Home care · West Northamptonshire
Dementia care at home in Brixworth
86 out of 119 home care agencies covering Brixworth are registered for dementia care. CQC has rated 51 of them, and 65% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for dementia care across England; 1 is Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 23 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 3 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 20 October 2026, IDG Care was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- Rating changes in West Northamptonshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 33 of the 51 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, while 18 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement, with 35 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from West Northamptonshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Citation: "Dementia care at home in Brixworth", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 86agencies registered with CQC
- 65%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 18inspected or rated since October 2024
Ranked providers of dementia care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 119
- Care for adults under 65 · 108
- Elderly care · 106
- Physical disability care · 97
- Dementia care · 86
- Learning disability care · 72
- Sensory impairment care · 71
- Mental health care · 69
- Supported living · 62
- Children's care · 38
- Substance misuse support · 10
- Eating disorder support · 6
The full list for dementia care covering Brixworth: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Dementia care in Brixworth by the numbers
CQC lists dementia care for 86 of the 119 agencies covering Brixworth, or 72%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 65%, 3 points below the town-wide 68% and below the 88% for dementia care across England.
The highest rated agencies for dementia care are Home Instead, Aventus Care Limited and Empathy Care24 Northampton. 18 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: April 2017. Newest: October 2026. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Brixworth. 35 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
West Northamptonshire as a whole has 123 agencies registered for dementia care; 63% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for dementia care: 72% here, 73% across West 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 dementia care
Staff trained in dementia aim for four things: familiar routines, enough to eat and drink, calm responses to distress that do not depend on medication, and safety that does not cost the person their independence. CQC records "dementia" as a specialism for each provider that supports people living with it.
Questions worth asking about dementia care
- 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)?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
Helpline: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. West Northamptonshire: dementia care. Glossary: Dementia care.
Dementia care around Brixworth
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixworth | – | 86 | 33 |
| Northampton | 5.4 mi | 108 | 37 |
| Earls Barton | 7.6 mi | 115 | 41 |
| Wellingborough | 8.6 mi | 66 | 28 |
| Desborough | 8.7 mi | 51 | 28 |
| Kettering | 9.1 mi | 67 | 31 |
| Burton Latimer | 9.7 mi | 63 | 24 |
Council help
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Dementia care in Brixworth: your questions answered
Which agencies in Brixworth provide dementia care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 86 of the 119 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Brixworth list dementia care as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Home Instead, Aventus Care Limited and Empathy Care24 Northampton.
How are home care agencies in Brixworth rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 51. Of those, 33 (65%) are Good or Outstanding (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 18. Not yet rated: 35. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Brixworth?
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.
Can West Northamptonshire council help pay for home care?
It may. West 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 West Northamptonshire council.
How can I pick between agencies in Brixworth?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 18 of the 86 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 33 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about dementia care in towns near Brixworth?
Brixworth has 86, with 33 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Northampton (5.4 miles): 108, 37 rated Good or Outstanding; Earls Barton (7.6 miles): 115, 41 rated Good or Outstanding; Wellingborough (8.6 miles): 66, 28 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care near Brixworth
- Dementia care in Northampton 5.4 mi
- Dementia care in Earls Barton 7.6 mi
- Dementia care in Wellingborough 8.6 mi
- Dementia care in Desborough 8.7 mi
- Dementia care in Kettering 9.1 mi
- Dementia care in Burton Latimer 9.7 mi
- Dementia care in Market Harborough 10.4 mi
- Dementia care in Daventry 12.0 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.