Althorp Grange

Holdenby Road, Spratton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8LD

01604844192

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

25 July 2023

Provider

St. Matthews Limited

Beds

57 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 10 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 9 are rated higher by CQC, 1 is the same and none are lower.

None of these nearby homes has been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Costs and who runs this home

Run by St. Matthews Limited, which runs 7 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 4 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the East Midlands: £958 a week for residential care and £1,250 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Althorp Grange

Althorp Grange is a nursing care home serving the West Northamptonshire community, offering families a place to turn when their loved ones need dedicated, round-the-clock support. The team there understands how much it means to find somewhere that feels safe and genuinely caring, not just a facility but a real home. If you are exploring options for someone close to you, Althorp Grange aims to be a reassuring presence in what can often feel like an overwhelming process.

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Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 57 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NN6 8LD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Inadequate.

Rating report published 28 February 2024. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 July 2023.

Safe: Inadequate
Effective: Inadequate
Caring: Inadequate
Responsive: Inadequate
Well-led: Inadequate

Questions prompted by these ratings

Safe: What changes have been made to medicines, staffing and safeguarding since this rating?
Effective: How are staff training, nutrition and health outcomes checked now?
Caring: How do staff protect privacy, dignity and each person’s choices?
Responsive: How are care plans, activities and complaints adapted to each resident?
Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Althorp Grange's CQC record and reports.

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Althorp Grange, 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 Althorp Grange, 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 Althorp Grange'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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees