Richmond Villages Northampton

Bridge Meadow Way, Grange Park, Northampton NN4 5EB
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  • Richmond Villages Northampton, Northampton
Richmond Villages Northampton is an award-winning retirement village situated in Grange Park in Northampton, less than five minutes from the M1 motorway and less than an hour from both London and Birmingham.

At the heart of the retirement village is the care home which provides first-class nursing, dementia, respite and convalescent care in 30 en-suite bedrooms.

The retirement village features excellent on-site facilities that include a coffee shop, restaurant, a number of elegant sitting rooms, hair salon, beauty treatment room, library, free Wi-Fi, an activities and craft studio, plus award-winning landscaped gardens and a sensory garden.

All rooms are decorated by a team of specialist interior designers and feature electric profiling beds, a range of furniture, TV, telephone, en-suite shower room and Wi-Fi access.

The village is run by a village manager and a dedicated team of employees who are trained to deliver only the best possible care to the village residents.

Unlike traditional care homes, Richmond Villages Northampton uses its carers and nurses solely for the purpose of caring and supporting its residents whilst fully trained hospitality and housekeeping staff look after meal preparation and cleaning.

To further enhance the well-being and enjoyment of residents, the village also has a dedicated activities team. The team provides a daily activities program that includes day trips where transport is provided by Richmond Villages Northampton's own fleet of vehicles and dedicated drivers.

Care Provided by Richmond Villages Northampton

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 31 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit
  • Sheltered Housing

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Tracey Etheridge (Head of Care)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Available on request
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (30)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2007
    • Last Refurbishment: 2017

Funding & Fees Guide for Richmond Villages Northampton

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,625
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,715
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,625
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,895
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,875
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,965
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,875
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £2,145
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Richmond Villages Northampton to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Visitors welcome at any time. Please check-in and check-out at the reception desk.


  • Parking
  • Free visitor parking is available on-site.


Richmond Villages Northampton Reviews (81)

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9.7

Richmond Villages Northampton has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.735) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Richmond Villages Northampton has 81 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has been living at Richmond Village since 2016 and moved to the care floor in 2018. The care floor manager, nurses and carers are all very kind and caring, and always do their best to make my dad as comfortable as possible. Dad has extensive medical needs but he is cared for with kindness, understanding
and compassion by all of the staff. I would thoroughly recommend Richmond Northampton.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The service provided by all the staff is excellent They are caring and attentive and always go that extra mile both for the resident and their relatives and I know that I can always be assured that my husband is safe and getting the best possible care. In terms of the facilities the home is always clean
and sparkling and the gardens are absolutely beautiful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother had always insisted she would never go into a care home but eventually conceded that at age 100, perhaps it would be wise. She then changed her mind again and didn't want to stay for the trial week at Grange Park we had arranged. However. we persuaded her to stay and by the end of the week
she had been so welcomed, looked after and entertained that she admitted that she was really looking forward to moving into an apartment.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care my dad receives is fabulous, the staff are so kind and caring, we can now sleep at night knowing his every need is met. Highly recommend Richmond, we looked at lots and he stayed elsewhere. This is the best by far.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My parents move into an independent living flat in 2019. All the different services made their life so much easier. As their health began to fail a care package was put into place. The care from the domiciliary team along with the kindness was very comforting to me. Also when unable to walk to the restaurant
the catering staff delivered cooked meals to them. With their laundry being done weekly this has really helped me. My father has now moved into Meadow Ward, the whole team have welcomed him, the care is amazing, again all his needs are catered for. The activities that he joins in with all help him feel safe and content.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My parents moved to Assisted Living at Richmond Village eight years ago. Richmond Northampton is a beautiful site with spacious gardens and a marvellous restaurant. There are lots of activities for residents. The domiciliary care team are outstanding and well-managed.
After my mother had a fall, we
were able to transfer her to the care floor. The nursing team are very professional. I am confident that she is in a safe place under the watchful eye of the health staff. Generally speaking, everyone with high needs is looked after exceptionally well.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The 'village' and gardens provide a lovely environment in which you can live an unfettered life. The staff are friendly, caring and have a positive attitude for one’s welfare. The rooms and their facilities are superb and maintained very well. The 'coffee shop' provides a talking and meeting place.
Main meals are served communally and provide another socialising occasion. My experience during my three days was really excellent; most enjoyable and I felt I had been amongst friends. Would thoroughly recommend.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so pleased that we managed to get Mum into Richmond's care home for what turned out to be the last six months of her life. The staff at Richmond Villages showed great kindness and compassion to Mum and ourselves in her final days. The care was exceptional, and following her passing, we can at
least take some comfort in the fact that we did our absolute best for her in securing her a place at Richmond Villages. Our mother was quite shy and didn’t find it easy to interact with anyone that wasn’t family; however, many of the staff formed bonds with her and regularly got her to smile and giggle whilst looking after her. Myself and my two sisters would all highly recommend this care home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum and stepdad moved into a respite apartment this week while we are waiting for the purchase of their own apartment to complete.
The whole team have been fantastic with the whole family, and have done all they can to make the transition as smooth as possible.
It's still early days, but I'm sure
once they have time to settle in and enjoy the facilities that they will both really benefit from all Richmond Villages Northampton Care Home has to offer!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at Richmond for 18 months now and her condition is such that we are constantly worrying how long she has left. She has deteriorated further over the last 6 months, and the team on the care floor are so kind and considerate of her needs and mine.
Richmond now gives relatives
access to the care plan, minute by minute, via the online, live; Relatives Gateway, which is brilliant for me as I can see daily what is happening with Mum, and brilliant for the staff as it frees them up from having to take so many calls. They can concentrate on the care they give, not talking about it.
I feel satisfied and safe in the knowledge that my mum, the most precious person to me, is being cared for to a high standard in difficult circumstances. Top marks to Richmond Care Village, Northampton. - Thank you.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Richmond Villages Northampton

