Bowesbury Care Home

Bowesbury Care Home is a residential care home in Derby, Derbyshire (DE24 5BZ).

Newly registered with the CQC, October 2026. No inspection rating has been published yet.

About Bowesbury Care Home

Bowesbury Care Home is a residential care home in Derby, supporting older people and younger adults from across Derbyshire. We work with people living with dementia, people who have mental health needs and people with a physical disability. People rarely move into a care home at a cheerful moment. It generally follows a fall, a hospital admission, a bereavement or a long slow period in which managing at home stopped being realistic. We treat the first weeks as the part that matters most and we move at the person's pace rather than the paperwork's. After that, what we offer is deliberately ordinary. Food cooked in our own kitchen that people want to eat. Personal care given calmly and in private. Medication managed properly. Warm rooms that look like somebody's own. Staff awake at night. A household with enough rhythm to give the day a shape, and nobody obliged to take part. For residents with a physical disability, the right equipment and staff who know each person's preferred way of being helped to move keep a life from shrinking to the size of a chair. With dementia we work on familiarity rather than correction, and relatives usually know the detail that unlocks a difficult afternoon. For people with mental health needs we work steadily and alongside the professionals already involved. The Care Quality Commission has not yet given us an overall rating. Come and see us at a busy time of day and ask whatever you need to.

Care provided at Bowesbury Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Bowesbury Care Home compares in South Derbyshire

Measured against the 32 care homes registered in South Derbyshire. The dark dot is this home.

Size
66 places. Larger than 27 of the 32 homes. The local average is 37 places.
CQC rating
Not yet rated. 25 of the 32 homes (78%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
Registered
October 2026. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 0 of the 32 have registered more recently.
Care offered
Dementia care. Of the 32 homes, 20 offer dementia care.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in South Derbyshire.

The local picture: South Derbyshire

What the numbers say about care for older people in South Derbyshire, in Derbyshire.

What care costs in Derbyshire, per week

Type of careWhat the council paysWhat self-funders are typically asked
Residential care£974£1,233 to £1,449 (East Midlands figure, because too few Derbyshire homes publish this price. 34 homes. Median £1,356.)
Nursing care£1,118£1,600 to £2,071 (England figure, because too few Derbyshire homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.)
Residential dementia careNot published separately£1,278 to £1,475 (East Midlands figure, because too few Derbyshire homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,350.)
Nursing dementia careNot published separately£1,890 to £2,221 (England figure, because too few Derbyshire homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.)

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

  • People aged 75 and over: 11,100. Rising to 14,100 by 2035, up 26%
  • People aged 85 and over: 2,700. Rising to 4,600 by 2035, up 67%
  • Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,400. Rising to 2,000 by 2035, up 37%
  • Dementia diagnosis rate: 69%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Derbyshire as a whole is 67%.
  • Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 88. Derbyshire average is 73.
  • Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 212 beds.
  • Care home beds filled across Derbyshire: 80%. The 12 month average is 80%.
  • Who pays, across Derbyshire (estimate): 41% council, 38% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.

Planned and recent building work within 5 miles

  • 2.7 miles: Foylebank Care Home Foyle Avenue Derby. Application for a 35 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 16 December 2025. Approved 12 May 2026.
  • 3 miles: Site Of Former Showcase Cinema Foresters Park Centre Sinfin Lane Derby. Application for a 66 bed care home. Submitted 30 March 2026. Approved 23 April 2026.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Good to know about Bowesbury Care Home

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC
1 October 2026, less than a year ago.
Run by
Crystal Care Homes Boulton Moor Opco Limited, which runs this service only.
Nearest GP surgery
Lister House Chellaston, 1.1 miles away.
Nearest hospital
Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, 4.8 miles away.
Nearest railway station
Spondon Station, 2.1 miles away.

Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, NHS England Organisation Data Service and DfT NaPTAN (Open Government Licence). Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.

Local services near Bowesbury Care Home

The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.

Nearest 24 hour A&E

  • Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, 4.8 miles away

It is about 4.8 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.

