Home Care in Runcorn (WA7)

Care at home for families across Runcorn, from a family-run team that has been caring for people in their own homes since 2011, based just over the bridge in Widnes.

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Home care across Runcorn

Support at Home provides home care across Runcorn and the WA7 area, helping people stay independent, safe and comfortable in their own homes. Our office is at Unit 14, Turnstone Business Park, Mulberry Avenue, Widnes WA8 0WN, a short drive over the Mersey Gateway or Silver Jubilee Bridge.

Every person's situation is different. After a free initial assessment, we create a personalised care plan around the person's routine, preferences and home, and we adjust it as needs change. Families are kept involved and up to date.

Areas we cover in Runcorn

Old Runcorn and the river side: Old Town, Weston, Weston Point, Clifton, Heath, Higher Runcorn
East Runcorn: Castlefields, Halton Brook, Halton Village, Halton Lea, Norton, Palacefields, Windmill Hill, Murdishaw, Brookvale, Beechwood
New estates and villages: Sandymoor, Preston Brook, Moore, Daresbury

Not sure if we cover your street? Call 0151 486 8494 and we'll tell you straight away.

Everyday help at home

Getting washed and dressed, and other personal care
Preparing meals and drinks, and supporting healthy routines
Medication reminders, and medication administration where it's in the care plan
Cleaning, laundry and keeping the home in order
Shopping, errands and getting to appointments
Moving safely around the home
Company and conversation, to help with loneliness

Care can be a short visit each day or several visits, and can be changed over time.

We also offer live-in, overnight and 24-hour care.

Who we support in Runcorn

Older adults who need help with daily routines, personal care or mobility
People living with dementia
People recovering after illness or a hospital stay
Adults with learning disabilities or physical disabilities, with support built around their independence
Families who need respite care for a loved one, adult or child
Children and young people (0–18), with support planned around the family. See Children & Family Support in Runcorn

24-hour, overnight and live-in care in Runcorn

Some people need more than daytime visits. We provide 24-hour care, overnight care and live-in care in Runcorn, so help is there through the night as well as the day. Live-in care means a carer lives in the home, so someone can stay where they're comfortable rather than moving into a care home. We plan it around the person's routine, including evening calls and overnight support.

Coming home from hospital

Leaving hospital can be daunting. Whether someone is coming home from Halton Hospital, Whiston or Warrington Hospital, we can put support in place for when they arrive back in Runcorn: personal care, meals, medication and getting settled. We welcome referrals from hospital discharge teams, GPs, community nurses and social workers, or you can contact us directly.

Complex care at home

Our carers are trained to support people with PEG feeding, catheter and stoma care, diabetes (including insulin), tracheostomy and ventilator care, medication administration (including controlled drugs) and palliative care. See Complex Care and Specialist Clinical & Palliative Care Support.

How it works

Call or send an enquiry. Tell us what's needed, for you or a loved one.
Free, no-obligation care assessment. We meet you, at home if you prefer.
Your care plan. We agree the visits, times and support together.
Care begins. Trained carers start the support, and we review the plan as needs change.

Clear pricing

Visits from £21 per half hour (30-minute minimum visit)
Hourly care £32 per hour
No extra charge for weekends or bank holidays
Your care assessment is free, with no obligation

Prices are for privately arranged care. Your exact cost depends on the visits and support agreed in your care plan, and we confirm it in writing before care starts. See Funding Your Care.

Rated Good by the CQC

Support at Home Ltd is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in all five areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led (report published 5 September 2024). Read our CQC report.

Runcorn home care questions

Which parts of Runcorn do you cover? We cover Runcorn WA7, including Old Town, Castlefields, Halton Brook, Halton Village, Halton Lea, Palacefields, Murdishaw, Windmill Hill, Norton, Brookvale, Beechwood, Weston, Weston Point, Clifton, Heath, Sandymoor, Preston Brook, Moore and Daresbury.

How much does home care cost in Runcorn? Visits start from £21 per half hour (30-minute minimum), and hourly care is £32 per hour. We don't charge extra at weekends or on bank holidays.

Do you provide live-in, overnight or 24-hour care in Runcorn? Yes. We provide live-in care, overnight care and 24-hour care in Runcorn, planned around the person's routine.

Can you help when someone comes home from hospital? Yes. We can have support ready for discharge day from Halton Hospital, Whiston or Warrington, and we welcome referrals from discharge teams, social workers, GPs and families.

Do you charge for the care assessment? No, the care assessment is free and there's no obligation.

How far is your office from Runcorn? Our office is in Widnes, just across the Mersey Gateway and Silver Jubilee bridges from Runcorn.

Is Support at Home regulated? Yes. Support at Home Ltd is registered with the Care Quality Commission and rated Good in all five areas (report published 5 September 2024).

Let's talk care

Looking for home care in Runcorn? Call 0151 486 8494 or send us an enquiry. We'll talk it through and arrange your free assessment.

Support at Home provides reliable and compassionate home care services in Runcorn, helping individuals maintain independence while receiving the support they need within their own homes. Our experienced carers work closely with individuals and families to deliver flexible care that fits around everyday life.

For many people, remaining in familiar surroundings is essential for comfort, confidence, and wellbeing. Our Runcorn care team focuses on providing practical support and companionship that allows people to continue living safely at home while maintaining their routines and independence.

Whether someone needs occasional visits or more regular support, we tailor our services to meet each person’s individual circumstances.