Demidav Ltd
CQC Good
Demidav Ltd is a dementia-specialist care home in Northampton, East Midlands.
Dementia
Home care in Northampton
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Home care agencies (23)
Emmaculate Care Services Northampton Office is a dementia-specialist care home in Northampton that also provides support for older people aged 65 and over,…
Dementia
DMC Signature Care Ltd
CQC Good
DMC Signature Care Ltd is a care home in Northampton, East Midlands, providing dementia care.
Dementia
Precious Hope Health and Home Care is a retirement living service based in Northampton, East Midlands.
Dementia
Passion Care Staffing Northampton is a care home in Northampton that provides dementia care.
Dementia
Creative Support – Northampton Services is a care home in Northampton providing support to older people aged 65 and over, as well as younger adults under 65.
Cynosure Healthcare Services Ltd is a dementia care home in Northampton, East Midlands.
Dementia
Creative Support - Wellingborough Services is a retirement living home in Northampton supporting older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and…
Complete Support Care Services Limited is a retirement living service in Northampton, East Midlands, providing care and support to older people aged 65 and…
WiCare Services Ltd
CQC Good
Dementia
Ryan's is a care home in Northampton, East Midlands, providing support to older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with physical…
Lindsay House
CQC Good
Lindsay House is a 15-bed care home in Northampton, operated by BRAND Rethink.
Hylton Care
CQC Good
Hylton Care is a retirement living home in Northampton, East Midlands, providing dementia care.
Dementia
Caredom Healthcare
CQC Good
Caredom Healthcare is a retirement living home in Northampton, East Midlands, providing specialist dementia care.
Dementia
Ashvic 24/7 Quality Care Services Limited is a retirement living home in Northampton, East Midlands, providing specialist dementia care.
Dementia
Northampton is a retirement living service in Northampton, East Midlands, providing dementia care.
Dementia
Wellington Supported Living
CQC Good
Elyon Healthcare is a retirement living home in Northampton, East Midlands, providing specialist dementia care.
Dementia
Roses Healthcare
CQC Good
Roses Healthcare is a retirement living community in Northampton in the East Midlands.
Royton Limited
CQC Good
Royton Limited is a retirement living community in Northampton, East Midlands, providing dementia care.
Dementia
Better Lives (Northants) LTD
CQC Good
Better Lives (Northants) LTD is a care home in Northampton providing accommodation and support for older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65,…
Favour Health Ltd
CQC Good
Favour Health Ltd is a care home in Northampton, in the East Midlands, providing specialist dementia care.
Dementia
Ruby24hr Care and Revive Supported Living is a supported living service in Northampton, East Midlands, providing dementia care.
Dementia
CQC quality of home care in Northampton
Rated Good or Outstanding
17/ 17 rated
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
6
Every agency here is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Each profile shows the full CQC breakdown — whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Care agency vs a private carer in Northampton
A private or introductory-agency carer often charges less per hour than a CQC-regulated agency — but the difference pays for cover, vetting and the legal responsibilities the agency carries for you. Here’s how the two compare.
| CQC-regulated agency | Private / introductory carer | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | Registered with and inspected by the CQC — a published rating on every profile | Not inspected — an individual carer is not CQC-regulated |
| If your carer is off sick | The agency sends a replacement, so care never stops | You have to arrange emergency cover yourself |
| Employment & tax | The agency employs the carer — pay, tax, pension and insurance are handled for you | You may become the carer’s legal employer, with HMRC, pension and insurance duties |
| Training, DBS & insurance | Carers are trained, DBS-checked and covered by the agency’s insurance | You check training, references and DBS yourself |
| Typical hourly rate | £22–£28 per hour | £15–£19 per hour |
The higher agency rate buys the cover, training and liability an agency carries for you — the reassurance most families want when arranging care for a parent. Every agency listed on this page is registered with the CQC.
Rates are typical UK ranges, not local quotes, and vary by provider, timing and the level of care. Employing a carer directly makes you their employer — check your responsibilities on GOV.UK.
What home care costs in Northampton
Hourly (visiting) care
£22–£30per hour
Overnight (waking) care
£150–£220per night
Live-in care
£1,100–£1,600per week
Estimated typical UK ranges — actual fees depend on the agency, the hours you need, and the level of care. Always get a written quote after a needs assessment. For context, West Northamptonshire council's published cost-of-care rate was around £965/week (2025). Check who pays with the funding calculator.
