Care homes · North Northamptonshire
Care homes in Raunds offering elderly care
6 out of 8 care homes in Raunds are registered for elderly care, holding 161 beds in total. Among the 5 with a CQC rating, 60% are Good or Outstanding, next to 81% for elderly care across England. Typical fees in Raunds come to about £1,290 a week for residential care and £1,540 for nursing careestimated. 4 care homes have a rating more than four years old and 3 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 2 July 2026, Kingswood House was rated Requires improvement, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 6 have it on their CQC registration; 2 provide nursing care.
- You can ask North Northamptonshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Among the 5 rated care homes, 3 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. 1 is not rated yet.
- New and changed CQC ratings across North Northamptonshire, updated every day.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Raunds offering elderly care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 6registered care homes
- 60%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 6list dementia as a specialism
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Elderly care in Raunds: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 8
- Dementia care · 7
- Elderly care · 6
- Physical disability care · 6
- Residential care · 5
- Care for adults under 65 · 4
- Mental health care · 3
- Nursing care · 3
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raunds Lodge Nursing Home | Dec 2021 | 33 | Yes | |
| 2 | The Ferns | Nov 2019 | 10 | No | |
| 3 | Ashfield House - Raunds | Oct 2019 | 40 | No | |
| 4 | Kingswood House | Jul 2026 | 26 | No | |
| 5 | Elegance Nursing Home | Jan 2022 | 30 | Yes | |
| 6 | Evergreen Care Home Limited | Not yet rated | – | 22 | No |
The full list for elderly care in Raunds: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Elderly care in Raunds by the numbers
Registered for elderly care: 6 out of 8 care homes in Raunds (75%). 60% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 11 points below the 71% for all care homes here and below the 81% for care homes registered for elderly care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for elderly care: Raunds Lodge Nursing Home, The Ferns and Ashfield House - Raunds. 1 has a rating from the past two years. Oldest: October 2019. Newest: July 2026. Registered beds across these homes: 161, and 2 also provide nursing care. 1 of them is not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across North Northamptonshire, 72 care homes are registered for elderly care, and 78% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for elderly care: 75% here, 67% across North Northamptonshire.
Care homes in the East Midlands typically charge about £1,250 a week for residential care and £1,480 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. Our cost method.
What to expect from elderly care
Personal care such as washing and dressing, plus meals, medicines and help getting around, as well as company and an eye on health: that is care for older people. Because nearly every provider is registered for it, compare them instead on staffing, continuity and how well care is shaped around the person.
Questions worth asking about elderly care
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from North Northamptonshire. Glossary: Personal care.
Where else nearby offers elderly care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raunds | – | 6 | 3 |
| Irthlingborough | 3.5 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Thrapston | 3.6 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Rushden | 4.5 mi | 11 | 9 |
| Wellingborough | 7.4 mi | 11 | 9 |
| Kettering | 8.3 mi | 14 | 10 |
| Corby | 12.1 mi | 8 | 6 |
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- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about elderly care in Raunds
Which care homes in Raunds offer elderly care?
6 of the 8 CQC-registered care homes in Raunds offer elderly care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Raunds Lodge Nursing Home, The Ferns and Ashfield House - Raunds.
How are care homes in Raunds rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 5. Of those, 3 (60%) are Good or Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good. 1 is awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Raunds?
Average self-funder fees in East Midlands, 2026: residential care home £1,250 a week; nursing home £1,480 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Our cost guide has more detail.
Can North Northamptonshire council help pay for a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means North Northamptonshire council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting North Northamptonshire council.
How can I pick between care homes in Raunds?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 1 of the 6 on this page was inspected or rated in the past two years, while 4 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about elderly care in towns near Raunds?
Raunds has 6, with 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Irthlingborough (3.5 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Thrapston (3.6 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Rushden (4.5 miles): 11, 9 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: elderly care around Raunds
- Elderly care in Irthlingborough 3.5 mi
- Elderly care in Thrapston 3.6 mi
- Elderly care in Rushden 4.5 mi
- Elderly care in Burton Latimer 6.1 mi
- Elderly care in Wellingborough 7.4 mi
- Elderly care in Kettering 8.3 mi
- Elderly care in Corby 12.1 mi
- Elderly care in Brampton 13.1 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.