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Care homes in Towcester offering dementia care
Of the 4 care homes in Towcester, 4 offer dementia care, 193 beds in all; 3 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Minster Care Management Limited (2). CQC has rated 3 of them, and 67% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 80% for dementia care across England. We estimate typical fees in Towcester at about £1,540 for nursing careestimated. 1 care home has not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Brook House Care Home: Good, on 18 February 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 19 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- A care needs assessment from West Northamptonshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 2 of the 3 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good, with 1 not yet rated.
- New and changed CQC ratings across West Northamptonshire, updated every day.
To cite: "Care homes in Towcester offering dementia care", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 4care homes registered with CQC
- 67%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 1with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Who offers dementia care in Towcester
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brook House Care Home | Feb 2026 | 53 | Yes | |
| 2 | The Lakes | Mar 2023 | 47 | No | |
| 3 | Duncote Hall Nursing Home | Aug 2021 | 40 | Yes | |
| 4 | Brook House Care Home | Not yet rated | – | 53 | Yes |
All care homes in Towcester with a CQC registration for dementia care. Order: rating, then how recent it is.
Dementia care in Towcester: ratings, size and cost
100% of Towcester's care homes (4 of 4) hold a CQC registration for dementia care. Of those rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 67% for every care home here, and below the England figure of 80% for dementia care.
Brook House Care Home and The Lakes lead the list for dementia care. Ratings run from August 2021 to February 2026, and 1 is from the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 193, with nursing care at 3 of them. Not yet rated: 1. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 53 care homes in West Northamptonshire list dementia care, and 56% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across West Northamptonshire, 50% of care homes are registered for dementia care, against 100% here.
Standard residential care in the East Midlands averages about £1,250 a week. Dementia care costs more: about £1,285 residential, or £1,540 with nursing. How these costs are worked out.
What dementia care involves
Dementia care is support from staff trained to help people living with dementia: keeping routines familiar, helping with eating and drinking, managing distress without relying on medication, and keeping people safe without taking away their independence. Providers register "dementia" as a specialism with CQC when they support people with it.
What to ask about dementia care
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
Free advice: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. All dementia care in West Northamptonshire. Glossary entry: Dementia care.
Dementia care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towcester | – | 4 | 2 |
| Buckingham | 8.8 mi | 7 | 4 |
| Brackley | 9.3 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Northampton | 9.5 mi | 24 | 14 |
| Milton Keynes | 11.1 mi | 10 | 6 |
| Newport Pagnell | 11.3 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Daventry | 12.3 mi | 6 | 1 |
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Common questions about dementia care in Towcester
Where can I find dementia care in a care home in Towcester?
Of the 4 CQC-registered care homes in Towcester, 4 offer dementia care (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Brook House Care Home and The Lakes.
Are care homes in Towcester well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 2 (67%) of the 3 rated, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 1 has not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much does a care home cost in Towcester?
Average fees paid by self-funders in East Midlands in 2026: residential care home £1,125 a week; nursing home £1,370 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). See our full cost guide.
Will I get help from West Northamptonshire council with the cost of a care home?
For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, West Northamptonshire council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach West Northamptonshire council.
How should I compare care homes in Towcester?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 4 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years, and 2 have an older report. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. See the checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Towcester for dementia care?
Counting dementia care: Towcester 4 (2 Good or Outstanding); Buckingham (8.8 miles): 7, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Brackley (9.3 miles): 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Northampton (9.5 miles): 24, 14 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: dementia care around Towcester
- Dementia care in Buckingham 8.8 mi
- Dementia care in Brackley 9.3 mi
- Dementia care in Northampton 9.5 mi
- Dementia care in Milton Keynes 11.1 mi
- Dementia care in Newport Pagnell 11.3 mi
- Dementia care in Daventry 12.3 mi
- Dementia care in Moulton 12.8 mi
- Dementia care in Bletchley 13.9 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.