Chilwell House

24 Wilmot Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8BD

01156976210

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 April 2023

Provider

Aspire Health and Care Limited

Beds

17 beds

About Chilwell House

Chilwell House is a residential care home in Derbyshire that provides personal care for people with mental health needs. Details of the latest CQC findings are set out below.

Chilwell House provides personal care to up to 15 people with mental health needs in a residential setting. The service includes a main building and flats on the same site, with each bedroom featuring ensuite facilities. Residents and relatives benefit from a shared accessible garden with several seating areas.

People and their relatives reported feeling safe at the service. Staff recruitment followed safe procedures with sufficient staffing levels to meet residents' needs. Medicines were managed safely, and identified risks were properly addressed.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 May 2023

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 17 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DE7 8BD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 5 May 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 April 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 2 August 2019: Good
CaringPublished 2 August 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 2 August 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Chilwell House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Chilwell House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Chilwell House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Chilwell House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees