Derwent Cottage

27 Eastgate, Seamer, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 4RB

01723866146

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

24 February 2022

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

Beds

4 beds

About Derwent Cottage

Derwent Cottage is a residential care home in North Yorkshire, providing personal care for older and younger adults. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Derwent Cottage provides personal care for up to four older or younger people, some of whom may be living with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder. The home maintains a clean and well-managed environment. Staff have received training in Infection Prevention and Control and understand requirements for personal protective equipment use.

People benefit from up-to-date risk assessments that support them to live safely, and the home follows current government guidance for entering, leaving, and receiving visitors. Staff and residents are tested regularly for COVID-19, with evidence of required vaccinations maintained for all staff members.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 March 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder 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: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · YO12 4RB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 17 December 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 February 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Outstanding
Caring: Outstanding
Responsive: Outstanding
Well-led: Outstanding

Read Derwent Cottage'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 Derwent Cottage, 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 Derwent Cottage, 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 Derwent Cottage'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