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CQC: Good

Ardington House

Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4EX

Residential care home · 5 beds · Oakwoods Care group

Street view · 2024
Street view · 2024 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,350
CQC rating
Good
February 2020
Beds
5
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in West Northamptonshire
£1,350a week

About £70,200 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,700 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,100a week

The typical live-in carer near West Northamptonshire, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £250 a week less, £13,000 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,345 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Northampton
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of West Northamptonshire

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Ardington House

Ardington House is a residential care home in Northampton, in the West Northamptonshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 5 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Oakwoods Care group. The home has been registered since October 2024.

At its latest inspection, published February 2020, the CQC rated Ardington House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Ardington House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in West Northamptonshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,350 a week for residential care and £1,608 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 107 registered care homes in West Northamptonshire. The nearest to Ardington House include Burlington Court, Christchurch View and Loyd House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
October 2024
Latest CQC rating
Good (February 2020)
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.

The rating history and published reports for Ardington House, with the newest report being read for a plain-English explanation. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Ardington House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in West Northamptonshire typically charge about £1,350 a week for residential care and £1,608 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,100 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Ardington House

How much does Ardington House cost?

Ardington House has not published its fees. Care homes in West Northamptonshire typically charge about £1,350 a week for residential care and £1,608 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Ardington House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Ardington House Good in February 2020. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Ardington House provide nursing care?

No. Ardington House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Ardington House offer dementia care?

Ardington House is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the West Northamptonshire listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Ardington House have?

Ardington House is registered for up to 5 residents.

Care at home

At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of West Northamptonshire

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £980 to £1,280 a week. 87 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“We can all fully relax around Nyarai and she feels like part of our family, which is no mean feat!”
Bridget S., about Nyarai N.
“If you bump into her in the night on her way to the bathroom she will still inquire how you are and if everything is alright.”
Caroline C., about Mary K.
See live-in carers near West NorthamptonshireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Burlington Court, Northampton

Burlington Court

Northampton, NN1 · 0.1 km · 102 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,350 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Northampton

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of West Northamptonshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,100
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Christchurch View, Northampton

Christchurch View

Northampton, NN1 · 0.2 km · 18 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialActive Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,350 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Loyd House, Northampton

Loyd House

Northampton, NN1 · 0.2 km · 17 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialActive Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,350 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week