The Gables Care Home

37 Manchester Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6TD

0129870567

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

23 March 2026

Provider

Amicus Care Limited

Beds

23 beds

About The Gables Care Home

The Gables Care Home is a residential home in Derbyshire, providing care for adults, including people living with dementia. Further detail on the CQC's most recent findings is set out below.

The Gables Care Home, in Derbyshire, is a residential home for up to 23 adults, including people living with dementia. The CQC rates the service as Requires Improvement overall. Inspectors found medicines were not always safely managed, with stock discrepancies and gaps in recording, and care plans did not always give staff enough detail to manage known risks.

Some of these issues had not been picked up by the provider's own audits, though action was taken quickly once raised.

Elsewhere, inspectors found people were treated with kindness and staff knew them well, with good staffing levels and timely care. Care plans reflected people's preferences, and relatives had opportunities to give feedback, although some said communication from management could be inconsistent.

Source: CQC assessment, 23 March 2026

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Gables Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Gables Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund The Gables Care Home'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