Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Northamptonshire, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Northamptonshire charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Northamptonshire
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£20 to £25 an hour15 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£20 to £25 an hour27 carers within about an hour of Northamptonshire
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night20 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,017 to £1,260 a week12 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week104 homes without nursing across the 2 council areas of Northamptonshire
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week59 nursing homes across the 2 council areas of Northamptonshire
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Northamptonshire charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations across the 2 council areas of Northamptonshire. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Northamptonshire
Visiting care
A carer comes for an hour or more at the times you agree, such as a morning call to help someone up and washed.
- 27 carers are based within about an hour of Northamptonshire, charging £20 to £25 an hour with our fee included, typically £21.
- 17 of the 27 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Oluwadurotimi O.Wellingborough · 8 years caring“That experience showed me how much routine and steady company mean, and it set me on the path to working professionally.”£21.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Tendai N.Kettering · 20 years caring“People often tell me I have a calm, steady way about me, the kind of presence that puts a household at ease from the first visit.”£25 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Ngozi O.Northampton · 12 years caring“My week is a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays, and it's the quiet moments I enjoy most, a proper conversation, a shared cup of tea, someone feeling settled at the end of the day.”£20.10 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 25 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Sarah B.Wellingborough · 5 years caring“I keep my DBS update service registration current, and that same plain, steady approach runs through everything I do, whether it's personal care, medication reminders, hoist use or simply keeping someone company.”£25 an hourProfile →
Rachel T.Kettering · 10 years caring“I am also happy to provide companionship, support you to medical appointments and any other tasks you may require help with.”£19.50 an hourProfile →
Pauline N.Kettering · 2 years caring“I try to bring the same steady, cheerful presence to all of it, whether that means a proper conversation or just quiet company.”£23 an hourProfile →
“When Leander was visiting I knew that mum would be happy, content and in good hands. Leander went beyond her duties to assure that her visits are meaningful to mum, mum’s needs are met and exceeded. I wholeheartedly recommend Leander to anyone who is looking for a companion or carer.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Northamptonshire
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 25 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Anne M.Wellingborough · 10 years caring“I am able to give services such as personal care, administer medication, meal preparation, manual handling and light cleaning among others.”£18 an hourProfile →
Samirat U.Northampton · 10 years caring“My working week is a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays around Northampton, and I've come to love the quiet moments most, sitting with someone over a cup of tea or helping them settle for the night after a longer day of personal care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Vimbainashe C.Northampton · 3 years caring“Day to day, she brings a steady, practical approach to washing, dressing, medication reminders, cooking and keeping the home in order, alongside the kind of companionship that makes a visit feel less like a task and more like time well spent.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Northamptonshire
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 25 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Leander B.West Northamptonshire · 4 years caring“I became a care professional after immigrating to the UK two & a half years ago as I had taken care of my mother-in-law who had dementia and I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives!”£28.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →- Oluwadurotimi O.Wellingborough · 8 years caring“Over that time I have supported people of all ages, from young children through to end of life care, and built confidence with conditions ranging from dementia and schizophrenia to hearing loss and Parkinson's.”£21.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
- Tendai N.Kettering · 20 years caring“Alongside that I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and a wide range of other conditions, and I am equally at home with bathing, dressing, medication reminders and keeping a home ticking over with cleaning and laundry.”£25 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Care for Parkinson's, stroke and other conditions
Carers who have looked after someone with a particular condition, such as Parkinson's, a stroke or MS.
- Of the 25 nearest carers with a full profile, 20 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Mirian J.Northampton · 2 years caring“Based in Northampton, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the past two years I've supported people with a wide range of needs, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Tatenda M.Kettering · 6 years caring“Over six years I've supported people in Kettering and the surrounding area through hourly visits and overnight care, helping with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to arthritis, stroke recovery and heart disease.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Aisha U.Northampton · 5 years caring“Over five years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes and arthritis, as well as end of life care.”£27 an hourProfile →
Care after a hospital stay
A few weeks of extra help at home while strength and confidence come back after a hospital stay.
