Nursing homes in Towcester

There is 1 nursing home in and around Towcester on AskBart. Published fees average about £950 a week, while West Northamptonshire usually pays £965. The largest is The Lakes Care Home, with 47 beds.

Average residential fee in Towcester: £950/week — below the UK average of £1,702

Care homes in Towcester

Key facts: Towcester

Nursing homes listed1
Rated Good or Outstanding1 of 1 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£950
West Northamptonshire usual weekly rate (2025)£965
LargestThe Lakes Care Home (47 beds)
CQC ratings of the homes in Towcester: Good 1Good1

Data: CQC register, updated March 2023. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

Living in Towcester
Low Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
  • Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA

Excellent — safer than 67% of similar areas

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.

How care costs compare

The estimated average residential care fee in Towcester is about £950/week, below the UK average of £1,702.

Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.

Care homes in Towcester on the map
  • Good
Care homes (1)

updated September 2026

From £950/wk·47 beds·All en-suite

The Lakes Care Centre is a care home in Dukinfield, Tameside, offering residential and nursing care across 77 rooms with landscaped gardens and a dedicated…

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What care costs in Towcester
Residential (avg)
£950/week
Dementia (avg)
£950/week
Nursing (avg)
£950/week

Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.

House prices in West Northamptonshire

The average house price in West Northamptonshire is £292,754, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£292,754
Detached
£474,163
Semi-detached
£286,044
Terraced
£235,731
Flats & maisonettes
£140,304

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Types of care in Towcester

Residential care homes

1 in Towcester

Dementia care homes

1 in Towcester
Safety

63 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.

  • Violent crime18
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Vehicle crime6
  • Other theft5

Is Towcester a good retirement location?

Towcester offers a genuinely walkable town centre with decent everyday services and a strong parks offering — 24 parks and allotments for outdoor life. The recorded crime rate is a notable consideration, and you'll need to check local care-home availability and fees directly, as the town's provision size isn't fully transparent. It suits people who value a quieter, established community and don't mind being a step away from major urban centres.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You'll need to confirm GP surgery numbers and distance to the nearest hospital; the town centre should support basic pharmacy services, but check how easily you can reach emergency care from your chosen home.
  • Safety: Recorded crime was 63 offences in 2026–04, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime among the most common types — higher than some quieter towns, so worth understanding the specific neighbourhoods where homes are located.
  • Family & connection: Consider how far your family or support network live; Towcester is an established town, but isolation can be real in later life if visitors need to travel a distance.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: You'll need to request fees from local homes directly. Compare them against the national average for care-home provision to understand whether Towcester sits above or below typical costs.
  • Transport: Towcester has road links to nearby urban centres; confirm local bus services and whether rail is within reach. The town centre is reasonably walkable, but a car can help for wider journeys.
  • Housing options: The range and number of dedicated care homes in Towcester isn't clearly documented here, so contact the local authority and providers directly to understand your choice and availability.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: 24 parks and 3 allotments offer genuine outdoor life. The town also has 18 restaurants and cafés and 9 pubs, plus 4 supermarkets for everyday shopping — a solid social and practical base.
  • Community: Confirm what memory cafés, hobby clubs and organised social groups exist locally; smaller towns can foster strong connections, but provision depends on the care homes and community organisations active in Towcester.
  • Climate: East Midlands weather is broadly temperate; prepare for typical UK winters and mild summers, with reasonable rainfall year-round.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime and safety: At 63 offences in 2026–04 with violent crime and anti-social behaviour among the most common, this is higher than many quieter care-home settings; ask local homes how they support residents' safety and community confidence.
  • Care-home choice: Limited transparency on how many homes Towcester has means you'll need to do careful, direct research with providers and the local authority to confirm availability and suitability for your needs.
Common questions
How many nursing homes are there in Towcester?

AskBart lists 1 nursing home in and around Towcester, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are nursing homes in Towcester rated?

Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do nursing homes in Towcester cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £950 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between nursing homes in Towcester?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Residential vs nursing home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Towcester?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Towcester:

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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

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