Home Care in Northallerton 12 home care agencies · 8 rated Good by CQC
- 8 Good
- 4 Not yet rated
Northallerton has 12 CQC registered home care agencies. 8 are rated Good, and 4 have not yet been rated. 6 of the 12 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Home care statistics for Northallerton
What the local numbers say about home care in Northallerton, to help you judge the options below.
Hourly care visits, Yorkshire and The Humber
£24.99 to £36.00 an hour
Middle half of prices from 5 agencies.
People aged 75 and over
87,700
Rising to 106,000 by 2035, up 21%
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate)
11,300
Rising to 14,700 by 2035, up 29%
People aged 85 and over
23,200
Rising to 35,500 by 2035, up 53%
Dementia diagnosis rate
60%
The NHS ambition is 67%.
Agencies in the borough, last 12 months
1 opened, 9 closed
142 registered today.
Choice of agencies
28 within 10 miles
In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is under a mile away (0.7 miles).
Compared with the rest of North Yorkshire
Fewer agencies
North Yorkshire has fewer agencies than average for the size of its older population.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
All 12 home care agencies in Northallerton
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Care Legacy Richmond and Hambleton Home care agency in Northallerton
9 Central Arcade, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL7 8PY
Less than 0.5 miles
Hourly rate
£25 to £30 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home
Covers
About 10 miles from Northallerton
CQC rated
Not yet rated
Run by
Care Legacy Ltd
Local authority: North Yorkshire Council · Check what you would pay
- Home Care
We at Care Legacy Richmond and Hambleton are proud to offer trusted home care across Northallerton and the wider Richmond and Hambleton communities of North Yorkshire, supporting people to live safely and comfortably in the place they know best: their own home. Operating throughout the DL postcode area, our team reaches into the market towns, villages, and rural corners that make this part of Yorkshire so special. Northallerton sits at the heart of what we do, and from here we travel out to meet each person where they are, whether that is a family home in a quiet lane, a bungalow in town, or a cottage tucked into the countryside. Because care takes place in your own surroundings, there is no need to leave behind familiar rooms, treasured possessions, or the routines that bring comfort to daily life. Our specialism is broad by design, because we know that no two people we support are the same. We provide older person care for those who need a helping hand with the tasks that have gradually become harder, and we offer dementia care delivered with patience, consistency, and a gentle understanding of how confusing the world can sometimes feel. For younger adults, we tailor our approach to promote independence, confidence, and the pursuit of personal goals, whilst our support for people living with mental health needs is grounded in dignity, listening, and steady reassurance. We also care for people with physical disabilities, working alongside them to make everyday activities more manageable and to preserve as much independence as possible. For those with visual or hearing impairment, we adapt how we communicate and how we move through the home, ensuring safety and connection go hand in hand. In practice, this means families can trust that whether their loved one needs help with personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, companionship, or specialist support, the same considered approach applies: respectful, person centred, and shaped around the individual. For relatives, particularly those living further afield, home care of this kind offers real peace of mind. Knowing that a familiar face is calling in, that mum or dad is eating well, taking their medication, and enjoying a friendly chat, can transform the worry that often accompanies caring from a distance. We see ourselves as partners to families, keeping lines of communication open and adapting our support as needs change over time. As a newer presence on the Care Quality Commission register, Care Legacy Richmond and Hambleton has not yet received its first overall rating. Whilst that inspection is still to come, our commitment is clear from day one: to deliver care that would stand up to the closest scrutiny, meeting and exceeding the standards families rightly expect. We welcome the transparency that CQC oversight brings and look forward to sharing our rating once it is published. If you are exploring home care for someone you love in Northallerton, Richmond, Hambleton, or the surrounding villages, we would be honoured to have a conversation with you. There is no pressure and no obligation, simply a chance to talk through what matters most to your family and how thoughtful, reliable support at home might make a real difference. Please get in touch when the time feels right, and we will listen carefully to what you need.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Mental Health
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
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Rivendale Extra Care Home care agency in Northallerton · Rated Good by CQC
CQC: good
227 Bankhead Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 1HN
0.5 miles away
Hourly rate
£25 to £30 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home
Covers
About 10 miles from Northallerton
CQC rated
Jan 2019 over 7 years ago, ask what has changed
