Thumbs Up Care Group

Thumbs Up Care Group is a home care agency based in Bolton, 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 Bolton office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. The agency has been registered since April 2023.

At its latest inspection, published November 2022, the CQC rated Thumbs Up Care Group 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.

Thumbs Up Care Group has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Bolton. 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 63 registered home care agencies in Bolton. Others working the same area include 1-3 The Courtyard, Unit 24, Helping Hands Bolton and S&N Flexi Agency Ltd. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.