Spinney Hill House

56 Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6DN

01604513076

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 November 2021

Provider

Albany Care (Northampton) Ltd

Beds

3 beds

Rating history

OutstandingDec 2021

First inspected by CQC in 2021, rated Outstanding.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Albany Care (Northampton) Ltd runs in England.

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 Spinney Hill House

Spinney Hill House is a residential care home in West Northamptonshire, providing accommodation and personal care for younger adults with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and mental health needs. Details of the latest CQC findings are set out below.

Spinney Hill House provides accommodation and personal care for up to three younger adults with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and mental health needs. At inspection, three people were living in the home. The service places people at the heart of everything it does, with managers and staff maintaining a strong focus on enabling residents to develop confidence, gain new skills and achieve greater independence.

Staff are exceptionally caring and attentive, knowing residents well and supporting them within a positive and empowering culture designed to help each person reach their full potential.

Source: CQC inspection report, 21 December 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthPhysical 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.

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: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NN3 6DN

Registered care categories

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

Rating report published 21 December 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 November 2021.

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

Read Spinney Hill 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 Spinney Hill 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 Spinney Hill 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 Spinney Hill 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