St Anns Care Home in Kettering
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds39
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2023-10-03
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership73
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-10-03
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the September 2023 inspection. This domain covers care planning, staff training, nutrition and hydration, and access to healthcare. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which means inspectors would have considered whether dementia-specific training and care planning were in place. No specific observations about care plan quality, food, or GP access are recorded in the published summary.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the September 2023 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether residents are treated as individuals with their own histories and preferences. No direct inspector observations about specific interactions, no quotes from residents, and no quotes from relatives are available in the published summary. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with what they observed on the day.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the September 2023 inspection. This domain covers whether the home responds to individual needs, provides meaningful activities, and makes arrangements for end-of-life care. The home's specialism in dementia suggests that personalised engagement should be a consideration. No specific activities, schedules, or individual engagement approaches are described in the published summary.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the September 2023 inspection. The home is run by Colleycare Limited. A named registered manager, Miss Hollie Taylor, and a nominated individual, Mrs Rachel Ann Rodgers, are confirmed in post. A Good Well-led rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with governance, culture, and accountability arrangements. No specific detail about manager visibility, staff empowerment, or how the home handles complaints and incidents is available in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at St Anns specialises in dementia care, supporting residents through different stages of memory loss. They also care for people with physical disabilities, adapting their approach to each person's mobility and health needs. Supporting someone with dementia requires understanding how the condition affects each person differently. The care team works with families to learn about residents' preferences and routines, though approaches to daily care vary. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
St Anns Care Home scored 74 out of 100 on the DCC Family Score, reflecting a solid Good rating across all five inspection domains with consistent positive findings, though the published report contains limited specific detail or direct testimony to push scores higher.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St Anns Care Home at 12 The Crescent, Kettering, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its inspection in September 2023. The home is registered to care for adults over 65, people living with dementia, and people with physical disabilities. It is run by Colleycare Limited with a named registered manager and nominated individual in post, which the inspection confirms is a stable, properly governed arrangement across a 39-bed home. The main limitation of this report for families is that the published summary is brief, and very little specific detail, such as direct inspector observations, staff-to-resident ratios, or quotes from residents and relatives, is available to verify. A Good rating is a meaningful positive signal, but it tells you the home passed the threshold, not how comfortably. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), ask specifically how many permanent and agency staff cover nights, and observe whether staff use your parent's preferred name and move without rushing. These are the details that matter most to families and are not captured in the headline rating alone.
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In Their Own Words
How St Anns Care Home in Kettering describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dementia and physical disability care in Kettering with dedicated staff
St Anns Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
St Anns Care Home in Kettering provides specialist support for older adults living with dementia and physical disabilities. The care home welcomes residents aged 65 and over, with staff who understand the complex needs that come with these conditions. Families considering St Anns will find it helpful to visit and see how the team approaches daily care.
Who they care for
The team at St Anns specialises in dementia care, supporting residents through different stages of memory loss. They also care for people with physical disabilities, adapting their approach to each person's mobility and health needs.
Supporting someone with dementia requires understanding how the condition affects each person differently. The care team works with families to learn about residents' preferences and routines, though approaches to daily care vary.
“Choosing the right care home for someone with dementia or physical disabilities takes time and careful thought. A visit to St Anns will help you understand their approach to these specialised care needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
St Anns Care Home scored 74 out of 100 on the DCC Family Score, reflecting a solid Good rating across all five inspection domains with consistent positive findings, though the published report contains limited specific detail or direct testimony to push scores higher.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St Anns Care Home at 12 The Crescent, Kettering, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its inspection in September 2023. The home is registered to care for adults over 65, people living with dementia, and people with physical disabilities. It is run by Colleycare Limited with a named registered manager and nominated individual in post, which the inspection confirms is a stable, properly governed arrangement across a 39-bed home. The main limitation of this report for families is that the published summary is brief, and very little specific detail, such as direct inspector observations, staff-to-resident ratios, or quotes from residents and relatives, is available to verify. A Good rating is a meaningful positive signal, but it tells you the home passed the threshold, not how comfortably. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), ask specifically how many permanent and agency staff cover nights, and observe whether staff use your parent's preferred name and move without rushing. These are the details that matter most to families and are not captured in the headline rating alone.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how St Anns Care Home in Kettering measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How St Anns Care Home in Kettering describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dementia and physical disability care in Kettering with dedicated staff
St Anns Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
St Anns Care Home in Kettering provides specialist support for older adults living with dementia and physical disabilities. The care home welcomes residents aged 65 and over, with staff who understand the complex needs that come with these conditions. Families considering St Anns will find it helpful to visit and see how the team approaches daily care.
Who they care for
The team at St Anns specialises in dementia care, supporting residents through different stages of memory loss. They also care for people with physical disabilities, adapting their approach to each person's mobility and health needs.
Supporting someone with dementia requires understanding how the condition affects each person differently. The care team works with families to learn about residents' preferences and routines, though approaches to daily care vary.
Management & ethos
The management team at St Anns maintains an open-door approach, staying involved with both residents and staff throughout the day. Families have found the leadership approachable when discussing their loved ones' care needs.
“Choosing the right care home for someone with dementia or physical disabilities takes time and careful thought. A visit to St Anns will help you understand their approach to these specialised care needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
