Greater

Greater is a home care agency in Manchester, Wigan (M46 9QB).

About Greater

We at Greater Manchester are proud to offer compassionate home care across Manchester and the wider Wigan area, supporting individuals to live well and safely in the comfort of their own homes. As a dedicated home care agency, we bring professional, person centred support directly to those who need it most across the North West. Operating throughout the M postcode area, our team travels across local communities to deliver care where it matters most, in the familiar surroundings of home. We understand that remaining at home, surrounded by treasured belongings, family photographs, and the rhythms of daily life, can make all the difference to a person's wellbeing. Whether visits take place in a quiet suburban property, a town centre flat, or a family home filled with loved ones, our approach adapts to fit each individual setting and lifestyle. Our specialisms reflect the diverse needs of the communities we serve. We provide thoughtful older person care, recognising that ageing well at home often requires a gentle hand with everyday tasks, companionship, and reassurance for both the individual and their wider family. Our dementia care is delivered with patience, consistency, and a deep understanding of how familiar routines and faces can bring calm and dignity to those navigating memory loss. For adults living with a physical disability, we focus on enabling independence wherever possible, supporting mobility, personal care, and the practical aspects of daily living in ways that respect each person's choices and goals. We also support younger adults who may benefit from tailored care at home, helping them to live full, connected lives within their own communities. Across every visit, our wider home care provision can include help with washing and dressing, medication prompts, meal preparation, light household tasks, and the simple but powerful gift of friendly conversation. For families, this means peace of mind. It means knowing that a trusted carer is checking in on a loved one, that medication is being managed, and that someone is there to notice small changes that matter. We work closely with relatives, keeping communication open and honest, so that no one feels alone in the journey of arranging or overseeing care. Our profile currently shows a CQC rating of Not Yet Rated, which simply reflects that a formal inspection outcome has not yet been published. We remain fully committed to the standards expected by the Care Quality Commission and to delivering care that families can rely upon, with safety, kindness, and respect at the heart of everything we do. If you are exploring home care options for yourself or someone you love in Manchester, Wigan, or the surrounding area, we warmly invite you to get in touch. Choosing care is a deeply personal decision, and we are here to listen, answer your questions, and help you find the right way forward at a pace that feels comfortable for your family.

Care provided at Greater

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Greater

Where is Greater located?

Greater is a home care agency based in Manchester, Wigan (M46 9QB), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.

What type of care does Greater provide?

Greater is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

Does Greater provide dementia care?

Yes. Greater supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.

Questions families ask about Greater

Can they support someone living with dementia at home?

Yes. Yes. Greater Manchester 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. Greater Manchester covers roughly 10 miles from Manchester.

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

Greater Manchester 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.

Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Greater Manchester. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

More about the care at Greater

Dementia Care at Greater

Dementia narrows the range of what feels safe, so the carer who is already known does more good than any new face. Dementia care is one of the registrations held by Greater Manchester. Staying put preserves familiar rooms, while the cooker, the stairs and the front door generally need another look as the illness advances. Ask what carers do when someone is distressed, frightened or unwilling to be helped, and how that is recorded. Since no inspection judgement has been published, it is worth asking in detail what dementia experience the staff have. Settle early how a package would grow if someone could not safely be left alone.

Home Care at Greater

Hours of help bought as needed keep a person in their own home, with their own kitchen and their own front door key. Greater Manchester, based in Manchester, holds a home care registration. A package might be one morning call or several visits a day, built up as needs change. Hourly rates across the North West commonly fall between £25 and £30, which keeps a modest package well below the cost of residential care. There is no published CQC rating for this agency yet, so no inspection report exists to read alongside your own questions. Ask for written terms, the minimum call length, and how sickness and holiday cover is handled.

Older Person Care at Greater

Small gaps in the day are what families notice first, the missed breakfast or the unopened pill box. Greater Manchester is registered for older person care. A visiting carer closes those gaps with help washing and dressing, medication prompts, meals and a little conversation. Wigan Council assesses needs and finances and may contribute towards a package for those who qualify. Ask how visits are timetabled, how many carers are likely to attend, and what the agency does when a call runs late. Whether evening or overnight support can be arranged is worth asking directly.

Younger Adults at Greater

Care arranged for a person in their thirties should leave the working week, the friendships and the evenings out intact. Younger adults are among those Greater Manchester is registered to support. Ask how far visit times can move, whether help getting to work or appointments is available, and how quickly the plan can be changed.

Physical Disability at Greater

Whether a day works for a physically disabled adult often comes down to the bathroom, the bed height and whether a hoist has room to turn. Physical disability falls within the registration held by Greater Manchester. Ask who requests an occupational therapy assessment, whether carers will work with equipment already installed, and how tasks needing two people are staffed.

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