Cera Care Halton Branch

Cera Care Halton Branch 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 people living with dementia, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is part of Cera Care, which has 114 branches in England. The agency has been registered since February 2018.

At its latest inspection, published December 2020, the CQC rated Cera Care Halton Branch 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.

Cera Care Halton Branch 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 City and County Healthcare Group Widnes, City and County Healthcare Group Cheshire West and Support at Home Ltd. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.