How do I arrange a care needs assessment in West Northamptonshire?

Contact adult social care at West Northamptonshire Council and describe what has changed and why residential care is being considered. The assessment is free and cannot be withheld because of savings. A practitioner will record which needs are eligible and give a view on whether they can still be met at home. Keep the written outcome, because homes and any funder will both want to see it.

How many care homes are listed in West Northamptonshire?

Sixty five registered residential care homes appear on this page. The list covers small independent houses as well as homes run by larger operators, and each profile names the registered provider and gives the address. Registration categories differ, so checking the profile is more reliable than judging from the name. Comparing a handful of profiles together is the quickest route to a shortlist.

What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?

A care home provides accommodation, meals and personal care such as help with washing, dressing and medication. A nursing home does all of that with registered nurses on duty, so it can manage wounds, tube feeding, complex medication and conditions that can change quickly. The homes on this page are registered for residential care, meaning nursing input comes from community nurses visiting. Where health needs are expected to grow substantially, a home registered for nursing can avoid a later move.

How far in advance should we start looking?

Begin while there is still time to compare rather than waiting until a decision is forced on the family. Assessment, financial checks and each home's own pre admission visit all take time. Several weeks of lead time lets you see homes at different points in the day and follow up on anything an inspection report raised. Where circumstances are already urgent, say so clearly at the first point of contact.

What should we ask when visiting a care home here?

Ask about staffing levels during the day and at night, and how much of the team is permanent. Find out how long the manager has been in post and what has changed since the last inspection, particularly if the report noted concerns. Ask how a doctor is called outside surgery hours and how families are told when something changes. Request the fee in writing together with a list of anything billed separately.

Care Homes in West Northamptonshire

Q: Will West Northamptonshire Council contribute towards care home fees?

It may, once a needs assessment has shown residential care is required and a financial assessment has looked at capital and income. Those above the national upper capital limit pay for their own place, while people below it contribute an assessed amount from income. Property is frequently taken into account, although it can be disregarded in particular circumstances. If the home chosen costs more than the council will fund, a third party normally has to meet the difference.

West Northamptonshire has 67 CQC registered care homes. 36 are rated Good, 6 Outstanding, 20 Requires improvement, and 5 have not yet been rated. 40 of the 67 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

West Northamptonshire at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in West Northamptonshire.

West Northamptonshire Council pays, residential care: £965 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,233 to £1,449, median £1,356
Care home beds filled across West Northamptonshire: 87%. The 12 month average is 88%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 76
People aged 75 and over: 39,900. Rising to 46,500 by 2035, up 17%
Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 4 closed. 8 changed owner, covering 336 beds.
Who pays, across West Northamptonshire (estimate): 36% council, 47% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 5,100. Rising to 6,500 by 2035, up 28%
People aged 85 and over: 10,000. Rising to 15,900 by 2035, up 58%

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Arranging and funding a care home place in West Northamptonshire

Behind every placement sit two quite separate decisions. One establishes what care a person actually needs; the other establishes who pays for it. Both belong to the local authority, both cost nothing to request, and neither depends on whether the family expects to fund the place themselves. Confusing the two is what causes most of the delay families run into.

The care needs assessment

Anyone who appears to need care and support can ask West Northamptonshire Council Adult Social Care for an assessment. A practitioner works through mobility, washing and dressing, medication, nutrition, memory and safety, then records which needs are eligible and whether they can still be met at home. That view is what narrows a list of this size, because it settles whether residential care is the right setting at all. Anyone caring unpaid for the person can request an assessment of their own needs at the same time, which is frequently forgotten when a move is being discussed.

Fees and contributions

The financial assessment is a separate exercise, weighing capital and income against limits set nationally. Someone above the upper capital limit funds their own place, while those below it contribute an assessed amount from income and keep a protected allowance for personal spending. A property is often counted, though it can be disregarded in defined circumstances, including where a spouse continues to live there, so put the question directly rather than assuming. Homes charging more than the council will meet usually require a third party contribution, and the figure should be agreed in writing before anyone moves in.

Choosing the right care home in West Northamptonshire

With sixty five homes listed and grades spread more widely than in some areas, the published evidence has real work to do before you spend time visiting.

Reading the ratings honestly

Thirty six of these homes are rated Good and five are rated Outstanding, so a strong shortlist is certainly achievable. Nineteen carry a Requires Improvement rating, which is a larger share than families often expect, and those reports should be read properly rather than used as a simple filter. The concern behind such a grade varies enormously, from governance and record keeping to matters that affect residents directly, and some homes will have moved on considerably since. Five homes have no published rating, generally reflecting recent registration or a change of provider, and there the questions concern who is running the home and what they have done before.

