The Oakleaf Care Group (Hartwell) Limited

Hilltop House, Ashton Road, Hartwell, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 2EY

01604864466

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

4 May 2018

Provider

Oakleaf Care (Hartwell) Limited

Beds

16 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 6 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 3 are the same and 3 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMay 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 Oakleaf Care (Hartwell) Limited, which runs 8 care homes in England: 3 rated Outstanding and 5 Good.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 The Oakleaf Care Group (Hartwell) Limited

The Oakleaf Care Group (Hartwell) Limited is a nursing home in West Northamptonshire. It provides accommodation with nursing and personal care for adults with complex health needs. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Oakleaf Care Group (Hartwell) Limited provides specialist assessment and rehabilitation programmes for people with acquired brain injuries, other neurological conditions, and early onset dementia. The service supports residents who may also have additional health needs alongside their primary diagnoses.

The care home offers accommodation alongside nursing and personal care as an integrated service. During inspection, the provider demonstrated commitment to delivering specialist rehabilitation tailored to each resident's needs and condition.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 June 2018

Specialist Care

Older 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 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing; Rehabilitation services
Registered capacity: 16 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NN7 2EY

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; 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 30 June 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 May 2018.

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

Read The Oakleaf Care Group (Hartwell) Limited'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 The Oakleaf Care Group (Hartwell) Limited, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Oakleaf Care Group (Hartwell) Limited, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund The Oakleaf Care Group (Hartwell) Limited'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