There are 6 extra care housing services registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in North Northamptonshire, covering Corby, Rushden, Wellingborough, Kettering, Market Harborough. Extra care housing gives older people their own flat with care available on site, as an alternative to a care home.
At a glance
- 6 registered extra care services in North Northamptonshire (East Midlands).
- 4 of 5 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding. Across England the figure is 90%.
- Services by type of operator: independent companies 4, charities and housing associations 2.
- Largest operators: The ExtraCare Charitable Trust (2), Aitop Healthcare Limited, Cera Care Operations Limited.
- North Northamptonshire council paid £23.31 an hour for home care in 2025/26, which is what council-funded care in extra care housing is usually based on.
Extra care housing services in North Northamptonshire
| Service | Town | Run by | CQC rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aitop Healthcare Limited | Corby | Aitop Healthcare Limited | Good |
| Cera Imperial Court | Rushden | Cera Care Operations Limited | Good |
| ExtraCare Charitable Trust Rosewood Court | Wellingborough | The ExtraCare Charitable Trust | Good |
| ExtraCare Charitable Trust Sunley Court | Kettering | The ExtraCare Charitable Trust | Good |
| Giant Healthcare Corby | Corby | MSPC Limited | Requires improvement |
| Manor House Residential Home | Market Harborough | RKL Living Ltd | Not yet rated |
CQC registers the care service that works in each scheme. Some providers run care in several schemes from one registered office. Source: CQC register of active locations, October 2026.
How to get a place
- Through the council: ask North Northamptonshire council for a care needs assessment. Many extra care flats are allocated by the council or a housing association, often with priority for people with care needs.
- Directly: some schemes sell or rent flats privately. Contact the scheme or its landlord.
- Paying for it: rent and service charges can often be paid with Housing Benefit or Pension Credit. Care is charged separately and means-tested, but the home you leave is not counted for care at home. See paying for care in North Northamptonshire.
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