Nearest GP practices

Nearest dentists

Nearest pharmacies

Nearest railway stations

  • Spondon Station, 2.1 miles away
  • Peartree Station, 2.9 miles away
  • Derby Station, 3.3 miles away

Around Bowesbury Care Home

1 mile3 miles5 milesH24 hour A&E: Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, 4.8 miles awayAGP practice: Lister House Chellaston, 1.1 miles awayGGP practice: Alvaston Medical Centre, 1.2 miles awayGGP practice: Parkfields Surgery, 1.5 miles awayGDentist: Raynesway Dental Practice, 1.4 miles awayDDentist: Pearl Dental, 1.5 miles awayDDentist: Coleman Street (Dental Surgery), 1.7 miles awayDPharmacy: Ej's Pharmacy, 0.7 miles awayPPharmacy: Ej's Pharmacy, 1.2 miles awayPPharmacy: Boots, 1.3 miles awayPRailway station: Spondon Station, 2.1 miles awaySRailway station: Peartree Station, 2.9 miles awaySRailway station: Derby Station, 3.3 miles awayS
  • H: Bowesbury Care Home
  • A: 24 hour A&E
  • G: GP practice
  • D: Dentist
  • P: Pharmacy
  • S: Railway station

Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.

Common questions about Bowesbury Care Home

Where is Bowesbury Care Home located?

Bowesbury Care Home is a residential care home in Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 5BZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Bowesbury Care Home provide?

Bowesbury Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

Does Bowesbury Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Bowesbury Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

How many beds does Bowesbury Care Home have?

Bowesbury Care Home is registered for up to 66 residents. Contact the home to check current availability.

Questions families ask about Bowesbury Care Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Bowesbury Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Bowesbury Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Ask the home. The home has not told us whether it offers short stays. Ask when you call; many homes can arrange a trial period.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Bowesbury Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the East Midlands

Bowesbury Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from Bowesbury Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

More about the care at Bowesbury Care Home

Dementia Care at Bowesbury Care Home

Crystal Care Homes has held this Derby registration since 1 October 2026, and no CQC rating has been published for the home. It says it works on familiarity rather than correction, and that relatives usually know the detail that unlocks a difficult afternoon. Dementia care is within the scope of the registration, which is as far as the public record goes. Ask how distress is handled on a bad afternoon, what is done if a resident tries to leave, and how care is adjusted as dementia advances. Ask what dementia training staff receive and who leads on it in the building.

Residential Care at Bowesbury Care Home

Derbyshire usually pays about £680 to £820 a week, against indicative East Midlands fees of £850 to £1100, and the gap between them shapes most conversations. Residential care means everyday living support without nursing, so meals, personal care, medication and a household with some rhythm are covered while wound care and unstable health needs are not. Bowesbury Care Home is registered for up to 66 people in Derby. Ask what it does if a resident's health moves past what residential care can cover, and whether a move would follow. Ask who meets any shortfall between the council rate and the home's own fee.

Older Person Care at Bowesbury Care Home

A fall, a hospital admission, a bereavement or a long slow period in which managing at home stopped being realistic is how this home describes the route most people take into it. It says the first weeks matter most and that it moves at the person's pace rather than the paperwork's. After that the offer is food cooked in its own kitchen, personal care given calmly and in private, medication managed properly, warm rooms and staff awake at night. Ask how many staff are awake overnight and what they are trained to do. Ask as well how a washing and rising routine is recorded, and who a family speaks to during the settling period.

Mental Health at Bowesbury Care Home

Mental health sits on this Derby registration beside dementia and physical disability. In a residential setting what usually helps is a steady routine, staff who do not treat a bad stretch as failure, and ordinary dignity. Ask what training staff have, who is awake overnight, and how a crisis is escalated to the Derbyshire teams that would be involved.

Younger Adults at Bowesbury Care Home

Six categories on one registration make this a mixed house, younger adults among them. Where the majority of residents are a good deal older, an adult under 65 can find the week holds little aimed at them. Ask who of a similar age lives at the home now, and how their day is arranged.

Physical Disability at Bowesbury Care Home

Up to 66 people can live here, so how well the building works for a wheelchair is something worth seeing rather than taking on trust. The home says the right equipment and staff who know each person's preferred way of being helped to move keep a life from shrinking. Ask how transfers are assessed and recorded, and what access is like between bedroom, dining room and garden.

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