The 8 Best Hourly Care Agencies In Bolton

There are several excellent hourly care agencies in Bolton to choose from, including those rated ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the two highest ratings available.

Hourly care is best suited to those who still have some degree of independence but would benefit from regular support. Through hourly care, a carer will regularly visit your home. The length and frequency of these visits will be determined before care begins.

Discover Bolton's best hourly care agencies below, including The Good Care Group, Helping Hands, and Clarity Homecare. For each, we’ve highlighted their services, CQC rating, funding types, contract lengths, and more.

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Explore the best hourly care agencies in Bolton:

1. The Good Care Group - England
2. Unique Senior Care - England
3. Helping Hands - Bolton
4. Clarity Homecare - Bolton
5. SureCare - Bolton
6. Belong at Home - Atherton
7. Bridgewater Home Care - Wigan
8. Tamami Healthcare Salford

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The Good Care Group - England

Best for: ‘Outstanding’ rated hourly care

A nationwide home care agency, The Good Care Group in England provides hourly care throughout Bolton. Through their hourly care, a carer will visit your or your loved one’s home for a minimum of 60 minutes per visit and three hours per week.

The Good Care Group is rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest rating available. This rating is a testament to the fantastic standards of care their experienced and compassionate carers give. They’re also rated ‘Outstanding’ across all five main categories, including for the overall quality of care and how quickly carers respond to changing circumstances and needs.

Their hourly care encompasses a wide range of services. For those who are still fairly independent, support is available with household tasks like washing, preparing meals, looking after pets, and gardening. You can also receive respectful personal care, mobility support, and a range of specialist care types, including for those living with dementia or who require support from registered nurses.

The Good Care Group - England provides hourly care for these Bolton postcodes:

The Good Care Group - England is a nationwide provider, so they have coverage across all of Bolton.

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Unique Senior Care - England

Best for: Specialised hourly care

Next up, Unique Senior Care - England is also rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC. The leadership team has been particularly commended for helping their carers provide high-quality, dignified support at home.

Unique Senior Care is an award-winning provider of hourly and live-in care. Their hourly care is a highly flexible option in Bolton, with just one weekly hour of care required. Fixed-term and ongoing care are available, making it easy to organise care that fits your lifestyle and preferred daily routine.

Several forms of specialised care are available, including medical procedures such as wound dressing, PEG feeding, and intensive rehabilitation following a stroke or surgery. You or your loved one may also benefit from warm companionship. This could be as simple as catching up over a hot drink and a biscuit or being transported to social gatherings and similar events.

Unique Senior Care - England provides hourly care for these Bolton postcodes:

Unique Senior Care - England is a nationwide provider, so they have coverage across all of Bolton.

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Helping Hands - Bolton

Best for: Bespoke care plans

Through Helping Hands in Bolton, your loved one will have a bespoke care plan created for them. This plan will not only include the various care services required but also consider things like your loved one’s preferred daily routine, hobbies, and interests, guaranteeing a rounded care experience that allows them to continue doing what they love.

With hourly care available on a fixed-term or ongoing basis and minimum visit times of just 30 minutes, Helping Hands has created a highly flexible service. Many opt for support with managing household tasks like preparing meals, laundry, housekeeping, gardening, and running errands, while others enjoy having a carer pop in at regular intervals to offer warm companionship.

If your loved one has complex care needs, the Helping Hands team can provide the necessary care and support. Through compassionate palliative care, those diagnosed with terminal or chronic conditions are made to feel as comfortable as possible, with any symptoms alleviated. Meanwhile, intensive rehabilitation allows people to recover in their own homes, often following a stroke.

Helping Hands provides hourly care for these Bolton postcodes:

Helping Hands is a nationwide provider, so they have coverage across all of Bolton.

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Clarity Homecare - Bolton

Best for: 20+ years of home care experience

The dedicated and professional Clarity Homecare - Bolton team has over 20 years of experience. Throughout this time, they’ve become known for a person-centred approach, where every care recipient is treated with the individuality and dignity they deserve.

Several funding types are accepted, including private, local authority, and NHS funding. In Bolton and nearby, you or your loved one will pay for your own home care if your savings and income are worth £23,250 or more. Your local authority will pay some or all of these fees if your savings and income are worth less than £23,250.

Clarity Homecare’s services vary from personal care (including bathroom support) and help with moving and handling to several specialist care services. Registered nurses often administer procedures like PEG feeding and stoma care, while trained dementia carers are equipped to look after people living with dementia, including those displaying challenging behaviour.

