Care Homes in NN5
The NN5 postcode district has 11 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 353 beds, falling under West Northamptonshire council. 6 are rated Good. 3 homes currently require improvement. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in NN5
NN5 covers the Duston and Upton areas of Northampton in West Northamptonshire — a large residential suburb to the west of Northampton town centre with strong transport links to both the A45 and M1. The 11 CQC-registered care homes here hold 353 beds across a mixed quality landscape: six are rated Good by CQC, three Require Improvement, and two are Not Yet Rated. Families should approach the three Requires Improvement homes with caution and request to see the CQC action plan before visiting. West Northamptonshire Council handles adult social care funding; the council was formed in 2021 following the merger of four predecessor authorities and continues to align assessment and commissioning processes. Northampton General Hospital is approximately 2.5 miles east of NN5, making it the primary acute trust for discharge planning into area care homes. Duston is a well-established suburb with parks, supermarkets and GP practices, giving mobile care home residents accessible local amenities. The two Not Yet Rated homes should be assessed individually; newer providers in this part of Northamptonshire are often purpose-built with modern care environments but carry greater uncertainty without an inspection record. Overall, NN5's quality profile sits slightly below the West Northamptonshire average — families with wider geographic flexibility may wish to compare with neighbouring NN4 or NN7.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the NN5 postcode area?
There are 11 CQC-registered care homes in NN5, offering a combined 353 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in NN5 have?
Of the 11 care homes in NN5: 0 are rated Outstanding; 6 are rated Good; 3 require improvement; and 2 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in NN5?
Timken Grange is among the highest-rated care homes in NN5, holding a CQC rating of Good with 66 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the NN5 postcode?
The NN5 postcode area falls under West 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 NN5?
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 West 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