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The 7 Best Care Homes In Northampton

Squires Mews care home exterior and garden

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From care homes with luxurious gardens and cosy lounges to exceptional dementia care, we've rounded up seven of the very best care homes in Northampton to ease your search.

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Explore the best care homes in Northampton:

  1. Northampton Richmond Villages
  2. Squires Mews
  3. Collingtree Park
  4. Brook House
  5. Duke’s Court
  6. Cliftonville
  7. Spencer House



Northampton Richmond Villages

Northampton Richmond Villages Care Home is the first entry on our list of the best care homes in Northampton. This care home is located within a stunning retirement complex, meaning residents have amazing facilities to enjoy, such as cosy communal lounges and spacious dining rooms. We particularly love the garden, complete with large lawns and a beautiful array of foliage.

Meanwhile, the 31 private bedrooms at Northampton Richmond Villages are all spacious and have their own en-suite bathrooms.

Northampton Richmond Villages care home exterior

This care home provides several types of care, including permanent residential care and specialist dementia and nursing care. Short-term convalescent care is also available if your loved one is recovering after an illness, injury or operation.

There’s an activity for everyone at Northampton Richmond Villages, including pampering sessions in the beauty salon, themed events, gardening and much more, ensuring that every day is different.


CQC rating:

  • Overall - Outstanding
  • Safe - Good
  • Effective - Good
  • Caring - Good
  • Responsive - Outstanding
  • Well-led - Outstanding

CQC Publication Date: 28/03/2020

Learn more about Northampton Richmond Villages:
Type(s) of Care Offered The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care
Care Quality Commission Rating Outstanding
Are Bills Included in the Price? No
Facilities A bar, a spa, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, a room for spending time with family, outdoor terracing, an activity room, a café and restaurant and a beauty salon
Are There En Suite Facilities? 94% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
Number of Beds 31
Is the Home Purpose-Built? Yes
Care Home Operator Bupa

Are you interested in viewing Northampton Richmond Villages?

For availability and pricing, call 01604 279329.

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Squires Mews

A brand-new home in the heart of Northampton, Squires Mews Care Home oozes luxury across its 59 spacious bedrooms. These bedrooms are equipped with en-suite bathrooms and systems that allow residents to call for a nurse if needed.

We really like the communal facilities at Squires Mews as well, with some of our favourites including the expansive yet still cosy lounge, the cinema room, the hair salon and the stunning garden space, complete with lots of furniture - the perfect place to relax on a warm summer afternoon.

Squires Mews care home lounge

Specialist dementia care is available at Squires Mews, along with personal care in a residential setting if your loved one needs extra help with daily tasks such as using the bathroom and getting in and out of bed.

The dedicated care team at this home is committed to providing a fantastic standard of care and an extensive activities programme, including day trips to famous Northamptonshire spots in the home’s own minibus.


Learn more about Squires Mews:
Type(s) of Care Offered The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care
Care Quality Commission Rating Not Yet Inspected
Are Bills Included in the Price? No
Facilities A dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, an activity room, a café and restaurant and a beauty salon
Are There En Suite Facilities? All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
Number of Beds 59
Is the Home Purpose-Built? No
Care Home Operator Avery

Are you interested in viewing Squires Mews?

For availability and pricing, call 01604 279338.

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Collingtree Park

Rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (the second highest rating a home can get), Collingtree Park Care Home has been purpose-built with older adults in mind. This home boasts thoughtful features such as disabled bathrooms, nurse call systems and en-suite bathrooms in the majority of bedrooms.

Along with beautifully decorated bedrooms, you’ll also find stylish communal lounges, a hair salon and perfectly manicured gardens, where residents can relax or take a gentle stroll around.

Collingtree Park care home exterior and garden

Residential and dementia care are both provided at Collingtree Park. If your loved one is living with dementia, this home has a dedicated Memory Lane Community, which will give them a safe and relaxing environment to thrive in which is operated by specially trained staff.

The location of Collingtree Park - just south of the town centre - makes it easy to take residents on day trips in the home’s minibus to nearby points of interest, and lots of other fun activities are also available.


CQC rating:

  • Overall - Good
  • Safe - Good
  • Effective - Good
  • Caring - Good
  • Responsive - Good
  • Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 17/08/2022

Learn more about Collingtree Park:
Type(s) of Care Offered The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care
Care Quality Commission Rating Good
Are Bills Included in the Price? No
Facilities A spa, a cinema room, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, an activity room, a café and restaurant and a beauty salon
Are There En Suite Facilities? 96% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
Number of Beds 79
Is the Home Purpose-Built? Yes
Care Home Operator Barchester Healthcare

Are you interested in viewing Collingtree Park?

For availability and pricing, call 01604 279347.

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We’re here to help you find the right Northampton care home for you or your loved one. You can request a free list of care homes from our care experts, who will then share homes matching your budget and type of care needed. You can also search for a Northampton care home through our easy-to-use directory.




Brook House

Brook House Care Home is situated in the peaceful market town of Towcester, to the southwest of Northampton’s town centre.