What to establish on a visit

Visit at a busy time, ideally around a meal, and watch how staff speak to residents who cannot easily answer. Ask how long the registered manager has been in post, what staff turnover has been like and how many of the team are permanent rather than agency. Find out what happens if a resident's needs increase, whether they would have to move, and how the home arranges medical attention out of hours. Ask for the contract, the weekly fee and a clear list of what is charged on top, and speak to a relative of someone already living there if the chance arises.

67 care homes in West Northamptonshire (showing 1–50)

Farm Cottage · 8 Milthorpe, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 8PP
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by William Blake House Northants
Here at Farm Cottage, we are a residential care home based in Towcester, West Northamptonshire, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism. We also offer respite care, giving families and carers the opportunity to take a break...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Templemore Care Home · 121 Harlestone Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN5 6AA
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by B & M Investments Limited
Here at Templemore Care Home in Northampton, we provide residential and dementia care for older people, younger adults, and those needing a short respite stay. We are part of the local West Northamptonshire community, and that sense of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Southfields House · Farmhill Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 5DS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by West Northamptonshire Council
We at Southfields House are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of Northampton, providing compassionate residential and dementia care within a warm, homely setting. Nestled in the NN postcode area of West...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St Giles Charity Estates · Nicholas Rothwell House, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 8LR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Charity of St Giles
We at St Giles Charity Estates are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the heart of Northampton, providing a welcoming home for older people who need day to day support, respite, or specialist assistance with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Turn Furlong · Turn Furlong, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 8BZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by West Northamptonshire Council
We at Turn Furlong are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of Northampton, where compassionate dementia care, older person support, and specialist assistance for adults with physical disabilities come together...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
the Banyan Tree - 53 Bostock Avenue · Abington, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN1 4LN
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Living Life (UK) Limited
The Banyan Tree at 53 Bostock Avenue is a small residential home in Northampton. We support adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, younger adults and people managing mental health conditions, and we offer respite stays. Being...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Blakesley · 2 High Street, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 8RE
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Camphill Milton Keynes Communities Limited
Blakesley is a care home in Towcester, and we support people from across West Northamptonshire who can no longer manage at home on their own. Some of the people who live here are older and have reached a point where daily life needs a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults
Boughton Green Road · 144 Boughton Green Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 7AA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Boughton Green Road Limited
Boughton Green Road is a residential care home in Northampton. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with mental ill health and people with physical disabilities, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Oakfield at Yardley Hastings · Castle Ashby Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN7 1EL
Care home · Run by Oakfield (Easton Maudit) Limited
Here at Oakfield at Yardley Hastings, we provide residential care for a wide range of people across our home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. We welcome older adults, younger adults, and people living with dementia, learning...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Meadow View · 421 Welford Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 8PT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Shepherd Heights Limited
Here at Meadow View, we provide residential care for a wide range of people from our home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. We are proud to have received a "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the genuine...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Moulton · Grosvenor House, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 7UD
Care home · Run by TLC CARE HOMES BLAMSTERS RESIDENTIAL LIMITED
Moulton is a residential care home near Northampton, and we support adults with learning disabilities and autistic people, including younger adults working towards a more independent life. Respite stays are available as well. We are a...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Oaklodge Care Home · 2 Peveril Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN5 6JW
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Restgate Limited
Oaklodge Care Home is a residential care home in Northampton, caring for older people and for people living with dementia. We also offer respite stays for those who need care for a few weeks, whether after a spell in hospital or to give a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Orchard Hill · 100 Orchard Hill, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 9AG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Accomplish Group Limited
We at Orchard Hill are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the heart of Northampton, providing a true home from home for adults of all ages who need a little extra support with daily living. Nestled within the welcoming...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Margaret's Rest Home · 30-32 Kingsley Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 7BL
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Hollyberry Care Limited
We at Margaret's Rest Home offer residential care in the welcoming town of Northampton, providing a comfortable and homely setting for older people and adults who need day to day support. Nestled within the NN postcode area of West...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Boughton Lodge Care Home · 105 Boughton Green Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 7SU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Kingsthorpe Care Limited
We at Boughton Lodge Care Home are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in Northampton, providing dedicated older person care, dementia support, and respite stays for families across West Northamptonshire and the wider...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Cheney House · Rectory Lane, Banbury, West Northamptonshire, OX17 2NZ
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Regal Care Trading Ltd
Here at Cheney House, we provide residential care for older adults in Banbury, West Northamptonshire, and we take real pride in knowing the people who live with us as individuals rather than just residents. We support people with a range...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Merrifield House Residential Care Home · 90 High Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 6JR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Merrycare Limited
Merrifield House is a residential care home in Northampton. Those living here include older people, many living with dementia, and people managing mental health conditions. We also offer respite stays for families needing a planned break....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Respite Care
