Christchurch View

Abington, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5LL

01604824203

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 January 2020

Provider

Christchurch Court Limited

Beds

18 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 38 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 22 are the same and 14 are lower.

34 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJul 2015
GoodJul 2017
GoodFeb 2020

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Christchurch Court Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 2 rated Good and 1 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.

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 Christchurch View

Christchurch View is a residential care home in West Northamptonshire, providing personal and nursing care to adults with acquired brain injuries. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This care home provides personal and nursing care to adults with acquired brain injuries, accommodating up to 13 people in one adapted building. At the time of inspection, 10 residents were cared for safely with risks appropriately assessed and mitigated. The home maintained clean facilities and staff followed safe recruitment procedures, ensuring people received care from qualified, well-trained staff who were properly supported in their roles.

Staff supported residents to maintain their health and dignity, helping them eat and drink adequately and access healthcare services as needed. Residents were enabled to make choices about their lives and receive care in the least restrictive way possible. The service prioritised treating people with respect and provided care in a caring and meaningful way, protecting residents from abuse or harm.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 February 2020

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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; Rehabilitation services
Registered capacity: 18 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NN1 5LL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 5 February 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 January 2020.

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

Read Christchurch View'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 Christchurch View, 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 Christchurch View, 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 Christchurch View'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