Blue Pits Housing Action

Blue Pits Housing Action is a home care agency based in Rochdale, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 9 miles of its Rochdale office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. The agency has been registered since July 2016.

At its latest inspection, published April 2020, the CQC rated Blue Pits Housing Action 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.

Blue Pits Housing Action has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Rochdale. 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 49 registered home care agencies in Rochdale. Others working the same area include Newbarn Limited, Dale Care and Support Ltd and Stepping Stones Services. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.