Rathgar Care Home

349 Kettering Road, Spinney Hill, Northampton NN3 6QT
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  • Rathgar Care Home, Northampton
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 to provide gold standards in end of life care.

Jane Borland is an award-winning manager who runs Rathgar. Jane has a forward-thinking and innovative philosophy with the residents' best interests at the forefront of the care that is provided. This philosophy resonates to the whole team to provide the best possible care.

The warm and friendly staff strive to ensure that each resident feels comfortable. The emphasis is on making the home their home, creating an atmosphere with all the security and comfort that can be provided by dedicated caring staff.

All bedrooms have a 24-hour emergency call point.
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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
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care

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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1200
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1200

Please contact Rathgar to discuss fees further.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Rathgar Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Rathgar Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Contact Rathgar Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Owner

  • Rathgar Care Home Ltd

Person in charge

  • Jane Borland (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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)

9.8

Rathgar Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.830) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rathgar Care Home has 52 reviews.

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Review from Julie C (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Patricia H (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from R P (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Wayne B (Son of Resident) published on 7 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Sandra J (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from K D (Son of Resident) published on 7 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from C T (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 12 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Suzanne F (Friend of Resident) published on 12 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from C C (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
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Review from John W (Son of Resident) published on 19 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
On my last visit which due to Covid lockdown was in March. Everything was up to the usual high standard.
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Review from Sandra C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 14 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Patty B (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from P H (Son of Resident) published on 10 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Hamendra Modhani, Owner at Rathgar Care Home

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.

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Review from R D (Husband of Resident) published on 26 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Kathleen M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Cathy B (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Hamendra Modhani, Owner at Rathgar Care Home

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.

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Review from Steve M (Son of Resident) published on 20 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very caring and professional.
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Review from Mary B (Friend of Resident) published on 15 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from S M (Son of Resident) published on 21 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely caring staff who are very warm and genuine with all who they interact with, relatives as well as residents.
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Review from Jenny S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 11 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.830)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.830) out of 10 for Rathgar Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.830 for Rathgar Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (208 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 247 Ratings = 4.83
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Rathgar Care Home is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 23 registered maximum number of service users is 4.6, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 May 2018

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 17 Oct 2025

Ground floor bedroom, fully furnished with TV point

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