Home care · North Northamptonshire
Sensory impairment care at home in Kettering
Sensory impairment care is offered by 52 of the 90 home care agencies covering Kettering, operated by 50 separate providers. The Care Bureau Limited runs the most, with 3. Among the 36 with a CQC rating, 86% are Good or Outstanding (versus 89% for sensory impairment care across England). 2 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. 19 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Lavender Support Services Ltd was rated Good on 25 September 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- We check for new CQC ratings in North Northamptonshire daily: see the latest changes.
- Among the 36 rated agencies, 31 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, while 5 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement. 16 are not rated yet.
- For dementia support, 47 have it on their CQC registration.
- You can ask North Northamptonshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Sensory impairment care at home in Kettering", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 52registered agencies
- 86%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 47support people with dementia
- 6rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering sensory impairment care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 90
- Elderly care · 83
- Care for adults under 65 · 81
- Physical disability care · 77
- Dementia care · 67
- Mental health care · 55
- Sensory impairment care · 52
- Learning disability care · 49
- Supported living · 45
- Children's care · 26
- Eating disorder support · 11
- Substance misuse support · 9
Every agency covering Kettering registered with CQC for sensory impairment care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Sensory impairment care in Kettering: what the data shows
Registered for sensory impairment care: 52 out of 90 agencies covering Kettering (58%). 86% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 3 points above the 83% for all agencies here and below the 89% for agencies registered for sensory impairment care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for sensory impairment care: Consummate Care Ltd, Live N Care Ltd and ASLN. 6 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from December 2017 and the newest from September 2026. Within 2 miles of Kettering centre: 19 offices. 16 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, North Northamptonshire has 79 agencies registered for sensory impairment care; of those rated, 86% are Good or Outstanding. Here 58% of agencies list sensory impairment care, compared with 54% across North Northamptonshire.
In the East Midlands, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Sensory impairment care: what it means
Clear communication comes first in sensory impairment care. Homes and daily routines are organised so people can move about safely, staff help with aids, equipment and technology, and the support covers sight loss, hearing loss and deafblindness.
Questions to ask agencies about sensory impairment care
- How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
- How do you introduce new staff to the person?
- How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
- Do staff have sight loss or deaf awareness training?
Support: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Sensory impairment care in North Northamptonshire as a whole.
Nearby towns: sensory impairment care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering | – | 52 | 31 |
| Burton Latimer | 2.9 mi | 50 | 23 |
| Desborough | 5.4 mi | 40 | 28 |
| Corby | 6.3 mi | 41 | 25 |
| Wellingborough | 6.3 mi | 54 | 26 |
| Thrapston | 7.9 mi | 13 | 4 |
| Raunds | 8.3 mi | 21 | 7 |
Council help
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- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about sensory impairment care in Kettering
Which home care agencies in Kettering offer sensory impairment care?
52 of the 90 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Kettering list sensory impairment care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Consummate Care Ltd, Live N Care Ltd and ASLN.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Kettering have?
Of the 36 that have been rated, 31 (86%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 2 Outstanding, while 5 are rated below Good. 16 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Kettering?
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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. 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 Kettering?
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, 6 of the 52 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 30 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Kettering compare with nearby towns for sensory impairment care?
Nearest towns we cover: Burton Latimer (2.9 miles): 50, 23 rated Good or Outstanding; Desborough (5.4 miles): 40, 28 rated Good or Outstanding; Corby (6.3 miles): 41, 25 rated Good or Outstanding. Kettering itself has 52, 31 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Kettering
- Sensory impairment care in Burton Latimer 2.9 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Desborough 5.4 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Corby 6.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Wellingborough 6.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Thrapston 7.9 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Raunds 8.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Rushden 9.0 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Earls Barton 9.1 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.