Blueberry Care

Blueberry Care is a home care agency based in Middlewich, in the Cheshire East council area, 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 Middlewich office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. Its website lists hourly visits, live-in care and 24-hour care. It is part of Kare Plus, which has 13 branches in England. The agency has been registered since March 2015.

At its latest inspection, published September 2019, the CQC rated Blueberry Care 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.

Blueberry Care has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Cheshire East. 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.

On how it works, the agency says: free assessment. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.

There are 91 registered home care agencies in Cheshire East. Others working the same area include Spiritual Inspiration Ltd, Aceso Homecare and Crewe - SOS Homecare Ltd. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care typically about £1,120 a week across England.