Home care in Northampton, Northamptonshire
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Northampton, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Northampton
Northampton, a town in Northamptonshire, covers the NN1, NN2, NN4 and NN5 postcode districts. The 2021 Census counted about 243,500 residents in the Northampton built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Northampton is Northampton General Hospital, about 1 mile away. Adult social care in Northampton is arranged by West Northamptonshire Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Northampton with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Northampton
- Hourly care in Northampton: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Northampton: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Northampton: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Northampton: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Northampton: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Northampton: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Northampton: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Northampton
West Northamptonshire Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Northampton: apply on GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Northampton, see home care in Northamptonshire.
Nearby towns and districts
- Kingsthorpe
- Camp Hill
- Great Billing
- Moulton
- Quinton
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Northampton?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Northampton and across Northamptonshire with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Northampton depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Northampton?
Hourly care in Northampton costs £25 an hour (2 hours minimum a visit) and live-in care costs £1,100 a week, confirmed in a written quote before care starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Northampton General Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Northampton when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Northampton?
West Northamptonshire Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Northampton: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Northampton
Tell us what is needed in Northampton, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.