Abbott House - Oundle
Residential Care
23 September 2026
Shaw Healthcare (de Montfort) Limited
40 beds
About Abbott House - Oundle
Abbott House - Oundle is a residential care home located in North Northamptonshire, East Midlands. Its registered care categories include dementia and older people. The home has 40 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Requires Improvement, published in September 2026. The home is operated by Shaw Healthcare (de Montfort) Limited.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Abbott House - Oundle, consider asking...
- 1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
- 2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
- 3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
- 4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
- 5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Abbott House - Oundle, look out for...
- 1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
- 2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
- 3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
- 4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
- 5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?
Could the NHS fund Abbott House - Oundle's fees?
The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.
Location
Glapthorn Road, Oundle, Northamptonshire, PE8 4JA
Abbott House - Oundle
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 23 September 2026
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