West Lanc's Domiciliary Service

West Lanc's Domiciliary Service is a home care agency based in Skelmersdale, in the Lancashire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 6 miles of its Skelmersdale office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is part of Lancashire County Council, which has 9 branches in England. The agency has been registered since April 2014.

At its latest inspection, published October 2021, the CQC rated West Lanc's Domiciliary Service 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.

West Lanc's Domiciliary Service has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Lancashire. 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 262 registered home care agencies in Lancashire. Others working the same area include City and County Healthcare Group West Lancashire, PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd and Share The Care West Lancanshire. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.