Care home · Northampton

The Richardson Mews

Rated Good by CQC Rating published 6 June 2023 Rating 3 years old
Two people talking at a support session Illustrative photo, not of The Richardson Mews
Address
Kingsland Gardens, Northampton, NN2 7PW
Run by
The Richardson Mews Limited
Type of provider
Independent (private company)
Service
Residential care home
Beds
37 (registered with CQC)
Nursing care
No, residential care only (CQC registration)
Dementia
Not listed as a specialism with CQC; ask the provider
Registered with CQC
May 2022 (4 years)
Registered manager
Emma Jade Tear Jenna Samuel
Company check
Active, trading since 2020 (6 years), accounts up to date (Companies House 12434849)
Last CQC check
6 Jun 2023
Typical fees Estimated
£1,130–£1,380 a week for residential care. Estimated from prices published locally; not a quote. How we estimate

Regulated activities on its registration: Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care

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Read the full CQC inspection report · CQC location ID 1-11823891375

An overview of The Richardson Mews

The Richardson Mews in Northampton is registered with the Care Quality Commission as a residential care home, run by The Richardson Mews Limited. The service is registered to support adults of all ages and lists physical disabilities and mental health conditions among its specialisms.

CQC rated it Good overall (June 2023). Safe was rated Requires improvement. It is one of 63 CQC-registered care homes in and around Northampton; 43 of those are rated Good or Outstanding.

Ratings for safety, care and leadership

  • SafeRequires improvement33 of 92 in West Northamptonshire
  • EffectiveGood70 of 92 in West Northamptonshire
  • CaringGood79 of 92 in West Northamptonshire
  • ResponsiveGood72 of 92 in West Northamptonshire
  • Well-ledGood53 of 92 in West Northamptonshire

As rated by CQC, published 6 June 2023. Under each rating: how many care homes in West Northamptonshire share it.

Earlier inspections

  1. Jun 2023 Good
  2. Today Rating 3 years old

CQC rating timeline for this address.

Reports on the CQC website

The kitchen's hygiene score

5/5

The kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 (very good), from an inspection on 22 October 2018 by West Northamptonshire. Try to visit at a mealtime: it shows how food, choice and help with eating work in practice.

From the Food Standards Agency (listed as "The Richardson Mews"). Open Government Licence.

Finding it

Ward
Kingsthorpe South
Parliamentary constituency
Northampton North
NHS area (integrated care board)
NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board
Area classification
Urban; nearer to a major town or city
Neighbourhood deprivation
Among the 20% most deprived areas in England
Postcode district
Care homes in NN2 (20)

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Close by

  • Bus stop 100 m (1 min walk) · 16 stops within 600 m
  • GP surgery Kingsthorpe Medical Centre, 570 m (7 min walk)
  • Pharmacy Touchwood Pharmacy, 240 m (3 min walk)
  • Shop Asda, 210 m (3 min walk)
  • Park Kingsthorpe Park, 550 m (7 min walk)
  • Café Starbucks, 160 m (2 min walk)
  • Place of worship The Redeemed Church of God - Royal Diadem Chapel, 260 m (3 min walk)
  • Library Kingsthorpe Library, 250 m (3 min walk)

Distances are as the crow flies, from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); real walking routes will be longer and may include hills or busy roads.

Ward, NHS area and deprivation from ONS and NHS postcode data (postcodes.io, Open Government Licence).

The registered provider

The Richardson Mews is run by The Richardson Mews Limited (company 12434849), incorporated in 2020, 2 years before this service registered with CQC.

At Companies House, the company is listed as active, its accounts are filed on time, it has 2 active directors and there is no insolvency history.

Its registered business activity is other residential care.

Around Northampton

Choice is wide here: the 25 nearest other care homes are all within 3 miles, 17 of them rated Good or Outstanding, and the closest is Richardson Grove Limited, under 0.5 miles away.

13 of the 25 nearest rated care homes have a more recent rating than this one.