Run by
North Yorkshire Council
Local authority: North Yorkshire Council · Check what you would pay
- Home Care
Rivendale Extra Care supports people in and around Northallerton in their own homes, with staff available on site rather than travelling between visits. That makes a real difference to the people we support, because help can be there when it is needed rather than only at a planned time. For older people we help with washing and dressing, medication, meals, laundry and getting out and about, and we keep an eye on the wider picture, raising changes in appetite, mood or steadiness early. For people living with dementia we keep familiar faces involved, work with the routine that already suits the person and avoid unnecessary change. We support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, where the focus falls on independence and on communication that suits the individual, and adults with mental health needs, where a calm and reliable presence does most of the good. For people with a physical disability we help with moving safely and with managing as independently as possible, and where somebody has sight or hearing loss we adapt how we communicate. We also support younger adults, around their own lives rather than our convenience. Support is agreed with the person, and with their family where they want that, and reviewed properly as things change. If you would like to know more about how support here is arranged, please contact us and we will explain it plainly.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
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New Wings Home care agency in Northallerton · Rated Good by CQC
CQC: good
Southam House, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 1HQ
0.6 miles away
Hourly rate
£25 to £30 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home
Covers
About 10 miles from Northallerton
CQC rated
Nov 2021 over 4 years ago, ask what has changed
Run by
New Wings Ltd
Local authority: North Yorkshire Council · Check what you would pay
- Home Care
We are New Wings, and we support adults in their own homes in Northallerton and across this part of North Yorkshire. We work with people of all ages and build each package around the individual rather than offering something off the shelf. Our support covers older people who need help with personal care, medication, meals and shopping, and adults living with dementia, where a familiar face arriving at a predictable time achieves more than any technique. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. Many of those we support are younger adults who want help that steps back as they take on more themselves. This is a large and largely rural area, so we plan our rounds around geography as well as need, so that visits arrive when they are supposed to and nobody is left waiting. If we are delayed we ring and say so. Everything starts with a visit and a proper conversation at home. The plan is written with the person, records what matters to them, and is reviewed honestly. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please get in touch to talk about support at home.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
KP Premier Care Home care agency in Northallerton
Suite 28, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 2NQ
0.6 miles away
Hourly rate
£25 to £30 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home
Covers
About 10 miles from Northallerton
CQC rated
Not yet rated
Run by
KP Premier Care Ltd
Local authority: North Yorkshire Council · Check what you would pay
- Home Care
We at KP Premier Care are proud to offer compassionate home care across Northallerton and the surrounding communities of North Yorkshire, supporting people to live safely and comfortably in the place they know best: their own home. As a home care agency serving the wider DL postcode area, we bring our support directly to you. Whether you live in a quiet village on the edge of the Dales, a family home in the heart of Northallerton, or a bungalow tucked away in one of the market towns nearby, our team travels to meet you in your familiar surroundings. There is no need to leave behind treasured memories, cherished pets, or the neighbours you have known for years. Instead, we work carefully around your daily rhythms, respecting your routines and the personal touches that make your house a home. Our care is tailored to a wide range of needs, and we take real pride in the breadth of support we can offer. For older people, we provide gentle, respectful assistance with the everyday tasks that can become more challenging over time, from personal care and medication prompts to help with meals, mobility and companionship. For those living with dementia, we take a patient, person centred approach, focusing on what someone can do rather than what they cannot, and building trust through consistency and kindness. Families often tell us how reassuring it is to know that a familiar face will arrive at the door, someone who understands their loved one's story. We also support adults with learning disabilities and autism, as well as people with physical disabilities and younger adults who wish to live as independently as possible. For many of the people we support, this means help with building confidence, maintaining hobbies, staying connected to the community, and managing day to day life on their own terms. We believe good care is not about doing things for someone; it is about walking alongside them, offering just the right amount of support so that choice, dignity and independence