Duke's Court Care Home

159 Northampton Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 3PN

01933445690

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 May 2023

Provider

Avery Homes Wellingborough Limited

Beds

60 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 19 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 14 are the same and 5 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 24 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJan 2016
GoodJan 2018
Requires ImprovementJul 2022
GoodAug 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good 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

This is the only care home Avery Homes Wellingborough Limited runs in England.

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.

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 Duke's Court Care Home

Duke's Court Care Home is a residential care home in North Northamptonshire, providing accommodation and support for older people, including those living with dementia. Further details on the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This residential care home accommodates up to 60 older people, including those living with dementia, across three floors with lift access. Each floor features communal lounges and dining rooms, with all bedrooms having private en-suite facilities. At inspection, 53 people were using the service.

The home has strengthened its quality assurance systems and embedded improvements into daily practice. The registered manager and provider work together with senior staff to maintain safety and provide a calm, welcoming environment. People are protected from abuse and neglect, with risks to health and safety appropriately assessed, monitored and addressed.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 August 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaMental 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
Registered capacity: 60 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NN8 3PN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; 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 11 August 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 May 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 12 January 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 12 January 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Duke's Court Care Home'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 Duke's Court Care Home, 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 Duke's Court Care Home, 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 Duke's Court Care Home'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