Duncote Hall Nursing Home
Nursing home · Towcester
Duncote Hall, Duncote, Towcester, NN12 8AQ
Run by Minster Care Management Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Aug 2021
- 5.6Our score
- Beds40
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01327 352277
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 12 August 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Duncote Hall Nursing Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-123533963
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Duncote Hall Nursing Home
Duncote Hall Nursing Home provides nursing, residential, dementia, respite and palliative care for older people in Towcester. The home occupies a converted period manor house set in eight acres of landscaped gardens, with bedrooms overlooking mature gardens and space for residents to add personal belongings.
Care is flexible as needs change over time, and the home develops personalised plans around each individual. Activities are designed to support residents’ mental and physical wellbeing, while the provider also offers guidance on assessments, visiting and funding. The range of services makes Duncote Hall suitable for people needing ongoing nursing support, short-term care or palliative provision.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Towcester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The LakesTowcester | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Brook House Care HomeTowcester | 1.7 miles | |||
| Brook House Care HomeTowcester | 1.7 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| BlakesleyTowcester | 3.2 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Holly House Residential HomeNorthampton | 4.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Minster Care Management Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The LakesTowcester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sovereign HouseCoventry | Good | 8.0 | |
| Freeland House Nursing HomeWitney | Good | 8.0 | |
| Saffron HouseLeicester | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Diamond HouseLeicester | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Karam Court Care HomeSmethwick | Good | 8.0 | |
| Shaw Red Hill Care CentreWorcester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Elm LodgeGreenford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Martin HouseSouthall | Good | 8.0 | |
| Chestnut LodgeLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Wordsley HallStourport-on-Severn | Good | 8.0 | |
| Falcon House Care HomeNottingham | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Eight acres of landscaped gardens
- Palliative care available
- Care adjusted as needs change
Suits: Older people needing flexible nursing or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Duncote Hall, Duncote, Towcester, NN12 8AQ
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Questions families ask
Can residents keep seeing their own GP?
Yes, provided the GP is within the home’s catchment area. Otherwise, the home can recommend suitable local GPs.
Can residents personalise their bedrooms?
Yes. Residents can bring soft furnishings, photos and other personal items, provided they pass a fire safety risk assessment.
What activities are available for residents?
Each home has at least one activities coordinator who tailors meaningful activities to residents’ mental and physical needs so everyone can take part.
What types of care does Duncote Hall provide?
It offers nursing, residential, dementia, respite and palliative care, with flexible support that can adapt as an individual’s needs change.
How much does Duncote Hall Nursing Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Duncote Hall Nursing Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, West Northamptonshire council paid on average £988 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.