Ecclesbourne Lodge

Wirksworth Road, Duffield, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4AQ

01332843430

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 December 2018

Provider

Winslow Court Limited

Beds

10 beds

Rating history

GoodJun 2015
GoodJul 2016
GoodJan 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Winslow Court Limited, which runs 7 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 6 Good.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Ecclesbourne Lodge

Ecclesbourne Lodge is a residential care home in Derbyshire, providing personal care for young adults with learning disabilities and autism. Full details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Ecclesbourne Lodge provides personal care for up to ten young adults aged 18 to 35 with learning disabilities and autism. The service operates two separate houses, Brook and Fern, each with its own kitchen and communal spaces, allowing residents to have their own rooms with ensuite facilities. At the time of inspection, eight people were using the service.

Staff demonstrated exceptional knowledge and people's needs were central to the care provided. The service met good standards across all areas, with outstanding ratings in responsiveness to residents' individual requirements and preferences.

Source: CQC inspection report, 22 January 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger 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: 10 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DE56 4AQ

Registered care categories

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: Good.

Rating report published 22 January 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 December 2018.

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

Read Ecclesbourne Lodge'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 Ecclesbourne Lodge, 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 Ecclesbourne Lodge, 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 Ecclesbourne Lodge'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