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Elderly care at home in Desborough

Elderly care is offered by 68 of the 74 home care agencies covering Desborough, operated by 67 separate providers. North Northamptonshire Council runs the most, with 2. Of the 38 CQC has rated, 89% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for elderly care across England). 3 hold an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 21 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 5 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Ravens Care Kettering was rated Good on 1 June 2026.

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Key points

  • CQC rates 34 of the 38 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, and 4 are rated below Good; 30 are still waiting for a first rating.
  • Rating changes in North Northamptonshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
  • 49 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
  • Whatever your savings, North Northamptonshire council will assess care needs for free.

Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Elderly care at home in Desborough", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

  • 68agencies on the CQC register
  • 89%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
  • 49are registered for dementia
  • 8with a rating or inspection since October 2024

Who offers elderly care in Desborough

Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers

#Home care agencyOverall ratingLast ratedOfficeExtra specialisms
1Consummate Care LtdOutstandingMar 20244.8 miles7
2Live N Care LtdOutstandingMay 20236.7 miles5
3Ravens Care KetteringGoodJun 20264.8 miles7
4ASLNGoodMay 20265.4 miles8
5Harborough Home Care Limited T/A Bridgewater Home Care - HarboroughGoodApr 20266.1 miles5
6Next Steps LtdGoodJun 20221.3 miles6
7Yourlife (Market Harborough)GoodJun 20224.3 miles4
8CT Care LtdGoodSep 20224.3 miles7
9Eliona Healthcare LimitedGoodJun 20234.7 miles3
10Kinder Home Care ServicesGoodNov 20234.8 miles7
1124/7 Staffing Support KetteringGoodNov 20234.8 miles4
12Mega Resources Nursing & Care - Head Office - NorthamptonshireGoodMay 20234.9 miles2
13New Dawn Services LtdGoodApr 20225.0 miles7
14Complexus CareGoodMay 20235.1 miles4
15The Care Bureau Domiciliary and Nursing Agency KetteringGoodJun 20225.2 miles6
16Aitop Healthcare LimitedGoodFeb 20235.5 miles7
17JAAN ServicesGoodFeb 20245.8 miles6
18EJC GroupGoodMar 20225.8 miles7
19ACAH LimitedGoodApr 20226.1 miles7
20Specialist Support Services for Younger Adults with Disabilities NorthGoodMay 20236.1 miles4
21SPOT-ON HealthcareGoodOct 20236.5 miles4
22Reablement NorthGoodAug 20226.6 miles6
23Magenta Domiciliary Care ServicesGoodMar 2018under 0.5 miles7
24Eckland Lodge Business ParkGoodJan 20201.3 miles9
25Starlight Support Services LtdGoodNov 20183.9 miles8
26TML Care Solutions LtdGoodJun 20184.3 miles2
27Freedom SupportGoodSep 20194.4 miles4
28Welland PlaceGoodFeb 20194.5 miles5
29Home Instead Market HarboroughOutstandingNov 20194.7 miles6
30Care Quality Services NorthamptonshireGoodAug 20225.1 miles5
31Person Centered Care NorthantsGoodSep 20195.1 miles7
32Lifestyle Care Support LimitedGoodDec 20175.2 miles4
33Eastview Healthcare Services LtdGoodFeb 20206.6 miles7
34HF Trust - LeicestershireGoodAug 20196.8 miles2
35Mount Joyce Care LtdRequires improvementNov 20254.5 miles4
36Xcel Homes LtdRequires improvementApr 20265.1 miles5
37Triangular Care Services LimitedRequires improvementJun 20234.9 miles5
38Eastdale HealthcareRequires improvementOct 20225.1 miles7
39Peaches Health and Social Care LtdNot yet rated–under 0.5 miles2
40Retro Healthcare LimitedNot yet rated–under 0.5 miles7
41Care Sante NorthamptonshireNot yet rated–4.6 miles5
42Status Care Services LtdNot yet rated–4.7 miles2
43Totus Care LtdNot yet rated–4.8 miles8
44Serenitee CareNot yet rated–4.8 miles1
45Eagle's Nest Support LimitedNot yet rated–5.0 miles6
46EM Care ServicesNot yet rated–5.0 miles1
47Core Care Provider ServicesNot yet rated–5.1 miles8
48Devotion Integrated Care LtdNot yet rated–5.1 miles4
49Access Care Group LtdNot yet rated–5.1 miles8
50Haydock CloseNot yet rated–5.1 miles4
51TLR HealthcareNot yet rated–5.1 miles5
52SureCare Corby & NorthantsNot yet rated–5.2 miles1
53Nadean Group LtdNot yet rated–5.2 miles4
54Gentle Bliss LimitedNot yet rated–5.2 miles2
55Gogomadu CaresNot yet rated–5.4 miles7
56Frontline Care & Support Services LtdNot yet rated–5.4 miles1
57Solace Care Bureau LtdNot yet rated–5.6 miles2
58Nurse on Hand LtdNot yet rated–5.6 miles2
59Livingstone RoadNot yet rated–5.8 miles3
60Levi Care Providers LtdNot yet rated–5.8 miles8
61Primo Point Services LtdNot yet rated–6.0 miles3
62RMR Services Main OfficeNot yet rated–6.3 miles5
63CSM Group Care LtdNot yet rated–6.5 miles2
64Regus KetteringNot yet rated–6.6 miles4
65Northview Healthcare LtdNot yet rated–6.6 miles4
66Connections24hrs LimitedNot yet rated–6.7 miles3
67Maxim Care Services LimitedNot yet rated–6.9 miles4
68Jernice Care LimitedNot yet rated–6.9 miles1

