Home care in Nantwich, Cheshire East
Families in Nantwich can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Nantwich
Nantwich is a town in Cheshire East, in the CW5 postcode district. Nantwich's centre falls in Nantwich North and West ward, in the Crewe and Nantwich constituency. Adult social care in Nantwich is arranged by Cheshire East Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Nantwich with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Nantwich key facts
| Council | Cheshire East Council |
|---|---|
| Integrated care board | NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board |
| Postcode district | CW5 |
| Ward at the centre | Nantwich North and West |
| Parliamentary constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
Ward and constituency (2024 boundaries): ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io. Integrated care board: ONS lookup, April 2026.
Nantwich in the 2021 Census
The 2021 Census counted 18,754 residents in the Nantwich built-up area; 4,587 of them (24.5%) were aged 65 or over, above the England average of 18.4%.
| Census 2021 | Nantwich | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or over | 24.5% (4,587) | 22.4% | 18.4% |
| Aged 85 or over | 4.3% (801) | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Households of one person aged 66 or over | 17.1% (1,491) | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| Give unpaid care (aged 5 or over) | 8.6% (1,536) | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Give 50 or more hours of unpaid care a week | 2.4% (431) | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Disabled under the Equality Act | 18.4% (3,452) | 17.0% | 17.3% |
| In bad or very bad health | 4.9% (927) | 4.7% | 5.2% |
Census 2021, ONS. Nantwich figures are for the Nantwich built-up area.
Care at home in Nantwich
- Hourly care in Nantwich: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Nantwich: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Nantwich: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Nantwich: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Nantwich: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Nantwich: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Nantwich: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
In Nantwich, families also ask about care for dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, cancer and end of life care; see all conditions.
Health and care services near Nantwich
NHS services for Nantwich are planned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, which also assesses NHS Continuing Healthcare. There are 3 GP practices within 2 miles of the centre of Nantwich; the nearest is Nantwich Health Centre, less than half a mile away (NHS ODS, October 2026). When it is not an emergency but you need help quickly, call NHS 111 or use 111.nhs.uk.
Nearest NHS hospitals to Nantwich:
- Leighton Hospital, about 4 miles away
Care services near Nantwich
Within 5 miles of Nantwich, the CQC care directory (30 September 2026) lists 29 homecare agencies, 11 care homes without nursing and 15 nursing homes. The nearest adult hospice is St Luke's (Cheshire) Hospice, about 8 miles away. Those services are registered with the CQC. LCH Care works differently: as an introductory agency it has no ongoing role in the personal care itself, so the CQC does not require it to register (how the two models differ).
Arranging care in Nantwich
Cheshire East Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Nantwich: apply on GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Nantwich, see home care in Cheshire East.
Council help in Nantwich
Council services that help older and disabled people in Nantwich, through GOV.UK (each link goes to the council's own page):
Unpaid carers and local support in Nantwich
At the 2021 Census, 1,536 people in Nantwich gave unpaid care to a relative, friend or neighbour (8.6%, close to the England average of 8.8%), and 431 of them cared for 50 hours or more a week.
Unpaid carers in Nantwich can ask Cheshire East Council for a free carer's assessment (carer assessments on the NHS website). Carer's Allowance is £86.45 a week for people caring at least 35 hours a week for someone who gets a qualifying benefit (GOV.UK; see Carer's Allowance explained).
Planned breaks matter: respite care at home gives a family carer in Nantwich time off while a checked carer steps in.
Charities that help families near Nantwich:
- Age UK: local Age UK services
- Carers UK: advice for carers
- Alzheimer's Society: dementia support near you
- Hospice UK: find hospice care near you
Why families in Nantwich choose LCH Care
- Speak first, then choose. You talk to carers who can reach Nantwich by phone or video call, and the choice is yours.
- Every carer is checked before an introduction: identity, right to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS, two references, work history and relevant training or qualifications.
- Prices you can plan around: £25 an hour (2 hours minimum a visit) or £1,100 a week for live-in care, in a written quote.
- One weekly invoice. You pay LCH Care each week, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer.
See how it works, step by step.
Work as a carer in Nantwich
If you are an experienced carer near Nantwich, LCH Care can introduce you to families looking for hourly or live-in care. You choose which introductions to accept, are paid weekly by bank transfer, and pay no fee to join. See work as a self-employed carer and questions from carers.
Nearby towns and districts
- Willaston
- Wistaston
- Wells Green
- Shavington
- Crewe
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Nantwich?
Yes. Families in Nantwich can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Nantwich, and we will be honest about it.
How much does a carer cost per hour in Nantwich?
With LCH Care, hourly care in Nantwich costs £25 an hour with at least 2 hours a visit, so a 2-hour visit costs £50. A written quote confirms the full price before care starts. See the cost of hourly care.
How much does live-in care cost per day in Nantwich?
About £157 a day: live-in care is £1,100 a week (2 weeks minimum) wherever you live, including Nantwich, plus the carer's food or a £30 weekly food allowance. See the cost of live-in care.
Will the NHS pay for care at home in Nantwich?
Only if the person's needs are mainly health needs and they qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which the local integrated care board assesses. In Nantwich that is NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. See NHS Continuing Healthcare.
Can care start when someone comes home from Leighton Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Nantwich when your relative gets home.
How many older people live in Nantwich?
The 2021 Census counted 4,587 people aged 65 or over in Nantwich (24.5% of residents), including 801 aged 85 or over.
Care at home in Nantwich
Tell us what is needed in Nantwich, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.