Rockley Core Unit

64 & 66 Carter Lane, Shirebrook, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 8PL

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

Beds

5 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, which runs 3 care homes in England: 1 rated Good and 2 not yet rated.

Average care home fees in the East Midlands: £958 a week for residential care and £1,250 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

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 Rockley Core Unit

Rockley Core Unit is a five-bed residential care home located in Shirebrook, near Mansfield in Nottinghamshire. Operated by Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, it provides care for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, mental health needs, and older people. The home's small size allows for personalised support tailored to individual requirements.

As an NHS-run facility, it integrates with local health and social care services across the East Midlands region. The home has not yet received a CQC inspection rating. Prospective residents and their families can contact the provider directly to discuss suitability and current availability.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Rockley Core Unit, 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 Rockley Core Unit, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Rockley Core Unit'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