The Focus Foundation
The Focus Foundation is a home care agency in Manchester, Bury (M25 0EG). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About The Focus Foundation
We at The Focus Foundation are proud to provide compassionate home care across Manchester and the wider Bury area, supporting individuals to live well and independently in the comfort of their own homes. As a dedicated home care agency rooted in the North West, we bring person centred support directly to those who need it most. Operating throughout the M postcode area and surrounding communities in Bury, our team travels to wherever our clients call home, whether that is a family house, a flat, or supported living accommodation. Being based locally means we understand the neighbourhoods we serve, the local resources available, and the importance of helping people remain connected to the places and people they love. Our familiarity with Manchester and Bury allows us to offer support that feels genuinely community focused rather than clinical or distant. The breadth of our specialisms reflects our commitment to inclusive care for adults with diverse needs. We provide tailored support for individuals living with learning disabilities and autism, helping people build routines, develop life skills, and engage with their communities in ways that feel meaningful to them. For those experiencing mental health challenges, our approach is patient, consistent, and empowering, focused on promoting wellbeing and independence at a pace that suits each person. We also support adults with physical disabilities, offering practical assistance with daily living whilst respecting dignity and autonomy at every step. Our experience extends to supporting people with visual and hearing impairments, ensuring communication is clear, accessible, and adapted to individual preferences. As a provider that welcomes younger adults, we recognise that care needs do not begin at a certain age, and we deliver support that reflects the goals, aspirations, and lifestyles of the people we work with. In practice, this means families can expect a team that listens carefully, plans thoughtfully, and adapts as circumstances change. We work closely with relatives, advocates, and other professionals to build a complete picture of each person we support, ensuring that the care provided is not only safe and effective but also genuinely enriching. From assistance with personal care and medication to companionship, community access, and skills development, our support is shaped around the individual rather than fitted into a standard template. We are deeply proud to hold an Outstanding overall rating from the Care Quality Commission, awarded following our most recent inspection in August 2023. Within that judgement, our Caring and Responsive domains were both rated Outstanding, a reflection of the warmth, attentiveness, and adaptability our team brings to every visit. Our Safe, Effective, and Well led domains were rated Good, demonstrating a strong foundation of reliable, well organised care delivery. For families, this independent endorsement offers reassurance that the support we provide goes beyond meeting expectations and truly puts the people we care for at the heart of everything we do. Choosing care for a loved one is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that responsibility. If you are exploring home care options in Manchester or Bury for yourself or someone you love, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please get in touch to learn more about how The Focus Foundation can offer the personalised, respectful, and outstanding support your family deserves.
Care provided at The Focus Foundation
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 3 August 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about The Focus Foundation
Where is The Focus Foundation located?
The Focus Foundation is a home care agency based in Manchester, Bury (M25 0EG), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does The Focus Foundation provide?
The Focus Foundation is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Focus Foundation's CQC rating?
The Focus Foundation is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 3 August 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about The Focus Foundation
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. The Focus Foundation does not list dementia care on the CQC register. Choose an agency that does if dementia is part of the picture.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. The Focus Foundation covers roughly 10 miles from Manchester.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the North West
The Focus Foundation has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £25 to £30 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from The Focus Foundation. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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