Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Avens Limited

39 Denford Road, Ringstead, Kettering, NN14 4DF

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 17 January 2019

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Last inspected 17 December 2018

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 17 Jan 2019

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

2 rated inspections on record · First rated July 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Kettering General Hospital

60.9% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

8.5 mi

Nearest GP surgery

The Cottons Medical Centre

1.5 mi

3 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Lloyds Pharmacy

1.5 mi

1 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

1.6 mi

1 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by North Northamptonshire (2025–26)

£915

per week, residential

£978

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

4

Most common: anti social behaviour

Elderly population

16.2% of people in North Northamptonshire are aged 65 or over

51.1

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

Avens Ltd

9

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds14
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
Last inspected17 December 2018
Registered with CQC since11 January 2011
Registered managerMichelle McDonald

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults under 65 yrsLearning disabilitiesPhysical disabilities

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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