Ashfields Care Home
Ashfields Care Home is a nursing home in Heanor, Derbyshire (DE75 7AQ). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Ashfields Care Home
Ashfields Care Home in Heanor, Derbyshire, provides nursing care for older people and younger adults. We support residents living with dementia and residents with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays for people who need nursing care for a shorter period. Because we have nurses on site, changes in someone's health can usually be managed here rather than by sending them somewhere unfamiliar. Medication, wound care, nutrition, pain and mobility are looked after with real attention, and we work closely with visiting doctors and therapists so that decisions are made quickly and with the resident involved. Clinical care is only half of it though. The rest is the ordinary day, and we take that just as seriously. Residents keep their own routines and belongings, choose how much they want to join in, and are supported by staff who know them well enough to spot when something is off. For people living with dementia we keep the pace unhurried and the surroundings familiar, because that steadiness prevents a great deal of distress. Families are welcome here as a matter of course, and we tell relatives promptly when something changes. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. We are genuinely pleased with it, and equally aware that it reflects how ordinary shifts were worked rather than anything we could claim in a description. Anyone considering the home for a relative is welcome to visit and ask us whatever they need to.
Care provided at Ashfields Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 26 February 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Ashfields Care Home
Where is Ashfields Care Home located?
Ashfields Care Home is a nursing home in Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7AQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Ashfields Care Home provide?
Ashfields Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Ashfields Care Home's CQC rating?
Ashfields Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 26 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Ashfields Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Ashfields Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Ashfields Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Ashfields Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Ashfields Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Ashfields 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?
Yes. Yes. Ashfields Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Ashfields Care Home 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?
Yes. Yes. Ashfields 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
Ashfields 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.
- 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 Ashfields Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Ashfields Care Home
Respite Care at Ashfields Care Home
Respite at Ashfields Care Home is offered as short term nursing care, useful when a family carer needs a break, someone is recovering from hospital, or a household wants to try a home before committing. Ring several weeks ahead where possible, as nursing beds are limited. Pack clothing, toiletries, current medication in its original packaging and a copy of any care plan. Many homes ask for a minimum stay of one or two weeks.
Nursing Care at Ashfields Care Home
A registered nurse on the premises around the clock is what separates a nursing home from residential care, and it matters for anyone with complex medication, a catheter, pressure area risk, unstable long term conditions, or end of life needs. Ashfields is registered to provide nursing care, and the Care Quality Commission judged the service outstanding at its inspection in February 2020. Where a resident is assessed as needing that level of clinical input, the NHS pays a Funded Nursing Care contribution of roughly £235 a week directly to the home, which reduces the amount the family or resident is billed. Ask how the assessment is arranged, how the contribution appears on invoices, and how the nursing team liaises with the GP practice covering the home.
Dementia Care at Ashfields Care Home
Good dementia care rests on familiar routines, staff who are trained to read behaviour rather than react to it, and surroundings that feel calm and safe to move around in without constant correction. Ashfields is registered to support residents living with dementia, and its own description talks about keeping the pace unhurried so that steadiness prevents distress, though a visit is the best way to judge whether that feels true in practice. Ask how the team responds when someone becomes anxious or agitated, what they do if a resident walks with purpose and tries to leave, and how the plan of care is reviewed as the condition progresses. It is also fair to ask how families are kept informed between reviews and how end of life wishes are recorded early.
Older Person Care at Ashfields Care Home
Day to day support for an older person in a nursing home usually covers help with washing and dressing at a pace that suits them, prompts and administration of medication, meals and drinks through the day, and simple companionship so the hours do not feel empty. Ashfields Care Home is registered for older person care in Heanor, and weekly fees across the East Midlands tend to sit between £1050 and £1350, with Derbyshire County Council usually funding around £820 to £1000 for those who qualify. Ask the home how morning and bedtime routines are agreed, how key workers are matched to residents, and how many staff and nurses are on duty overnight. It is also worth asking how they record small changes in appetite, sleep or mood so that concerns are picked up early.
Younger Adults at Ashfields Care Home
Adults under 65 in a nursing home often have different interests, sleep patterns and social needs from residents in their eighties and nineties, and a thoughtful placement takes that seriously. Ashfields is registered to admit younger adults alongside its older residents. Ask how the home helps a younger resident stay in touch with friends, pursue their own hobbies, and have privacy for visitors, so that daily life reflects their age rather than the average age of the house.
Physical Disability at Ashfields Care Home
Physical disability support in a nursing setting covers help with transfers, personal care, continence and pain, alongside equipment such as hoists, profiling beds and pressure relieving mattresses where these are assessed as needed. Ashfields is registered for physical disability and holds an outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission. Ask about step free access, bathroom adaptations, room sizes for wheelchair use, and how residents are supported to keep doing the things they can still do independently.
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