Ardington House
Residential Care
25 February 2020
Oakwoods Care group Ltd
5 beds
Rating history
- Nov 2017
- Feb 2019
- Feb 2020
Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2020.
Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Costs and who runs this home
This is the only care home Oakwoods Care group Ltd runs in England.
- 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 Ardington House
Ardington House is a small residential care home in Northampton, located on Wellingborough Road in West Northamptonshire. It provides care for five residents and specialises in supporting younger adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and physical disabilities. The home is operated by Oakwoods Care Group Ltd and holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, following an inspection in February 2020.
Its smaller size means residents may benefit from a more personalised approach to care. The location offers access to local amenities and services in Northampton town centre.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Ardington House, consider asking...
- 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
- 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
- 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
- 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
- 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Ardington House, look out for...
- 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
- 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
- 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
- 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
Could the NHS fund Ardington House'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
Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4EX
Ardington House
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 25 February 2020
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