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A favoured care home in Northamptonshire, Dukes Court Care Home offers residential, respite and dementia care, along with well-planned retirement and assisted living in Wellingborough. This purpose-built facility ensures the highest standards among Wellingborough care homes.
Conveniently located on Northampton Road, on the edge of town, residents benefit from being close to local amenities. Inside the home, the team encourage residents to lead enriching lives, fostering companionship and fulfilment. The can...
Care Provided by Dukes Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare
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 60 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Dukes Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Dukes Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare 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
Group / Owner
- Avery Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Claire Keen (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2015
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Dukes Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare Reviews (122)
Dukes Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.749) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dukes Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare has 122 reviews.
My relative has settled very well into Duke's Court. She feels safe and enjoys the day-to-day activities the home puts on. The food is a big hit with her and these staff are very caring towards her. The home is very clean and when we leave her we know she is in good hands which is a relief.
Many thanks for taking the time to write a review, I'm so glad to hear your relative has settled in well and will share the review with the team
The staff are very friendly and support my mother-in-law. Will always call when there is a health problem or concern. The staff keep us up to date with any damages or needs with my mother-in-law.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review, I will ensure this is discussed with our brilliant team members!
I can’t thank the Duke’s Court team enough for all they do for my nan. The care is exemplary from her carers, senior careers, entertainment staff, admin staff and reception. A friendly team that is always willing to go the extra mile. The food is second to none, and I wouldn’t trust anywhere else with my nan’s care. I look forward to coming to visit and seeing the smile on my nan’s face is priceless! I have had no interaction with the new manager; however, she has a wonderful team behind her, which I really hope are praised for the wonderful work they do.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write our team such a lovely review. You are right, our Dukes team are wonderful, and I feel blessed to manage such a lovely home. I hope to meet you soon.
My grandad came to Dukes Court before Christmas for some respite, however has stayed as he loved it so much. He settled in straight away, and always tells us how much of a lovely time he is having. Having children, I am unable to visit as much as I’d like. So the regular updates on social media are so lovely to see. I’ve never seen my grandad look so happy. Thank you to all of you there!
Thank you so much for your kind words, and taking the time to write a review, the team love to read about all their great work. Grandad has settled so well, and is now part of the furniture.
Everyone was so friendly and the team made us as a family so welcome. Thank you for doing the job you do, and for such a great team.
Thank you so much for your kind words, and spending the time to write us a review.
My nan is very happy; of course, she misses her home and independence, but the transition was made easy. She has made some lovely friends, gets a spa-like bath experience, (hasn't had for years), and has the choice of different activities.
Nan has all her marbles (maybe a few of mine too!), so I know for sure it's a great place with genuine people. It's not a facade! Personally, I think we are all a little terrified of sending loved ones to homes. But don't worry.
I know she is comfortable, cared for, safe and not lonely. So I give it a worthy five stars.
Thank you so much for such kind words. The team will be so thrilled to see such a lovely review, and you are completely right; it's our team that makes Dukes Court so amazing. Our residents will always be at the heart of everything we do!
In these 11 months the team have just gone from strength to strength and we genuinely cannot fault the whole experience from warmth, comfort, hygiene, 24 hour personal care and the most amazing attention to day to day activities that results in a great atmosphere at all times. From all of our family, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to write us a review, our team always love reading such lovely feedback.
My dad has been in Dukes Court since July this year. He was very reluctant to go into care but he has settled in very well. The staff are all very caring and I feel safe in the knowledge that my dad is being well looked after. Thank you Dukes Court.
Thankyou for taking the time to leave us a review. I will share your feedback with the team.
A very clean and happy environment for the residents. Staff have residents' needs as a priority, and get to know each person. A range of activities are planned throughout the week to suit all tastes.
Thank you so much for your kind words, and taking the time to place a review.
Since Dad arrived in November 2022 I have felt it was the right care home for Dad to come to. Even though it takes me 45 minutes to drive to Dukes Court, all the staff are excellent and the entertainment department couldn't do enough for the residents with all the entertainment they put on.
Thank you for your wonderful review, Dad has settled in very well to life at Dukes Court. I will be sure to share the feedback with the team!
My mother-in-law has been in your care since November 2022 and the family has nothing but praise and gratitude for the high standard of care received. The staff are amazing and always care with patience and dignity. A very difficult time for our family has been made so much easier as a result. Thank you all so very much.
Since my mum and dad have been at Dukes Court they have been relaxed and seem to enjoy the activities. They look happy and healthy, which was our main aim because they were finding things difficult at home.
I was amazed at the first impressions and totally blown away with the subsequent service, care, compassion and ease of transition for my mother-in-law. She has totally settled in and is one of the amazing family that is Dukes Court Care Home.
What a wonderful review, Thanks for your kind words. Your mother in law has settled in extremely well and is definitely a part of the Dukes Court family.
We viewed approximately eleven care homes before deciding Dukes Court was best suited to Mum's needs. The first impression was welcoming and friendly. The staff are all very kind, considerate and caring for residents needs and wellbeing. As a family we are so happy that Mum is happy in her surroundings now with lots of friends and staff to tend to her needs and care.
Thanks for the lovely words Jo, We are so glad that mum is happy at Dukes Court and that you and your family feel welcomed.
Very caring and understanding staff. Food is always appetising and the birthday cakes are amazing. All staff are welcoming to visitors and helpful when there are issues, no matter how small. Lovely to know my relative is safe and well looked after and cared about.
Hi Carol, Thanks for the wonderful feedback. We are so glad to hear you feel welcome when you visit Dukes Court.
The home is run to a very high standard. Good staff atmosphere and is mostly clean and tidy. The only thing we feel needs attention is the medical side. Although it is not totally in your control. The medication side is good but if there are ongoing problems such as eyes and hearing this seems to be lacking. My mother is having trouble with both.
Over a twelve-month period, my wife has been resident. During the long covid, it was difficult to visit easily and even more time was taken out was not good. In the time since I have noticed there hasn't as a routine, been much occupational therapy, rather time spent encouraging the resident to sit and often time are asleep.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. As you know we listen to and value all feedback from all of our residents and relatives as it helps us understand where we are doing things right and where we can improve. Our wellbeing team works hard to deliver person centred activities to all of...
Staff are really helpful and friendly very occasionally certain ones are abrupt and seem angry whether personal problems or staffing levels causing stress. Dad can be hard work but on the whole, it's because he's frustrated. He enjoys joining in and needs a lot of encouragement so it's lovely to see the different activities. He gets food options for his personal taste. The chef is kind and adapts the food choices.
To date, all has been totally satisfactory and thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to review Dukes Court Care Home in Wellingborough. We are pleased to hear how satisfied you are with our home and the exceptional level of care provided by our staff team. Best wishes.
I have been very pleased with the care service, giving medicines, making appointments with visiting doctors and nurses, keeping prescriptions up to date and delivering food if necessary. Receiving messages from reception and delivering responses.
Thank you for taking the time to review Dukes Court Care Home in Wellingborough. We are delighted to hear how pleased you are with our home. Your feedback is invaluable to us and our staff team. Best wishes.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 August 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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
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News (6) & Events (0)
- 20 Mar 2025
Avery Healthcare is proud to announce that three of its care homes have been included in the prestigious 2025 edition of Knight Frank’s Luxury Care Home Guide, which highlights the...
- 20 Mar 2025
Avery Healthcare is proud to announce that three of its care homes have been included in the prestigious 2025 edition of Knight Frank’s Luxury Care Home Guide, which highlights the...
- 11 Feb 2025
On Sunday, 5th January, a flock of our homes joined together to celebrate National Bird Day, raising awareness about the vital role birds play in our ecosystem. Many residents took...
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Awards / Recognitions (12)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Avery Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Avery Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Avery Healthcare Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Dukes Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare.
Meet the Team (12)

