Home care in North Northamptonshire.
There are 146 home-care agencies regulated by the CQC in North Northamptonshire, with 42% rated Good or Outstanding. Below: every agency we know of, sorted by rating.
What home care looks like in North Northamptonshire
Home care, sometimes called domiciliary care, covers a wide range of support delivered to someone in their own home. In North Northamptonshire, the CQC has 146 registered home-care providers. Of those, 62 are rated Good or Outstanding. The average family arranges between 7 and 28 hours of care a week, depending on whether the recipient needs companionship, hands-on personal care, or live-in support.
Cost varies by region and service type. As a rule of thumb, hourly rates in east midlands sit between £20 and £35 in 2026, with a small premium for evenings, weekends, and specialist care like dementia or palliative support. We collate live quotes from the agencies you shortlist; see our cost guide for a fuller breakdown.
CQC ratings are the most rigorous independent assessment available and we surface them prominently on every listing. If you’re unsure how to interpret them, our explainer walks you through the five key questions and what inspectors look for.
Top agencies in North Northamptonshire
Showing the top 20 of 146 by CQC rating.
- Consensus Community Support - NorthamptonshireRun by Consensus Community Support LimitedOutstandingNorth Northamptonshire
Registered manager: Christie, Michelle
- Consummate Care LtdRun by Consummate Care LimitedOutstandingNorth Northamptonshire
Registered manager: Castle, Heather
- Live N Care LtdRun by Live n Care LimitedOutstandingNorth Northamptonshire
Registered manager: Robinson, Luke
- 24/7 Staffing Support KetteringRun by 24/7 Staffing Support LtdGoodNorth Northamptonshire
Registered manager: Mukazi, Patrick
- 4 FuturesRun by Mrs Charlotte PowGoodNorth Northamptonshire
- Action 2 CareRun by Action 2 Care LtdGoodNorth Northamptonshire
Registered manager: Castree, Georgeta
- Active Support Service LtdRun by Active Support Service LimitedGoodNorth Northamptonshire
Registered manager: Crosbie, Jacqueline
- Alpha Health & Social Care ServicesRun by Alpha Health & Social Care Services LtdGoodNorth Northamptonshire
Registered manager: Kamambo, Billy
- Aroma Care NorthamptonRun by Aroma Care People LtdGoodNorth Northamptonshire
Registered manager: Wagstaff, Tara
- Authentic Kare KetteringRun by Authentic Kare Company LimitedGoodNorth Northamptonshire
Registered manager: Toendepi, Shungu
- GoodNorth Northamptonshire
Registered manager: Mafukidze-Bullock, Chipo
- Care Quality Services NorthamptonshireRun by Care Quality Services LimitedGoodNorth Northamptonshire
Registered manager: Whitlock, Michelle
- Carewatch - CorbyRun by Universal Care Services (UK) LimitedGoodNorth Northamptonshire
Registered manager: Williams, Claire
Showing 20 of 146. Search by postcode for a distance-sorted list.
- funding
Who pays for home care in the UK? A 2026 funding guide
Home care in the UK is funded through four main routes: NHS Continuing Healthcare (for those with a primary health need), local authority social care (means-tested), fully self-funded arrangements, and state benefits like Attendance Allowance that can help offset costs. Understanding which applies (and in what combination) can mean the difference between thousands of pounds a year in funded support and paying for everything yourself. This guide explains each route, the eligibility thresholds, and the questions worth asking now.
- choosing
20 questions to ask before picking a home-care agency
Choosing a home care agency is a significant decision, and most families make it under time pressure, without a clear framework for what to ask. These 20 questions, grouped by care quality, carer training, visit logistics, cost, communication, and safeguarding, are drawn from the CQC's own assessment framework and from what families most often say they wish they had asked. For each question, we explain what a strong answer sounds like and what should give you pause.
- comparison
Live-in care, visiting care, or a care home? How to choose
The three main care models for older people in England (visiting home care, live-in care, and residential care homes) differ significantly in cost, daily experience, and what level of need they suit. Visiting care starts from around £24 per hour; live-in care typically costs £900–£1,500 per week; care homes range from £900 to £1,800 per week. But the right choice is rarely just about cost. This guide lays out what daily life looks like under each model, who each suits, what nobody tells you about the downsides, and a decision framework to help.