Park
Park is a nursing home in Rushden, North Northamptonshire (NN10 6XZ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Park
We at Rushden Park are proud to offer dedicated nursing care in the welcoming town of Rushden, North Northamptonshire. Our home provides a supportive setting where residents receive skilled clinical support alongside the warmth and comfort of everyday life, making it a trusted choice for families seeking nursing care in the East Midlands. Nestled within the NN postcode area, our home benefits from its position in a well connected community, offering residents easy access to the familiar surroundings of Rushden whilst providing a peaceful retreat from the pace of daily life. The setting has been thoughtfully arranged to feel like a true home, where residents can enjoy comfortable communal spaces and quiet corners for reflection, family visits, or shared moments with fellow residents. Our care team specialises in supporting older people who require nursing care, including those living with dementia. We understand that dementia touches every family differently, and we take time to know each resident as an individual, learning their story, preferences, and routines so that we can provide care that feels reassuring and familiar. For residents with physical disabilities, we offer tailored support that promotes dignity and independence in equal measure, adapting our approach to suit each person's abilities and aspirations. We also welcome younger adults whose care needs benefit from a nursing environment, ensuring that our support is shaped around age appropriate interests and goals rather than a one size fits all approach. Our respite care offering provides families and regular carers with the reassurance of a short stay option, whether that is to allow a well earned break, to support recovery after a hospital stay, or simply to trial life in our home before making longer term decisions. In practice, this breadth of specialism means that families can feel confident their loved one will receive continuity of care, even as needs change over time. Our qualified nursing team works closely with residents, families, and visiting healthcare professionals to ensure that clinical needs are met with the same compassion and attention as everyday preferences, from a favourite breakfast to a preferred armchair by the window. At our most recent CQC inspection in September 2023, Rushden Park received an overall rating of Requires Improvement. We were pleased to be rated Good in both the Effective and Caring domains, a reflection of the genuine warmth our team brings to their work and the positive outcomes residents experience through their care. We recognise that the Safe, Responsive, and Well led domains were identified as areas requiring improvement, and we take this feedback seriously. Our team is committed to ongoing development, working transparently to strengthen every aspect of life in our home so that residents and their families feel confident in the quality they receive. We understand that choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we know it often comes at an emotional time. If you are exploring nursing care, dementia care, or respite options in Rushden and the wider North Northamptonshire area, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We would be delighted to answer your questions, share more about daily life at our home, and arrange a visit so you can experience the atmosphere for yourself. Whatever stage of the journey you are on, we are here to listen and to help.
Care provided at Park
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 7 September 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Park
Where is Park located?
Park is a nursing home in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, NN10 6XZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Park provide?
Park is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Park's CQC rating?
Park is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 7 September 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Park provide dementia care?
Yes. Park supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Park offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Park offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Park
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Rushden Park 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?
Yes. Yes. Rushden Park is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Rushden Park 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. Rushden Park 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
Rushden Park 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
- Nursing care: £1,050 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from Rushden Park. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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