Care Homes in NN9
The NN9 postcode district has 11 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 271 beds, falling under North Northamptonshire council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 6 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in NN9
NN9 covers Rushden, Higham Ferrers and Irthlingborough in North Northamptonshire — a cluster of historic market towns in the Nene Valley with strong boot-and-shoe industry heritage. The 11 care homes hold 271 beds. One home is rated Outstanding — a distinction relatively rare in North Northamptonshire — six are rated Good, two Require Improvement, and two are not yet rated. The Outstanding provider is likely heavily sought after. The RI-rated homes and the unrated homes warrant careful inquiry before shortlisting. Families who cannot access the Outstanding home may find comparable quality in nearby NN10 or NN15.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the NN9 postcode area?
There are 11 CQC-registered care homes in NN9, offering a combined 271 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in NN9 have?
Of the 11 care homes in NN9: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 6 are rated Good; 2 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 NN9?
Addington Road is among the highest-rated care homes in NN9, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 2 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the NN9 postcode?
The NN9 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 NN9?
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