always come first. For families, our involvement often brings welcome peace of mind. Caring for a relative can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be tiring, and many loved ones live at a distance and worry about how mum, dad or a sibling is coping between visits. Our team can provide anything from a short daily call to more comprehensive packages of support, giving families the reassurance that someone kind and capable is checking in, noticing changes, and communicating openly about how things are going. As a newer presence in the local care landscape, KP Premier Care has not yet received a rating from the Care Quality Commission. Every regulated provider begins this journey, and a "Not Yet Rated" status simply reflects that a first full inspection has not taken place. In the meantime, we are fully registered with the CQC and operate to the same fundamental standards expected of every provider in England, covering safety, effectiveness, caring approach, responsiveness and leadership. We welcome questions from families about how we work, our recruitment and training, and the way we plan and review care. Choosing home care is a significant decision, and we understand that families often come to us during a worrying or uncertain time, perhaps after a hospital stay, a difficult diagnosis, or the gradual realisation that a loved one needs a little more help. Please know that you do not have to have all the answers before you get in touch. A friendly, no obligation conversation is often the best place to start. We are happy to listen, talk through the options, and help you understand what support might look like in practice. If you are exploring care at home in Northallerton or the wider North Yorkshire area, we would be honoured to hear from you. Reach out to KP Premier Care today, and let us take the next steps with you, gently, respectfully and at your own pace.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
Blossom Home Care Home care agency in Northallerton · Rated Good by CQC
CQC: good
Suite 10, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 2NQ
0.6 miles away
Hourly rate
£25 to £30 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home
Covers
About 10 miles from Northallerton
CQC rated
Jul 2019 over 7 years ago, ask what has changed
Run by
Blossom Home Care Ltd
Local authority: North Yorkshire Council · Check what you would pay
- Home Care
At Blossom Home Care, we support people across Northallerton and the wider North Yorkshire area to live well in the comfort of their own homes. We believe that with the right support, people can maintain their independence, their routines and their connections to the places and communities that matter most to them. We work with a wide range of people, including older adults, younger adults, and those living with dementia, learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments. Every person we support has a different story, different needs and different goals, and we take time to get to know each individual properly before we begin. Care plans are built around real life, not around what is easiest to deliver. Our team understands that inviting someone into your home requires a great deal of trust. We do not take that lightly. Whether someone needs a short visit each day or more regular support throughout the week, we aim to provide consistency, so that familiar faces become a reassuring part of daily life rather than a series of strangers at the door. We are proud to hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the standard we hold ourselves to and the feedback we receive from the people we support and their families. But more than any rating, what matters to us is whether the people in our care feel heard, respected and genuinely well looked after. If you are considering home care for yourself or someone close to you, we are always happy to have an honest conversation about what support might look like and whether we are the right fit. We would love to hear from you.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Helping Hand Homecare Home care agency in Northallerton · Rated Good by CQC
CQC: good
Suite 9, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 2NQ
0.6 miles away
Hourly rate
£25 to £30 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home
Covers
About 10 miles from Northallerton
CQC rated
Nov 2023
Run by
Miss Abigail Louise Norman
Local authority: North Yorkshire Council · Check what you would pay
- Home Care
Helping Hand Homecare supports people in their own homes in Northallerton and the surrounding parts of North Yorkshire. Most of the people we visit are older, though we also support younger adults, and much of our work is with people living with dementia or with a physical disability that makes everyday tasks harder than they used to be. A visit from us might mean help to get up and dressed, prompting and support with medication, preparing a meal, keeping on top of the housework, or simply company and a conversation. For some households we call several times a day. For others we come once a week so that a family carer can get out knowing that someone reliable is there. This is a rural patch and we know what that means in practice. Travel time is built into our rounds so that carers are not rushing, and we would rather be honest about what we can cover than promise a visit we cannot keep. People tell us which carers they get on with and we try to keep those matches steady. The Care Quality Commission rates us as good overall. Our view is that good care in someone's own home is mostly made up of small, reliable things done properly, week after week. If you would like to talk through what support might look like, please call and we will come out and see you.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
