Home care · North Northamptonshire
Children's care at home in Corby
38 of the 85 home care agencies covering Corby offer children's care. Of the 25 CQC has rated, 84% are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for children's care across England. 2 are Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 13 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Care4LifeHealthcare Services (Corby), rated Outstanding on 18 May 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- Whatever your savings, North Northamptonshire council will assess care needs for free.
- For dementia support, 35 have it on their CQC registration.
- We check for new CQC ratings in North Northamptonshire daily: see the latest changes.
- Among the 25 rated agencies, 21 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 4 are rated below Good; 13 are still waiting for a first rating.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Corby", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 38registered agencies
- 84%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 35are registered for dementia
- 5rated or inspected within two years
Ranked providers of children's care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 85
- Care for adults under 65 · 80
- Elderly care · 79
- Physical disability care · 69
- Dementia care · 65
- Mental health care · 57
- Learning disability care · 54
- Supported living · 46
- Sensory impairment care · 41
- Children's care · 38
- Substance misuse support · 10
- Eating disorder support · 9
Every agency covering Corby registered with CQC for children's care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How children's care in Corby compares
Registered for children's care: 38 out of 85 agencies covering Corby (45%). Of those rated, 84% are Good or Outstanding: 3 points below the 87% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 89% for children's care.
Care4LifeHealthcare Services (Corby), Barclay Specialist Care Ltd and Solution Care 247 Northamptonshire lead the list for children's care. 5 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from March 2018 and the newest from May 2026. 18 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Corby. 13 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, North Northamptonshire has 48 agencies registered for children's care; of those rated, 84% are Good or Outstanding. Here 45% of agencies list children's care, compared with 33% across North Northamptonshire.
Typical prices in the East Midlands: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About children's care
Short breaks for parents, personal care and support with health routines are the main parts of this care, which is for young people and children with disabilities or complex health needs, together with their families.
Questions to ask agencies about children's care
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
- Can we have the same carers each time?
Support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. North Northamptonshire: care needs assessment.
Children's care around Corby
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corby | – | 38 | 21 |
| Desborough | 5.7 mi | 24 | 15 |
| Kettering | 6.3 mi | 26 | 14 |
| Burton Latimer | 8.7 mi | 19 | 10 |
| Market Harborough | 9.1 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Thrapston | 9.7 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Raunds | 12.1 mi | 4 | 0 |
Help from the council
North Northamptonshire
North Northamptonshire council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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Free care cost report for Corby
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about children's care in Corby
Which home care agencies in Corby offer children's care?
38 of the 85 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Corby list children's care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Care4LifeHealthcare Services (Corby), Barclay Specialist Care Ltd and Solution Care 247 Northamptonshire.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Corby?
21 (84%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 25 with a rating, including 2 Outstanding, while 4 are rated below Good. 13 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does home care cost in Corby?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Does North Northamptonshire council fund home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, North Northamptonshire council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting North Northamptonshire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Corby?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 5 of 38 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 20 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more children's care in towns near Corby?
In Corby there are 38, 21 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Desborough (5.7 miles): 24, 15 rated Good or Outstanding; Kettering (6.3 miles): 26, 14 rated Good or Outstanding; Burton Latimer (8.7 miles): 19, 10 rated Good or Outstanding.
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