Living Ambitions Chester

Living Ambitions Chester is a home care agency based in Warrington, 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 Warrington office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is part of Lifeways Community Care, which has 33 branches in England. The agency has been registered since August 2022.

At its latest inspection, published January 2024, the CQC rated Living Ambitions Chester 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.

Living Ambitions Chester has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Warrington. 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 44 registered home care agencies in Warrington. Others working the same area include Independent Living Alliance Liverpool, Lifeways Community Care (Cheshire) and Lifeways Inclusive Lifestyles Limited. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.