Bennerley Fields Centre
Residential Care
26 January 2026
Derbyshire County Council
40 beds
About Bennerley Fields Centre
Bennerley Fields Centre is a 40-bed residential care home located on Bennerley Avenue in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Run by Derbyshire County Council, it provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home was rated Good by the CQC following its most recent inspection in January 2026.
As a council-run facility, it serves the local East Midlands community and offers tailored support across multiple care needs, making it suitable for families seeking specialist provision for relatives with varied requirements.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Bennerley Fields Centre, consider asking...
- 1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
- 2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
- 3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
- 4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
- 5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Bennerley Fields Centre, look out for...
- 1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
- 2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
- 3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
- 4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
- 5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?
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Location
22 Bennerley Avenue, Ilkeston, DE7 8PF
Bennerley Fields Centre
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 26 January 2026
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