Rainbow Direct Care
Office: Office 14, Corby Business Centre, Eismann Way, Corby, NN17 5ZB
Live In Care Northamptonshire, Live In Care London, Live In Care Surrey, Live In Care Kent, Live In Care East Sussex, Live In Care West Sussex, Live In Care Hampshire, Live In Care Berkshire, Live In Care Buckinghamshire, Live In Care Hertfordshire.
Home care agency · Rainbow Direct Care
- Hourly rate
- from £17.50
- an hour, published by the agency, September 2026
- Live-in care
- from £950
- a week, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- November 2021
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £245 a week for two one-hour visits a day
Live-in care £950 a week
Typically £20, about £280 a week for the same visits
A similar price, with the same carer every time and you choosing who it is.
Live-in care near North Northamptonshire typically £1,050 a week.
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.
About Rainbow Direct Care
Rainbow Direct Care is a home care agency based in Corby, in the North Northamptonshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It Live In Care Northamptonshire, Live In Care London, Live In Care Surrey, Live In Care Kent, Live In Care East Sussex, Live In Care West Sussex, Live In Care Hampshire, Live In Care Berkshire, Live In Care Buckinghamshire, Live In Care Hertfordshire. It is registered to care for older people, people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. Its website lists hourly visits, live-in care, 24-hour care, respite care and end of life care. The agency has been registered since September 2019.
At its latest inspection, published November 2021, the CQC rated Rainbow Direct Care 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.
Rainbow Direct Care charges from £17.50 an hour for hourly visits, a figure published on the agency's own website in September 2026. Two visits a day of an hour each comes to about £245 a week. Live-in care is from £950 a week. That is about 24% below the typical hourly rate in North Northamptonshire of £23.
On how it works, the agency says: family app or online notes and free assessment. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.
There are 140 registered home care agencies in North Northamptonshire. Others working the same area include Carewatch - Corby, ACAH Limited and Eastdale Healthcare, 3 of which have a rate on record. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care typically about £1,120 a week across England.
Care offered
- Hourly visits
- Live-in care
- 24-hour care
- Respite care
- End of life care
- Companionship without personal care
- Younger adults
Experience with
- Dementia
- Learning disability
How they work
- Family app or online notes
- Free assessment
Read from the agency’s own website. Details change; check when you call.
Registered with the CQC for
- Older people
- Dementia
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
- Supported living
Postcode districts covered
AL10, AL2, BH24, BH25, BN11, BN13, BN16, BN17, BN20, BN21, BN22, BN25, BN27, BN8, CR3, CT14, CT16, CT17, CT19, CT20, CT21, CT3, CT5, CT6, CT9, DA11, E11, E17, E4, EN6, GU10, GU14, GU15, GU16, GU21, GU22, GU26, GU27, GU3, GU33, GU34, GU35, GU9, HP2, HP21, HP22, HP5, KT17, KT19, KT20, ME10, ME12, ME14, ME16, ME9, MK18, N12, N13, N14, N21, N9, NW9, PO10, PO11, PO12, PO14, PO15, PO16, PO19, PO20, PO21, PO22, PO7, PO8, PO9, RG21, RG23, RG26, RH1, RH10, RH11, RH12, RH13, RH15, RH16, RH19, RH2, RH4, RH6, SE18, SE25, SE6, SG12, SG4, SL9, SM7, SO21, SO30, SO31, SO40, SO41, SO45, SO50, SO51, SW16, SW19, TN13, TN22, TN24, TN25, TN26, TN28, TN29, TN34, TN37, TN38, TN39, TN40, TN6, WD3
Read from the agency's website; ring to check yours.
Registration
- Provider
- Rainbow Direct Care Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- September 2019
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (November 2021)
- Council area
- North Northamptonshire
- Office town
- Corby
Rates
Rates depend on the time of day, the day of the week and what the visit involves. Always ask for the full price list.
| Type of care | Rate | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly visits | from £17.50 an hour as of September 2026 From the agency's website “Our prices for personal care in the home start from £17.50 per hour” View on Rainbow Direct Care’s website | From the agency's website “Our prices for personal care in the home start from £17.50 per hour” View on Rainbow Direct Care’s website |
| Live-in care | from £950 a week as of September 2026 From the agency's website “Our prices for 24-hour support from a live-in carer start from £950 per week for a single person” View on Rainbow Direct Care’s website | From the agency's website “Our prices for 24-hour support from a live-in carer start from £950 per week for a single person” View on Rainbow Direct Care’s website |
| Live-in care for a couple | from £1,250 a week as of September 2026 | From the agency's website “£1,250 per week for a couple” View on Rainbow Direct Care’s website |
For comparison, a self-employed carer through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care near North Northamptonshire is typically £1,050 a week.
Reviews
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Common questions about Rainbow Direct Care
How much does Rainbow Direct Care charge an hour?
Rainbow Direct Care charges from £17.50 an hour for hourly visits (as of September 2026). Rates depend on the time of day, the day of the week and what the visit involves, so confirm the current price list with the agency.
Does Rainbow Direct Care offer live-in care?
Yes. Rainbow Direct Care charges from £950 a week for live-in care (as of September 2026).
What is the CQC rating for Rainbow Direct Care?
The Care Quality Commission rated Rainbow Direct Care Good in November 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Which areas does Rainbow Direct Care cover?
Rainbow Direct Care Live In Care Northamptonshire, Live In Care London, Live In Care Surrey, Live In Care Kent, Live In Care East Sussex, Live In Care West Sussex, Live In Care Hampshire, Live In Care Berkshire, Live In Care Buckinghamshire, Live In Care Hertfordshire. If your postcode is on the edge of that, ring and ask: most agencies will travel a little further for a regular package of visits.
Does Rainbow Direct Care care for people with dementia?
Yes. Rainbow Direct Care is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia.
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