St Matthews Limited - The Avenue
Nursing home · Northampton
2 The Avenue, Spinney Hill, Northampton, NN3 6BA
Run by St. Matthews Limited
- GoodCQC · Mar 2026
- 7.4Our score
- Beds32
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01604 644455
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 6 March 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- St Matthews Limited - The Avenue
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-116950746
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About St Matthews Limited - The Avenue
Long-term nursing, respite and discharge-to-assess care are available at St Matthews Limited for older people living with dementia or neurological conditions, and for adults with long-standing mental and physical health needs. The Avenue is a quiet Northampton home where residents can stay as their needs change.
Care is organised around assessment before admission, with a clinical team reviewing each referral. The home forms part of St Matthews Healthcare, which provides specialist nursing services for dementia, delirium and complex mental health needs. Its setting includes four self-contained households, supporting a more defined living environment for residents and their families.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Northampton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rathgar Care HomeNorthampton | 0.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Hillcrest 2Northampton | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Squires Mews Care HomeNorthampton | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Albans CloseNorthampton | 0.4 miles | |||
| Spinney Hill HouseNorthampton | 0.4 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 |
Also run by St. Matthews Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthews UnitNorthampton | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Kingsthorpe GrangeNorthampton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Althorp GrangeNorthampton | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Willow Brook HouseCorby | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Maple Leaf HouseCoventry | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hawthorne HouseCoventry | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Four self-contained households
- Long-term, respite and discharge-to-assess care
Ask about
- A clinical assessment takes place before admission.
Suits: Older people with dementia or neurological conditions
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
2 The Avenue, Spinney Hill, Northampton, NN3 6BA
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Questions families ask
Is there a clinical assessment before admission?
Yes. Their clinical team completes a pre-admission assessment before admission, wherever the person is.
Do they offer respite nursing care?
Yes. They offer long-term nursing, respite and discharge to assess across their services.
How much does St Matthews Limited - The Avenue cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask St Matthews Limited - The Avenue 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.