Longlands · London Road, Daventry, West Northamptonshire, NN11 4DY
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by West Northamptonshire Council
Longlands is a residential care home in Daventry. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss. We plan around the person rather...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St Christopher's Home · Abington Park Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 3AD
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by St Christopher's Homes
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...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Holly House Residential Home · 36 Green Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN7 3AT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mr & Mrs P Menon
We at Holly House Residential Home are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in Northampton, where older people receive compassionate support tailored to their individual needs. Our home in West Northamptonshire has...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Orchard View · 97 Orchard Hill, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 9AG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Accomplish Group Limited
We at Orchard View are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Northampton, providing thoughtful support for older people and adults with a wide range of care needs. Our home has been created as a place...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Northants Accommodation and Social Care · 202a Kettering Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN1 4BN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mr Abdul Haleem
Northants Accommodation and Social Care provides a residential home in Northampton for adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults. Most of the people living here are younger adults, and we treat the place as their home rather...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Tabs@42 · 42 Stimpson Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN1 4LP
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Tabs @ 42 Limited
Tabs@42 is a residential care home in Northampton supporting younger adults with a learning disability, adults who are autistic and people with a physical disability. We also offer respite stays. Support here is planned around individuals...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St John's Home · Wellingborough Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 3JF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by St John's Home
We at St John's Home are proud to offer welcoming residential care in the heart of Northampton, providing a true home from home for older people and younger adults alike. Nestled within the familiar surroundings of the NN postcode area in...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Squires Mews Care Home · 488 Kettering Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 6QP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Artisan Care Northampton Limited
Squires Mews Care Home is a residential home in Northampton. We support older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people whose sight or hearing is impaired. Respite stays...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Loyd House · Abington, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN1 5LL
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Christchurch Court Limited
Loyd House is a residential care home in Northampton. We support older people who need help with daily living, along with younger adults, residents living with a mental health condition, people with a physical disability and those living...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Richardson Grove · 2 and 8 Kingsthorpe Grove, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 6NT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Richardson Grove Limited
At Richardson Grove, we provide residential care in Northampton for a wide range of people, including older adults, younger adults, people living with a learning disability or autism, and those with physical disabilities. We also offer...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Stone Cottage · 8 Milthorpe, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 8PP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by William Blake House Northants
Stone Cottage is a small residential home in Towcester. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, and we offer respite stays. Being small is the point. The atmosphere here is domestic rather than clinical, people...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Overstone House Care Home · Ouiston Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN6 0FU
Care home · Run by Anchor Hanover Group
Overstone House Care Home is a residential home near Northampton for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also support some younger adults whose needs suit a home of this kind. We help with washing and dressing,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
23/23a The Avenue · 23/23a, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN1 5BT
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by St Andrew's Healthcare
Here at 23/23a The Avenue, we are a residential care home based in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, offering a genuine home from home for the people who live with us. We support a wide range of individuals, including older adults,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
44 Stimpson Avenue · 44 Stimpson Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN1 4LP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Tabs @ 42 Limited
We are a small residential care home on Stimpson Avenue in Northampton, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism, including younger adults. We also offer respite stays, which can give a family carer a genuine break while the...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Spinney Hill House · 56 Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 6DN
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Albany Care (Northampton) Ltd
Spinney Hill House is a residential care home in Northampton supporting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, and adults living with mental health needs, a physical disability or sight and hearing loss, including younger...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Fair Haven Care Home · 66 St Georges Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 6JA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Pathways Care Group Limited
Fair Haven is a residential care home in Northampton supporting adults with a learning disability or autism and adults living with mental health conditions. This is somewhere people live rather than somewhere they have been sent, and we...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Respite Care
The Lakes · Duncote Hall, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 8AQ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Minster Care Management Limited
We at The Lakes are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Towcester, providing specialist dementia care and residential support for older people and younger adults across West Northamptonshire. Nestled...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Solden Hill House · Banbury Road, Daventry, West Northamptonshire, NN11 6UA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Solden Hill House Limited
We at Solden Hill House are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Daventry, providing personalised residential care for adults with a wide range of needs. Nestled within the West Northamptonshire...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Ashdown House · 13-15 Ashworth Street, Daventry, West Northamptonshire, NN11 4AR
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Knighton Care Services Limited