It sits in Kingsthorpe South ward, classed by ONS as urban (nearer to a major town or city), among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. NHS services here are planned by NHS Northamptonshire ICB.

Within about a 10-minute walk there is a GP surgery (7 min), a pharmacy (3 min), a shop (3 min), a park (7 min), a café (2 min) and a bus stop (1 min), which matters for residents who can go out and for visiting family.

Likely fees

We estimate The Richardson Mews at £1,130–£1,380 a week for residential care, based on published prices in the region. Over a year that is roughly £59k–£72k.

Get the extras in writing: items such as hairdressing and outings are usually charged on top.

West Northamptonshire Council can help with costs for people with savings under £23,250, starting with a free assessment.

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Registration details from CQC.

The Richardson Mews over the years

Registered in May 2022, it has 4 years on the CQC register.

CQC has rated it once overall, as Good, in June 2023.

At 3 years old, the rating may not reflect the current team. CQC prioritises higher-risk services, so ask about recent changes rather than assuming the worst.

Reading The Richardson Mews's CQC ratings

Looking at the five areas: Safe is rated below Good; 4 other areas are Good.

Across West Northamptonshire, 33 of 92 rated care homes are Requires improvement for Safe (36%).

The Safe findings are the part of the report to read closely; ask the manager what has been put right.

Key points from CQC's visit

  • People's needs were assessed by a multi-disciplinary team led by a clinical psychologist.
  • People's plans were tailored to their specific needs and mitigated their known risks.
  • People were involved in their regular reviews to help them to improve their well-being and rehabilitation.
  • The team worked closely with people's consultants and healthcare teams to provide a holistic approach to their care.

Inspected 28 April 2023; report published 6 June 2023; supporting 36 people at the time. Quoted from the CQC report summary, Open Government Licence. Read the full report.

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The Richardson Mews in local context

  • Rated Good. Across West Northamptonshire, 67% of the 92 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding and 10 are Outstanding.
  • Its rating (June 2023) is more recent than 51% of care home ratings in West Northamptonshire.
  • With 37 beds it is larger than 62% of care homes in West Northamptonshire, where the typical home has 23.
  • Registered with CQC in 2022: it has been registered longer than 22% of care homes in the area.
  • It lists 4 specialisms with CQC; the typical care home in West Northamptonshire lists 4.
  • Areas CQC rated below Good: Safe (37% of care homes in West Northamptonshire are also rated below Good here). Ask the provider what has changed since.

Comparison set: every registered care home in West Northamptonshire, CQC data for Oct 2026.

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The Richardson Mews questions answered

Where is The Richardson Mews?
It is at Kingsland Gardens, Northampton, NN2 7PW.
Is The Richardson Mews regulated by the Care Quality Commission?
It is. The CQC register records The Richardson Mews as a care home, location ID 1-11823891375 and was rated Good overall in June 2023.
What kind of care can The Richardson Mews offer?
Its CQC registration covers residential homes. Ask The Richardson Mews how it would adapt if needs increase.
Is The Richardson Mews registered for dementia care?
Not as a registered specialism. Some services still support people with mild dementia, so ask.
When was The Richardson Mews last inspected?
The rating now shown was published on 6 June 2023, 3 years ago. Ask what has changed since then, for example in management or staffing.
How many beds does The Richardson Mews have?
The Richardson Mews can take up to 37 residents. Ask what is free now and about en-suite rooms.
Who runs The Richardson Mews?
The Richardson Mews is run by The Richardson Mews Limited, the registered provider on the CQC register.
What are The Richardson Mews's fees?
The Richardson Mews's prices aren't on our site yet. Residential care home typically costs £1,250 a week (average 2026 self-funder fees in East Midlands). Get the quote in writing, including any extra charges.
How is The Richardson Mews rated for safety and leadership?
The five CQC areas: Safe: Requires improvement; Effective: Good; Caring: Good; Responsive: Good; Well-led: Good. Safe and Well-led are the sections most worth your time.

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