The Berkeley

Logo of The Berkeley, a care home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, offering older person care, mental health care, learning disability and autism support and sensory impairment support.

The Berkeley is a residential care home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire (NN2 6EN). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About The Berkeley

The Berkeley is a residential care home in Northampton supporting a wide range of adults. We work with older people, with adults who have a learning disability and autistic adults, with people living with mental health conditions and with people who have sight or hearing loss. Many of the people here are younger adults, and we also offer respite stays. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather say so here than leave a family to discover it later. We know what was identified, work is under way to put it right, and we will go through the detail honestly with anybody considering the home. The work itself is about ordinary life supported well. People choose how their rooms look, what they eat and how a weekend is spent. Support is planned individually and reviewed as people change. For autistic people, and anybody who finds unpredictability difficult, we treat the environment as part of the care. Where somebody lives with a mental health condition, we work with community teams so that a hard period is met with patience and consistency. Please come and see the home on a normal day, talk to the people who live here and form your own view. We would rather be judged that way.

Care provided at The Berkeley

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Berkeley

Where is The Berkeley located?

The Berkeley is a residential care home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 6EN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Berkeley provide?

The Berkeley is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Berkeley's CQC rating?

The Berkeley is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 17 February 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Berkeley offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. The Berkeley offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about The Berkeley

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. The Berkeley is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. The Berkeley is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. The Berkeley offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. The Berkeley supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the East Midlands

The Berkeley has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from The Berkeley. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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