Southleigh

31 London Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0EF

01536511166

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

31 January 2022

Provider

Pathways Care Group Limited

Beds

15 beds

Rating history

GoodJul 2015
GoodJul 2017
GoodJan 2020

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Pathways Care Group Limited, which runs 16 care homes in England: 16 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 Southleigh

Southleigh is a residential care home in North Northamptonshire, providing support for people with learning disabilities. Further details on the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This residential care home accommodates up to 15 people with learning disabilities, with 12 residents currently using the service. The registered manager has ensured adequate staffing levels to meet residents' needs, with staff demonstrating flexibility by working additional shifts and supporting colleagues across different roles, including care staff assisting with regular cleaning duties.

The home has implemented practical measures to support staff wellbeing and maintain hygiene standards. Staff have a separate entrance allowing them to avoid passing through main service areas and providing a dedicated space to change into work clothes before beginning their shifts.

Source: CQC inspection report, 22 February 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilities

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: 15 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NN16 0EF

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; Physical 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 8 January 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 31 January 2022.

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

Read Southleigh'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 Southleigh, 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 Southleigh, 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 Southleigh'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