Thank you for your review. We are so happy that you are finding the new care system works well for you and that being able to see up-to-date information is reassuring. Thank you for choosing us to care for your mother.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother, who has been at Richmond since 2013 and has lived in the Meadows since 2015, continues to receive care and attention of the highest order. I cannot overstate just how much it means to me, as a family member, especially as my wife has her own health challenges. The staff at Richmond enable
me to focus on her needs in the certain knowledge that Mother is getting everything she needs and more. Particularly, communication is excellent and I always know if there is the slightest problem/issue which can then be dealt with in a timely fashion. I honestly believe that there is nowhere that my mother would receive better care. The staff's commitment to continuing excellence is to be commended.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Richmond Villages Northampton

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy that we are able to provide the care and support your mother needs. Thank you for choosing Richmond Villages.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The team at Richmond are always very friendly and supportive and nothing is too much trouble. The staff are very attentive and go out of their way to help. I'm really happy that my dad has such support and care around him.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Richmond Villages Northampton

Thank you for your feedback. We are very happy to hear that you find the care your dad receives to be good. Thank you for choosing us to look after your father.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife, aged 86, has been resident in the Richmond Villages for four years after I could not provide the 24/7 care she needed.
She is a difficult patient, is unlikely to become involved in activities and requires assistance with eating and drinking, as well as, also going to the toilet.
She is requiring
24/7 care.
It is with deep gratitude and I would like to place on record the five-star care my wife receives from the care home manager, who runs an open-door office, the clinical lead nurse and her team of highly qualified nurses. Also the wonderful team of carers who truly care for my wife like a member of their family.
Despite my wife's, often difficult, attitude she is treated retaining her dignity at all times
The cleanliness standards re: laundry, bedding and her private suite provide her with an environment like a five-star hotel.
The above provides me and the family with great confidence, she is indeed in the right place at the right time in her life.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been in this nursing home for two years now with complex needs and I have never had any qualms about the care she has been given. At times I have been anxious and fretful over my mother but this has always been received with patience and empathy. I have found the staff and manager to be
receptive to any concerns and addressed them promptly and with efficiency.
If someone needs to be in a nursing home I have found this one to be one of the best. This home is always well furnished and spotlessly clean with no unpleasant odours.
The staff attend to all my mother's needs daily including all personal care and I have had no issues with this.
I have found the staff to be kind and helpful and more importantly, my mother has had no concerns either.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Richmond Villages Northampton

Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear that you are reassured knowing your mother is well cared for in our home. Thank you for choosing Richmond Villages.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been a resident on the care floor at Richmond Village for 18 months, and while it took her a little while to settle in, I am so very glad that we made the decision to move her there. The care staff are so kind towards Mum and very reassuring and there is a lot of love around Mum. The facilities
are excellent, and the quality of the accommodation is good. With such a broad range of activities to keep Mum amused and engaged in everyday life, and such high standards of care, I have peace of mind knowing that Mum is safe and being very well looked after. On the rare occasions when issues have arisen, these matters have been promptly and thoroughly investigated, and fully resolved.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Richmond Villages Northampton

