Higham House Nursing Home
Nursing home in Rushden, North Northamptonshire
Operated by Golden Nest Carehomes
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Higham House Nursing Home is a 30-bedded nursing home in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide nursing care and support for dementia. The home accepts older people aged 65 and over, younger adults, and individuals with physical disabilities, mental health needs, or sensory impairment.
The home was rated as Requires Improvement by the CQC in 2021. It was marked Good for Safety and Effectiveness, though Caring, Responsiveness, and Leadership were rated Requires Improvement.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 600 m away
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
286 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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 North Northamptonshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £870 |
| 2025 | £915 |
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Local health safety net
Higham House Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Kettering General Hospital, 9.4 miles away. The local GP practice is HIGHAM FERRERS SURGERY, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Rushden
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Thrapston and District U3a
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Part of Golden Nest Carehomes
Higham House Nursing Home is one of 3 homes run by Golden Nest Carehomes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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