Richmond Village Northampton

Bridge Meadow Way, Grange Park, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 5EB

01604432600

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

28 March 2020

Provider

Richmond Villages Operations Limited

Beds

31 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 32 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 4 are the same and 28 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodAug 2015
GoodAug 2017
OutstandingMar 2020

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2020.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Richmond Villages Operations Limited, which runs 10 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 7 Good and 2 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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Richmond Village Northampton

Located on Bridge Meadow Way in Grange Park, this nursing home provides care for 31 residents across West Northamptonshire. Richmond Village Northampton serves older people, younger adults with physical disabilities, and those with dementia. The home holds an Outstanding CQC rating from its most recent inspection in March 2020.

As part of Richmond Villages Operations Limited, it offers nursing-level care alongside specialist support for residents with complex needs. The relatively small size allows for personalised care approaches. The Grange Park location provides access to local amenities while remaining within commuting distance of central Northampton.

This setting suits families seeking nursing care with specific expertise in dementia and physical disability support.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Richmond Village Northampton, 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 Richmond Village Northampton, 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 Richmond Village Northampton'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