The Yews Residential Home

2 Church Street, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0PR

01332756688

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

8 January 2020

Provider

The Yews Residential Home Limited

Beds

40 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 46 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 34 are the same and 11 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 24 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodOct 2015
GoodFeb 2017
GoodJan 2020

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

This is the only care home The Yews Residential Home Limited runs in England.

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.

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 Yews Residential Home

Located on Church Street in Alvaston, Derby, this 40-bed residential home provides care for older people, those with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home is rated Good by the CQC following its most recent inspection in January 2020.

The Yews Residential Home is run by The Yews Residential Home Limited and operates as a residential care service rather than nursing care. Its location in the Alvaston area places it within easy reach of Derby town centre and local amenities. The home's mixed specialisms mean it supports residents with varying care needs, including those requiring dementia-specific support and assistance with mobility or sensory requirements.

The Good rating reflects the home's performance across CQC key lines of enquiry at the time of inspection.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Yews Residential 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 Yews Residential 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 Yews Residential 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