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Living Life (UK) Limited t/a the Banyan Tree - 53 Bostock AvenueWest Northamptonshire

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Rated:OutstandingResidential

Living Life (UK) Limited t/a the Banyan Tree - 53 Bostock Avenue

Abington, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4LN
01604639859
Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

7 February 2018

Provider

Living Life (UK) Limited

Beds

4 beds

About Living Life (UK) Limited t/a the Banyan Tree - 53 Bostock Avenue

The Banyan Tree, at 53 Bostock Avenue in West Northamptonshire, is a residential care home for younger adults. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

The Banyan Tree is a residential care home for up to four younger adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, or emotional difficulties. Staff are described as exceptionally caring and compassionate, taking pride in building strong relationships with people and supporting them to achieve positive outcomes. People with complex care needs are helped to be as independent as possible, with personalised levels of support tailored to their requirements.

The home prioritises safety through comprehensive systems that help both people and staff manage risks. People are empowered to make their own decisions about known risks, with staff providing additional support when needed. Staffing is flexible and adjusted to meet individual needs, particularly during periods of distress or anxiety.

The provider ensures medication is handled sensitively, and people are encouraged to manage their own medicines where they are able to do so. Staff recruitment includes appropriate background checks.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 April 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthYounger 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
4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked
Registered · NN1 4LN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for children; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 17 April 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 7 February 2018.

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

Read Living Life (UK) Limited t/a the Banyan Tree - 53 Bostock Avenue'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 Living Life (UK) Limited t/a the Banyan Tree - 53 Bostock Avenue, consider asking...

  1. 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
  2. 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
  3. 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
  4. 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
  5. 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Living Life (UK) Limited t/a the Banyan Tree - 53 Bostock Avenue, look out for...

  1. 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
  2. 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
  3. 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
  4. 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
  5. 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Living Life (UK) Limited t/a the Banyan Tree - 53 Bostock Avenue'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.

Location

Abington, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4LN

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Living Life (UK) Limited t/a the Banyan Tree - 53 Bostock Avenue

CQC overall rating

Outstanding

Inspection date: 7 February 2018

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