- Of the 25 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Katrina H.Northampton · 11 years caring“Based in Northampton, I offer both visiting and overnight care, and over 11 years I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care.”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Natasha M.Northampton · 20 years caring“I've supported people through dementia, stroke recovery, Parkinson's, respiratory illness and end of life care, and what stays with me isn't any single condition but the trust that builds when someone knows you'll turn up, notice the details, and treat them…”£30 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Priscilla B.North Northamptonshire · 20 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, respiratory illness, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with poor mobility, and I'm comfortable with end of life care too.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 25 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- Oluwadurotimi O.Wellingborough · 8 years caring“Over that time I have supported people of all ages, from young children through to end of life care, and built confidence with conditions ranging from dementia and schizophrenia to hearing loss and Parkinson's.”£21.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
- Ngozi O.Northampton · 12 years caring“I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, multiple sclerosis and many other conditions, as well as those needing end of life care.”£20.10 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Peter M.Kettering · 15 years caring“Over the years I've supported people through dementia, stroke recovery, Parkinson's and end of life care, alongside the everyday practical things like bathing, dressing, medication reminders and cooking.”£21 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Northamptonshire
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 25 nearest carers with a full profile, 20 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 25 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Mireille N.Northampton · 8 years caring“I'm Mireille, based in Northampton, and I offer hourly and overnight support after eight years in the care sector.”£20 an hourProfile →
Partience M.Northampton · 2 years caring“I'm based in Northampton and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care.”£21 an hourProfile →
Gideon A.5 years caring£18.60 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 12 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Northamptonshire.
- A week here costs £1,017 to £1,260 with our fee included, typically £1,076.
- Of the 25 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Tendai N.Kettering · 20 years caring“I care for people across Kettering through hourly, live-in and overnight support, and that sense of calm comes from spending a long time in this line of work.”£180 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Chipo M.Wellingborough · 19 years caring“Some days it's a few hours of hourly visiting care, other days a full overnight stay or a longer live-in placement.”£150 a dayProfile →
Phillis G.Northampton · 21 years caring“I have been a carer for 21 years now, based in Northampton, and I offer hourly visiting care, live-in care and overnight care to suit whatever a family needs.”£180 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Northamptonshire
106 of the 148 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 8 of them outstanding, and 42 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. Few homes here publish their fees; across the UK a residential place costs about £1,160 a week and a nursing place about £1,410. A live-in carer here costs £1,017 to £1,260 a week, so for one person the two cost about the same, and for a couple live-in care costs far less.
Elderly care in Northamptonshire helps you weigh care at home against a care home, and care at home or a care home goes through what to ask a home before choosing it.
Agencies or private carers
Home care agencies and private carers in Northamptonshire
276 home care agencies for older people across the 2 council areas of Northamptonshire
27 private carers near Northamptonshire
Every carer on PrimeCarers has passed an enhanced DBS, identity and right-to-work check and an online interview before they appear (how we check carers). Agency or private carer compares the two, and the best home carers in Northamptonshire profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Northamptonshire
Attendance Allowance is not means tested and can go towards any of these. The council assesses needs for free and contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and NHS Continuing Healthcare pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Northamptonshire sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Northamptonshire ask about the types of care
27 carers within about an hour of Northamptonshire offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 163 care homes across the 2 council areas of Northamptonshire take older people, 59 of them with nursing and 116 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,076 with our fee included, against about £1,160 for a care home place. For a couple, one live-in carer costs about £1,350 a week, far less than two care home places. Care at home or a care home goes through the decision.
A nursing home is a care home with registered nurses on shift, for people who need nursing as well as care, such as wound care or complex medication. Of the 163 care homes across the 2 council areas of Northamptonshire that take older people, 59 provide nursing. 116 are registered to care for people with dementia. The difference between a nursing home and a care home explains how to tell which is needed.
Often, yes. Attendance Allowance is not means tested and helps with the cost of care at any level. The council contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and the NHS pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Northamptonshire sets out each route.