Minster Care Group
Duncote Hall Nursing Home
Care home in Towcester, West Northamptonshire
Operated by Minster Care Group
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About
Duncote Hall Nursing Home, operated by Minster Care Group, is a 40-bed care home based in Towcester, West Northamptonshire. The home provides nursing, residential, dementia, respite and palliative care for older people, with the flexibility to adjust the type of support as residents' needs change.
Duncote Hall is rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission (report published 2021). The home was rated Good for Caring, but Requires Improvement across Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led domains.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 12 August 2021 · Last inspected 7 July 2021
Duncote Hall is a residential care home for up to 40 older people, including people living with dementia. Inspectors found that people were supported by recruited and trained staff, who were described as considerate and familiar with individual needs, and that people had choice over meals and drinks and were involved in planning their care. Inspectors noted that some oversight systems still needed to be embedded, and that some weekend activities and response times needed attention.
- People were described as being treated with kindness, and their privacy, dignity and independence were respected.
- Most unexplained injuries were investigated and recorded appropriately, and people received their medicines safely from trained staff.
- People had a choice of meals and drinks, their preferences and communication needs were recorded, and staff worked with other professionals such as speech and language therapists and GPs.
- The provider had made improvements since the last inspection, is no longer in breach of regulations, and the service is no longer in special measures.
- Not all prescribed medicines were recorded appropriately, although inspectors found no evidence of harm to people.
- People told inspectors that activities were not offered at weekends.
- Staff were at times slower to respond to people's needs than expected, and the improved oversight systems still needed to be fully embedded and reviewed.
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.
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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
63 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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
Duncote Hall Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northampton General Hospital, 8 miles away. The local GP practice is THE BROOK HEALTH CENTRE, 1.9 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Towcester
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Towcester U3a
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning 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.
Part of Minster Care Group
Duncote Hall Nursing Home is one of 69 homes run by Minster Care Group on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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