She appears to have a new lease of life since moving into the homeSarah C(Friend of Resident/Service User)
singers and dancers entertain, ladies have their nails manicuredJenny S(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)
Everyone in the home is helpful. Always keep you in touch with what is going on and always listenKathleen M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
She appears to have a new lease of life since moving into the homeSarah C(Friend of Resident/Service User)
singers and dancers entertain, ladies have their nails manicuredJenny S(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)
Everyone in the home is helpful. Always keep you in touch with what is going on and always listenKathleen M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Rathgar is a warm and welcoming home for the elderly, situated three miles from the centre of Northampton. Their philosophy of care is to provide residents with a secure, relaxed and homely environment in which their care, well-being and comfort are of prime importance.
The commitment is to enhance the resident’s quality of life by preserving dignity and nurturing the spirit, celebrating individuality, enabling freedom of choice and independence. They aim...
Care Provided by Rathgar Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 23 Service Users
Dementia Care Types Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Accreditations
- Adopt A Grandparent
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please contact Rathgar to discuss fees further.
Contact Rathgar Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Rathgar Care Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jane Borland (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (11)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (6)
Parking
- Car park in front of the building. Off street parking across the care home.
Rathgar Care Home Reviews (52)
Rathgar Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.705) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rathgar Care Home has 52 reviews.
My mother has late-stage Alzheimer's disease. She went into Rathgar initially for 2 weeks of respite care which was faultless. From the owner to the manager and all carers/staff, they were all kind and caring and made sure that Mum was comfortable and looked after. She took a little while to settle, which is to be expected, but I felt comfortable in calling for updates and visiting her regularly/taking her out too. They managed to communicate with her well, even though her speech is poor. She came home for a very short while but has since gone back into full-time residential care with them. She literally banged on the front door to get back in! Our family is relaxed knowing how well she is cared for and nurtured - she takes part in regular therapies with lots of different activities/things going on daily. Wonderful food and warm, comfortable surroundings. A really nice homely feel to the place. I highly recommend this lovely care home to anyone. Thank you all.
My mother has dementia and she has been in the care home at Rathgar since late October 2022. My mother is receiving wonderful care. The carers and management are truly, very caring. I could not wish for a better care home. Since she moved into Rathgar, she has stabilised, seems very happy and has met new friends there. It really is a very loving environment and a home from home. The staff and management are always happy; you can tell they are not just coming in to work, but truly have the motivation to make each and every resident as happy as possible. They treat each and every resident with respect. The food is excellent and the care second to none. My mother and the other residents always look lovely; nicely dressed, fresh and clean. It really is a pleasure to visit. The staff are always very welcoming and happy. I really could not recommend them enough and I am very grateful for the wonderful care my mother receives and the knowledge that she is in very safe hands.
My mother has been a resident at Rathgar Care Home for eighteen months and is very happy there. The staff are very caring and patient, the meals are very good and there are lots of activities organised for the residents. I am always made to feel welcome by the staff when I visit. Rathgar has a lovely, homely feel about it.
This little care home is just the place. My mum is in Rathgar and the staff are fantastic; they are very caring. My mum is not the best to look after, but the care team have given her all the support she has needed to settle in.
My relative has been in Rathgar for several years. All the staff (be it the owner, cleaners or nurses) know residents by name. They take time to listen and are extremely attentive to the residents' individual needs and characters. Staff also interact with visitors and are friendly, yet professional, at all times. Having a relative in care is always a stressful and worrying time. I can honestly say that my relative would not get the same level of care if he was at home. Previously prone to falls and infections, since being in Rathgar they have been able to minimise these by their outstanding care and attention. Not only are his health needs met, but regular activities and outings have ensured he has maintained an interest in life. My whole family feel included and welcome in his care. Any concerns we have had have been addressed within 24 hours and have been followed up with written and verbal evidence of actions taken. We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Rathgar Care Home.
Mum has been at Rothgar Care Home for one year and after a couple of weeks of settling in when she was not happy due to Covid19. She is now very happy and has only good statements to say about the home. She is always clean well fed and safe which I can only hope for if mum is happy then I am happy.
Extremely good staff and quality of personal care. Feels like they know and love each resident and bend over backwards to adapt care to their individual needs.
I have nothing but positive good things to say about the staff and the care they provide to my friend who has now been living at Rathgar for almost two years. I am informed about her welfare and care and the communication is brilliant. All the care staff seem very happy in their jobs and it's like one big happy family environment. Well done to all at Rathgar.
Whenever I visit the home it is always clean and tidy. The residents all look to be dressed well. I really wouldn't want my mum to be anywhere else. My brother and I are happy that she is at Rathgar. We know she is safe and happy and she tells us she is very happy. The staff are all very professional and patient. In the 3.5 years my mum has lived at Rathgar she has always received excellent care and all the residents are treated with respect. Thank you Rathgar!
On my last visit which due to Covid lockdown was in March. Everything was up to the usual high standard.
I have always found the staff friendly and supportive. It is like a home from home, it may not be all mod cons but it is the care that matters.
The home is clean and tidy. The staff are cheerful, helpful and really care about the residents. The slightest problem they let me know immediately. They have an extremely good understanding of his dementia and how to handle him. The activities they do stimulate him and he has been very happy in the 5 months that he has been there. I would recommend this home to anyone.
18 months ago mum was placed at Rathgar, the initial impression, run down and tired, but had just been bought by new owners. Then the new lift, windows, kitchen etc but it is the staff that matter. They are all great, nothing is too much trouble and have time for residents and visitors. Towards the end, they could not have done more or been kinder. If you require a care home for your relative with dementia or other needs they would be well cared for in the Rathgar family.
Thank you so much for your kind words. The team at Rathgar endeavour to keep to a high standard of care throughout every resident's journey.
My wife has now been in care there for just over 12months and she still mentions home sometimes, but I think she is now settling down. She has had a few stays in hospital and has now lost the ability to walk which is a shame because we can no longer get her in the car.
Everyone in the home is helpful. Always keep you in touch with what is going on and always listen when you need to talk to them.
Both my parents are in Rathgar Care Home and I am so relieved that they are being so well looked after by such kind staff. From the start, I was confident that all would be good as I had such a confident feeling that all the staff were being led by example in a caring, compassionate and capable way.
Thank you for your kind words. We endeavour to look after all of the residents the same. I am glad you feel this way about our leadership and staff.
Very caring and professional.
My friend who has been a resident in Rathgar since November 2018 is very well looked after. She is always kind and helpful and always liaise regarding any medical issues. The home is always clean and smells nice, staff are welcoming to visitors at any time. The communal area is quite small but this means that there are always staff nearby. My friend is very happy and is well settled.
Extremely caring staff who are very warm and genuine with all who they interact with, relatives as well as residents.
We are very satisfied with the continuity of good service provided by Rathgar. The staff always have a kind and caring attitude to all the residents and take trouble not just making sure they are fed and clean, but trying to always make people content. The social activities are really good, singers and dancers entertain, ladies have their nails manicured and hairdressers visit.
We believe our relative receives the best quality of life at Rathgar that she could have anywhere and we wouldn’t hesitate giving the home the best review.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 April 2026Requires improvement
- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Good
- Safe Requires improvement
- Well-led Requires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 22 July 2026Ground floor bedroom, fully furnished with TV point with ensuite toilet
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