The Willows
7 Norbriggs Road
Woodthorpe
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S43 3BW
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Profile Strength |
Excellent 91%
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| Care Type | Care Home |
| Care Category | Nursing | Dementia | Respite | Residential |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Jeanette Health is Home Manager at The Willows.
About Us
Situated close to the town of Chesterfield, the home offers a modern and supportive environment with en-suite bedrooms and comfortable lounge areas. Our dedicated team ensure we meet the resident’s individual care and social needs.
The home provides residents with a peaceful rural environment. There is a conservatory and an enclosed garden where residents can relax and socialise.
The Willows has recently been refurbished and each bedroom and lounge is designed to ensure comfort and safety. The friendly and welcoming decor helps residents feel at home.
There is an open door visiting policy and families and friends are always welcome.
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Care
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Complex Care, Convalescence, Daily Respite Care, End of Life, High Dependency, Palliative, Personal care, Rehabilitation. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Aids, Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Crohns, Depression, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Heart Disease, Huntington Disease, Korsakoff, Liver Disease, Lung Disease, Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Ulcerative Colitis. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Vascular Dementia. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Infection Control (S.A.F.E.)
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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We continue to review all national guidance, statements and requirements related to Covid-19, and are consistently implementing them as required across our care home, as we have done throughout the pandemic. The safety of every resident in our care is the number one priority. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
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| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
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| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
Building and Facilities
| Our Building and Facilities |
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The home has comfortable lounges and dining areas, designed to meet the needs of older people. Set in the village of Mastin Moor on the outskirts of Chesterfield, the home provides residents with a peaceful rural environment. There is a conservatory and an enclosed garden where residents can relax and socialise. The home has recently been refurbished and each bedroom and lounge is designed to ensure comfort and safety. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Chiropodist, Cinema, Dentist, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus, Optician. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Vegetable Plot, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Brochures |
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| the-willows-chesterfield-brochure.pdf |
| Our Photos |
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Rooms
| Description |
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Our bedrooms are beautifully decorated with en-suite facilities. Residents are encouraged to bring along some home comforts for the personal and familiar touch. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 42 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 16 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Telephone Point. |
Meet our Team
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Our experienced and thoughtful staff team are at the heart of the home. We always go the extra mile to ensure all our residents’ stay is comfortable and enjoyable. We are also committed to our staff by continually developing them to preserve and maintain the dignity, individuality and privacy of everyone we care for within a warm and caring atmosphere. |
| Our Team |
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Jeanette HealthHome Manager |
Fees
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Food (Choice Dining)
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. For more information about Choice Dining please click here.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Restaurant
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
There is a weekly menu.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Activities
| Activities Are So Important |
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Here at The Willows we have a dedicated activities co-ordinator who is experienced in working with older people. They tailor the activities on a daily basis to meet the needs of our residents. All are encouraged to share their life stories to create memory boxes and enhance person-centred care and support. On-site activities include: - Movement to Music Residents at The Willows can also go on our regular trips to places like shops, garden centres and the local park, with an on-site minibus for transport. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Shopping. |
Pets
| Our Pets |
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Please speak to the home manager. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| No |
Map
7 Norbriggs Road
Woodthorpe
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S43 3BW
Regulator Ratings
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Requires Improvement |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 22nd February 2022 |
| Last rated | 26th February 2019 |
| Reports | |
| Registration Date | 6th January 2011 |
| Service Provider | Parkcare Homes Limited, GU7 1UW |
25th March 2022 Amenities
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Garden Centre, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
