Highfield
Residential care home · Northampton
50 Abington Avenue, Northampton, NN1 4PA
Run by Mentaur Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2023
- 6.8Our score
- Beds6
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01604 215056
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 4 March 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Highfield
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-115249951
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Highfield
Adults with learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder and mental health needs receive residential support at Highfield, a small care home in Northampton. The service forms part of Mentaur’s specialist residential provision across Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Leicestershire.
Mentaur combines residential care with day opportunities designed to promote independence, growth and participation in daily life. Highfield’s smaller setting provides a focused home environment for adults whose support needs include learning disability, autism or mental health. Linked day opportunities extend support beyond the residential setting and encourage practical progress towards greater independence.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Northampton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northants Accommodation and Social CareNorthampton | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Phoenix HouseNorthampton | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Living Life (UK) Limited t/a the Banyan Tree - 53 Bostock AvenueNorthampton | 0.2 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Crescent HouseNorthampton | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| St Matthews UnitNorthampton | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 |
Also run by Mentaur Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton HouseNorthampton | Good | 8.0 | |
| The BerkeleyNorthampton | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Stoke HouseNorthampton | Good | 8.4 | |
| Rushwell HouseRushden | Good | 8.0 | |
| BurghleyKettering | Good | 8.0 | |
| Herons LodgeMarket Harborough | Good | 7.4 | |
| Lavanda VillaBedford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lotus HouseBedford | Good | 7.4 | |
| Holly Tree LodgeBedford | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Small residential care home
- Supports autistic adults
- Linked day opportunities promote independence
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
50 Abington Avenue, Northampton, NN1 4PA
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Questions families ask
How much does Highfield cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Highfield for its weekly fee. As a guide, West Northamptonshire council paid on average £1,668 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Highfield whether it takes residents funded by West Northamptonshire council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.