Althorp Grange
Nursing home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Operated by St. Matthews
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About
Althorp Grange is a care home in Northampton, in the East Midlands region of England. It is registered for 57 beds and provides nursing care, with mental health as its specialist support area.
The Care Quality Commission rates Althorp Grange as Requires Improvement overall, in a report published in 2025. Its key-question grades are Good for Effective and Responsive, and Requires Improvement for Safe, Caring and Well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2022
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
840 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what West Northamptonshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £917 |
| 2025 | £965 |
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Local health safety net
Althorp Grange is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northampton General Hospital, 6.7 miles away. The local GP practice is THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE, 3.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Northampton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Northamptonshire
Provides a range of services to older people to improve their quality of life, to promote independence and prevent them falling into frailty, poverty and isolation
Dostiyo- Asian Women and Girls Organisation
-Advice and Information-Countywide Advocacy Service for Older People-Opportunities to volunteers and gain training within Dostiyo and through external agenices.-Various classes for the elderly and…
The David Taylor Housing Trust for Elderly and Retired Persons
Making donations for the provision of housing for the elderly and those of limited means.
The Methodist Homestead
The Methodist Homestead provides warm, manageable, comfortable and secure homes for our Residents in a caring Christian environment in keeping with the needs of our Residents, primarily for: a)…
Northants Parkinson's People
Northants Parkinson's People have a monthly newsletter, a three times per week walking group, twice weekly exercise class and monthly lunch club. We provide telephone friendship calls and a…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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