Home care · North Northamptonshire
Dementia care at home in Raunds
Of the 31 home care agencies covering Raunds, 25 offer dementia care; 24 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is The Care Bureau Limited (2). Of the 11 CQC has rated, 73% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for dementia care across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 2 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Lavender Support Services Ltd: Good, on 25 September 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- You can ask North Northamptonshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Latest CQC rating changes in North Northamptonshire, checked daily.
- 8 of the 11 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, while 3 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement. 14 are not rated yet.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Dementia care at home in Raunds", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 25CQC-registered agencies
- 73%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 3inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers dementia care in Raunds
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 31
- Elderly care · 30
- Care for adults under 65 · 28
- Physical disability care · 27
- Dementia care · 25
- Sensory impairment care · 21
- Mental health care · 18
- Learning disability care · 12
- Supported living · 10
- Children's care · 4
All agencies covering Raunds with a CQC registration for dementia care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Dementia care in Raunds: ratings, size and cost
Registered for dementia care: 25 out of 31 agencies covering Raunds (81%). England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for dementia care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 73% (below England, 2 points above the 71% for all agencies in the town).
For dementia care, the top rated agencies are Ourway Care Ltd, Lavender Support Services Ltd and The Sanctuary Community Care. Ratings run from January 2021 to September 2026, and 3 are from the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Raunds centre: 3. 14 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across North Northamptonshire, 114 agencies are registered for dementia care, and 83% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Across North Northamptonshire, 78% of agencies are registered for dementia care, against 81% 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 dementia care involves
What does dementia care mean in practice? Trained staff who keep daily routines familiar, help with food and drink, respond to distress without reaching for medication first, and balance safety with independence. A provider that supports people with dementia lists "dementia" as a specialism on its CQC registration.
What to ask about dementia care
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
Where to get support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. All dementia care in North Northamptonshire. Glossary entry: Dementia care.
Dementia care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raunds | – | 25 | 8 |
| Thrapston | 3.6 mi | 15 | 5 |
| Rushden | 4.5 mi | 43 | 15 |
| Burton Latimer | 6.1 mi | 63 | 24 |
| Wellingborough | 7.4 mi | 66 | 28 |
| Kettering | 8.3 mi | 67 | 31 |
| Earls Barton | 10.5 mi | 115 | 41 |
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What families want to know about dementia care in Raunds
Which home care agencies in Raunds offer dementia care?
25 of the 31 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Raunds list dementia care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Ourway Care Ltd, Lavender Support Services Ltd and The Sanctuary Community Care.
Are home care agencies in Raunds well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 8 (73%) of the 11 rated, while 3 are rated below Good. 14 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does home care cost in Raunds?
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. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will I get help from North Northamptonshire council with the cost of 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 should I compare agencies in Raunds?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 3 of the 25 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 8 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Raunds for dementia care?
Counting dementia care: Raunds 25 (8 Good or Outstanding); Thrapston (3.6 miles): 15, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Rushden (4.5 miles): 43, 15 rated Good or Outstanding; Burton Latimer (6.1 miles): 63, 24 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: dementia care around Raunds
- Dementia care in Thrapston 3.6 mi
- Dementia care in Rushden 4.5 mi
- Dementia care in Burton Latimer 6.1 mi
- Dementia care in Wellingborough 7.4 mi
- Dementia care in Kettering 8.3 mi
- Dementia care in Earls Barton 10.5 mi
- Dementia care in Corby 12.1 mi
- Dementia care in Desborough 13.7 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.