Heathfield Gardens

163-165 High Street, Tibshelf, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5NE

01773872229

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 November 2020

Provider

Potensial Limited

Beds

11 beds

Rating history

GoodJun 2018

First inspected by CQC in 2018, rated Good.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Potensial Limited, which runs 23 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 21 Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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 Heathfield Gardens

Heathfield Gardens is a residential care home in Derbyshire, providing personal care and support to people with learning disabilities and associated conditions. Further details on the CQC's findings are set out below.

Heathfield Gardens accommodates 11 people with learning disabilities and associated conditions in a single adapted building, providing personal care support. Each resident has their own bedroom with ensuite facilities and can access a variety of communal areas, including a secure garden with seating and outdoor games equipment.

The home restricts access to visitors, with only healthcare professionals permitted entry during inspections. Those entering the building have their temperature checked before leaving as part of health and safety measures.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 December 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 11 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DE55 5NE

Registered care categories

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 9 June 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 November 2020.

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

Read Heathfield Gardens'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 Heathfield Gardens, 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 Heathfield Gardens, 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 Heathfield Gardens'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