Ashdown House is a residential care home in Daventry, providing a permanent home for older people who can no longer manage safely on their own. We try to run the place as a household, with the ordinary rhythms of meals, company, fresh air...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Rathgar Care Home · 349 Kettering Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 6QT
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Rathgar Care Home Ltd
We at Rathgar Care Home offer residential care in the welcoming town of Northampton, providing a comfortable and supportive home for older people, including those living with dementia. Our residential setting has been thoughtfully created...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
The Berkeley · 1-2 Elysium Terrace, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 6EN
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Mentaur Limited
The Berkeley is a residential care home in Northampton supporting a wide range of adults. We work with older people, with adults who have a learning disability and autistic adults, with people living with mental health conditions and with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Abington Park View Care Home · 475-477 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 3HN
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Golden Care (UK) Limited
Here at Abington Park View Care Home in Northampton, we provide residential and dementia care for older people, as well as support for those living with physical disabilities or visual and hearing impairments. We also offer respite care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Obelisk House · Obelisk Rise, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 8SA
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by West Northamptonshire Council
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,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
ResCare · 1 Monmouth Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN5 7EF
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by ResCare Northampton Ltd
We are ResCare, a residential care home in Northampton. We support older people and younger adults, including adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people with sight or hearing loss, and we also offer respite stays. We...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Primrose House · 200 Harborough Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 8DJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Wellington Support Limited
We at Primrose House are proud to offer warm, person centred residential care in the heart of Northampton, providing a true home from home for older adults and younger adults alike across West Northamptonshire. Nestled within the welcoming...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Blakesley · 2 High Street, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 8RE
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by William Blake House Northants
Blakesley is a residential care home in Towcester, West Northamptonshire, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism. We also offer respite stays for people who need support for a shorter period or whose usual carer needs a...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Nazareth House · 118 Harlestone Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN5 6AD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Nazareth Care Charitable Trust
Nazareth House in Northampton offers older people a settled, permanent home, and we also provide respite stays for those who need care for a short period or whose family carer needs a break. The help people need from us is mostly...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
No 39 · 39 Stimpson Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN1 4LP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Tabs @ 42 Limited
Here at No 39, we provide residential care for younger adults with learning disabilities and autism, based in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. We also offer respite care, giving families and carers the opportunity to take a break whilst...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Rycroft Apartments · 114 St. Georges Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 6JF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Wellington Support Limited
We at Rycroft Apartments are proud to offer residential care in the heart of Northampton, providing a welcoming home for older people and younger adults who benefit from thoughtful, personalised support. Nestled within the NN postcode area...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Oxendon House Care Home · 33 Main Street, Market Harborough, West Northamptonshire, LE16 8NE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Oxendon House Care Home Limited
We are a residential care home near Market Harborough, providing a home for older people who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia. We try to run the place so that it belongs to the people who live in it....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
St Georges · 100 St Georges Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 6JF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Accomplish Group Limited
St Georges is a residential care home in Northampton supporting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people living with mental ill health, people with visual or hearing impairment and younger adults. We also offer respite...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Highfield · 50 Abington Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN1 4PA
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Mentaur Limited
Highfield is a residential care home in Northampton supporting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions, and younger adults building a more independent life. Ordinary life is what we are...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Richardson Mews · Kingsland Gardens, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 7PW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The Richardson Mews Limited
The Richardson Mews is a residential care home in Northampton. We are home to older people and to younger adults who need support with daily life, including people living with mental health conditions and people with physical disabilities....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in West Northamptonshire, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care East Midlands figure, because too few West Northamptonshire homes publish this price. 34 homes. Median £1,356.	£965	£1,233 to £1,449
Nursing care England figure, because too few West Northamptonshire homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.	£1,060	£1,600 to £2,071
Residential dementia care East Midlands figure, because too few West Northamptonshire homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,350.	Not published separately	£1,278 to £1,475
Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few West Northamptonshire homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.	Not published separately	£1,890 to £2,221

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

Inspected most recently

Orchard View, 3 July 2026, Good
Flora Innes House, 18 June 2026, Outstanding
Fair Haven Care Home, 9 June 2026, Good

Longest since a report

Orchard Hill, 30 December 2017, Good
Pinetrees, 2 February 2018, Good
Farm Cottage, 20 February 2018, Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about care homes in West Northamptonshire

How many care homes are there in West Northamptonshire?

West Northamptonshire has 67 CQC registered care homes: 6 Outstanding, 36 Good, 20 Requires improvement, 5 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a care home cost in West Northamptonshire?

West Northamptonshire Council pays an average of £965 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,233 to £1,449 a week. East Midlands figure, because too few West Northamptonshire homes publish this price. 34 homes. Median £1,356. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Which care homes in West Northamptonshire were inspected most recently?

Orchard View (3 July 2026), Flora Innes House (18 June 2026) and Fair Haven Care Home (9 June 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.