Care homes · West Northamptonshire
Care homes in Towcester
4 care homes in Towcester are registered with CQC, holding 193 beds in total, run by 3 different providers. The largest is Minster Care Management Limited, with 2. 67% of the 3 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 68% across West Northamptonshire and 83% across England. Expect to pay in Towcester about £1,540 for nursing careestimated. 1 care home has a rating more than four years old and 1 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 18 February 2026, Brook House Care Home was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- CQC rates 2 of the 3 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good; 1 is still waiting for a first rating.
- Rating changes in West Northamptonshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Whatever your savings, West Northamptonshire council will assess care needs for free.
- For dementia support, 4 have it on their CQC registration; nursing care is provided by 3.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Towcester", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 4CQC-registered care homes
- 67%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 3are registered for nursing
- 1rated or inspected within two years
| Care | Towcester | East Midlands | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing care, a week | £1,540 | £1,480 | £1,640 |
Towcester care homes, ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
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Brook House Care Home
What inspectors found: This assessment included site visits on 10 and 11 December 2025.
Est. £1.39k–£1.69k/wk
The Lakes
What inspectors found: People were supported by staff who had been safely recruited and who had received sufficient training to understand their roles and responsibilities and to…
Est. £1.16k–£1.41k/wk
Duncote Hall Nursing Home
What inspectors found: Improvements had been made since the last inspection.
Est. £1.39k–£1.69k/wk
Brook House Care Home
Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk
How much care homes charge in Towcester
| Residential care home | £1,250 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,480 a week |
West Northamptonshire Council's own rates: £23.07 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £965.36 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,060.43 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). Ask providers near you for prices, or estimate your weekly cost.
Help from the council
West Northamptonshire
Savings under £23,250? West Northamptonshire council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in West Northamptonshire
Dementia care homes in Towcester
4 of the 4 care homes in Towcester are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 2 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 4 registered for dementia.
Towcester in figures
Outstanding: 0 in Towcester, 10 across West Northamptonshire. Newport Pagnell has the highest share of listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding nearby (78%); Towcester, at 50%, is 5th of the 7 towns compared. Across West Northamptonshire we list 82 care homes, and 68% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; in Towcester the figure is 67%. Across West Northamptonshire, 32% of care homes have a rating under two years old; in Towcester it is 25%. Most recent to register: Brook House Care Home (January 2026). 3 of the 4 homes (75%) provide nursing care, against 37% across West Northamptonshire. Homes in Towcester average 48 beds, against a typical 23 across West Northamptonshire. Oldest rating on the list: Duncote Hall Nursing Home, August 2021.
Owners and groups: care homes in Towcester
- Minster Care Group 2 listed here
- Welltower 1 listed here
- Care UK Care Services Limited 1 listed here
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Recently inspected
CQC's latest published ratings for care homes in Towcester, newest first.
Nearby towns against Towcester
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towcester | – | 4 | 2 |
| Buckingham | 8.8 mi | 8 | 5 |
| Brackley | 9.3 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Northampton | 9.5 mi | 63 | 43 |
| Milton Keynes | 11.1 mi | 20 | 15 |
| Newport Pagnell | 11.3 mi | 9 | 7 |
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- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- 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 care homes in Towcester
How many registered care homes are in Towcester?
As of Oct 2026, 4 care homes in Towcester are registered with CQC. Of these, 3 provide nursing care and 4 support people living with dementia. Among the highest rated are Brook House Care Home and The Lakes.
How are care homes in Towcester rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 3. Of those, 2 (67%) are Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Towcester?
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 West Northamptonshire council help pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which West 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 West Northamptonshire council.
How can I pick between care homes in Towcester?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 1 of the 4 on this page was inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 2. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about care homes in towns near Towcester?
Towcester has 4, with 2 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Buckingham (8.8 miles): 8, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Brackley (9.3 miles): 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Northampton (9.5 miles): 63, 43 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: featured partners and a maximum of three rated providers in the Towcester area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Towcester
- Care homes in Buckingham 8.8 mi
- Care homes in Brackley 9.3 mi
- Care homes in Northampton 9.5 mi
- Care homes in Milton Keynes 11.1 mi
- Care homes in Newport Pagnell 11.3 mi
- Care homes in Daventry 12.3 mi
- Care homes in Moulton 12.8 mi
- Care homes in Bletchley 13.9 mi
Also in Towcester, and guides
- Help paying for care in West Northamptonshire
- Best rated care homes in West Northamptonshire
- Nursing homes in West Northamptonshire
- Care home fees across England, 2026: regional and council averages
- Outstanding services in West Northamptonshire, 2026
- When is it time for a care home?
- Choosing between home care and a care home
- Understanding CQC ratings
- NHS-funded nursing care
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