Care homes · West Northamptonshire · Oct 2026
Best rated care homes in Northampton
The 20 care homes in Northampton with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 26 October 2026. 4 are rated Outstanding. Of all 63 care homes in Northampton, 43 are rated Good or Outstanding.
How this list is ordered
- Outstanding before Good, then the most recent rating first. Nothing else changes the order.
- Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to be listed here.
- "Best for" labels come from each service's CQC registration and inspection date.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Best rated care homes in Northampton", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank
The 20 best rated care homes in Northampton
| # | Name | CQC rating | Rated | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spinney Hill House | Outstanding | Dec 2021 | Rated Outstanding, Physical disability |
| 2 | Burlington Court | Outstanding | Dec 2019 | Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Nursing care |
| 3 | Tabs@42 | Outstanding | Jun 2018 | Rated Outstanding, Physical disability |
| 4 | Living Life (UK) Limited t/a the Banyan Tree - 53 Bostock Avenue | Outstanding | Apr 2018 | Rated Outstanding |
| 5 | Fair Haven Care Home | Good | Jun 2026 | Inspected recently |
| 6 | Hunsbury House | Good | Apr 2026 | Nursing care, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 7 | St Giles Charity Estates | Good | Apr 2026 | Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 8 | St Matthews Limited - The Avenue | Good | Mar 2026 | Dementia, Nursing care, Inspected recently |
| 9 | Wilton House | Good | Jan 2026 | Inspected recently |
| 10 | Weston Favell Houses | Good | Jan 2026 | Nursing care, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 11 | Weston Favell Houses | Good | Dec 2025 | Nursing care, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 12 | Weston Favell Houses | Good | Dec 2025 | Nursing care, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 13 | The Cotswolds | Good | Dec 2025 | Nursing care, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 14 | St Andrew's Healthcare - 17 The Avenue | Good | Oct 2025 | Nursing care, Inspected recently |
| 15 | Kingsthorpe Grange | Good | Sep 2025 | Dementia, Nursing care, Inspected recently |
| 16 | Richardson Duston Limited | Good | Aug 2025 | Inspected recently |
| 17 | Squires Mews Care Home | Good | Jul 2025 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 18 | Turn Furlong | Good | May 2025 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 19 | Boughton Lodge Care Home | Good | Jan 2025 | Dementia |
| 20 | Boughton Green Road Limited | Good | Sep 2024 | Physical disability |
Source: CQC register, checked 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence). Ratings can change after an inspection, so read the latest report before you decide.
Details for the top 10
Spinney Hill House
What inspectors found: Spinney Hill House was exceptional at placing people at the heart of the service.
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Burlington Court
What inspectors found: The provider had not ensured there were sufficient facilities available to staff to easily access masks, hand washing facilities and areas to dispose of…
Est. £1.39k–£1.69k/wk
Tabs@42
What inspectors found: At our last inspection, on 25 February 2016 the service was rated Good.
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Living Life (UK) Limited t/a the Banyan Tree - 53 Bostock Avenue
What inspectors found: At the last inspection in December 2015, the service was rated Outstanding.
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Fair Haven Care Home
What inspectors found: This assessment took place between 16 April and 24 April 2026 and included site visits on 16 and 17 April 2026.
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Hunsbury House
What inspectors found: We started the assessment on 24 March 2026 and visited the service on 24 March 2026 and 25 March 2026.
Est. £1.33k–£1.63k/wk
St Giles Charity Estates
What inspectors found: This assessment took place between 23 February and 03 March 2026 and included site visits on 23 and 24 February 2026.
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
St Matthews Limited - The Avenue
What inspectors found: We started the assessment on 8 January 2026 and visited the service on 8 January 2026, 9 January 2026, and 28 January 2026.
Est. £1.39k–£1.69k/wk
Wilton House
What inspectors found: We caried out this assessment due to the age of the rating and we were also prompted in part by concerns raised about people’s…
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Weston Favell Houses
What inspectors found: We started the assessment on 30 October 2025 and visited the service on 30 October 2025, 4 November 2025 and 6 November 2025.
Est. £1.33k–£1.63k/wk
Questions about the best rated care homes in Northampton
What is the best rated care home in Northampton?
4 are rated Outstanding by CQC: Spinney Hill House, Burlington Court, Tabs@42, Living Life (UK) Limited t/a the Banyan Tree - 53 Bostock Avenue. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are Spinney Hill House, Burlington Court, Tabs@42. Read the latest CQC report before you decide.
How is this list ordered?
Only by the CQC rating (Outstanding before Good) and then by how recent the rating is. Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to appear here.
How many are rated Good or Outstanding in Northampton?
43 of the 63 care homes in Northampton are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 26 October 2026).
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.