Rockingham House

19 London Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0EF

07585860384

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 December 2018

Provider

Vista Care Limited

Beds

4 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2016
GoodDec 2016
GoodDec 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Vista Care Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

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 Rockingham House

Rockingham House is a residential care home in North Northamptonshire. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

People receive safe care at this home. Staff have completed safeguarding training and understand how to recognise and report abuse. Detailed risk management plans protect residents' safety, and staffing levels are sufficient to maintain security.

The home follows thorough recruitment procedures when hiring staff. Medicines are managed safely according to best practice guidelines, and infection prevention and control systems are in place to protect people. Accidents and incidents are recorded and reviewed to prevent future occurrences.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 December 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

En-suite RoomsDining RoomCommunal LoungeGarden

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 21 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 · NN16 0EF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

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 13 December 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 December 2018.

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

Read Rockingham House'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 Rockingham House, 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 Rockingham House, 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 Rockingham House'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