Holmewood Care Home

27 Barnfield Close, Holmewood, Chesterfield S42 5RH
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Holmewood is located on the outskirts of the busy town of Chesterfield, nestled at the heart of the community alongside its sister home, Barnfield.

Holmewood prides itself on the care and attention given to residents and their families. Carers concentrate on getting to know residents and their families, enabling staff to look after physical needs and more importantly delivering what emotional support residents and their family might need.

The home understands that choosing a care home is one of the most difficult decisions a family member or advocate can make and are there to help families through that decision, through the move-in and beyond.

Holmewood Care Home also offers excellent activities, which provide stimulation and engagement to all residents. The home's activities coordinator works with individuals to ensure that they are offered activities that will suit each person. Sometimes, this means that one-to-one activities are more appropriate than group activities.

Along with the excellent care offered by very experienced teams, significant support is offered to family members too. Other seminars are around funding care, lasting power of attorney or where end-of-life care takes place and discussing wishes and wants with loved ones.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1300
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1300

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Holmewood Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Cathy Shaw (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2012
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)

Holmewood Care Home Reviews (112)

9.7

Holmewood Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.749) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holmewood Care Home has 112 reviews.

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Review from C D (Relative of Resident) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall, this is a good care home. The staff are friendly and caring, but are often rushed - especially at bedtime.
The one thing that lets this home down is the food.
Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your feedback, the residents are always offered a choice in relation to the food that is prepared in the home, with feedback forms and also resident meetings. We will take on board your comments.

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Review from Nigel B (Son of Resident) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Pleasant, helpful staff & always clean rooms.
Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your feedback, great to know the staff are helpful and the home is clean

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Review from Trevor L (Brother of Resident) published on 14 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very nice and polite, a friendly atmosphere, caring & loving. Activities are very relevant for all the residents, a lot of parties & celebrations.
Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

thank you for your feedback its good to hear you feel the home has a nice atmosphere i will give feedback to the team and its a pleasure having your loved one in our home

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Review from Tracy W (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have found the care home a welcoming and friendly environment. The staff have been supportive of my dad as a resident and also us as a family. The care home has taken the time to get to know my dad and this has enabled him to settle into his new environment. Staff take the time to run activities and
keep residents stimulated and interested.
Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

thank you for taking time to give a lovely feedback its a pleasure having your dad stay with us at the home also he does enjoys the activities in the home i will ensure your feedback is passed on to the team

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Review from J O (Wife of Resident) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy here. The day we arrived, another resident said to us 'he'll be happy here," and she was right. Entertainment very good, and everyone included regardless of ability. Doesn't complain about the food, and he's a fussy eater. Lots of lovely cake!! The staff inspire confidence. Very attentive
to the needs of the residents.
Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

thank you for your lovely review, glad he enjoys the cakes and i will inform the catering staff on how much he enjoys them

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Review from B Y (Husband of Resident) published on 1 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and cooperation is outstanding friendly staff. My wife is very happy here and up to now very well looked after. Entertainment is more than adequate. My opinion is that the care home is well run.
Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

thank you for taking time to give lovely review and its a pleasure to have your wife with us i will pass on your kind words to all the team

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Review from L W (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 22 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
VE Day Celebrations.
Singer was ok, which the residents liked. We were encouraged to join in (as usual), we didn't feel pressured and enjoyed every minute.
I like that all the staff joined in and dressed up for the occasion.
Always a pleasure to visit.
Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

thank you for taking time to leave a review for holmewood, it was such a lovely celebration its lovely to hear that you had a good day with us in holmewood , and will pass on your comments to all the staff team

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Review from J M (Husband of Resident) published on 19 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was invited to attend VE Day party which was excellent. Quite a few residents and guests were persuaded to take to the floor and dance the afternoon away. The music was provided by a solo singer (didn't get his name) and everyone joined in with his selection of songs. The refreshments were excellent,
especially the cupcakes.
Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review -it was truly amazing day and a privilege to care for your love one, we are so pleased you came along and enjoyed the day with us

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Review from D W (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy that my dad is a resident here. I think everyone who works here are very caring and always make sure that all needs are taken care of.
I'm very happy that I was the first person who was contacted when my dad has his accident.
Reply from Louise Spooner, Regional Manager at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to review the care your Dad receives with us at Holmewood. We will ensure your positive feedback is shared with the care team.

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Review from K P (Friend of Resident) published on 9 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Coming to visit is nice and comfortable.
Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your positive feedback. We are glad you feel comfortable when you visit the home.