What later-life care costs in Northampton
Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Northampton compares with the wider East Midlands area and the UK.
| Type of care | Northampton | East Midlands avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | £1,248 | £1,095 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | £995 | £1,168 | £1,500 |
| Live-in care (est.) | — | — | ~£1,400 |
| Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.) | — | — | ~£460 |
Residential care in Northampton averages £1,248/week — about 4% above the UK average.
Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Northampton within ~5 miles; East Midlands county-wide); actual fees depend on the home, room and level of care. Home-care figures are typical UK estimates — we don’t yet hold verified local agency rates, so they aren’t shown per area. Always get written quotes. Model your own numbers with the care cost calculator.
The true cost of care at home vs a care home in Northampton
Families often compare a care-home fee to home-care hours alone — but a care home already includes the room, meals and bills, while staying at home means paying for those on top of the care. Adjust the figures for an illustrative weekly and yearly comparison, and see where a care home becomes the cheaper choice. The care-home figure is prefilled with Northampton's average private fee — adjust any number to match your own quotes.
Care home (£/week)
Household costs total £173/week. Attendance Allowance is a non-means-tested benefit (recent rates roughly £73.90 lower / £110.40 higher per week — check the current rate); it is usually payable whether you stay at home or self-fund a care home, so it is applied to every option below.
Home-care visits
35 hrs/week × £23
£978/wk
£50,856/year
£805 care + £173 bills
Lowest total cost
Live-in care
one carer, living with you
£1,573/wk
£81,796/year
£1,400 care + £173 bills
Residential care home
room, meals & bills included
£1,248/wk
£64,896/year
Where it changes over
Once the £173/week of household bills are counted, staying at home works out cheaper only up to about 47 hours of care a week. Beyond that, a residential care home — where the bills are already included — usually costs less.
A guide, not a quote
Every figure is an editable estimate. Household bills vary by home and circumstances; live-in care may need two carers for high or overnight needs; and the right choice depends on the level of care needed, not just the total. Always get real quotes and a care-needs assessment before deciding.
Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote. See who should pay towards care in our care funding & means-test calculator, or ask Bart.
Support for staying at home in Northampton
Care at home works best alongside local health services, grants and carer support. These are the main routes to help — home adaptations are administered by West Northamptonshire council.
Home adaptations & grants
Grab rails, stairlifts and level-access showers can be part-funded by a Disabled Facilities Grant — the practical changes that let care at home succeed.
Disabled Facilities GrantHelp paying for care
Attendance Allowance is a non-means-tested benefit that helps with the cost of care at home for people over State Pension age.
Attendance AllowanceDistrict nursing & community health
NHS community teams visit at home for wound care, medication support and ongoing conditions, alongside your care agency.
NHS care & supportSupport for family carers
Advice, a carer’s assessment, respite and local support groups for relatives who help with care.
Carers UK advicePrescription delivery
Local pharmacies can prepare weekly blister packs (dosette boxes) and deliver medicines to the door.
Find a pharmacyLinks open official NHS, GOV.UK and national charity services that localise to your postcode. AskBart is independent and isn’t affiliated with these organisations.
Common questions
How much does home care cost in Northampton?
Visiting (hourly) home care in Northampton typically costs £22–£30 per hour, overnight care £150–£220 per night, and live-in care £1,100–£1,600 per week. Actual fees depend on the agency and your care needs — always ask for a written quote after a free needs assessment.
Are home care agencies in Northampton regulated?
Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 17 of the 17 rated agencies are rated Good or Outstanding. Each profile shows the full CQC rating across all five areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Home care or a care home — which is right?
Home care lets someone stay in their own home with visiting or live-in carers, and is often more affordable than residential care for lower support needs. A care home may suit higher or 24-hour needs. You can compare the costs side by side with our care cost comparison tool.
What should I ask a home care agency before signing up?
Ask about carer continuity (how many different carers you'll see in a week), whether there's a local registered manager, how quickly they can start, whether carers are directly employed (PAYE) or self-employed, and to see their latest CQC report. Be wary of any pressure to sign quickly.
Weighing up your options in Northampton?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Northampton:
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