Aspen House

277 Wellingborough Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9XN

01933419345

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

7 February 2023

Provider

Community Care Solutions Limited

Beds

10 beds

About Aspen House

Aspen House is a residential care home in North Northamptonshire, providing personal care for people with learning disabilities and autism. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Aspen House provides personal care for up to 10 people with learning disabilities and autism. At inspection, eight people were using the service. Staff support people to have maximum choice and control of their lives in the least restrictive way possible.

People receive care tailored to their needs and preferences, with support to maintain their environment and pursue daily activities and hobbies. Staff help people access health and social care services and manage medicines safely according to individual preferences. Care is person-centred, with dignity, privacy and human rights promoted throughout.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 February 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder 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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 10 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NN10 9XN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

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: Good.

Rating report published 24 February 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 7 February 2023.

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

Read Aspen House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Aspen 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 Aspen 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 Aspen 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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees