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Home care in Northumberland.

There are 42 home-care agencies regulated by the CQC in Northumberland, with 83% rated Good or Outstanding. Below: every agency we know of, sorted by rating.

42
Total agencies
9
Outstanding
26
Good
1
Req. improvement
0
Inadequate
Rating distribution
Outstanding9Good26Requires improvement1Inadequate0Not rated3

What home care looks like in Northumberland

Home care — sometimes called domiciliary care — covers a wide range of support delivered to someone in their own home. In Northumberland, the CQC has 42 registered home-care providers. Of those, 35 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 north east 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 Northumberland

Showing the top 20 of 42 by CQC rating.

Showing 20 of 42. Search by postcode for a distance-sorted list.

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