Best Care Homes in West Northamptonshire (2026)
105 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Life (UK) Limited t/a the Banyan Tree - 53 Bostock Avenue | Outstanding | Residential | 4 |
| Tabs@42 | Outstanding | Residential | 5 |
| The Oakleaf Care Group (Hartwell) Limited | Outstanding | Nursing | 16 |
| Blakesley | Outstanding | Residential | 6 |
| Burlington Court | Outstanding | Nursing | 102 |
| Cunningham House | Outstanding | Nursing | 18 |
| Pytchley Court Nursing Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 40 |
| Orchard House | Outstanding | Nursing | 22 |
| Richmond Village Northampton | Outstanding | Nursing | 31 |
| Orchard View | Outstanding | Residential | 5 |
| Spinney Hill House | Outstanding | Residential | 3 |
| Turn Furlong | Good | Residential | 51 |
| Southfields House | Good | Residential | 44 |
| Primrose House | Good | Residential | 2 |
| Primrose House | Good | Residential | 3 |
| Rycroft Apartments | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Phoenix House | Good | Nursing | 15 |
| Holly House Residential Home | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Kingsthorpe Grange | Good | Nursing | 51 |
| Flora Innes House | Good | Residential | 9 |
| Solden Hill House | Good | Residential | 21 |
| Merrifield House Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 62 |
| Stoke House | Good | Residential | 12 |
| St Giles Charity Estates | Good | Residential | 20 |
| Richardson Duston Limited | Good | Residential | 11 |
| Richardson Grove Limited | Good | Residential | 18 |
| Boughton Green Road Limited | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Stone Cottage | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Collingtree Park | Good | Residential | 79 |
| Chacombe Park | Good | Nursing | 79 |
| Fair Haven Care Home | Good | Residential | 20 |
| Timken Grange | Good | Residential | 66 |
| Brownlands Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 31 |
| St John's Home | Good | Residential | 50 |
| St Andrew's Healthcare - 17 The Avenue | Good | Nursing | 1 |
| Squires Mews Care Home | Good | Residential | 59 |
| Oxendon House Care Home | Good | Residential | 45 |
| The Lakes | Good | Residential | 47 |
| Hunsbury House | Good | Nursing | 6 |
| Weston Favell Houses | Good | Nursing | 3 |
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Choosing a Care Home in West Northamptonshire
With 105 care homes in West Northamptonshire, families have 72 well-rated options to choose from. 25 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 38 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 67 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
West Northamptonshire care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, mental health care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in West Northamptonshire?
West Northamptonshire has 105 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 3,203 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in West Northamptonshire?
West Northamptonshire has 11 Outstanding-rated care homes and 61 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in West Northamptonshire?
West Northamptonshire has 38 nursing care homes and 67 residential homes, including 53 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in West Northamptonshire?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in West Northamptonshire?
West Northamptonshire Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.