St Christopher's Home
St Christopher's Home is a residential care home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire (NN3 3AD). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About St Christopher's Home
St Christopher's Home is a residential care home in Northampton. We provide care for older people and for people with physical disabilities, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. We are a residential home rather than a large institution, and the day here belongs to the people living in it. Some like an early start and a bit of company; others prefer a slow morning and a quiet afternoon. Our part is to make either possible, and to help with washing, dressing, medication, meals and getting about in a way that supports independence rather than quietly replacing it. Where somebody has a physical disability, we take trouble to get the detail right: equipment properly set up, staff who are confident using it, and moving and handling done the way the person prefers rather than the way that happens to be quickest. Being helped to move is a very personal business and it is worth doing well. Respite stays are planned with the same attention as any other admission. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather say that plainly than have you discover it elsewhere. We know which areas were identified, we are working through them with the team, and if you visit we will tell you honestly where we have got to and what is still in hand. Families are welcome at St Christopher's, and we would far rather hear a concern at the time. Please do come and see us.
Care provided at St Christopher's Home
- Older person care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 24 February 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about St Christopher's Home
Where is St Christopher's Home located?
St Christopher's Home is a residential care home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 3AD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does St Christopher's Home provide?
St Christopher's Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is St Christopher's Home's CQC rating?
St Christopher's Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 24 February 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does St Christopher's Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. St Christopher's Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about St Christopher's Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. St Christopher's Home is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. St Christopher's Home 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. St Christopher's Home 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. St Christopher's Home 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
St Christopher's Home 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
Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from St Christopher's Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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