Live-in care in Northampton
16 of the 144 home care agencies in Northampton offer live-in care, of which 4 Good. Live-in care means a carer lives in the home, with breaks covered, so someone can stay where they are rather than move. It is priced per week rather than per hour.
Live-in care in West Northamptonshire typically costs £1,150 a week, based on 3 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £714 to £1,413.
A live-in carer found through PrimeCarers, where the carer sets the rate, typically costs £1,100 a week near West Northamptonshire.
Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £59,800 a year
Hourly visits £21.75 an hour
The typical live-in carer near West Northamptonshire, set by the carer
A similar price, with the same carer every time and you choosing who it is.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check within the last 2 years, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
Choose your own live-in carer near 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.
Mountview Private Limited
No 4 Primrose Walk
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 live-in care cost in Northampton?
Live-in care in West Northamptonshire typically costs £1,150 a week. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.
How many live-in care agencies are there in Northampton?
16 of the 144 CQC-registered home care agencies in Northampton offer live-in 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 live-in 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.