Home care in Cheshire West and Chester
Checked, self-employed carers for families across Cheshire West and Chester, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.
Cheshire West and Chester at a glance
Of the 374,000 people who live in Cheshire West and Chester, about 82,300 (22.0%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. Around 11,100 Cheshire West and Chester residents are aged 85 or over. Cheshire West and Chester is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 406 people per square kilometre, which suits hourly visits as well as live-in care.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in Cheshire West and Chester
- Hourly care in Cheshire West and Chester: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Cheshire West and Chester: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Cheshire West and Chester: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Cheshire West and Chester: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Cheshire West and Chester: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Cheshire West and Chester: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Cheshire West and Chester: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Not sure which type fits? See home care explained or care for specific conditions.
Arranging and funding care in Cheshire West and Chester
Adult social care in Cheshire West and Chester is run by Cheshire West and Chester Council. Ask Cheshire West and Chester Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK. A needs assessment is worth having even if you plan to pay for care yourself, because it sets out the help needed in writing.
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.
Coming home from hospital
Cheshire West and Chester has NHS hospitals including The Countess of Chester Hospital, Victoria Infirmary and Ellesmere Port Hospital. If your relative is coming home from hospital, care can start at short notice when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and see short-notice care.
How LCH Care works in Cheshire West and Chester
Tell us what is needed
Where in Cheshire West and Chester, the help needed, and when care should start.
See matched profiles
Profiles say what experience each carer has.
Speak first
Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care starts
You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.
There is no office in Cheshire West and Chester to visit: LCH Care is an introductory agency. Hourly care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. You pay LCH Care weekly, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer. See how it works and pricing.
Towns and districts in Cheshire West and Chester
LCH Care matches families across Cheshire West and Chester, including these 16 towns, villages and districts:
- Barnton
- Chester
- Cuddington
- Davenham
- Ellesmere Port
- Elton
- Frodsham
- Hartford
- Helsby
- Neston
- Northwich
- Rudheath
- Saltney
- Tarporley
- Weaverham
- Winsford
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Cheshire West and Chester include CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH64, CH65, CH66, CW6, CW7, CW8, CW9 and WA6.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Cheshire West and Chester?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Cheshire West and Chester, including Chester, Ellesmere Port, Winsford and Northwich, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Cheshire West and Chester?
Wherever you live in Cheshire West and Chester, hourly care with LCH Care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. Your written quote confirms the full price before care starts.
Who do I contact for a needs assessment in Cheshire West and Chester?
Ask Cheshire West and Chester Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves The Countess of Chester Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who can start.
Will I have to pay for care in Cheshire West and Chester?
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS).
Do you have an office in Cheshire West and Chester?
No. LCH Care is an introductory agency without local offices. You speak to carers by phone or video call, and your carer comes to your home.
Care at home in Cheshire West and Chester
Tell us what is needed in Cheshire West and Chester, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.