Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home

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We at Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the heart of Derby, providing a welcoming home for older people and adults living with a wide range of needs. Set within the DE postcode area, our home enjoys a comfortable suburban setting that combines the calm of residential surroundings with easy access to the wider Derby community, making visits from loved ones simple and stress free.

Our environment has been thoughtfully arranged to support both rest and gentle activity, offering communal spaces where residents can socialise, share meals, and take part in daily life, alongside quieter areas for reflection, reading, or family visits. Being located within Derby itself means residents remain connected to the familiar landscape of the East Midlands, whilst benefiting from a setting that feels safe, warm, and unmistakably homely.

The breadth of our specialisms reflects our belief that every resident deserves care shaped around them as an individual. We support older people requiring residential and nursing care, including those living with dementia, and we also welcome younger adults and people living with learning disabilities or autism, mental health needs, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments. Our team is experienced in adapting daily routines, communication styles, and personal care approaches to match each person's strengths and preferences, ensuring dignity remains at the centre of everything we do. For families navigating a sudden change in circumstances, our respite care offers a trusted option, whether you need short term support following a hospital stay, a planned break for a family carer, or simply time to consider longer term arrangements with confidence.

In practice, this means our nursing team is on hand around the clock to manage complex health needs, whilst our wider team focuses on the small daily moments that make a house feel like a home: a favourite meal, a familiar piece of music, a chat over a cup of tea, or a quiet walk in shared company. For residents living with dementia, we work to create gentle, predictable routines that reduce anxiety and encourage moments of joy, and we keep families closely involved so that the person you love continues to feel known and understood.

We believe in being open about our quality journey. At our most recent CQC inspection in June 2022, Elderflower House received an overall rating of Requires Improvement. Within that assessment, we were rated Good for being effective, caring, and responsive, a recognition of the warmth of our team, the personalised nature of our care, and the meaningful relationships we build with residents and their families. The areas identified for development were within the safe and well led domains, and we take these findings seriously. We see them as a clear roadmap for continued improvement, and we remain committed to strengthening our governance, leadership, and safety practices so that every aspect of life at Elderflower House reflects the standard of care our residents deserve. We welcome honest conversations with families about this work and the steps we are taking.

Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that choice. If you are exploring nursing, residential, dementia, or respite care in Derby, we would be honoured to welcome you for a visit, answer your questions, and help you picture what daily life at Elderflower House could look like for your loved one. Please reach out whenever you are ready, and we will be here to listen, to reassure, and to walk alongside you through every step of the journey.

Common questions about Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home

Where is Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home located?

Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home is a nursing home in Derby, Derby, DE1 3EP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home provide?

Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 18 June 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
  • Mental Health: Support for people managing a mental health condition, with routines that promote stability and wellbeing.
  • Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment: Tailored support and adaptations for residents living with sight or hearing loss.
  • Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.

Questions families ask about Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 18 June 2022
  • Report published: 18 June 2022

Overall: Requires Improvement

  • Safe: Requires Improvement
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Requires Improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the East Midlands

Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from Elderflower House Nursing and Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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