Abbeydale
Abbeydale is a nursing home in Derby, Derby (DE22 1BJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Abbeydale
Abbeydale in Derby is a nursing home providing nursing and personal care for older people, including those living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. We also take respite bookings for people who need care for a short period, whether after a stay in hospital or to give a family carer a planned break. Because qualified nurses are on duty here, we can support people whose health needs are complicated or changing, and we can usually go on caring for someone as those needs increase rather than asking them to move again. Medicines, mobility, nutrition, skin care and pain relief are reviewed as often as they need to be, and we call on the wider health team when something goes beyond what we can manage ourselves. Good nursing care is not the same as a well run ward, though, and we try to keep sight of that. Each person's plan records how they want their day to go, what they still want to do for themselves and what they would rather we did not take over. For people living with dementia, a steady and unhurried routine usually does more good than anything we could organise. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Relatives are welcome and we would always rather hear a concern early. If you would like to look around or talk through whether nursing care is the right step, please contact us.
Care provided at Abbeydale
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 6 March 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Abbeydale
Where is Abbeydale located?
Abbeydale is a nursing home in Derby, Derby, DE22 1BJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Abbeydale provide?
Abbeydale is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Abbeydale's CQC rating?
Abbeydale is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 6 March 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Abbeydale provide dementia care?
Yes. Abbeydale supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Abbeydale offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Abbeydale offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Abbeydale
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Abbeydale - Derby 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?
Yes. Yes. Abbeydale - Derby is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Abbeydale - Derby offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
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?
No. Abbeydale - Derby is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
Abbeydale - Derby 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.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £950 to £1,200 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,050 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from Abbeydale - Derby. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Abbeydale
Respite Care at Abbeydale
Booking a short stay at Abbeydale is worth arranging well in advance, especially around school holidays when carer breaks are in demand. Most nursing homes ask for a minimum of one or two weeks and will want a GP summary, a current medication list, comfortable clothes, toiletries and any mobility aids. A planned respite visit can also work as a gentle trial of permanent care, giving everyone a clearer sense of fit before committing.
Nursing Care at Abbeydale
Round the clock nursing suits people whose conditions need clinical oversight that a residential home cannot legally provide, for example complex medication regimes, catheter or stoma care, pressure area management, PEG feeding or unstable long term illness. Abbeydale in Derby is registered for nursing care, meaning a registered nurse is on the premises at all times to assess changes and liaise with GPs and district teams. Where a resident qualifies, NHS Funded Nursing Care contributes roughly £235 a week straight to the home, trimming the invoice the family or council pays. Regional weekly fees generally sit between £1050 and £1350, and it is sensible to ask how the FNC assessment is arranged and how the nursing element is itemised on the bill.
Dementia Care at Abbeydale
Good dementia care in a nursing setting tends to rest on familiar daily rhythms, staff trained to read behaviour rather than react to it, and a layout that feels calm, safe and easy to find your way around. Abbeydale is registered for dementia care alongside its nursing provision, which matters when memory loss sits on top of other health conditions. Families visiting are right to ask how the team responds when someone becomes distressed or tries to leave, how they involve relatives in life history and preferences, and what happens as needs change so that another move is avoided. It is also fair to ask about mealtimes, night time supervision and how quickly a GP or mental health team is called in when something shifts.
Older Person Care at Abbeydale
Everyday support for older people in a nursing home usually covers help with washing, dressing, continence, medication rounds, meals and the quieter matter of company through the day. Abbeydale is registered with the Care Quality Commission for older person care, so families can expect personal care to sit alongside qualified nursing input when health needs call for it. Weekly fees across the East Midlands typically fall between £1050 and £1350, while Derby City Council usually funds around £820 to £1000 a week for those it supports. Worth asking the home directly how morning and evening routines are paced, whether residents can choose their own bedtime, how many staff are on duty overnight, and how call bells are answered when the building is quiet.
Physical Disability at Abbeydale
Adults with limited mobility rely on level access, wide doorways, hoists, profiling beds and wet rooms to keep personal care safe and dignified. Abbeydale is registered to support people with a physical disability, so ask which rooms have ceiling track hoists, how bathing is managed, whether wheelchairs can be charged in the room, and how staff balance hands on help with letting someone do what they still can for themselves.
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