Clarity Homecare provides hourly care for these Bolton postcodes:

BL1, BL2, BL3, BL4, BL5, BL6, BL7

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SureCare - Bolton

Best for: Flexible hourly care

Nestled in the heart of the town, SureCare Bolton has a minimum commitment of just 30 minutes per visit and one hour per week. If your loved one needs more regular care though, they can select a carer who will visit more often or for longer periods.

Their highly experienced and compassionate team excels in providing several forms of specialised care, including dementia care, end-of-life care, mental health support, and care for those living with conditions such as Parkinson’s disease.

Household support is also available if you or your loved one are still reasonably independent but require help with essential daily tasks. These include shopping and running other errands, administrative tasks, laundry and similar chores, preparing and cooking meals, and looking after pets.

SureCare provides hourly care for these Bolton postcodes:

BL0, BL1, BL2, BL3, BL4, BL5, BL6, BL7, BL8, BL9

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Belong at Home - Atherton

Best for: Expertise across various conditions

The hourly care given by Belong at Home - Atherton extends to much of the Bolton area. This agency specialises in hourly care, with a dedicated care team renowned for their trustworthiness and commitment to their care recipients.

Before care begins, every care recipient has a personalised care plan created for them. This allows services to be tailored to unique needs across various session lengths (including 30 minutes, 45 minutes, and 1 hour).

The team’s expertise spans numerous types of conditions, such as sensory impairments, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, strokes (with intensive rehabilitation offered), physical and learning disabilities, and mental health conditions. If your loved one is living with any of these, the Belong at Home team is here to help.

Belong at Home - Atherton provides hourly care for these Bolton postcodes:

BL5 1AA, BL5 1AB, BL5 1AD, BL5 1AE, BL5 1AF, BL5 1AG, BL5 1AH, BL5 1AJ, BL5 1AL, BL5 1AN, BL5 1AP, BL5 1AQ, BL5 1AR, BL5 1AS, BL5 1AT, BL5 1AU, BL5 1AW, BL5 1AX, BL5 1AY, BL5 1AZ

BL5 1BA, BL5 1BB, BL5 1BD, BL5 1BE, BL5 1BG, BL5 1BH, BL5 1BJ, BL5 1BL, BL5 1BN, BL5 1BP, BL5 1BQ, BL5 1BS, BL5 1BT, BL5 1BU, BL5 1BW, BL5 1BX, BL5 1BY, BL5 1BZ

BL5 1DA, BL5 1DB, BL5 1DD, BL5 1DE, BL5 1DF, BL5 1DG, BL5 1DH, BL5 1DJ, BL5 1DL, BL5 1DN, BL5 1DP, BL5 1DQ, BL5 1DT, BL5 1DU, BL5 1DW, BL5 1DY

BL5 1EA, BL5 1EB, BL5 2AA, BL5 2AB, BL5 2AD, BL5 2AE, BL5 2AF, BL5 2AG, BL5 2AH, BL5 2AJ, BL5 2AL, BL5 2AN

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Bridgewater Home Care - Wigan

Best for: Warm companionship care

Another ‘Good’ rated CQC home care agency, Bridgewater Home Care in Wigan focuses on tailored, non-medical care within the comfort of your own home. Their carers are passionate about encouraging independence and firmly believe people should be able to remain in their own homes for as long as possible.

Bridgwater Home Care is rated ‘Good’ across the five main categories, including for the overall effectiveness of its care and the safe settings its carers create within people's homes. When booking hourly care, there’s a minimum visit duration of 30 minutes and a minimum of four weekly hours.

Companionship is one of their most popular services, with their carers renowned for displaying warmth and genuine kindness. Meanwhile, if you or your loved one needs support with personal hygiene-related tasks, then help with washing and dressing, using the bathroom, and continence are all available.

Bridgewater Home Care - Wigan provides hourly care for these Bolton postcodes:

BL52

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Tamami Healthcare Salford

Best for: Tailored services at every step

Tamami Healthcare Salford offer hourly care services across Greater Manchester, including in Bolton. Their purpose-built care plans help caregivers understand your or your loved one’s genuine needs and circumstances, along with likes, dislikes, hobbies, and any other relevant information. These plans are regularly reviewed and adjusted, often based on feedback from care recipients and their families.

They offer personalised support to individuals in the comfort of their own homes, including a range of procedures aimed at those living with complex care needs, such as wound dressing, PEG feeding, and intravenous drug administration.

Other services, such as household support, companionship, dignified personal care, and mobility assistance, are available on a permanent or short-term basis. Each of their carers undergoes rigorous training and is fully certified to provide high-quality care.

Tamami Healthcare Salford provides hourly care for these Bolton postcodes:

BL78, BL8, BL9

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