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The Lakes
Duncote Hall, Duncote, Towcester, NN12 8AQ — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Lakes was rated
Rating published 09/03/2023. Read the full inspection report.
- 47 bedsRegistered capacity
- West NorthamptonshireCouncil for care funding
- 01327 352277Care home's own number
- Minster Care GroupOperator
- 13th December 2016Registered since
- Minster Care Management LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Lakes
The Lakes is a Care Home in Towcester, West Northamptonshire, offering Residential and Dementia care.
The Lakes was registered with the Care Quality Commission in December 2016. It is run by Minster Care Management Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 03676785). Minster Care Management Limited runs 27 care homes in England registered with CQC, and is part of the Minster Care Group group.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults and people living with dementia.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Lakes been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Lakes "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published March 2023.
What types of care does The Lakes provide?
The Lakes provides Residential and Dementia care.
How many beds does The Lakes have?
The Lakes is registered for 47 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Lakes?
The Lakes is run by Minster Care Management Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 03676785). The provider runs 27 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission and is part of the Minster Care Group group.
When was The Lakes registered with CQC?
The Lakes has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since December 2016. Its provider, Minster Care Management Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does The Lakes care for?
CQC registers The Lakes to care for older people, younger adults and people living with dementia.
Does The Lakes provide nursing care?
No. The Lakes is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers The Lakes?
The Lakes is in the West Northamptonshire council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to The Lakes?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Towcester, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.