Highmead House
Highmead House is a residential care home in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire (NN9 5TY). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Highmead House
Highmead House is a residential care home in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire. We support older people who need help with daily life, including many living with dementia, and people with physical disabilities. We also offer respite stays. We are a home of a size where everybody is properly known, and that is the basis of everything else we do. Our team notices when somebody eats less than usual, sleeps badly, seems low or becomes unsteady on their feet, and it is dealt with the same day rather than at a review in a month's time. Residents run their own days. When to get up and go to bed, what to eat, whether to sit with others or keep to their own room with their own things around them. Rooms hold people's own furniture and photographs, and nobody comes in without knocking. Visitors are welcome at any reasonable hour. For residents living with dementia, consistency is what helps most, so we keep staffing settled and learn each person's history properly, which is what lets us make sense of what they are telling us. Where somebody has a physical disability, we work around what they can still do rather than taking over. Health needs are managed alongside local GPs and community nurses. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. Please come and look round.
Care provided at Highmead House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 13 December 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Highmead House
Where is Highmead House located?
Highmead House is a residential care home in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, NN9 5TY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Highmead House provide?
Highmead House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Highmead House's CQC rating?
Highmead House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 13 December 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Highmead House provide dementia care?
Yes. Highmead House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Highmead House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Highmead House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Highmead House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Highmead House 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. Highmead House 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. Highmead House 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. Highmead House 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
Highmead House 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 Highmead House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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