Thackley Green

Off Lewin Road, Great Oakley, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8JS

01604368910

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

12 January 2023

Provider

North Northamptonshire Council

Beds

51 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 13 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 10 are the same and 3 are lower.

9 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

GoodJan 2023

First inspected by CQC in 2023, rated Good.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by North Northamptonshire Council, which runs 2 care homes in England: 1 rated Good and 1 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 Thackley Green

Thackley Green is a 51-bed residential care home located in Great Oakley, near Corby in North Northamptonshire. Operated by North Northamptonshire Council, it provides care for older people, those with dementia, people with physical disabilities, and younger adults with care needs.

The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in January 2023. Its position on the outskirts of Great Oakley provides access to local amenities while maintaining a quieter residential setting within the East Midlands region.

The range of specialisms offered means the home caters to diverse care requirements, from age-related conditions to longer-term disability support. As a council-run facility of moderate size, it sits between smaller boutique homes and larger institutional settings, potentially offering both personalised attention and established infrastructure.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Thackley Green, 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 Thackley Green, 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 Thackley Green'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