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Dementia home care agencies in Towcester

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There are 2 dementia home care agencies in and around Towcester on AskBart. The most recent inspection was at South Northants Home Care Ltd in May 2019.

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Home care agencies (2)

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Key facts: Towcester

Dementia home care agencies listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 2 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
West Northamptonshire usual weekly rate (2025)£965
Most recently inspectedSouth Northants Home Care Ltd (May 2019)
Good2

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

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CQC quality of home care in Towcester

Rated Good or Outstanding
2/ 2 rated

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.

What home care costs in Towcester

Visiting care typically costs £22–£30 per hour across the UK. That’s a typical range, not a local quote, so ask each agency for a written quote. For context, West Northamptonshire council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £965/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. West Northamptonshire council carries out the free care needs assessment.

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What later-life care costs in Towcester

Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Towcester compares with the wider West Northamptonshire area and the UK.

Average weekly care costs in Towcester, West Northamptonshire and the UK
Type of careTowcesterWest Northamptonshire avgUK average
Residential care home—£1,211£1,200
Nursing care home—£1,166£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Towcester within ~5 miles; West Northamptonshire 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.

Common questions

How many dementia home care agencies are there in Towcester?

AskBart lists 2 dementia home care agencies in and around Towcester, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia home care agencies in Towcester rated?

Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between dementia home care agencies in Towcester?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Dementia live-in care: a guide" covers what to look for.

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