Blakesley

2 High Street, Blakesley, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8RE

01327860906

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

31 October 2023

Provider

William Blake House Northants

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodJun 2016
OutstandingAug 2018
Requires ImprovementJan 2021
OutstandingOct 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Outstanding in 2023. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by William Blake House Northants, which runs 4 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good and 2 Requires Improvement.

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 Blakesley

Blakesley is a residential care home in West Northamptonshire, providing personal care for people with learning disabilities. Details of what CQC found during its most recent inspection are set out below.

Blakesley is a family-sized residential care home providing personal care to up to 6 people with learning disabilities. At inspection, 7 people were using the service, including 2 who split their time between the home and their families. The adapted building is situated in a residential area and resembles other houses on the street.

The home supports people with learning disabilities, promoting their respect, equality, dignity, and independence. Staff work to enable residents' choices and good access to local communities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 31 October 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Blakesley, 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 Blakesley, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Blakesley'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