The Lakes
Residential care home · Towcester
Duncote Hall, Duncote, Towcester, NN12 8AQ
Run by Minster Care Management Limited
- GoodCQC · Mar 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds47
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01327 352277
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 9 March 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Lakes
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-2711046309
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Lakes
The Lakes provides residential, dementia, respite, nursing and palliative care for older people in a period manor house conversion near Towcester. Its flexible care model is intended to respond as an individual’s needs change, with bedrooms overlooking mature landscaped gardens and space for personal belongings.
The home sits in eight acres and offers activities coordinated to residents’ abilities, including meaningful mental and physical engagement. Minster Care describes homely environments where residents can remain active and independent, while its care homes assess needs to determine the most suitable support. The Lakes is part of a family-owned care provider established in 2005.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Towcester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncote Hall Nursing HomeTowcester | 0 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncote Hall Nursing HomeTowcester | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| 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
- Flexible care as needs change
- Period manor house setting
Suits: Older people needing flexible residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Duncote Hall, Duncote, Towcester, NN12 8AQ
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Questions families ask
How much does The Lakes cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Lakes 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 The Lakes 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.