Rathgar Care Home
Residential care home · Northampton
349 Kettering Road, Northampton, NN3 6QT
Run by Rathgar Care Home Ltd
- Requires improvementCQC · May 2026
- 6.8Our score
- Beds23
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01604 499003
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 29 May 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Rathgar Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-3616776307
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Rathgar Care Home
Rathgar Care Home provides residential care for older people, including dementia, respite and palliative care. Residents are encouraged to continue their own hobbies and interests alongside a structured programme of social activities.
Activities include seated or standing Tai Chi, monthly Latin and ballroom sessions, musical entertainment, quizzes and games. The home also offers practical choices such as keeping an own GP where required and bringing personal furniture. Its programme includes monthly Latin and ballroom sessions for residents who wish to take part.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Northampton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest 2Northampton | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| St Matthews Limited - The AvenueNorthampton | 0.1 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Squires Mews Care HomeNorthampton | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Albans CloseNorthampton | 0.3 miles | |||
| Spinney Hill HouseNorthampton | 0.4 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Monthly Latin and ballroom classes
- Seated or standing Tai Chi
- Residents may bring their own furniture
Ask about
- Check whether keeping an own GP is required
Suits: Older people who value structured social activities
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
349 Kettering Road, Northampton, NN3 6QT
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Questions families ask
How much does Rathgar Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Rathgar Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, West Northamptonshire council paid on average £1,086 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 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 Rathgar Care Home 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.