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy to hear that you have peace of mind knowing that your mum is safe and well cared for. Thank you again for your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Richmond are kind, friendly and helpful, whether working in catering, cleaning, domiciliary care or arranging social activities. My father was keen to keep his own independence, and we feel much happier knowing the level of care he receives. Communication is super and we can check his notes
every day, as well as talking to people if need be. This is a super retirement village.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Richmond Villages Northampton

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear that you find it reassuring to know that your father is safe and cared for. Thank you for choosing Richmond Villages.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mam went into an assisted living suite for a week's trial with a view to buying and moving in, Which she has decided to do. From initially viewing the place and throughout, everyone has been a pleasure to deal with, and Mam had a really enjoyable week. The quality of the accommodation, the facilities
and the helpfulness of all the staff can't be faulted. There are so many interesting events going on every day that Mam needed a rest when she came out! Can't wait for her to move in so she's near us, and we have the peace of mind that she's safe, has things to keep her occupied during the day, and she's looked after while keeping some of her independence.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Richmond Villages Northampton

Thank you for your lovely review. We are happy to hear that your Mum enjoyed her trial, and we certainly look forward to her coming back to stay with us too.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at Richmond helped mum move in with minimal disruption and continued to help her settle and to deal with her early worries. I'm really happy she has such support and care around her and some great activities to help her feel part of a new family.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Richmond Villages Northampton

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that the support provided helped your mum feel at home quickly. Please do let us know if there is anything further we can do to make her feel as comfortable as possible.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has stayed here for a two-week respite and absolutely loves it. The suite she has used is beautifully furnished and the shared lounges are comfortable and spacious. The dining room is of a very high standard and the food served is of excellent quality. The service and care my mother has received
have been wonderful and she is looking forward to staying there again.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Richmond Villages Northampton

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy to hear that your mother enjoyed her stay with us and we look forward to seeing her again soon.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The carers are all lovely and could not have done more to put my father and us at our ease and to support him.
In every way, they are always kind and gentle.
The grounds are beautiful and a pleasure to walk around.
The food is excellent and lots of choices.
Although the apartments are very nice
a few of the facilities have not been designed for older people eg the way the showers work, and the signs around the home are poor for people with poor memories I think having a special carer who could mentor or be with new people more frequently in the first couple of weeks would be really helpful.
Overall though this is a lovely place and we have been made to feel very welcome

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.735)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.735) out of 10 for Richmond Villages Northampton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.935 for Richmond Villages Northampton is calculated as follows: ( (87 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 93 Ratings = 4.935

  • b) 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 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Richmond Villages Northampton is based on 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 = 3.8

    • ii) 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 31 registered maximum number of service users is 6.2, which has been reached with 8 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (5)

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Tom Boarder

Job Title: Village Manager

Joined: 2022

I have been with Richmond Villages for several years having previously worked at Richmond Villages Bede. I am thrilled to now have the position of Village Manager at Northampton, and I am looking forward to establishing an open relationship with all our residents and their families and ensuring we continue delivering outstanding care throughout the village.


Tracey

Tracey Etheridge

Job Title: Head of Care

Joined: 2016

I have worked at Richmond Northampton since 2016 working my way up from a carer, Senior carer, Team Leader and now Head of Care. I have been in care for 30 years. I have always been passionate about Care and love working for Richmond Northampton with our amazing Care Team and our wonderful residents.


Rachel

Rachel Jarvis

Job Title: Domicilary Manager

Joined: 2019

Rachel is the Domiciliary Manager and Project Lead for Richmond Villages Northampton, she joined the team in 2019.


John

John Akers

Job Title: Head of Hospitality/Deputy Village Manager

My name is John and I am the Head of Hospitality at the Richmond Village Northampton. I have been with Richmond for over 3 years. Within my role I over see the catering teams as well as the housekeeping department. I am also the Deputy Village Manager and support the village manager with the day to day running of the village and care home.


Zena

Zena Williamson

Job Title: Senior Village Advisor

Joined: 2023

I have been working at Richmond Villages Northampton for just over a year now and thoroughly enjoy helping people make their decision to move into our retirement village. Ensuring I provide my customers with the best possible experience and meet their specific needs is essential. Before working at Richmond Villages, I worked in property sales and customer service roles, mainly within estate agency and new home sales.


It’s a great privilege to be able to demonstrate to people the warm and welcoming lifestyle provided by Richmond Villages.


Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond Villages Northampton

What types of Care is Richmond Villages Northampton registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Physical Disability & Sensory Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Richmond Villages Northampton provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care, Physiotherapy, Sheltered Housing, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Richmond Villages Northampton have?

There are 30 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Richmond Villages Northampton?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Richmond Villages Northampton to the centre of Northampton?

3.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.