Penrith Drive
55 Penrith Drive, Queensway, Wellingborough, NN8 3XL
Residential care home · 6 beds · Royal Mencap Society
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £916
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- June 2025
- Beds
- 6
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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About Penrith Drive
Penrith Drive is a residential care home in Wellingborough, in the North Northamptonshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Royal Mencap Society, which operates 27 care homes in England. The home has been registered since March 2011.
At its latest inspection, published June 2025, the CQC rated Penrith Drive Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Penrith Drive has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in North Northamptonshire with a fee on record typically charge about £916 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 113 registered care homes in North Northamptonshire. The nearest to Penrith Drive include Bilton Court, Dybdale Crescent and Lancum House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Learning disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Royal Mencap Society
- Brand
- Royal Mencap Society
- Registered with CQC
- March 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (June 2025)
- Council area
- North Northamptonshire
- Town
- Wellingborough
Fees
Penrith Drive has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in North Northamptonshire typically charge about £916 a week for residential care.
Reviews
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Common questions about Penrith Drive
How much does Penrith Drive cost?
Penrith Drive has not published its fees. Care homes in North Northamptonshire typically charge about £916 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Penrith Drive?
The Care Quality Commission rated Penrith Drive Requires improvement in June 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Penrith Drive provide nursing care?
No. Penrith Drive is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Penrith Drive offer dementia care?
Penrith Drive is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the North Northamptonshire listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Penrith Drive have?
Penrith Drive is registered for up to 6 residents.