Support at Home
Support at Home is a home care agency in Widnes, Halton (WA8 0WN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Support at Home
We at Support at Home are proud to provide compassionate home care across Widnes and the wider Halton area, helping people remain safe, comfortable and independent in the place they know and love best: their own home. Our team supports individuals throughout the WA postcode area, bringing personalised care directly to residents across local neighbourhoods and surrounding communities in the North West. By delivering care in familiar surroundings, we help the people we support maintain cherished routines, stay connected to family and friends, and continue enjoying the comforts of home whilst receiving the assistance they need. We offer a broad range of specialised support designed to meet diverse needs at every stage of life. Our care encompasses older person care and dedicated dementia care, providing gentle, patient assistance for those living with memory loss and cognitive change. We also support younger adults and individuals with learning disabilities or autism, tailoring our approach to encourage confidence, independence and meaningful daily living. For those managing mental health needs, physical disabilities, or visual and hearing impairments, our carers adapt their approach with sensitivity and skill. We additionally provide thoughtful support for individuals facing challenges related to alcohol or drug misuse, offering understanding without judgement. In practice, this means families can trust that their loved one will be looked after by carers who take time to understand each person as an individual. Whether that involves help with personal care, medication support, companionship, meal preparation or assistance getting out and about in the community, our approach is shaped around what matters most to the person receiving care. We work closely with families to ensure everyone feels informed, involved and reassured. The Care Quality Commission has rated us Good overall following our most recent inspection in September 2024, with Good ratings achieved across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well led. This consistent recognition reflects our genuine commitment to delivering care that is dependable, kind and led by the needs of the people we support. For families, it offers welcome reassurance that the care being provided meets high national standards. Choosing care for someone you love is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand it is rarely an easy one. If you are exploring home care options in Widnes or the surrounding Halton area, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We are here to listen, to answer your questions, and to help you find the right support for your family with warmth, honesty and respect.
Care provided at Support at Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Substance misuse support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 13 August 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Support at Home
Where is Support at Home located?
Support at Home is a home care agency based in Widnes, Halton (WA8 0WN), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Support at Home provide?
Support at Home is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Support at Home's CQC rating?
Support at Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 13 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Support at Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Support at Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Support at Home
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Support at Home 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. Support at Home Ltd covers roughly 10 miles from Widnes.
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
Support at Home 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 Support at Home Ltd. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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