plan, and then leave until the next visit.

When you use our free matching, we look for an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission that covers your postcode in Manchester, offers visiting home care and has told us it can take on new clients. That agency, and only that agency, calls you to talk it through, usually before arranging an assessment.

No ring-round. No chasing. No being told “sorry, we’re full”.

Before your details go anywhere, we check the agency is right for you in Manchester. We only send them to one agency that ticks every box.

Covers where you liveIts carers already visit your area, so they can reach you and arrive on time.
Has room for new clientsIt has told us it can take on new clients now, so you won’t hear “we’re full”.
Offers the care you needVisiting, live-in, overnight or dementia care, matched to what you asked for.
Registered with the CQCEvery agency is registered and inspected by the Care Quality Commission.

A care worker arriving at an older woman’s front door, both smiling

Is visiting home care right for you?

Visiting home care can suit you if

Your parent is mostly fine alone but struggles with parts of the day
They have just come home from hospital and need help settling back in
You help out but cannot be there every day
They need reminders to eat, drink or take medicines
You want to start with a little help and build up if needed

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Help with paying in Manchester

The council for Manchester can assess care needs for anyone who asks, and then look at finances. In England, if savings are over £23,250 you will usually pay for your own care; below £14,250 the council may meet more of the cost, subject to income.

If you need care to stay living at home, the council’s financial assessment does not include the value of the home you live in.

Check what help you might get

Before you agree to care

Read the agency’s latest CQC report and check the date
Ask for every rate in writing, including weekends
Ask who the carers will be and how they’re introduced
Check the notice period in the contract

Questions to ask an agency · Free call guide (PDF)

Visiting home care in Manchester: questions families ask

How many home care agencies are there in Manchester?

124 CQC-registered home care agencies are registered in Manchester. Of the 54 that have been inspected, 49 are rated Good or Outstanding. Agencies based nearby may also cover your area.

How much does visiting home care cost in Manchester?

Prices depend on the hours, the type of care and the agency. The agency we match you with will give you a written quote after an assessment. Our cost guide and calculator can help you plan a budget first.

Can Manchester council help pay for care at home?

The council can assess the care needs of anyone who asks. If you have savings over £23,250, not counting the home you live in, you will usually pay for care yourself. Below that, the council may help, depending on your income and savings.

How quickly can visiting home care start in Manchester?

It depends on the agency’s availability. When you tell us when care is needed, we pass that on, so the agency can say straight away whether they can meet it.