Companion Homecare Ltd
Office: 53A Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7EN
Locations Lancashire Greater Manchester East Cheshire Stockport Bury Doncaster.
Home care agency · Companion Homecare
- Hourly rate
- £26
- an hour, reported by the agency, September 2026
- Live-in care
- Offered
- price not published
- CQC rating
- Good
- February 2025
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £364 a week for two one-hour visits a day
Live-in care £1,675 a week
Typically £20, about £280 a week for the same visits
Your own carer could cost about £84 a week less, £4,368 over a year
Live-in care near Lancashire typically £1,070 a week.
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About Companion Homecare Ltd
Companion Homecare Ltd 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 Locations Lancashire Greater Manchester East Cheshire Stockport Bury Doncaster. It is registered to care for older people, 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. Its website lists hourly visits, live-in care, waking nights, 24-hour care and respite care. It is part of Companion Homecare, which has 2 branches in England. The agency has been registered since January 2020.
At its latest inspection, published February 2025, the CQC rated Companion Homecare Ltd 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.
Companion Homecare Ltd has told us it charges £26 an hour for hourly visits, a figure reported to us by the agency, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. Two visits a day of an hour each comes to about £364 a week. That is close to the typical hourly rate in Lancashire.
On how it works, the agency says: free assessment, male or female carer on request and 20 years operating. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.
There are 262 registered home care agencies in Lancashire. Others working the same area include Routes Healthcare Preston, Quayside House and Preston, 4 of which have a rate on record. 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.
Care offered
- Hourly visits
- Live-in care
- Waking nights
- 24-hour care
- Respite care
- Hospital discharge
- End of life care
- Companionship without personal care
Experience with
- Dementia
- Parkinson's
- Physical disability
How they work
- Free assessment
- Male or female carer on request
- 20 years operating
Read from the agency’s own website. Details change; check when you call.
Registered with the CQC for
- Older people
- Dementia
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Postcode districts covered
BB1, BB10, BB11, BB12, BB18, BB4, BB5, BB6, BB7, BB8, BB9, BL0, BL2, BL8, BL9, DN1, DN10, DN11, DN12, DN2, DN3, DN4, DN5, DN6, DN7, DN8, DN9, FY5, FY6, FY7, FY8, L39, L40, LA1, LA2, LA3, LA4, LA5, M25, M26, M45, OL12, OL13, PR1, PR2, PR25, PR26, PR3, PR4, PR5, PR6, PR7, PR8, PR9, S64, SK1, SK12, SK2, SK3, SK4, SK5, SK6, SK7, SK8, SK9, WN8
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Registration
- Provider
- Companion Homecare Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- January 2020
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (February 2025)
- Council area
- Lancashire
- Office town
- Preston
Rates
Rates depend on the time of day, the day of the week and what the visit involves. Always ask for the full price list.
| Type of care | Rate | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly visits | £26 an hour as of September 2026 Reported by the agency “Our indicative private rate is £26.00 per hour” | Reported by the agency “Our indicative private rate is £26.00 per hour” |
For comparison, a self-employed carer through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care near Lancashire is typically £1,070 a week.
Reviews
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Common questions about Companion Homecare Ltd
How much does Companion Homecare Ltd charge an hour?
Companion Homecare Ltd charges £26 an hour for hourly visits (as of September 2026). Rates depend on the time of day, the day of the week and what the visit involves, so confirm the current price list with the agency.
Does Companion Homecare Ltd offer live-in care?
Yes, Companion Homecare Ltd lists live-in care among its services, but has not published a weekly price. Agencies in England usually charge £1,200 to £1,750 a week.
What is the CQC rating for Companion Homecare Ltd?
The Care Quality Commission rated Companion Homecare Ltd Good in February 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Which areas does Companion Homecare Ltd cover?
Companion Homecare Ltd Locations Lancashire Greater Manchester East Cheshire Stockport Bury Doncaster. If your postcode is on the edge of that, ring and ask: most agencies will travel a little further for a regular package of visits.
Does Companion Homecare Ltd care for people with dementia?
Yes. Companion Homecare Ltd is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia.
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