1 Homecare

1 Homecare is a home care agency based in Preston, in the Lancashire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 6 miles of its Preston office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for people living with dementia, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a sensory impairment. The agency has been registered since August 2016.

At its latest inspection, published May 2026, the CQC rated 1 Homecare Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

1 Homecare has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Lancashire. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care. Ask for a written price list that shows the weekend and bank holiday rates and the shortest visit they will do.

There are 262 registered home care agencies in Lancashire. Others working the same area include SureCare (Preston & South Ribble, Fylde & Wyre), Carestaff Solutions and Preston. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.