Active Care
Christchurch View
Care home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Operated by Active Care
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Christchurch View is an 18-bed specialist care facility in Northampton operated by Active Care. The home supports adults with physical disabilities, mental health needs, and sensory impairment, delivering personalised care that combines clinical input with therapeutic and rehabilitation services.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2020, achieving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 February 2020 · Last inspected 16 January 2020
Inspectors found that people at this 10-bed brain-injury care home were cared for safely, with risks assessed and enough trained staff in place. Staff were described as knowing residents well and building kind, compassionate relationships, and the home was judged clean. The report also notes support for eating, healthcare access, visiting, rehabilitation goals and involvement in care planning.
- Risks to people's care were assessed and mitigated, and staff were recruited safely
- Staff were described as caring, knowing people well and building kind relationships
- People could visit family and friends at any time, and activities and rehabilitation goals were supported
- An open culture existed, with feedback sought, acted upon and complaints taken seriously
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Specialist care
Facilities
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | 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
Christchurch View is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northampton General Hospital, 0.8 miles away. The local GP practice is KING EDWARD ROAD SURGERY, 0.2 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…
Part of Active Care
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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