Minster Care Group
The Lakes Care Home
Nursing home in West Northamptonshire
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
The Lakes Care Home is a residential and nursing care provider in West Northamptonshire, registered for 47 people. It offers residential care, nursing care, respite care and specialist dementia support. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all five key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — also rated Good in the 2023 report.
The home provides accommodation in private rooms and supports older people requiring varying levels of care. Operated by Minster Care Group, The Lakes Care Home delivers both general residential and nursing services alongside dedicated dementia care provision.
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Activities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
2 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 | from £950 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £917 |
| 2025 | — | £965 |
| 2026 | £950 | — |
What West Northamptonshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Lakes Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northampton General Hospital, 8 miles away. The local GP practice is THE BROOK HEALTH CENTRE, 2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in West Northamptonshire
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What is the cost of care at The Lakes?
It's best to call the home directly on 01327 228478 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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