Lancum House
Lancum House is a residential care home in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire (NN8 3GL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Lancum House
Here at Lancum House, we provide residential care for older people in the heart of Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire. We are a care home that genuinely feels like a home, and that matters enormously to us and to the people who live here. We support older adults with a range of needs, including residential care, dementia care and respite care. Whether someone moves in with us on a short term basis to recover or have a break, or whether Lancum House becomes their long term home, we aim to make sure they feel settled, respected and well looked after from the very first day. Dementia care is something we take seriously. We understand how unsettling it can be for someone living with dementia to adjust to a new environment, so we work hard to create calm, familiar routines and a reassuring atmosphere where residents feel safe and understood. We also take time to get to know each person individually, because good care starts with truly knowing someone. Our respite care gives families peace of mind when they need a break or when circumstances change unexpectedly. We welcome respite residents warmly and make sure they feel part of life at Lancum House during their stay. We are proud that our most recent Care Quality Commission rating is Good, which reflects the everyday effort our team puts into supporting residents with kindness and consistency. We are always looking at how we can do things better, and we welcome feedback from residents and families as a normal part of how we work. If you are considering care for yourself or someone you love, we would be very happy to show you around and have an honest conversation about whether Lancum House might be the right fit. Please do get in touch.
Care provided at Lancum House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 11 May 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Lancum House
Where is Lancum House located?
Lancum House is a residential care home in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, NN8 3GL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Lancum House provide?
Lancum House 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 Lancum House's CQC rating?
Lancum House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 11 May 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Lancum House provide dementia care?
Yes. Lancum House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Lancum House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Lancum House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Lancum House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Lancum 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. Lancum 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. Lancum 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. Lancum 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
Lancum 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 Lancum House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Lancum House
Respite Care at Lancum House
Most respite bookings are made weeks ahead and most homes want a week or two rather than a single night. Lancum House is registered to provide respite care. Send everyday clothes, toiletries, medicines in their original boxes and a familiar thing or two for the room. A planned fortnight doubles as a trial, and families often learn more from it than from several visits.
Dementia Care at Lancum House
A calm building and an unchanging routine spare a person with dementia a great deal of distress. Dementia care falls within the registration held by Lancum House. Look at whether a resident could find the lounge and the lavatory without being led, since layout does much of the work. Ask how staff respond to agitation, to someone wanting to leave, and to questions asked over and over. The way such incidents are recorded and reviewed is more revealing than any statement of approach. Ask too how the home manages the later stages and when a move elsewhere becomes likely.
Residential Care at Lancum House
Residential care means a home, meals, laundry and personal help, provided by care staff rather than nurses. Lancum House in Wellingborough is registered on that footing. Medical needs are met by visiting GPs and district nurses, the same arrangement as for someone living in their own house. The rating of good on the public record dates from May 2019, which is long enough ago that your own visit matters more. Go at lunchtime and again mid afternoon, and watch how staff speak to residents when nothing is being demonstrated. Ask what the home does when a resident's needs move past what residential care allows.
Older Person Care at Lancum House
The point of a care home for most older people is that the difficult parts of the day stop being their problem. Lancum House is registered for older person care. Staff help with washing and dressing, meals arrive without planning, laundry is done and medication is given on time. Private fees in the East Midlands commonly fall between £850 and £1100 a week, whereas North Northamptonshire Council usually pays £680 to £820 for residents it funds. Ask what time people get up and eat, how much say they have in it, and how many staff are awake at night. How often a care plan is reviewed is worth asking as well.
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