Rookery Cottage
Rookery Cottage is a residential care home in Kettering, North Northamptonshire (NN14 1JS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Rookery Cottage
Rookery Cottage is a residential care home in Kettering. We support older people, including many who are living with dementia, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places for those who need a break or a period of support after illness. We are a small home and that shapes everything. Staff know everybody properly, meals feel like meals rather than a service being delivered, and it is easy to notice when someone is out of sorts. People keep their own things around them, choose how they spend the day, and are supported to stay in touch with the people and places that matter to them in and around Kettering. Living with dementia does not mean losing the right to make choices, and we work hard to hold on to that. We learn a person's history, we notice what settles them and what unsettles them, and we adapt rather than expecting them to. Families usually know these things better than anyone, so we ask, and we keep asking as things change. Relatives are welcome at any reasonable time, and we would far rather someone raised a concern with us early than let it build. The Care Quality Commission rates us good overall. If you are looking at residential care in Kettering, please come and visit, meet the staff and see how the home feels on an ordinary day.
Care provided at Rookery Cottage
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 20 January 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Rookery Cottage
Where is Rookery Cottage located?
Rookery Cottage is a residential care home in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, NN14 1JS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Rookery Cottage provide?
Rookery Cottage is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Rookery Cottage's CQC rating?
Rookery Cottage is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 20 January 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Rookery Cottage provide dementia care?
Yes. Rookery Cottage supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Rookery Cottage offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Rookery Cottage offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Rookery Cottage
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Rookery Cottage is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Rookery Cottage is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Rookery Cottage offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Rookery Cottage is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the East Midlands
Rookery Cottage has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £950 to £1,200 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from Rookery Cottage. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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