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Southfields HouseWest Northamptonshire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Southfields House

Farmhill Road, Southfields, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 5DS

01604527417

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

15 June 2023

Provider

West Northamptonshire Council

Beds

44 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 33 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 18 are the same and 13 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementDec 2018
Requires ImprovementDec 2019
Requires ImprovementSept 2020
Requires ImprovementApr 2021
GoodSept 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2023.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by West Northamptonshire Council, which runs 4 care homes in England: 2 rated 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.

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 Southfields House

Southfields House is a residential care home in West Northamptonshire, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia. The full findings from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Southfields House provides residential care for up to 45 older people, including those living with dementia. At inspection, 23 residents were living in the purpose-built home, which offers communal dining and lounge spaces for meals and socialising. People and their families described the care as good, with staff treating residents with dignity and respect.

Staff demonstrated a caring and compassionate approach, respecting people's diversity and individual needs while providing discreet support. Residents were encouraged to maintain contact with relatives and friends and had access to a wide range of activities. Staff understood safeguarding procedures and knew how to raise concerns appropriately.

Residents reported feeling safe in the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 September 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder 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.

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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: 44 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NN3 5DS

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; 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 6 September 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 15 June 2023.

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

Read Southfields 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 Southfields House, 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 Southfields House, 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 Southfields 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