The Willows Care Home

7 Norbriggs Road, Woodthorpe, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3BW

01246280539

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

26 February 2019

Provider

Countrywide Healthcare Ltd

Beds

42 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 27 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 19 are the same and 8 are lower.

25 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodSept 2016
GoodFeb 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Countrywide Healthcare Ltd, which runs 3 care homes in England: 2 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 The Willows Care Home

Located on Norbriggs Road in Woodthorpe, Chesterfield, this 42-bed nursing home provides care for older people and those living with dementia. The home is operated by Countrywide Healthcare Ltd and holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, based on an inspection carried out in February 2019.

As a nursing care facility, it offers medical support alongside residential care, with staff trained in dementia care. The size of the home means it balances providing a range of facilities and services with a more manageable environment. Its Derbyshire location places it within the East Midlands region, accessible to those with local connections.

The home's specialism in dementia care means it has appropriate expertise and approaches for residents with this diagnosis, alongside general nursing provision for older adults with varying care needs.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Willows 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 Willows 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 Willows 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