In this home, you or your loved one can receive compassionate residential or dementia care on a permanent or short-term basis. Convalescent care, palliative care and day care services are also available.

Brook House care home lounge

Your loved one will feel at ease as soon as they move into Brook House. The 53 en-suite bedrooms are spacious and bright, and the care team is committed to creating a happy and homely environment for everyone. Carers, cooks, dedicated activity coordinators and other staff members come together to make the lives of residents as fulfilling as possible.

Our favourite facility at Brook House is the bistro-style restaurant, where residents can enjoy delicious and freshly prepared meals together.


CQC rating:

  • Overall - Good
  • Safe - Good
  • Effective - Good
  • Caring - Good
  • Responsive - Good
  • Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 24/08/2022

Learn more about Brook House:
Type(s) of Care Offered The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care
Care Quality Commission Rating Good
Are Bills Included in the Price? No
Facilities Lovely gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, an activity room, a café and restaurant and a beauty salon
Are There En Suite Facilities? All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
Number of Beds 53
Is the Home Purpose-Built? Yes
Care Home Operator Aria Care

Are you interested in viewing Brook House?

For availability and pricing, call 01529 404225.

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Duke’s Court

A range of care services are available at Duke’s Court Care Home, including luxury residential and dementia care. Respite care and specialist mental health and physical disability are also offered.

Every bedroom here has its own bathroom, and there are also companion suites if your loved one wishes to continue living with their partner while they receive care.

Duke's Court care home lounge

Thanks to the fantastic range of activities to pick from, your loved one will never be short of things to do at Duke’s Court. Animals like puppies and owls regularly visit the home, while dance classes, gardening and more often take place.

This home is situated in the town of Wellingborough, which is just to the northeast of Northampton. Shops and convenient public transport links are both nearby, making this an excellent place to live.


CQC rating:

  • Overall - Good
  • Safe - Good
  • Effective - Good
  • Caring - Good
  • Responsive - Good
  • Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 11/08/2023

Learn more about Duke's Court:
Type(s) of Care Offered The main types offered are residential and dementia care
Care Quality Commission Rating Good
Are Bills Included in the Price? No
Facilities Gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, an activity room, a café and restaurant and a beauty salon
Are There En Suite Facilities? All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
Number of Beds 60
Is the Home Purpose-Built? Yes
Care Home Operator Avery

Are you interested in viewing Duke’s Court?

For availability and pricing, call 01932 501803.

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Cliftonville

A welcoming home in the centre of Northampton, Cliftonville Care Home provides a high standard of residential, dementia and nursing care. Through respite care, your loved one can be looked after on a short-term basis while you take a well-earned break from your caregiving duties.

Cliftonville care home bedroom

Cliftonville is known for its relaxing and pleasant atmosphere, while the care team will look after your loved one with warmth and empathy. Residents are encouraged to spend time with each other, often through activities such as movie afternoons and nights, relaxing in the comfortable communal lounge and gardening.

If your loved one is living with dementia, Cliftonville contains several features specifically with dementia residents in mind. For example, mementoes and memories help residents reminisce and remember happy memories.


CQC rating:

  • Overall - Requires Improvement
  • Safe - Requires Improvement
  • Effective - Requires Improvement
  • Caring - Good
  • Responsive - Good
  • Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 07/12/2022

Learn more about Cliftonville:
Type(s) of Care Offered The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care
Care Quality Commission Rating Requires Improvement
Are Bills Included in the Price? No
Facilities A cinema room, gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, an activity room, a café and restaurant and a beauty salon
Are There En Suite Facilities? All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
Number of Beds 106
Is the Home Purpose-Built? Yes
Care Home Operator Avery

Are you interested in viewing Cliftonville?

For availability and pricing, call 01604 279498.

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Spencer House

The final entry on our list of the best care homes in Northampton is Spencer House Care Home. If you wish to enjoy everything Northampton has to offer, this home is the perfect choice, as it’s just a stone’s throw away from the town centre.

Spencer House also has a strong relationship with the local community and is right next to Northampton General Hospital for extra reassurance.

Spencer House care home cinema room

At Spencer House, you’ll find numerous communal rooms with a classic finish, including comfy lounges, a café and a cinema. All 25 bedrooms are lovely and spacious, with plenty of room for personal possessions, helping your loved one quickly feel comfortable and at ease.

Residents especially enjoyed the packed-out activities programme at Spencer House, with some of the highlights including walking clubs and pub trips!


CQC rating:

  • Overall - Requires Improvement
  • Safe - Requires Improvement
  • Effective - Requires Improvement
  • Caring - Good
  • Responsive - Requires Improvement
  • Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 18/08/2022

Learn more about Spencer House:
Type(s) of Care Offered The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care
Care Quality Commission Rating Requires Improvement
Are Bills Included in the Price? No
Facilities A cinema room, idyllic gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, an activity room, a café and restaurant and a beauty salon
Are There En Suite Facilities? 28% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
Number of Beds 25
Is the Home Purpose-Built? Yes
Care Home Operator Avery

Are you interested in viewing Spencer House?

For availability and pricing, call 01604 279454.

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