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Spencer House Care Home

Cliftonville Road, Northampton, NN1 5BU

Nursing home · 65 beds · Avery

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,608
CQC rating
Good
July 2021
Beds
65
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical nursing home in West Northamptonshire
£1,608a week

About £83,616 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,216 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,344a week

A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day

Staying at home could cost about £264 a week less, £13,728 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,861 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 Spencer House Care Home

Spencer House Care Home is a nursing home in Northampton, in the West Northamptonshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 65 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Avery, which operates 108 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2014.

At its latest inspection, published July 2021, the CQC rated Spencer House Care Home 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.

Spencer House Care Home 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 Spencer House Care Home include 23/23a The Avenue, 17 The Avenue and Cliftonville Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Brand
Avery
Registered with CQC
October 2014
Latest CQC rating
Good (July 2021)
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.
Spencer House Care Home was rated Good; inspectors found people felt safe, but some care and medicines records were not always followed or complete.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Spencer House Care Home 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 Spencer House Care Home

How much does Spencer House Care Home cost?

Spencer House Care Home 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 Spencer House Care Home?

The Care Quality Commission rated Spencer House Care Home Good in July 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Spencer House Care Home provide nursing care?

Yes. Spencer House Care Home is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Spencer House Care Home offer dementia care?

Yes. Spencer House Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Spencer House Care Home have?

Spencer House Care Home is registered for up to 65 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.

23/23a The Avenue, Northampton

23/23a The Avenue

Northampton, NN1 · 0.2 km · 5 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
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
17 The Avenue, Northampton

17 The Avenue

Northampton, NN1 · 0.2 km · 1 beds
CQC: Good
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
Cliftonville Care Home, Northampton

Cliftonville Care Home

Northampton, NN1 · 0.3 km · 106 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaAvery
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

See all 108 care homes run by Avery