St Matthews Unit
Nursing home · Northampton
29-31 St Matthews Parade, Kingsley, Northampton, NN2 7HF
Run by St. Matthews Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2023
- 5.6Our score
- Beds52
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01604 711222
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 2 September 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- St Matthews Unit
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-116950708
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About St Matthews Unit
St Matthews Unit provides specialist nursing care for people living with dementia, severe and enduring mental illness, mental health needs and other complex requirements. It forms part of a provider offering nursing homes and hospitals across three regions, with a single referral line connecting families and professionals to its services.
Every service offers long-term nursing, respite and discharge-to-assess placements. Before admission, the clinical team completes a pre-admission assessment, wherever the person is, and agrees timescales for the referral. This makes the unit relevant to local placements, repatriation and people whose needs require specialist nursing support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Northampton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent HouseNorthampton | 0.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Margaret's Rest HomeNorthampton | 0.1 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Wilton HouseNorthampton | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ryecroft ApartmentsNorthampton | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St GeorgesNorthampton | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by St. Matthews Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthews Limited - The AvenueNorthampton | Good | 7.4 | |
| 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
- Pre-admission clinical assessment
- Long-term, respite and discharge-to-assess care
- Single referral line across services
Suits: Adults needing specialist mental health nursing care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
29-31 St Matthews Parade, Kingsley, Northampton, NN2 7HF
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Questions families ask
Does St Matthews offer respite and discharge-to-assess care?
Yes. Every St Matthews service offers long-term nursing, respite and discharge-to-assess placements.
Is there an assessment before admission to St Matthews?
Yes. The clinical team assesses each person before admission, wherever they are, and timescales are agreed for each referral.
Can one referral be used for different St Matthews services?
Yes. One referral line and one inbox reach every service in the group, allowing the team to match the person to a suitable service and unit.
How much does St Matthews Unit cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask St Matthews Unit 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.