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The Lakes is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Towcester, West Northamptonshire. It is operated by Minster Care Management Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, The Lakes provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected The Lakes in March 2023 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
The Lakes is located in Towcester, within the West Northamptonshire local authority area in East Midlands.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Duncote Hall, Duncote, Duncote, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 8AQ |
| Phone | 01327 352277 |
| Website | www.minstercaregroup.co.uk/care-homes/the-lakes/ |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Last inspection | 9 March 2023 |
| Provider | Minster Care Management Limited |
Is The Lakes registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Lakes is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2711046309
What type of care does The Lakes provide?
The Lakes provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact The Lakes?
You can contact The Lakes by phone on 01327 352277, or visit them at Duncote Hall, Duncote, Duncote, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 8AQ.
What is The Lakes's CQC rating?
The Lakes has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2711046309
What are The Lakes's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Lakes's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Towcester?
There are 8 CQC-registered care homes in Towcester. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/towcester.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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