SNE Care Services Home care agency in Northallerton
Suite 15, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 2NQ
0.6 miles away
Hourly rate
£25 to £30 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home
Covers
About 10 miles from Northallerton
CQC rated
Not yet rated
Run by
SNE Care Services Ltd
Local authority: North Yorkshire Council · Check what you would pay
- Home Care
We at SNE Care Services are proud to offer trusted home care across Northallerton and the wider North Yorkshire community, supporting individuals to live comfortably and confidently in the place they know best: their own home. Based in the DL postcode area, our team travels throughout Northallerton and the surrounding market towns and villages, bringing personalised care directly to the doorsteps of those who need it. Rather than asking people to leave the familiarity of home, we come to you, delivering support that fits seamlessly into daily routines, preferred surroundings, and the rhythms of family life. Whether that means a quiet cottage, a family house, or a supported living setting, we adapt to the environment our clients love. Our specialisms reflect the diverse needs of the community we serve. We provide dedicated older person care for those who value their independence but appreciate a helping hand with daily tasks, alongside compassionate dementia care that focuses on dignity, routine, and reassurance during moments of uncertainty. For adults living with learning disabilities or autism, we offer thoughtful, person centred support that respects individual preferences, communication styles, and life goals. We also assist those with physical disabilities and residents living with visual or hearing impairment, tailoring our approach so that every interaction feels considered and accessible. Younger adults navigating complex needs will find in us a team that treats each person as an individual first, and a care recipient second. In practice, this means our support might look like companionship over a cup of tea, help with personal care first thing in the morning, medication prompts, meal preparation, or specialist assistance developed around a detailed understanding of each person's condition. For families, it means the peace of mind that comes from knowing a familiar, reliable team is checking in, listening carefully, and communicating openly about how your loved one is getting on. As a newer presence in the region, SNE Care is currently awaiting its first CQC inspection and is not yet rated. Whilst we look forward to that formal assessment, we remain fully committed to meeting the standards expected by the Care Quality Commission, and we welcome open conversations with families about our approach, our staff training, and the values that underpin everything we do. Choosing care for someone you love is never a small decision, and we understand the weight of that responsibility. If you are exploring home care options in Northallerton or the surrounding area, we would be delighted to talk with you, answer your questions, and explore together whether our support is the right fit for your family. Please reach out whenever you feel ready; there is no rush, only a warm welcome waiting.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Alive Healthcare Solutions Home care agency in Northallerton · Rated Good by CQC
CQC: good
Suite 28 Evolution Business Centre, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 2NQ
0.6 miles away
Hourly rate
£25 to £30 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home
Covers
About 10 miles from Northallerton
CQC rated
Dec 2019 over 6 years ago, ask what has changed
Run by
Alive Healthcare Solutions Ltd
Local authority: North Yorkshire Council · Check what you would pay
- Home Care
Alive Healthcare Solutions supports people in their own homes in Northallerton and the surrounding part of North Yorkshire. We work with older people and with younger adults, and our experience covers dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities, and sight and hearing loss. Support is worked out at home with the person and whoever they want present. For some it is a single morning call to help with washing, dressing and medication. For others it is several visits a day, with meals, company, help around the house and support to get out and about. The plan is agreed together and changes as life changes. In a scattered rural area the things that make care at home work are unglamorous. Rounds have to be planned so carers are not racing between villages. Visits have to be long enough to be worth having. The same faces need to come back, because having to explain your own household to a stranger every week wears somebody down. We keep our patch tight so those are realistic. Where somebody is living with dementia we pay close attention to timing and familiarity. Where there is sensory loss we think about lighting, contrast and hearing aids that have actually been checked. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Mental Health
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
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Avalon Services Home care agency in Northallerton
Unit 4, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 2NJ
0.7 miles away
Hourly rate
£25 to £30 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home
