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Cunningham House

Rated: OutstandingNursing Home · 18 beds
3.5Family-reviewed · Multiple sources

Verified with regulatory, financial, and public review data · April 2026

by Oakleaf Care (Hartwell) LimitedPart of BRAND CareTech Community Services
Est. 2011Registered Jul 201124/7 Registered Nurse
Beds18
TypeNursing Home
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Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Purpose BuiltYes
Ensuite100%
Built from official inspection records, public financial filings, independent reviews, and food hygiene dataUpdated Jun 2018
No broker feesNo pressure callsFamily-first guidance

At a Glance

The key facts for shortlisting Cunningham House.

Quality

Rated Outstanding · no recent inspection on record

Costs

See Costs & Funding section below

Availability

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Location

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Financial Stability

Low financial risk — stable company records

About Cunningham House

Cunningham House provides specialist residential and nursing care for men with acquired brain injuries and other complex neurological conditions. It focus on active rehabilitation with an interdisciplinary team including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists.

Description source: Official registration profile

Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

Check supported conditions, specialist capability, and clinical coverage before shortlisting.

Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Officially Registered Services

Registered with the regulator for

Accommodation with nursing
Medical treatment

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Physical Disability
Sight or hearing impairment
Adults 65+
Adults 18-65
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Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Stroke
Brain Injury
Palliative Care

Behavioural Support

Trained to help with

Aggression or challenging behaviour
Agitation and restlessness

Additional Conditions & Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour
Speech/Communication
End-of-Life Care

Care Fit at a Glance

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How well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.

Likely a good fit if you need

  • Nursing care
  • 24/7 nurse cover
  • Wheelchair access
  • Secure garden/area
  • Palliative or end-of-life support

Important questions before deciding

  • How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
  • How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?

Staffing

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What public sources tell us about staffing levels and employee experience.

Registered Nurse on Duty 24/7
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Speech Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Registered Manager
Katherine Swannell

Nursing Procedures

Catheter Care
Wound Management
PEG Tube Feeding
Stoma Care
Tracheostomy Care

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Controlled Substances
Regular Medication Reviews
Full Medication Management

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.

Activities & Social Life

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

3 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Exercise Classes
Gardening
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One-to-one activity sessions
Organised group activities

Dining & Nutrition

4 dining services listed

Key nutrition points first

Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Communal Dining Room

Dietary Options

Pureed
Soft Diet
Thickened Fluids
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected May 2025)
Hygiene:0/5
Structural:5/5
Management:5/5

Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Hoists
Hospital Beds

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms
Phone in Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Secure Garden
Secure Unit
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Parking
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room
Sensory Room

Safety & Quality

How safe and well-led is this home right now?

Use CQC ratings, enforcement context, and stability signals to spot confidence or risk.

Quality Snapshot

Source: Official inspections · No recent inspection on record

Current inspection ratings and how they compare to previous assessments.

→ Stable trend
Outstanding for 7 years

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Outstanding

This rating is based on an inspection over two years ago. The Care Home Check report tracks whether conditions have changed since then.

Last Inspection
No recent inspection on record
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Registered Manager
Katherine Swannell

Want to check what sits behind this inspection picture?

This page shows the headline inspection signals. Care Home Check checks the wider pattern, the age of the evidence, and the questions worth taking into your visit.

Financial Health

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Source: Public financial records

Based on accounts filed May 2025

Financial Stability

Low Risk
Stability Score0/100
Last filed: May 2025

Corporate Details

OAKLEAF CARE LIMITED · ltd
Company #06740350
Status: ActiveIncorporated: 2008

Director Stability

4 active directorsAvg tenure: 17 years
Excellent

Secured Debt

1 outstanding / 0 satisfied

Ownership

Independent

Costs & Funding

Can this option work for your budget now and long-term?

See weekly and monthly estimates first, then check which funding routes are realistic.

Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly. Applies if savings and property exceed £23,250.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Not sure how you'd pay for care?

This home accepts council and NHS funding. Our Funding Guide checks whether you qualify — covering NHS-funded care, council support and Deferred Payment Agreements.

Check Funding Eligibility — £69

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What's Included

Fees available on request.

Family Feedback

What do families consistently say?

Focus on repeated patterns that indicate strengths and the questions worth asking on your visit.

What Families Say

We read every public review families have left about this home — across Google, care directories, and independent platforms — to find the patterns a star rating cannot show.

