Authentic Kare Kettering

Authentic Kare Kettering is a home care agency based in Kettering, in the North Northamptonshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 9 miles of its Kettering office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for people living with dementia, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is part of Authentic Kare Company, which has 2 branches in England. The agency has been registered since September 2017.

At its latest inspection, published May 2023, the CQC rated Authentic Kare Kettering Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

Authentic Kare Kettering has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for North Northamptonshire. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care. Ask for a written price list that shows the weekend and bank holiday rates and the shortest visit they will do.

There are 140 registered home care agencies in North Northamptonshire. Others working the same area include 24/7 Staffing Support Kettering, Serenitee Care and Status Care Services Ltd. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.