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Respite care in Burton Latimer

Respite care is short-term care that gives a family carer a break, from a few hours a week at home to a short stay in a care home. Compare the 84 CQC-registered agencies covering Burton Latimer and ask which of them provide it.

Updated 27 October 2026 (CQC register) · Prices: Prices typically seen across England in 2026

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Key points

  • Agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Burton Latimer: 84, with 33 rated Good or Outstanding.
  • Expect the visiting rate, typically around £32–£34 an hour, for respite at home. A short stay in one of the 4 local care homes is charged by the week.
  • The CQC register does not say who provides respite care: ask the agencies directly.
  • Ask North Northamptonshire council for a care needs assessment, which is free, and a separate carer's assessment for the person who looks after them.

Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Respite care in Burton Latimer", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

Ways to get a break

Day centres, run by charities or the council, are one choice. A short care home stay, typically one to two weeks and best booked early for holidays, is another. Ask the 4 registered care homes in Burton Latimer whether they take short stays. At home, a visiting carer can cover a few hours, or a live-in carer can stay for a few days or weeks (live-in respite) so you can go away.

A carer's assessment comes first

Anyone who looks after another person can ask North Northamptonshire council for a carer's assessment of their own. It is free, it is separate from the cared-for person's assessment, and it considers how caring affects you. The outcome can include funded breaks, a personal budget for carers or other help. Free advice is available from the Carers UK helpline, 0808 808 7777. Asking North Northamptonshire council for an assessment.

Arranging a private respite break

A smooth short stay starts with a visit to the care home and with sharing the care plan, medicines list and routines in advance. When paying yourself, also ask homes whether they set aside rooms for short stays, and ask agencies about minimum visit lengths and notice periods.

Burton Latimer's agencies in figures

Across North Northamptonshire we list 277 agencies, and 77% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; covering Burton Latimer the figure is 79%. Across North Northamptonshire, 10% of agencies have a rating under two years old; covering Burton Latimer it is 12%. 1 Outstanding agencies is covering Burton Latimer, against 5 across North Northamptonshire. Of Burton Latimer and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Burton Latimer ranks 3rd for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (39%); Kettering is highest at 43%. Dementia appears on 63 of 84 registrations here (75%), compared with 75% in North Northamptonshire as a whole. Lifestyle Care Support Limited has the oldest rating still in force, from December 2017. Nurse on Hand Ltd is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in August 2026. Registered specialisms here: 69 of 84 list physical disabilities, 43 of 84 list learning disabilities and 48 of 84 list mental health conditions.

What respite care costs in Burton Latimer

Prices typically seen across England in 2026
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week
Residential care home£1,250 a week
Nursing home£1,480 a week

What the council pays (North Northamptonshire Council): £23.31 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £914.63 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £977.54 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Estimate the weekly cost or see what you might pay

Home care agencies serving Burton Latimer

Check with each agency that it offers respite care. Order: CQC rating, then how recent, then distance.

  1. Consummate Care Ltd

    5.6 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Mar 2024
    See details (Consummate Care Ltd)

  2. Premium Care Solutions Limited

    2.9 miles · Physical disabilities, Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Premium Care Solutions Limited)

  3. ASLN

    3.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    See details (ASLN)

  4. Active Support Service Ltd

    3.2 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Active Support Service Ltd)

  5. Ravens Care Kettering

    3.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Ravens Care Kettering)

  6. Lavender Support Services Ltd

    3.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Lavender Support Services Ltd)

  7. Ourway Care Ltd

    5.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Ourway Care Ltd)

  8. 4 Futures

    5.9 miles · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    See details (4 Futures)

  9. Reablement North

    1.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2022
    See details (Reablement North)

  10. Legacy Office

    1.7 miles · Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, Mental health conditions

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2023
    See details (Legacy Office)

  11. Northants Community Care Limited

    2.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2023
    See details (Northants Community Care Limited)

  12. The Care Bureau Domiciliary and Nursing Agency Kettering

    3.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2022
    See details (The Care Bureau Domiciliary and Nursing Agency Kettering)

  13. Complexus Care

    3.3 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2023
    See details (Complexus Care)

  14. Osmanthus Care Ltd

    3.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2022
    See details (Osmanthus Care Ltd)

  15. Authentic Kare Kettering

    3.5 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2023
    See details (Authentic Kare Kettering)

  16. 24/7 Staffing Support Kettering

    3.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2023
    See details (24/7 Staffing Support Kettering)

  17. Mega Resources Nursing & Care - Head Office - Northamptonshire

    3.5 miles · Older people, Adults under 65, Caring for children (0 - 18yrs)

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2023
    See details (Mega Resources Nursing & Care - Head Office - Northamptonshire)

  18. Kinder Home Care Services

    3.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2023
    See details (Kinder Home Care Services)

  19. The Sanctuary Community Care

    3.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2022
    See details (The Sanctuary Community Care)

  20. Phoenix All Care Ltd

    4.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2022
    See details (Phoenix All Care Ltd)

All 84 home care agencies covering Burton Latimer →

What families ask about respite care in Burton Latimer

Which agencies provide respite care in Burton Latimer?

CQC does not record which agencies provide respite care. 84 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Burton Latimer; 33 are rated Good or Outstanding. Ask each whether it provides respite care.

Is there free respite care?

Free or low-cost sitting services are run by charities and carers' centres. The council can also arrange or fund breaks when a carer's assessment, which you request from North Northamptonshire council, shows you are eligible.

When should we book a respite stay in a care home?

Several weeks if you can, and longer for school holidays. Not every home keeps rooms for short stays, so ask when you first call.

What CQC ratings do agencies covering Burton Latimer have?

CQC rates 33 of 42 as Good or Outstanding, or 79%. Recent evidence: 12 rated or inspected in two years. Dementia specialists: 63.

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