West Hallam Care Home

8 Newdigate Street, West Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 6GZ

01159440329

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 April 2023

Provider

Ashmere Derbyshire Limited

Beds

31 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 33 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 28 are the same and 4 are lower.

19 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

GoodFeb 2018
GoodMay 2023

Rated Good at every inspection since 2018.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Ashmere Derbyshire Limited, which runs 7 care homes in England: 7 rated Good.

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 West Hallam Care Home

West Hallam Care Home is a residential care home in Derbyshire, providing personal care from a single adapted building. Full details of the latest CQC findings are set out below.

This residential care home supports up to 31 people, including older adults, younger adults, people living with dementia, and those with physical disabilities. The service operates from one adapted building and provides personal care in homely surroundings where people feel safe and respected. Staff receive training to ensure competence in their roles, including the safe management of medicines.

People know who to tell if they have concerns and are confident these will be addressed. Staff maintain friendly, respectful interactions with residents. Infection prevention and control procedures are implemented throughout the service to reduce the risk of infection.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 May 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 31 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DE7 6GZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 19 May 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 April 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 21 February 2018: Good
CaringPublished 21 February 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 21 February 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read West Hallam Care Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting West Hallam 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 West Hallam 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 West Hallam 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