Foundary House

Foundary House is a home care agency based in Widnes, in the Halton council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 16 miles of its Widnes office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by MY3. The agency has been registered since August 2019.

At its latest inspection, published August 2021, the CQC rated Foundary House 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.

Foundary House has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Halton. 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 13 registered home care agencies in Halton. Others working the same area include Helping Hands Widnes, City and County Healthcare Group Widnes and City and County Healthcare Group Cheshire West. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.