Thomas Fields Care Centre

Thomas Fields, Brown Edge Road, Buxton, SK17 7BR

01629535037

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

16 January 2020

Provider

Derbyshire County Council

Beds

20 beds

About Thomas Fields Care Centre

Thomas Fields Care Centre is a residential care home in Derbyshire, offering families a place where their loved ones can feel genuinely at home. The team here understands how much it means to find somewhere that feels safe, warm, and welcoming, and that commitment runs through everything they do. For families in the local area and beyond, it can be a reassuring first step to know that support is close to hand in the heart of this beautiful county.

Thomas Fields Care Centre provides residential care to 16 people, with capacity for up to 20. The service is located within a sheltered accommodation building and offers long- and short-term placements, including community support stays. The centre is registered to care for older people, those living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, mental health conditions, and learning disabilities.

The facility spans two floors with 20 en-suite bedrooms, dining and activity rooms on each level, plus adapted bathrooms and kitchens.

Staff described the manager as supportive and fair, with good availability to guide care delivery. However, governance systems were not sufficiently robust to effectively assess, monitor and improve the quality of care provided at the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 January 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Thomas Fields Care Centre, 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 Thomas Fields Care Centre, 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 Thomas Fields Care Centre'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.

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