Care home
Sandalwood Court
Care home in Corby, North Northamptonshire
Shaw Healthcare
Sandalwood Court
Care home in Corby, North Northamptonshire
Operated by Shaw Healthcare
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Sandalwood Court is a 60-bed care home in Corby, North Northamptonshire, operated by Shaw Healthcare. The home provides residential care for older people, including specialist provision for dementia, mental health needs, acquired brain injuries and learning disabilities. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2019).
The home is run by Shaw Healthcare, an employee-owned care provider that partners with local authorities to deliver tailored care services. Staff investment and retention are central to the home's approach, underpinning the quality of support offered to residents.
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
208 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 North Northamptonshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £870 |
| 2025 | £915 |
What North Northamptonshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Sandalwood Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Kettering General Hospital, 5.2 miles away. The local GP practice is WOODSEND MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Corby
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Vine Community Trust
The management and operation of Marlow House, a caring community day centre for the elderly, disabled and lonely, including provision of meals and transport. In addition, the trust provides a…
Age Concern Uppingham and District
FUND RAISINGPROVIDING OUTINGS FOR THE ALDERLYProviding a Xmas Party
Part of Shaw Healthcare
Sandalwood Court is one of 50 homes run by Shaw Healthcare 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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