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Care homes in Irthlingborough

4 care homes in Irthlingborough are registered with CQC, holding 94 beds in total. 75% of the 4 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 82% across North Northamptonshire and 83% across England; 1 is Outstanding. Expect to pay in Irthlingborough about £1,290 a week for residential careestimated. 1 care home has a rating more than four years old and 2 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 23 December 2025, Freestones Residential Care Home was rated Requires improvement, the newest rating here.

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Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence

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  • Good or Outstanding: 3 of the 4 rated care homes, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement.
  • 3 list dementia as a specialism; 1 has nursing care.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Irthlingborough", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.

  • 4care homes on the CQC register
  • 75%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
  • 1is registered for nursing
  • 1inspected or rated since October 2024
Typical prices in Irthlingborough against East Midlands and England, Oct 2026
CareIrthlingboroughEast MidlandsEngland
Residential care, a week£1,290£1,250£1,400

North Northamptonshire Council pays: £23.31 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £914.63 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £977.54 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (council source). Irthlingborough figures are medians of our estimates for each provider here; region and England figures are self-funder averages. How we estimate.

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  1. Acacia Lodge Care Home

    Wellingborough · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: This assessment was undertaken from 18 June 2024 and ended on 12 July 2024.

    Est. £1.39k–£1.69k/wk

    GoodRated Sep 2024
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  2. Highmead House

    Wellingborough · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.16k–£1.41k/wk

    GoodRated Dec 2023Previous provider's rating
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  3. Addington Road

    Wellingborough · Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk

    OutstandingRated Nov 2018Previous provider's rating
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  4. Freestones Residential Care Home

    Wellingborough · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: At the time of this assessment, there were 17 people in residence.

    Est. £1.16k–£1.41k/wk

    Requires improvementRated Dec 2025Inspected recently
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Dementia care homes in Irthlingborough

3 of the 4 care homes in Irthlingborough are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 2 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 3 registered for dementia.

Care home fees in Irthlingborough

Self-funder fees in East Midlands: 2026 averages
Residential care home£1,250 a week
Nursing home£1,480 a week

North Northamptonshire Council's own rates: £23.31 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £914.63 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £977.54 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Choosing a provider that charges more usually means paying the difference as a top-up.

Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.

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A closer look at the data for Irthlingborough

25% of homes in Irthlingborough offer nursing (1 of 4), compared with 23% county-wide in North Northamptonshire. Highmead House is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in February 2026. 1 Outstanding care homes is in Irthlingborough, against 7 across North Northamptonshire. Registered specialisms here: 3 of 4 list physical disabilities and 1 of 4 list learning disabilities. Addington Road has the oldest rating still in force, from November 2018. 75% of rated care homes in Irthlingborough are Good or Outstanding, compared with 84% of those rated among the 97 we list across North Northamptonshire. Typical size: 24 beds across North Northamptonshire, 24 on average in Irthlingborough. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 25% in Irthlingborough, 23% across North Northamptonshire. Of Irthlingborough and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Irthlingborough ranks 4th for the share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (75%); Kettering is highest at 85%.

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How Irthlingborough compares with towns nearby

PlaceHow farCare homesRated Good or Outstanding
Irthlingborough–43
Rushden2.6 mi1613
Raunds3.5 mi85
Burton Latimer3.7 mi43
Wellingborough3.9 mi1916
Thrapston6.0 mi43

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Care homes in Irthlingborough: your questions answered

How many registered care homes are in Irthlingborough?

As of Oct 2026, 4 care homes in Irthlingborough are registered with CQC. Of these, 1 provides nursing care and 3 support people living with dementia. Among the highest rated are Acacia Lodge Care Home, Highmead House and Addington Road.

How are care homes in Irthlingborough rated by CQC?

CQC has rated 4. Of those, 3 (75%) are Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate.

How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Irthlingborough?

Self-funder fees in East Midlands: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,250 a week; nursing home £1,480 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.

Can North Northamptonshire council help pay for a care home?

It can. Start with the needs assessment, which North Northamptonshire council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with North Northamptonshire council.

How can I pick between care homes in Irthlingborough?

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What about care homes in towns near Irthlingborough?

Irthlingborough has 4, with 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Rushden (2.6 miles): 16, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Raunds (3.5 miles): 8, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Burton Latimer (3.7 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.

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