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Richmond Village Northampton

Rated: OutstandingNursing Home · 31 beds
4.8Family-reviewed · Multiple sources
From £7,066/month

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

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by Richmond Villages Operations LimitedPart of BRAND BUPA Group
Est. 2007Registered Jul 202324/7 Registered Nurse
Beds31
TypeNursing Home
Weekly Fee£1,625 - £1,915
More details
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Purpose BuiltYes
Ensuite100%
Built from official inspection records, public financial filings, independent reviews, and food hygiene dataUpdated Mar 2020
No broker feesNo pressure callsFamily-first guidance

At a Glance

The key facts for shortlisting Richmond Village Northampton.

Quality

Rated Outstanding · no recent inspection on record

Costs

£7,066 - £8,327 / month (estimate)

Availability

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Location

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Financial Stability

Medium financial risk — worth checking further

About Richmond Village Northampton

Located within Richmond Village Northampton is a care home that provides expert residential, respite, nursing and dementia care to the elderly. This trusted Bupa care establishment in Northampton is home to a range of modern facilities for residents to enjoy, including beautifully decorated bedrooms , cosy communal lounges, spacious dining areas, and landscaped gardens where residents can enjoy a stroll. The jam-packed activity programme ensures no two days are the same here at Richmond Village Northampton, whether it’s enjoying a well deserved pamper in the salon, themed events or gardening, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Description source: Official registration profile

Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

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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

Dementia
Physical Disability
Adults 65+
Adults 18-65
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Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Palliative 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

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

Important questions before deciding

  • How do you support residents who wander or become distressed?
  • 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
Registered Manager
Tracey Ann Etheridge

Nursing Procedures

Nursing procedure data not yet available (N/A) — pending enrichment

Medication Support

Medication data not yet available (N/A) — pending enrichment

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.

5 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Yoga & Relaxation
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Organised group activities

Dining & Nutrition

5 dining services listed

Key nutrition points first

Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected October 2024)
Hygiene:0/5
Structural:0/5
Management:0/5

Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Lift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Own Furniture

Safety & Security

Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room
Hydrotherapy

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 6 years

Inspection Ratings by Category

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

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
Tracey Ann Etheridge

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Financial Health

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Source: Public financial records

Based on accounts filed Dec 2024

Financial Stability

Medium Risk
Stability Score40/100
Last filed: Dec 2024

Corporate Details

RICHMOND VILLAGES OPERATIONS LIMITED · ltd
Company #04779288
Status: ActiveIncorporated: 2003

Director Stability

4 active directorsAvg tenure: 6 years

1 resignation in the last 2 years

Excellent

Secured Debt

0 outstanding / 8 satisfied

Ownership

Private Equity Owned

Red Flags (1)

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.

Typical weekly care cost

£1,625 - £1,915 per week

≈ £7,066 - £8,327 per month

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

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

Check funding eligibility →

Nursing Care
From £1,625
per week

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.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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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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 57 verified family reviews.

4.8
Based on 57 verified family reviews
POSITIVE
Coverage: High

What Families Say

Families consistently mention strong day-to-day support, with a few practical points worth checking on your visit.

Staff Feedback

Positive

Staff mentioned in 4 reviews — Families consistently praise the caring and attentive staff

How Families Rate This Home

Based on 929 detailed ratings across 11 aspects

Value for Money
4.40
Activities
4.64
Food & Drink
4.67
Rooms
4.73
Management
4.77
Facilities
4.79
Safety
4.85
Cleanliness
4.86

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Families value most

Most frequent family priorities:

  • consistent, kind staff (Medium impact · 32 mentions)
  • clear and regular communication (Medium impact · 18 mentions)
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  • personalised, respectful care (Medium impact · 20 mentions)
  • smooth transition and settling support (Medium impact · 12 mentions)

Questions to ask on your visit

  • Ask about night staffing numbers and response times.
  • Check how often agency staff are used and how they are briefed on residents' needs.
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  • See how care plans are personalised and updated.

Signals to review before deciding

Potential risk signals to validate during your visit:

  • occasional agency staff unfamiliar with residents (2 mentions)
    Medium priority
  • night staffing levels causing delays (1 mention)
    Medium priority
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  • some facilities not fully adapted for memory issues (1 mention)
    Lower priority

Trends over time

Directional changes detected in family feedback over the past 12–24 months:

staff continuity
Stable

Low staff turnover and familiar faces have been a consistent strength over several years.

Confidence: High

Ask on visit: Can you confirm current staff turnover rates and how many agency staff are used per month?

communication with families
Improving

Recent reviews highlight better family access to care plans and more proactive updates.

Confidence: Medium

Ask on visit: How is the Relatives Gateway used to keep families informed?

What Families Are Saying

The carers are kind, patient and compassionate. They always attend to all her needs the best they can, make her comfortable and make sure she has food she likes, encouraging her to eat without forcing her, and always res

— Family member

The staff keep me updated and liaise with me regarding his care and someone is always available to speak to me if I have my worries or concerns.

— Family member

Rating Trends Over Time

This home has 10 years of review data. See which aspects are improving, which need attention, and how recent ratings compare.

See full trends — £49

Who this home may suit

  • Older adults seeking a stable, friendly environment
  • Those valuing continuity of care and familiar staff
  • Residents with complex or changing needs

Decision gaps before shortlisting

  • clarity on agency staff frequency

    Unfamiliar staff can affect continuity and resident comfort, especially overnight.

    Request a breakdown of permanent vs. agency staff by shift.

  • specifics on night-time response times

    Delays at night may impact safety and reassurance.

    Ask for recent response time data and night staffing ratios.

  • details on cost structure and extras

    Some mention value for money as lower; families need to understand all charges.

    Request a full breakdown of fees and what is/isn't included.

Most-mentioned positives

Common positive phrases seen across family feedback:

long serving, caring staff · 21 mentions
responsive management · 13 mentions
well maintained environment · 15 mentions
varied activities and social life · 11 mentions
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good food and dining experience · 10 mentions

Signals to check on visit

Repeated concern phrases and risk checks:

occasional agency staff unfamiliar with residents · 2 mentions
night staffing levels causing delays · 1 mention
some facilities not fully adapted for memory issues · 1 mention

In families' own words

The carers are kind, patient and compassionate. They always attend to all her needs the best they can, make her comfortable and make sure she has food she likes, encouraging her to eat without forcing her, and always res

Family review

The staff keep me updated and liaise with me regarding his care and someone is always available to speak to me if I have my worries or concerns.

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 seating
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Location & Neighbourhood

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Bridge Meadow Way, Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5EB

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Pharmacy
600m
Bus Stops (500m)
0 stops

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score
53/100

Nearest green space

306m away

Transport access

2/10

Local amenities

8/10

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 Richmond Village Northampton

Visit Checklist

Use this short checklist during your visit to Richmond Village Northampton 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

Financial
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