Next Step Domiciliary Care
Next Step Domiciliary Care is a home care agency in Macclesfield, Cheshire East (SK11 7HS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Next Step Domiciliary Care
We at Next Step Domiciliary Care are proud to provide compassionate home care across Macclesfield and the surrounding communities of Cheshire East, supporting people to live safely, comfortably, and independently within the place they know best: their own home. As a home care agency, our team travels to those we support throughout the SK postcode area, bringing personalised care directly to familiar surroundings. There is something quietly powerful about receiving support in your own living room, sleeping in your own bed, and keeping to the routines that make a house a home. Whether visits are brief and practical or longer and more involved, we aim to fit gently around each person's daily rhythm, respecting their preferences, their privacy, and the character of their household. Our care is shaped around the needs of a wide range of adults. We support older people who may need a helping hand with day to day tasks, as well as younger adults seeking greater independence. For those living with dementia, our approach is patient and consistent, focusing on familiar faces, calm communication, and routines that offer reassurance during moments of confusion. Families often tell us how much peace of mind this brings, particularly when a loved one wishes to remain in the home they have known for many years. We also support adults with learning disabilities and autism, as well as people living with physical disabilities. In practice, this means working closely with each individual and their family to understand what a good day looks like, what causes stress, and what brings joy. From personal care and medication prompts to help with meals, mobility, and getting out into the local community, our aim is always to enable rather than to take over. Independence, dignity, and choice sit at the heart of every visit we make. The Care Quality Commission has rated us Good overall, with Good ratings across the Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led domains. This independent recognition reflects the everyday commitment of our team to deliver kind, thoughtful, and person centred support. The Safe domain was rated Requires Improvement, and we take that feedback seriously; it acts as an ongoing prompt to keep strengthening our practice so that the people we support, and their families, can feel completely confident in the care we provide. Choosing home care for someone you love is a significant decision, and we understand the weight of it. If you are exploring options in Macclesfield or the wider Cheshire East area, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We would be glad to listen, answer your questions, and help you consider what the right support might look like for your family, at a pace that feels comfortable for everyone involved.
Care provided at Next Step Domiciliary Care
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 21 April 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Next Step Domiciliary Care
Where is Next Step Domiciliary Care located?
Next Step Domiciliary Care is a home care agency based in Macclesfield, Cheshire East (SK11 7HS), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Next Step Domiciliary Care provide?
Next Step Domiciliary Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Next Step Domiciliary Care's CQC rating?
Next Step Domiciliary Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 21 April 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Next Step Domiciliary Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Next Step Domiciliary Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Next Step Domiciliary Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Next Step Domiciliary Care Ltd is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
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. Next Step Domiciliary Care Ltd covers roughly 10 miles from Macclesfield.
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
Next Step Domiciliary Care Ltd 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 Next Step Domiciliary Care Ltd. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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