Based on 10 family reviews.

3.5
Based on 10 family reviews
MIXED
Coverage: Limited

What Families Say

Public feedback is still limited for this home. We show early patterns below to support your visit planning.

Families value most

Most frequent family priorities:

  • supportive rehabilitation for recovery (Medium impact · 1 mention)
  • friendly welcome for visitors (Medium impact · 1 mention)

Questions to ask on your visit

  • Ask about the rehabilitation process and how progress is tracked.
  • Request examples of how staff communicate with families about care.
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  • Observe how staff interact with residents and visitors.

Signals to review before deciding

Potential risk signals to validate during your visit:

  • reports of inadequate rehabilitation (1 mention)
    High priority
  • serious communication concerns (1 mention)
    High priority

What Families Are Saying

I now understand my TBI and how serious it is they helped me understand I need to take regular breaks at work to help with the fatigue

— Family member

Was offered a cold drink not long after arriving.

— Family member

Who this home may suit

  • Individuals needing short-term rehabilitation after injury, if rehabilitation is actively provided.
  • Those valuing a friendly visitor experience.

Decision gaps before shortlisting

  • Consistency and quality of rehabilitation services

    Directly affects recovery outcomes and resident wellbeing.

    Request detailed rehabilitation plans and recent outcomes during your visit.

  • Staff approach to family communication

    Impacts trust and ability to stay informed about loved one's care.

    Ask for examples of recent family updates and how concerns are handled.

Most-mentioned positives

Common positive phrases seen across family feedback:

helpful rehabilitation support · 1 mention
friendly staff on arrival · 1 mention

Signals to check on visit

Repeated concern phrases and risk checks:

reports of inadequate rehabilitation · 1 mention
serious communication concerns · 1 mention

In families' own words

I now understand my TBI and how serious it is they helped me understand I need to take regular breaks at work to help with the fatigue

Family review

Was offered a cold drink not long after arriving.

Family review

Staff perspective

Family reviews tell you how care feels from the outside. But the people delivering that care have their own story — about workload, management, and whether they feel supported to do their job well.

The Care Home Check report checks employee feedback from recruitment platforms to check whether staff satisfaction aligns with what families experience.

Ready to verify what family feedback may be pointing to?

Care Home Check combines review patterns with finance, staffing and inspection context, then turns them into better visit questions before you decide.

Independent checks before you decide

Location & Practical

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Assess travel convenience, nearby services, and neighbourhood context for family peace of mind.

Practical Information

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Location & Neighbourhood

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Hilltop House, Ashton Road, Hartwell, Northampton, NN7 2EY

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
2 stops

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score
30/100

Transport access

5/10

Local amenities

0/10

Next Steps

What should you do before making a final decision?

Use the visit checklist and FAQs to compare homes confidently and avoid costly mistakes.

Common Questions About Cunningham House

Visit Checklist

Use this short checklist during your visit to Cunningham House and compare answers across homes.

  • Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?

    Confirms transparency on current quality.

  • What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.

  • How are families updated when needs change?

    Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.

  • Can we see an example care plan review timeline?

    Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.

  • May we speak with a current resident family member?

    Gives an independent perspective before deciding.

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Care Home Check

What this page cannot tell you

You have seen the public picture. The Care Home Check report checks the things families usually only discover after moving in — finances, staffing reality, and what to ask on your visit.

Public warning signs are already visible

We can already see early warning signals in public data. The full report checks whether they are isolated issues or part of a wider pattern.

Public signals already visible on this page

Inspection

Is this home financially sound?

We check the company accounts, ownership changes, and director history — the things that show whether a home is stable for years to come.

Know before you commit, not after.

What do staff actually experience?

Employee reviews from recruitment platforms reveal whether staff feel supported and well-managed — which directly shapes the care your relative receives.

The inside view families rarely see.

What should you ask on your visit?

Based on everything we find — inspections, reviews, finances, staffing — we write questions specific to this home, so your visit leads to real answers.

Turn a guided tour into a proper conversation.

Independent checks before you decide

Data compiled by RightCareHome's Intelligence Engine
Sources: Official inspections, hygiene records, family reviews, financial filings, public statisticsOur methodology

Data verified April 2026 — always confirm details directly with the care home.

Editorially reviewed by the RightCareHome research team. Our editorial standards