All agencies covering Desborough with a CQC registration for elderly care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.

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Elderly care in Desborough: what the data shows

Registered for elderly care: 68 out of 74 agencies covering Desborough (92%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 89%, 2 points below the town-wide 91% and in line with the 88% for elderly care across England.

The highest rated agencies for elderly care are Consummate Care Ltd, Live N Care Ltd and Ravens Care Kettering. Ratings run from December 2017 to June 2026, and 8 are from the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Desborough centre: 5. Not yet rated: 30. That is usual for services registered recently.

Council-wide, 136 agencies in North Northamptonshire list elderly care, and 84% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across North Northamptonshire, 93% of agencies are registered for elderly care, against 92% here.

Live-in care in the East Midlands runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.

What elderly care involves

Personal care such as washing and dressing, plus meals, medicines and help getting around, as well as company and an eye on health: that is care for older people. Because nearly every provider is registered for it, compare them instead on staffing, continuity and how well care is shaped around the person.

What to ask about elderly care

  1. What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
  2. Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
  3. How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
  4. How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
  5. How do you keep the family updated week to week?

Free advice: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. North Northamptonshire: care needs assessment. Glossary entry: Personal care.

Elderly care in nearby towns

TownDistanceAgenciesGood or Outstanding
Desborough–6834
Market Harborough4.9 mi1914
Kettering5.4 mi8334
Corby5.7 mi7935
Burton Latimer8.2 mi7628
Brixworth8.7 mi10640
Wellingborough10.8 mi8233

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Elderly care in Desborough: your questions answered

Which home care agencies in Desborough offer elderly care?

68 of the 74 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Desborough list elderly care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Consummate Care Ltd, Live N Care Ltd and Ravens Care Kettering.

What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Desborough have?

Of the 38 that have been rated, 34 (89%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 3 Outstanding, while 4 are rated below Good. 30 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.

What are typical home care prices in Desborough?

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.

Will North Northamptonshire council pay for 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.

What should I look for when choosing agencies in Desborough?

Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 8 of the 68 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 30 have older reports. Our checklist.

How does Desborough compare with nearby towns for elderly care?

Nearest towns we cover: Market Harborough (4.9 miles): 19, 14 rated Good or Outstanding; Kettering (5.4 miles): 83, 34 rated Good or Outstanding; Corby (5.7 miles): 79, 35 rated Good or Outstanding. Desborough itself has 68, 34 of them Good or Outstanding.

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