Care home
St Albans Close
Care home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire
St Albans Close
Care home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Operated by Authentic Kare Company
What do these badges mean?
- 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
St Albans Close is a care home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. It has 7 registered beds.
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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 | — |
- 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 |
What West Northamptonshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
St Albans Close is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northampton General Hospital, 1.9 miles away. The local GP practice is PARK AVE MED CNT & KINGS HEATH PRACTICE, 0.4 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.
Age UK Northamptonshire
Provides a range of services to older people to improve their quality of life, to promote independence and prevent them falling into frailty, poverty and isolation
Dostiyo- Asian Women and Girls Organisation
-Advice and Information-Countywide Advocacy Service for Older People-Opportunities to volunteers and gain training within Dostiyo and through external agenices.-Various classes for the elderly 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.
The Methodist Homestead
The Methodist Homestead provides warm, manageable, comfortable and secure homes for our Residents in a caring Christian environment in keeping with the needs of our Residents, primarily for: a)…
Northants Parkinson's People
Northants Parkinson's People have a monthly newsletter, a three times per week walking group, twice weekly exercise class and monthly lunch club. We provide telephone friendship calls and a…
Part of Authentic Kare Company
St Albans Close is one of 3 homes run by Authentic Kare Company 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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