Collingtree Park

Northampton · NN4 0XN

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,194/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Jul 2024
Capacity
79 beds
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What the evidence shows

Collingtree Park is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (Jul 2024). Family feedback highlights staff warmth and friendliness. This topic appears in family feedback. Ask the home to explain its approach and compare it with the inspection findings.

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights staff warmth and friendliness
  • Dementia support

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: reports of neglect around personal hygiene and continence care in older reviews
  • Recent company officer changes
  • Family experiences differ on activities availability

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
More facility details
Registered provider
Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Provider group
BRAND Barchester Healthcare
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
96%
Floors
3
Opened
1990
Vacancy information checked
Nov 2025

Provider network: 207 homes; 75% rated Good or better (8 Outstanding, 148 Good, 26 Requires Improvement).

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Collingtree Park Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection rating published · Jul 2024
Registered Manager
Simona Anton
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, palliative or end-of-life support, secure garden or area. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
  • Secure garden or area
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Important limitations

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Adults aged 65+

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

End-of-Life Care

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is not listed. Ask how overnight clinical needs are supported.
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Registered Manager
Simona Anton

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

Collingtree Park: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,194/week

≈ £5,192 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Published fee notes

Care from £1,264 per week. Prices vary depending on the level of care required.

Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (West Northamptonshire, residential with dementia care): £1,081/wk

Dementia care
From £1,264/week

How care at this home can be funded

Local Authority

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NHS Continuing Healthcare

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Collingtree Park, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Located in Northampton, Collingtree Park is a purpose-built care home that provides expert residential, respite and dementia care to the elderly. Fully equipped with a range of facilities, this Barchester Healthcare home boasts beautifully decorated bedrooms, stylish lounges, a hair salon and perfectly manicured gardens where residents can enjoy some fresh air. Easily accessible via a range of transport links, Collingtree Park is in a perfect location meaning residents can enjoy various day trips in Northamptonshire in the home’s own minibus, along with many other activities that are tailored to the interests and hobbies of the residents. There is never a dull moment at Collingtree Park.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

110 Windingbrook Lane, Northampton, NN4 0XN

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Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

0.7km away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

6 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room
Nutritional Assessment
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected March 2026)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

9 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Reminiscence
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Pet Therapy
Yoga & Relaxation
Religious Services
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✓One-to-one activity sessions
✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

2 feature groups available

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Safety & Security

Secure Garden

Lifestyle & Amenities

WiFi

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Collingtree Park a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Collingtree Park

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  1. Ask the home how they addressed past concerns around staffing, hygiene monitoring and equipment maintenance.

  2. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

  3. Ask to see both ground floor and upstairs rooms, not just the show areas

  4. Check the lift is working and ask what backup plan exists if it breaks down

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Collingtree Park

What does the inspection rating for Collingtree Park show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection rating was published on 2 July 2024.

Is Collingtree Park a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection rating was published on 2 July 2024. Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 4.8 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Provider records: 2 director resignations were recorded in the last year. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Collingtree Park cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Collingtree Park: £1,194/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Collingtree Park accept NHS or local authority funding?

Collingtree Park accepts local authority funded and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Collingtree Park a nursing home or a residential care home?

Collingtree Park is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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Does Collingtree Park provide dementia care?

Collingtree Park specialises in dementia care. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning. If wandering support is not clear in the public data, that becomes a follow-up question rather than a positive signal.

How many beds does Collingtree Park have?

Collingtree Park has 79 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Collingtree Park?

Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 4.8 out of 5. Family feedback highlights: Warm, friendly welcome from staff at every level, from reception to carers; Smooth transitions into respite or permanent care with quick settling in; Staff treat residents with dignity and keep families updated.

Are Collingtree Park's reviews enough to make a decision?

Collingtree Park's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Collingtree Park safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Collingtree Park is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Collingtree Park?

Collingtree Park is operated by BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE HOMES LIMITED (Company registration number: 02849519). Ownership type: independent.

Has Collingtree Park had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Collingtree Park in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Collingtree Park's provider?

Collingtree Park's provider public-record check is: 1 point worth clarifying. This public-record detail may be useful to discuss with the provider before you decide. The company accounts record is dated 31 December 2024. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Collingtree Park?

Ask Collingtree Park how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Collingtree Park?

Before choosing Collingtree Park, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Northampton to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Collingtree Park's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Collingtree Park's inspection position is improving. The inspection rating was published on 2 July 2024.

What is Collingtree Park's food hygiene rating?

Collingtree Park currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 10 March 2026.

What questions should I ask when visiting Collingtree Park?

When visiting Collingtree Park, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Collingtree Park?

Our visit checklist for Collingtree Park starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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