Care Homes in NN14
The NN14 postcode district has 11 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 283 beds, falling under North Northamptonshire council. 9 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in NN14
NN14 covers the rural and semi-rural parishes of north-east Northamptonshire including the villages around Kettering, Rothwell, and the agricultural hinterland between Kettering and Corby. The 11 CQC-registered care homes here provide 283 beds: nine are rated Good, one Requires Improvement, and one is Not Yet Rated — a reassuring quality spread for a largely rural market. North Northamptonshire Council (a unitary authority created in 2021) administers adult social care; commissioning rates are broadly mid-table nationally. Kettering General Hospital (approximately 5 miles from the centre of the district) and Northampton General Hospital are the main acute trusts for discharge coordination. The A14 runs through the district, providing rapid road access to the M1, M6, and A1; Kettering station on the Midland Main Line gives rail access to London St Pancras in approximately 50 minutes. Cheaney Court Care Home (65 beds, Good) is the district's largest provider and a strong starting point for families seeking a larger home with an established CQC record. The Not Yet Rated home should be assessed individually, with particular attention to whether a CQC inspection has been scheduled. NN14's rural character means homes tend to be more dispersed; transport links for visiting families vary considerably across the district.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the NN14 postcode area?
There are 11 CQC-registered care homes in NN14, offering a combined 283 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in NN14 have?
Of the 11 care homes in NN14: 0 are rated Outstanding; 9 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in NN14?
Cheaney Court Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in NN14, holding a CQC rating of Good with 65 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the NN14 postcode?
The NN14 postcode area falls under North Northamptonshire. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in NN14?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact North Northamptonshire's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data