Tabs@42

42 Stimpson Avenue, Abington, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4LP

01604230457

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 April 2018

Provider

Tabs @ 42 Limited

Beds

5 beds

Rating history

GoodApr 2016
OutstandingJun 2018

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2018.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Tabs @ 42 Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 2 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 Tabs@42

Tabs@42 is a residential care home in West Northamptonshire, offering accommodation and personal care for adults. Further details on the CQC's findings are set out below.

Tabs @ 42 provides accommodation and personal care for up to five adults. The service maintains high standards across all areas of care. Inspectors found the home to be safe, effective, and caring in its approach to supporting residents.

The home has demonstrated particular strengths in responding to individual needs and in its leadership and management, reflecting its commitment to person-centred care and continuous improvement.

Source: CQC inspection report, 14 June 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesYounger 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: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NN1 4LP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for children; 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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 14 June 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 April 2018.

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

Read Tabs@42'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 Tabs@42, 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 Tabs@42, 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 Tabs@42'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