Covers
About 10 miles from Northallerton
CQC rated
Oct 2025
Run by
Avalon Group (Social Care)
Local authority: North Yorkshire Council · Check what you would pay
- Home Care
We are Avalon in Northallerton, providing care and support to adults in their own homes and in their communities across this part of North Yorkshire. We support older people and people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities or autism, people living with mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities, people with a visual or hearing impairment, and younger adults who want help to live independently. That is a wide range, so we think carefully about who we send to whom, because the skills and the manner that suit one person can be quite wrong for another. Support might be a single call each morning or several visits through the day, covering personal care, medication, meals, housework, shopping and company. Covering a market town and a good deal of countryside, we plan our rounds realistically and say at the outset what we can cover dependably. We have not yet received an overall rating from the Care Quality Commission. Until we have, please test us with practical questions: how we recruit and train our workers, who supervises them, what happens when a visit runs late and who you can reach at the weekend. Ring us and we will answer plainly.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Hambleton and Richmond Intermediate Care Service Home care agency in Northallerton · Rated Good by CQC
CQC: good
Northallerton Business Park, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 2NA
0.7 miles away
Hourly rate
£25 to £30 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home
Covers
About 10 miles from Northallerton
CQC rated
Mar 2019 over 7 years ago, ask what has changed
Run by
North Yorkshire Council
Local authority: North Yorkshire Council · Check what you would pay
- Home Care
We provide intermediate care and support in people's own homes across Hambleton and Richmondshire, working from Northallerton. A great deal of our work is about helping somebody regain what they can after illness, injury or a spell in hospital, so that home remains a realistic place to be. We support older adults who need help with personal care, medication, meals and getting safely about the house, and people living with dementia, where familiarity and an unhurried manner do more good than anything else. We work with people living with mental health conditions, where a steady relationship and early attention to changes count for most, and with people who have physical disabilities, where our focus is often on regaining mobility and confidence rather than simply doing things for somebody. We support people with a visual or hearing impairment, adapting how we communicate, and younger adults, whose support is planned around work, study, family and independence. Where somebody is working towards doing more for themselves, we plan support that steps back as they step forward, and we treat that as the point of the work. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please get in touch and ask us anything you need to know.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Mental Health
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
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The Orchards Home care agency in Northallerton · Rated Good by CQC
CQC: good
Orchard Grove, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 2RB
1.4 miles away
Hourly rate
£25 to £30 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home
Covers
About 10 miles from Northallerton
CQC rated
Dec 2018 over 7 years ago, ask what has changed
Run by
North Yorkshire Council
Local authority: North Yorkshire Council · Check what you would pay
- Home Care
We are a home care agency working in and around Northallerton, supporting people in their own homes across this part of North Yorkshire. The people we visit include older people, many of them living with dementia, adults with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss, as well as younger adults. Rural North Yorkshire brings its own challenges. Distances are real, and so is isolation, and for a number of the people we support ours is the regular knock at the door in the week. We take that seriously. A visit is not only the tasks in the care plan, it is also somebody noticing whether a person seems well, whether the house is warm and whether anything has changed since last time. Support might be short calls for personal care and medication, or longer visits built around getting out and staying connected, or something much more substantial where that is what allows somebody to remain at home. We agree it with the person and adjust it as needs change. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are thinking about care at home for yourself or for a relative anywhere in this area, please ring us and we will talk it through without any pressure.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
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Bluebird Care Thirsk & Catterick Home care agency in Northallerton · Rated Good by CQC
CQC: good
Ainderby Hall, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL7 9QJ
2.5 miles away
Hourly rate
£25 to £30 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home
Covers
About 10 miles from Northallerton
CQC rated
Dec 2023
Run by
SH&B Limited
Local authority: North Yorkshire Council · Check what you would pay
- Home Care
