Home care · North Northamptonshire
Physical disability care at home in Desborough
Physical disability care is offered by 59 of the 74 home care agencies covering Desborough, operated by 58 separate providers. North Northamptonshire Council runs the most, with 2. Among the 37 with a CQC rating, 92% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for physical disability care across England). 3 hold an Outstanding rating. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 18 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 3 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Ravens Care Kettering was rated Good on 1 June 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- You can ask North Northamptonshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- 48 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- CQC rates 34 of the 37 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 22 are not rated yet.
- We check for new CQC ratings in North Northamptonshire daily: see the latest changes.
Citation: "Physical disability care at home in Desborough", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 59registered agencies
- 92%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 48offer dementia support
- 10rated or inspected within two years
Who offers physical disability care in Desborough
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 74
- Care for adults under 65 · 68
- Elderly care · 68
- Physical disability care · 59
- Dementia care · 51
- Mental health care · 46
- Learning disability care · 42
- Sensory impairment care · 40
- Supported living · 32
- Children's care · 24
- Eating disorder support · 10
- Substance misuse support · 8
This table lists each agency covering Desborough registered for physical disability care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Desborough centre.
Physical disability care in Desborough: what the data shows
CQC lists physical disability care for 59 of the 74 agencies covering Desborough, or 80%. Of those rated, 92% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 91% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for physical disability care.
Consummate Care Ltd, Live N Care Ltd and Ravens Care Kettering lead the list for physical disability care. The newest rating is from June 2026 and the oldest from December 2017; 10 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Desborough centre: 5. 22 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, North Northamptonshire has 121 agencies registered for physical disability care; of those rated, 84% are Good or Outstanding. Physical disability care is on 80% of registrations here and 83% across North Northamptonshire.
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 physical disability care involves
Hoists and other equipment, personal care, and steady encouragement to stay independent: that is the day-to-day of physical disability care. It serves people whose movement or strength is limited by conditions including MS, arthritis, spinal injury, Parkinson's and stroke.
Before you choose: questions on physical disability care
- Can support fit around the person's own routine?
- How do you work with physiotherapists and occupational therapists?
- How do you support independence rather than doing everything for the person?
- Who reviews the care plan when needs change?
- How do you prevent pressure sores and falls?
Support: Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333. All physical disability care in North Northamptonshire.
Physical disability care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desborough | – | 59 | 34 |
| Market Harborough | 4.9 mi | 16 | 11 |
| Kettering | 5.4 mi | 77 | 37 |
| Corby | 5.7 mi | 69 | 36 |
| Burton Latimer | 8.2 mi | 69 | 29 |
| Brixworth | 8.7 mi | 97 | 34 |
| Wellingborough | 10.8 mi | 72 | 31 |
Council support
North Northamptonshire
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Free care cost report for Desborough
- 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 physical disability care in Desborough
Which agencies in Desborough provide physical disability care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 59 of the 74 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Desborough list physical disability care as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Consummate Care Ltd, Live N Care Ltd and Ravens Care Kettering.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Desborough have?
Of the 37 that have been rated, 34 (92%) are rated Good or Outstanding (3 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 3. Not yet rated: 22. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Desborough?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Will North Northamptonshire council pay for home care?
It may. North Northamptonshire council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact 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, 10 of the 59 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 27 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Desborough compare with nearby towns for physical disability care?
Nearest towns we cover: Market Harborough (4.9 miles): 16, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Kettering (5.4 miles): 77, 37 rated Good or Outstanding; Corby (5.7 miles): 69, 36 rated Good or Outstanding. Desborough itself has 59, 34 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Physical disability care near Desborough
- Physical disability care in Market Harborough 4.9 mi
- Physical disability care in Kettering 5.4 mi
- Physical disability care in Corby 5.7 mi
- Physical disability care in Burton Latimer 8.2 mi
- Physical disability care in Brixworth 8.7 mi
- Physical disability care in Wellingborough 10.8 mi
- Physical disability care in Fleckney 11.3 mi
- Physical disability care in Earls Barton 12.6 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.