Obelisk House
Obelisk House is a residential care home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire (NN2 8SA). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Obelisk House
Obelisk House is a residential care home in Northampton, providing a permanent home for adults who need care and support with everyday life. Our care is residential rather than nursing. We help with personal care, medication, meals, mobility and company, and we bring in community health professionals when something more clinical is needed. Many of our residents live with dementia, and we rely on familiar staff, a routine that stays where it is and reassurance given as often as it is needed. We care for residents with physical disabilities and those with a visual or hearing impairment, adapting how we communicate and how we help people move about so that dignity and independence are protected. We support younger adults too, planning their interests and routines on their own terms. Respite stays are available for families needing a planned break. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather set that out here ourselves than have a family find it later and wonder why we kept quiet. The areas identified are where our effort is going at present. Please visit on an ordinary day, speak to residents and their relatives, and ask us about it directly.
Care provided at Obelisk House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 20 December 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Obelisk House
Where is Obelisk House located?
Obelisk House is a residential care home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 8SA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Obelisk House provide?
Obelisk House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Obelisk House's CQC rating?
Obelisk House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 20 December 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Obelisk House provide dementia care?
Yes. Obelisk House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Obelisk House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Obelisk House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Obelisk House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Obelisk 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. Obelisk 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. Obelisk 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?
Yes. Yes. Obelisk House supports younger adults as well as older people.
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
Obelisk 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 Obelisk House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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