Bluebird Care in Northallerton, Thirsk and Catterick supports people in their own homes across that part of North Yorkshire. We visit older adults and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with a learning disability, autistic people, people living with a physical disability, people with sight or hearing loss, and people working through difficulties with alcohol or drugs. Care at home succeeds on two things in our experience. Whether it fits the life already there, and whether it reliably turns up. We put real time into the first, asking how a household runs and what somebody would rather manage alone, and we plan rotas carefully to protect the second. Visits can include personal care, prompting or administering medication, preparing meals, laundry and housework, shopping, and getting out to appointments or to see people. We do not moralise and we do not gossip. What is said in somebody's home stays there unless there is a genuine reason of safety to share it, and we would explain that reason to the person first. Covering a wide rural area means being honest about timings rather than promising what the roads will not allow. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please get in touch to discuss support.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
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What home care costs in Northallerton, per week
| Type of care | What it costs |
|---|---|
| Hourly care visits, Yorkshire and The Humber Middle half of prices from 5 agencies. Median £28.99. Shown for Yorkshire and The Humber because too few North Yorkshire agencies publish a rate. | £24.99 to £36.00 an hour |
| What North Yorkshire pays Average hourly rate, October 2026. | £26.01 an hour |
| Homecare Association minimum price 2026 to 2027. The Association's estimate of the lowest price that covers the cost of delivering care. It is not a legal minimum. | £34.42 an hour |
| Live in care, England Middle half of prices from 62 agencies. Median £1,455. | £1,250 to £1,668 a week |
Published prices come from agencies that publish rates, so treat them as a guide. Ask the agency for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
CQC inspection dates for home care agencies in Northallerton
Inspected most recently
- Avalon Northallerton Services 2 October 2025, Not yet rated
- Bluebird Care Northallerton Thirsk & Catterick 15 December 2023, Good
- Helping Hand Homecare 17 November 2023, Good
Longest since a CQC report
- The Orchards 22 December 2018, Good
- Rivendale Extra Care 5 January 2019, Good
- Hambleton and Richmond Intermediate Care Service 29 March 2019, Good
Arranging and funding home care in Northallerton
Begin with a care needs assessment
Arranging support works far better when someone has written down what is actually needed, and that is what an assessment does. Any adult who appears to need help with daily living can ask for a free care needs assessment, and a relative may request one on their behalf. North Yorkshire Council carries out that assessment for people living in Northallerton, identifies which needs are eligible, and records how they should be met. Anyone providing unpaid care to a family member can also ask for a separate assessment of their own needs, which is easy to overlook and often worth having.
Who pays, and how the charges work
A financial assessment follows and looks at income and capital in order to decide whether the council contributes towards the cost, whether the person receiving care pays in full, or whether something between the two applies. The value of the home someone lives in is not counted when care is delivered there, which is a meaningful difference from residential care. Home care is bought by the hour or by the visit, so the weekly figure rises with the length and frequency of calls rather than being a single flat rate. Some people take a direct payment and buy support from an agency they have chosen themselves, and the assessment is the moment to ask about that.
Choosing between home care agencies in Northallerton
Reading the ratings in this list
Eight of the twelve hold a rating of Good, among them The Orchards, New Wings, Blossom Home Care Ltd, Helping Hand Homecare, Bluebird Care Northallerton Thirsk & Catterick, Alive Healthcare Solutions Ltd, Rivendale Extra Care and Hambleton and Richmond Intermediate Care Service. Care Legacy Richmond and Hambleton, SNE Care Services Ltd, KP Premier Care and Avalon Northallerton Services have not yet been rated. An absent rating is not a poor one, but it does mean there is no inspector's view to lean on, so the questions you ask carry more weight.
The questions that separate one agency from another
Continuity is what families raise most often, so ask how many different carers are likely to come in a fortnight and whether you will meet them beforehand. Ask how sickness and annual leave are covered, how far a visit can drift from its agreed time before anyone tells you, and who picks up the phone outside office hours. Check how medicines are prompted, given and recorded, and how often the care plan is revisited as needs change.
Practical checks worth making
Ask whether the agency has capacity in the part of Northallerton where the person lives, since travel between calls shapes how reliable timings turn out to be. Find out how staff are trained and supervised, particularly on moving someone safely and on recognising when a condition is worsening. Ask for the written care plan and the schedule of charges in advance rather than on the first morning, and check what happens if you need to change or cancel visits.
