Hillcrest 2

14 Hillcrest Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 2AB

01604376197

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

5 January 2019

Provider

Achieve Together Limited

Beds

6 beds

About Hillcrest 2

Hillcrest 2 is a small residential home in West Northamptonshire with six beds, operated by Achieve Together Limited. It specialises in supporting younger adults with learning disabilities, offering a domestic-scale environment on Hillcrest Avenue in Northampton. The home was rated Good by the CQC following its most recent inspection in January 2019.

As a smaller facility, it may suit those seeking more personalised, intimate care arrangements rather than larger institutional settings. The intimate size means staff can maintain consistent relationships with residents and tailor support to individual needs within a household-like setting.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Hillcrest 2, 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 Hillcrest 2, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Hillcrest 2'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