Apollo House
Apollo House is a nursing home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire (NN5 7AJ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Apollo House
We are a nursing home in Northampton, caring for older people whose needs require qualified nursing alongside help with daily living, including those living with dementia. Having registered nurses on duty means medication, pain, wounds, continence and the difficulties people have with eating, drinking and moving can be managed properly and without waiting, and that a change in somebody's health is noticed early. Around that clinical work we try to protect the ordinary business of living: choosing when to get up, what to wear, what to eat and who you want sitting with you. Caring well for a person living with dementia depends less on procedure than on knowing them, so we ask families to tell us about working life, children, music, faith and old habits. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was requires improvement. We would rather tell you that ourselves than leave you to find it later. We are working through the points the inspectors raised, and if you are considering us for somebody close to you we will go through the report with you and answer whatever you want to ask. Please come and see the home as it really is and talk to the people who live here. That will tell you more than anything we can write.
Care provided at Apollo House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 23 December 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Apollo House
Where is Apollo House located?
Apollo House is a nursing home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN5 7AJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Apollo House provide?
Apollo House is registered to provide nursing and 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 Apollo House's CQC rating?
Apollo 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 23 December 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Apollo House provide dementia care?
Yes. Apollo House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Apollo House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Apollo House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Apollo House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Apollo 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?
Yes. Yes. Apollo House is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Apollo 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. Apollo 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
Apollo 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
- Nursing care: £1,050 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from Apollo House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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