Frequently asked questions about home care in Northallerton
How many home care agencies are there in Northallerton?
Northallerton has 12 CQC registered home care agencies: 8 Good, 4 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does home care cost in Northallerton?
Hourly care visits, Yorkshire and The Humber: £24.99 to £36.00 an hour. Middle half of prices from 5 agencies. Median £28.99. Shown for Yorkshire and The Humber because too few North Yorkshire agencies publish a rate. Published prices come from agencies that publish rates, so treat them as a guide. Ask the agency for its own price.
Which home care agencies in Northallerton were inspected most recently?
Avalon Northallerton Services (2 October 2025), Bluebird Care Northallerton Thirsk & Catterick (15 December 2023) and Helping Hand Homecare (17 November 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.
Can North Yorkshire Council help pay for home care in Northallerton?
North Yorkshire Council can contribute towards the cost of home care where an assessment identifies eligible needs. A financial assessment then examines income and capital and decides whether the council pays in full, pays part of the cost, or whether the support is funded privately. The value of the property someone lives in is not taken into account for care delivered at home. Even where no funding follows, the assessment sets out clearly what support is needed, which is useful in its own right.
How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Northallerton?
Contact North Yorkshire Council and ask for an adult social care assessment, either for yourself or for someone else who agrees to it. The assessment is free and is not means tested. A social care professional will look at what the person manages alone and where support would help them stay independent at home. If eligible needs are identified, the council records how they should be met and considers funding as a separate step.
How far ahead should we start looking for home care in Northallerton?
Allow several weeks where circumstances permit, because assessments, financial checks and an agency's own capacity all take time to align. Starting early also leaves room to trial a pattern of visits and adjust it before anyone comes to depend on it. Where a hospital discharge drives the timing, the pace is much faster and the hospital team will usually put initial support in place. Reading inspection reports in advance costs nothing and shortens the list considerably.
Which home care agencies cover Northallerton?
Twelve providers registered with the Care Quality Commission currently match a search for home care in Northallerton. Those holding a rating of Good include The Orchards, New Wings, Blossom Home Care Ltd, Helping Hand Homecare, Alive Healthcare Solutions Ltd, Rivendale Extra Care and Hambleton and Richmond Intermediate Care Service, alongside Bluebird Care Northallerton Thirsk and Catterick. Care Legacy Richmond and Hambleton, SNE Care Services Ltd, KP Premier Care and Avalon Northallerton Services have not yet been rated. Each profile links through to the full inspection detail.
What should I ask a home care agency in Northallerton before agreeing to anything?
Ask how many carers will visit and whether the same people return week after week, since continuity shapes the whole arrangement. Find out how the agency covers sickness and holidays and what happens when a visit is running late. Ask how staff are trained and supervised, particularly around medicines and moving someone safely. Request the written care plan and the charges in advance rather than on the day support begins.
How does home care compare with moving into a care home?
Home care brings support to someone in their own house, arranged in visits that can be increased or scaled back as needs change. A residential care home provides accommodation with staff on hand at all hours, and a nursing home adds registered nurses to that rota for needs requiring clinical attention. Support at home often works well until overnight help becomes necessary or the house itself stops being practical. A care needs assessment usually helps families judge where that point has been reached.
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Local authority support in Northallerton
North Yorkshire Council arranges and funds adult social care in this area. Use these official council links to check funding, request an assessment and get support.
Adult social care website North Yorkshire Council
Council service pages 7 of 19
Guides for choosing home care
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Free care planning tools
Tools to help you understand your options, check funding eligibility, and plan ahead.
- Personalised Assistant Answer a few questions and get a tailored list of suitable care homes.
- Concierge Answer 13 questions about care needs, location, and preferences to receive a personalised shortlist of matched homes.
- Funding Calculator Estimate how much care will cost and what financial support may be available.
- CHC Assessment Check whether your relative may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding.
- CHC DST Assessment Complete the Decision Support Tool used in NHS CHC funding assessments.
- Map Explorer Browse care homes near you on an interactive map.
Provider information is sourced from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), last updated September 2026.