Care Homes in West Northamptonshire

Care-home types in West Northamptonshire

Care homes in West Northamptonshire: frequently asked questions

How many care homes are there in West Northamptonshire?

There are 24 CQC-registered care homes in West Northamptonshire: 14 are registered for residential care and 10 for nursing care (0 are registered for both). Figures are real Care Quality Commission records, as of 2026-06-12.

What is the difference between a residential and a nursing home in West Northamptonshire?

A residential home provides accommodation and personal care (help with washing, dressing, meals and medication). A nursing home additionally has registered nurses on site 24 hours a day for residents with medical needs. In West Northamptonshire, 14 homes are residential-only, 10 are nursing-only, and 0 are registered for both, as of 2026-06-12.

Who runs the care homes in West Northamptonshire?

The 24 care homes in West Northamptonshire are run by 22 distinct registered operators (provider companies). The largest by number of homes is St. Matthews Limited (2 homes). Each operator is a company you can look up on Companies House to check it is still active. Data as of 2026-06-12.

How can I check if a care home in West Northamptonshire is safe?

Every care home in West Northamptonshire is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which rates each home Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Look up a specific home's current rating and full inspection report at cqc.org.uk, and check the operating company's status on Companies House. This directory links both. CQC does not use a star or 0–5 score, so we never show a numeric rating — always read the home's own CQC report. Data as of 2026-06-12.

When were care homes in West Northamptonshire last inspected?

The most recent CQC inspection on record for a care home in West Northamptonshire is dated 9 June 2026. CQC inspects on a risk-based cycle, so different homes are inspected at different times — always check the individual home's latest report on cqc.org.uk. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Care homes by area in West Northamptonshire

• NN29 homes
• NN16 homes

Largest care-home operators in West Northamptonshire

• St. Matthews Limited2 homes
• Mentaur Limited2 homes
• Pathways Care Group Limited1 home
• Rathgar Care Home Ltd1 home
• Elysium Neurological Services (Badby) Limited1 home
• Hollyberry Care Limited1 home
• Kentbrim Limited1 home
• ResCare Northampton Ltd1 home

Each operator is a registered company — look it up on Companies House to confirm it is active before placing a relative.

CQC-registered care homes in West Northamptonshire

• Fair Haven Care HomeResidential66 St Georges Avenue, NN2 6JA · NN2 6JAOperated by Pathways Care Group Limited
  01604712050CQC record updated 9 June 2026
• Rathgar Care HomeResidential349 Kettering Road, NN3 6QT · NN3 6QTOperated by Rathgar Care Home Ltd
  01604499003CQC record updated 29 May 2026
• Badby ParkNursingBadby Road West, Badby, NN11 4NH · NN11 4NHOperated by Elysium Neurological Services (Badby) Limited
  01327301041CQC record updated 26 May 2026
• Margaret's Rest HomeResidential30-32 Kingsley Road, NN2 7BL · NN2 7BLOperated by Hollyberry Care Limited
  01604710544CQC record updated 19 May 2026
• Brownlands Nursing HomeNursing34 London Road, NN11 4BZ · NN11 4BZOperated by Kentbrim Limited
  01327876985CQC record updated 15 May 2026
• ResCareResidential1 Monmouth Road, NN5 7EF · NN5 7EFOperated by ResCare Northampton Ltd
  01604414770CQC record updated 23 April 2026
• Hunsbury HouseNursing8 Long Acres, Hunsbury, NN4 0QF · NN4 0QFOperated by Oakleaf Care (Hartwell) Limited
  01604864466CQC record updated 20 April 2026
• St Giles Charity EstatesResidentialNicholas Rothwell House, 290 Harborough Road, Kingsthrope, NN2 8LR · NN2 8LROperated by Charity of St Giles
  01604841882CQC record updated 15 April 2026
• Templemore Care HomeResidential121 Harlestone Road, NN5 6AA · NN5 6AAOperated by B & M Investments Limited
  01604751863CQC record updated 23 March 2026
• St Matthews Limited - The AvenueNursing2 The Avenue, Spinney Hill, NN3 6BA · NN3 6BAOperated by St. Matthews Limited
  01604644455CQC record updated 6 March 2026

Showing a sample of contactable homes from the 24 registered in West Northamptonshire. For the full register and each home's current CQC rating, see cqc.org.uk.