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Emergency home care in Northampton

4 of the 144 home care agencies in Northampton offer emergency home care, of which 1 Good. Emergency home care starts within a day or two, typically after a fall or a hospital discharge, and settles into a regular pattern once things are calmer. For a medical emergency, call 999.

Emergency home care in West Northamptonshire typically costs £21.75 an hour, based on 4 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £20.50 to £22. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in West Northamptonshire of £21.75.

A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.

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Rates not published
Area typical £21.75 an hour
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Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
PrimeCarersAnother option

Choose your own carer in West Northamptonshire

Self-employed carers with their rate, experience and reviews on their profile. You pick who to talk to, and the same carer comes every time.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of West Northamptonshire
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,100 a week

Typical rates in West Northamptonshire

Median rate for each type of care, across the 162 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Hourly visits
£21.75
Usually £20.50 to £22 an hour4 agencies
Live-in care
£1,150
Usually £714 to £1,413 a week3 agencies
Your own carer, PrimeCarers
£20
Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer

Common questions

How much does emergency home care cost in Northampton?

Emergency home care in West Northamptonshire typically costs £21.75 an hour. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.

How many emergency home care agencies are there in Northampton?

4 of the 144 CQC-registered home care agencies in Northampton offer emergency home care, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for emergency home care in Northampton?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the cost, usually as a direct payment you spend with the agency or carer you choose. Ask the adult social care team at West Northamptonshire council for a needs assessment.