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Home help in Northampton

Help with housework, shopping, meals and errands, often alongside a chat and a cup of tea: that is home help, and it keeps many older people independent for longer. Compare the 150 CQC-registered agencies covering Northampton and ask which of them provide it.

Agencies from the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026. Prices: Prices typically seen across England in 2026

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The short version

  • 150 home care agencies registered with CQC have an office within 7 miles of Northampton, and 56 of them hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs around £32–£34 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.
  • Ask each agency about home help; the CQC register has no record of who provides it.
  • Ask West Northamptonshire council for a care needs assessment, which is free.

Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home help in Northampton", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

Home help: the usual tasks

  • Cleaning, laundry, ironing and changing beds
  • Shopping and collecting prescriptions
  • Preparing meals
  • Post, bills and appointments
  • Company and trips out

Washing, dressing and medication are personal care, which must come from a CQC-registered home care agency.

How people pay for home help

Most people pay privately, by the hour. West Northamptonshire council can fund practical help only where it is part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment, which housework alone rarely is. Many older people use Attendance Allowance to cover it. More: home help for the elderly and the difference between home help and home care.

Who provides home help

Choose a home care agency if personal care may be needed later, because the same carers can take it on. For housework alone, a cleaner or a local help-at-home scheme may cost less, though these are not CQC-regulated. Ask local charities and West Northamptonshire council what low-cost services exist. Asking West Northamptonshire council for an assessment.

Northampton's agencies in figures

108 of the 150 agencies (72%) list dementia as a specialism, against 75% across West Northamptonshire. The oldest current rating dates from April 2017 (Homepoint Healthcare Services). The newest registration is Homelium Northampton, registered with CQC in September 2026. Registered specialisms here: 121 of 150 list physical disabilities, 82 of 150 list learning disabilities and 88 of 150 list mental health conditions. 69% of rated agencies covering Northampton are Good or Outstanding, compared with 71% of those rated among the 198 we list across West Northamptonshire. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 13% covering Northampton, 13% across West Northamptonshire. 1 is rated Outstanding here, out of 1 across West Northamptonshire. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Northampton (37% Good or Outstanding) is 6th out of 7 local towns, led by Daventry (45%).

How much home help costs in Northampton

Prices typically seen across England in 2026
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week

What West Northamptonshire Council pays providers: £23.07 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £965.36 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,060.43 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

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. Check what you would pay · Weekly cost calculator

Home care agencies that cover Northampton

Ranked on CQC rating, its date and then distance. Ask each one about home help.

  1. Home Instead

    2.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Home Instead)

  2. Sanctuary Oasis Ltd

    0.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Sanctuary Oasis Ltd)

  3. Caremark Northampton, Kettering and Wellingborough

    1.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2024Inspected recently
    More details (Caremark Northampton, Kettering and Wellingborough)

  4. Midlands Supported Living

    1.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Midlands Supported Living)

  5. Office 510 Kingsfield Close, NN5 7QS

    1.2 miles · Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Office 510 Kingsfield Close, NN5 7QS)

  6. Hylton Care

    1.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Hylton Care)

  7. Loving Angels Care (West and North Northamptonshire)

    1.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Loving Angels Care (West and North Northamptonshire))

  8. JM Kamau Ltd T/A ProField

    2.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2025Inspected recently
    More details (JM Kamau Ltd T/A ProField)

  9. Empathy Care24 Northampton

    2.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Empathy Care24 Northampton)

  10. ICSL East

    2.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    More details (ICSL East)

  11. IDG Care

    2.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    More details (IDG Care)

  12. Prestige Nursing Northampton

    2.2 miles · Services for everyone

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Prestige Nursing Northampton)

  13. Cherry Care Services Limited - Northampton

    2.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Cherry Care Services Limited - Northampton)

  14. Aventus Care Limited

    6.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Aventus Care Limited)

  15. Caredom Healthcare

    0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2023
    More details (Caredom Healthcare)

  16. Chiron Healthcare at Home Northampton Branch

    0.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2022
    More details (Chiron Healthcare at Home Northampton Branch)

  17. Flexi Direct Ltd

    0.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2022
    More details (Flexi Direct Ltd)

  18. St Michael's Support Limited

    0.8 miles · Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2022
    More details (St Michael's Support Limited)

  19. Roses Healthcare

    0.9 miles · Services for everyone

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2023
    More details (Roses Healthcare)

  20. Better Lives (Northants) LTD

    1.2 miles · Older people, Sensory impairments, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2023
    More details (Better Lives (Northants) LTD)

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What families ask about home help in Northampton

Which agencies provide home help in Northampton?

150 agencies on the CQC register have an office within 7 miles of Northampton, and 56 hold a Good or Outstanding rating. Which of them provide home help is not recorded by CQC: ask them.

How much is a home help per hour in Northampton?

Expect an hourly charge close to the local visiting care rate, sometimes slightly less for housework only. Check the minimum visit length and weekend rates before you book.

Can I get home help from the council?

Only as part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment by West Northamptonshire council; housework on its own rarely qualifies. Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings, is often used to pay for home help.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

What CQC ratings do agencies covering Northampton have?

CQC rates 56 of 81 as Good or Outstanding, or 69%. Recent evidence: 23 rated or inspected in two years. Dementia specialists: 108.

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