Care home
Polebrook Nursing Home
Care home in Peterborough, North Northamptonshire
Polebrook Nursing Home
Care home in Peterborough, North Northamptonshire
Operated by Birchester Care
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About
Polebrook Nursing Home is a 52-bed nursing home in Peterborough, Northamptonshire. It provides nursing care for older people and others who need medical support and personal care.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, achieving Good grades across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 September 2023 · Last inspected 23 August 2023
Inspectors found that people living in this home, including those with dementia, were kept safe and had their risks managed. Staffing was judged sufficient, and staff said they felt supported by a management team that people, relatives and staff regarded positively. The report also noted that people were helped to make their own choices and keep control over their lives.
- Risks to people's safety were identified and reduced through planned measures, and people were protected from avoidable harm.
- Staffing numbers were sufficient, staff had been recruited safely, and their medicines competence was checked through training and assessment.
- Infection control was closely followed and staff had enough protective equipment.
- Leadership was praised by people, relatives and staff, quality monitoring led to improvements when needed, and the service worked well with outside agencies.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2026
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
168 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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 North Northamptonshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £870 |
| 2025 | £915 |
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Local health safety net
Polebrook Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Peterborough City Hospital, 9.8 miles away. The local GP practice is OUNDLE, 2.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Peterborough
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of Birchester Care
Polebrook Nursing Home is one of 2 homes run by Birchester Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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