Nursing homes in Corby
3 of the 17 care homes in Corby are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 2 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.
We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for nursing homes in Corby. The typical residential care home fee in North Northamptonshire is £1,169 a week, and nursing homes usually cost more than that, with the NHS contributing towards the nursing part. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.
Shirelodge Nursing Home
Willow Brook House
89 live-in carers within about an hour of North 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 £1,260 a week. 76 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
“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.”
Enhanced DBS, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview before a carer appears, then continuous DBS monitoring for as long as they work. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Typical fees in North Northamptonshire
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 113 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential care
- £1,169
- Usually £1,024 to £1,256 a week4 homes
Not enough nursing homes in Corby have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Corby cost?
Not enough nursing homes in Corby have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in North Northamptonshire is typically £1,169 a week and nursing homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many nursing homes are there in Corby?
3 of the 17 CQC-registered care homes in Corby are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Corby?
Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.
Will the council pay for nursing home care in Corby?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at North Northamptonshire council for a needs assessment.