I have been the home manager for 3 years now, and I am incredibly proud to be the Home Manager at Dukes Court and feel truly privileged to lead such a compassionate, dedicated, and talented team. Every day, we are committed to creating a home where residents feel safe, valued, respected, and supported to live life to the fullest. It is a privilege to be part of so many special moments and to make a positive difference to the lives of the people who call Dukes Court home.
With over 20 years of experience in health and social care, I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of roles, each of which has shaped my passion for delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Throughout my career, I have remained committed to ensuring that older people are treated with dignity, kindness, and respect, while being supported to maintain their independence and continue enjoying the things that matter most to them.
As Home Manager, my vision is to create a warm, welcoming, and vibrant community where every resident feels a true sense of belonging. I firmly believe that outstanding care is built on meaningful relationships, genuine compassion, and taking the time to understand each individual. By getting to know our residents, their life stories, interests, preferences, and achievements, we are able to provide personalised care that celebrates who they are and supports them to continue living a fulfilling life.
Supporting and developing our team is something I am deeply passionate about. I believe that when colleagues feel valued, inspired, and empowered, they provide the very best care for our residents. Creating a positive, inclusive workplace where everyone feels appreciated is incredibly important to me, and I take great pride in fostering a culture of kindness, teamwork, and continuous learning.
Outside of work, I have a real passion for interior design and creating beautiful spaces. I also love travelling, experiencing different cultures, and discovering new places to eat with family and friends.
I look forward to welcoming you to Dukes Court and showing you everything that makes our home such a wonderful place to live, work, and visit. We are incredibly proud of the warm, friendly community we have created and would be delighted to welcome you into our Dukes Court family.

Hello, my name is Lauren and I am the deputy manager at Dukes Court care home. I have been working here since 2015, I initially started as a carer and have worked in various roles including senior carer and team leader to get me where I am today.
I am passionate about working with the elderly and ensuring that they have the high-quality care that they deserve.
My role is to ensure the day-to-day running of the home is as smooth as possible by supporting the team and ensuring that our residents are being provided with person-centred care.
I work alongside a variety of health professionals to ensure that our residents are well supported.
I pride myself on the relationships formed with staff, residents, and their families and am very proud to work be a part of the Dukes Court team.
We always look forward to welcoming new residents and I invite you to come to Dukes Court to see what an amazing home we have here and have a chat with me if you would like more information.

