Care home
Southfields House
Residential care home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Southfields House
Residential care home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Operated by West Northamptonshire Council
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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
Southfields House is a 44-bed residential care home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. It provides residential care and specialist support for people with dementia, and also supports older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, people with physical disabilities, and those with sensory impairment.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, receiving Good grades across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 6 September 2023 · Last inspected 15 June 2023
Inspectors found that people and their families felt the care at this residential home for older people, including some living with dementia, was good. Staff were described as caring, respectful and attentive to individual needs, and people were supported to keep in touch with loved ones and take part in a varied range of activities. Risk plans, medicines handling, staffing, infection control, and governance were all found to be working well.
- Staff treat people with dignity and compassion and know them well
- A wide range of activities is available to residents
- Risk management plans support people while allowing positive risk taking
- Strong governance, quality audits and open communication with the registered manager
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026
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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
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 | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £917 |
| 2025 | £965 |
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Local health safety net
Southfields House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northampton General Hospital, 3.6 miles away. The local GP practice is MAYFIELD SURGERY, 0.8 miles away.
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.
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Part of West Northamptonshire Council
Southfields House is one of 5 homes run by West Northamptonshire Council 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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