Hello everyone, my name is Anthony, I am the maintenance operative for Dukes Court.
My role is to maintain all aspects of the home and to ensure everything complies with Avery's high standards. This is my 10th year working in this role for the company and I’m very proud to be a part of this caring and dedicated team at Dukes Court.
On my normal day you will see me around the home performing a variety of tasks which can include, checking the residents’ rooms are up to a high standard, ensuring the décor of the home is well maintained, and carrying out daily, weekly, and monthly checks.
I am here to support you when you move in and am happy to always assist as you settle in.
Please feel free to come to Duke's court to have a chat with me to find out more about what I do.

My name is Mike, I have over 25 years working within the hospitality industry. There came a time when I wanted a change so applied for the role of head chef at Dukes Court and I have been here happily since 2018.
Catering for the elderly has been very rewarding for me.
Dukes Court is a thoroughly enjoyable atmosphere to work in, I enjoy attending monthly residents’ meetings and hearing the residents ’ valuable feedback and I always ensure to take it on board.
I have a fantastic team of kitchen assistants that ensure that the day-to-day running of the kitchen goes as smoothly as possible.
I pride myself on our recent 5-star food hygiene rating from EHO.
Feel free to pop in and have a chat with me about the wonderful meals we provide.

Hello, My name is Millie, I have worked at Dukes Court for 2 years now.
I started as a care assistant and have worked my way up to being a senior carer in our York memory community.
I love my job and enjoy making the residents happy, I am currently working towards my level 3 NVQ
My main responsibilities are ensuring my residents are receiving medication, making sure they are leading a healthy lifestyle and that their appointments are being upheld.
Please feel free to come along and have a chat with me about how we do things at Dukes Court!

Hello my name is Brandon; I am the senior of York Suite our memory care community
I have worked a Dukes Court nearly 3 years, from starting as a carer on nights, to being a senior and then moving to days to be a senior carer
I am currently working towards my NVQ 3 within health and social care
My aim at Dukes Court is to ensure that the residents throughout the home are happy and safe I am very passionate about this, and that their care needs are being met. I support my care team to ensure this happens.
Working alongside my team is very important as it helps ensure we maintain the quality of care to all our residents; my team will always be my second family and we are always there to support one another.
Feel free to come to Dukes Court and have a chat with me about our York Memory care unit.

Hello, My name is Dianne. I am a senior carer on Ebdon suite.
I have been working in the care sector for 17 years!
My aim is to make sure my residents are happy and well looked after and to ensure the floor runs smoothly.
I value my relationships with my colleagues and make sure I support them mentally and emotionally in difficult situations.
I've been a senior carer at Dukes Court for over 5 years and Dukes Court feels like my second home and my colleagues are my second family.
Come on over to Dukes Court to have a chat with me in our quiet lounge to hear more about Ebdon!

Hi. My name is Sang. My role is Senior Carer.
I’ve been working in Dukes Court for 7 ½ years but have been working in the care sector for 12 years.
My main role is to make sure that all my residents are looked after in high standards and meet their personal and medical needs.
I am a very conscientious person and take full responsibility for my work.
I do like and enjoy working in Dukes Court, it makes me happy when residents are having a good day.

Hi Everyone! My name is Laura, I am the head housekeeper at Dukes Court care home.
I have been working here in this role for 6 years.
My Role is to ensure the home is always looking presentable and smelling nice at all times.
My aim is to make sure the housekeeping team know and understand their duties within the home
I enjoy attending residents meetings and value their feedback
I love my job and enjoy spending time with residents
Come along to Dukes Court and come and have a look around.

Hello, My name is Teresa and I'm a customer service advisor at Dukes Court.
I have been working here for 4 years.
I love welcoming families & visitors into our home, My main responsibilities include answering the phones and supporting our management and admin team.
I am very lucky that I get to talk to a lot of our residents within our home on a daily basis whilst delivering their newspapers, post & parcels
Arrange a show round with me so I can show you our beautiful home!

Hi. My name is Arlene. My role is Customer Service Assistant. I’ve been working in Dukes Court for over a year now and I would say that working in a care home is very rewarding because you get to talk to people from all walks of life. I like interacting with our residents especially when we have events in the home and getting to know each one of them is such a pleasure.
My main role is to meet and greet all visitors, keeping the reception desk neat and tidy. Making sure that the desk is pleasant to welcome all visitors. Part of my role is to show the home to the enquirer and make sure to present the whole home in the best possible way.
As a colleague, we all work closely and as one family, helping and supporting each other, especially in difficult times.

I originally started my career working in retail where I worked for many years.
I eventually decided I wanted a change in career, That's when I found this perfect job at Dukes Court with a great team to work alongside.
I have been at Dukes Court for nearly 2 years now!
I find my job so rewarding, learning new things all the time about our residents.
You will often see us having a dance and sing-song to some old style classics as well as showing our artistic side in our arts and crafts sessions, Why don't you come along and see for yourself!
One to ones are very important part of my role in wellbeing for those who may not be able to physically join in with group activities.
Its a pleasure to go home at night time knowing I've made a difference and bought fun and happiness in to the day, not only to our residents but there family members too
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