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Review from A R (Resident) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel very nice here and the staff are doing an amazing job. I like the food and activities are very relevant. My room is very clean thank you so much. Activity lady is going amazing job. Loving painting and arts and crafts session involving making a memory tree. I really enjoyed this activity.
Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

We are so glad that you are happy staying with us and enjoying all the activities in the home. Thank you for the lovely feedback.

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Review from C L (Son of Resident) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Many thank for the care given to my mum in the last 10 years. I have always known that she has been in safe and caring hands and well looked after. Communication has always been excellent between the home and family. Once again many thanks.
Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

thank you for taking your time to leave the review it been a pleasure to look after your mum during her stay in Holmewood over the past 10 years has she and your family became part of the homes family through good times and the sad times we will pass on your kind words to all the staff team.

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Review from Pam F (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This was short term emergency respite care, I have always been apprehensive about using this service, however, it surpassed my expectations. The allocated room was nicely furnished with its own toilet and sink and very clean. I found the management and staff to be very friendly, kind, caring and courteous
to both myself and my mum.
I cannot thank the Manager and her team enough for the kindness they have shown to mum.
The only improvement I could suggest would be intermittent air fresheners strategically placed.
Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback. It was a pleasure having your Mum stay with us for a short time.

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Review from P T (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This care home has gone above and beyond for my grandmother, she was really well looked after and managed to do things during her time here that she wouldn't have ever got to do.
She was happy and contented here. All the staff are incredible and really friendly.
A huge thank you to all the staff,
it really is a lovely care home.
Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for the lovely feedback, this will be passed on to the team, always here to help.

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Review from G S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my father in law and mother in law had been living at Holmewood Care Home this year until both of them passed away. The care they both recieved was 100%. Nothing is to much trouble for the carers, even when both of them were on palliative care, they would watch them right to the end. The entertainment
lady is so good with the residents, taking them out on outings, doing things in the home with them, singing in the rooms when poorly. Also the manager in the home will do anything to help, always comes around to speak to the residents and puts a lot of work into the home. I would highly recommend this home. The cleaners do the rooms everyday.
Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, it has been a pleasure to look after your father in law and mother in law. They will both be sadly missed in the home by staff and other residents. We will pass your comments back to the team.

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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father is a resident, he has been at Holmewood Care Home since February 2024 and settled immediately thanks to the lovely atmosphere and loving staff and carers. He is well cared for and seems genuinely happy and content. My Mum and I visit several times a week and he is always well dressed and clean.
His room and the communal areas are tidy. Dad has had a few health issues since moving in, but we are always kept well informed, he is well monitored and cared for when poorly and timely medical attention sought if necessary. The food is good, Dad eats well and is encouraged to stay hydrated with drinks he will enjoy.
Cannot fault the dedication of the staff, they work so hard.
Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your lovely comments, it is a pleasure having your Dad in the home, he always brightens the day, really enjoy your visits when you come. I will pass your feedback on to the team.

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Review from K B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandad has improved significantly since admission to Holmewood Care Home, he is much brighter in his mood, has more colour in his cheeks and overall seems really well. The staff here have been absolutely fantastic and such a brilliant support in what has been a very difficult time. I cannot thank
them enough!
Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you so much for your review. I will pass on the review to all the team and its a pleasure to have your grandad in our home.

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Review from Julie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This care home is really the best I could wish for, for dad. Everywhere is always so clean and tidy. The menu is better than what I'd ever imagained.
Every single member of staff is amazing and very friendly. I can well and truly recommend this place to anyone.
Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass your comments on to the team.

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Review from Richard J (Son of Resident) published on 17 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care home did not know that my son and I were visiting. We were greet at the entrance with cheerful staff. We happened to arrive just as activities were starting, making Christmas cards, a quiz and some singing.
Lovely staff and atmosphere. Thank you.
Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass your comments on to the team.

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Review from A T (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum is doing really well here. She is very well looked after by all the care staff who are really caring from my experience they go above and beyond to help the residents with their individual needs and to make sure they stay safe.
Reply from Louise Spooner, Regional Manager at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review the care of your mum at Holmewood. We are very pleased that your mum is doing well in our care. I will pass on your positive comments to the staff team within the Home who as you rightly say do go above and beyond every day.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.749)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.749) out of 10 for Holmewood Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.749 for Holmewood Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (292 Excellents x 5) + (73 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 375 Ratings = 4.749
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Holmewood Care Home is based on 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 32 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 17 Dec 2021

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Meet the Team (2)

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Corina

Job Title: Activity Coordinator Joined: 2023

I have been working here since summer 2023 but I have over 10 years of experience in activities and care. I am an NVQ 3 qualified, fire trainer instructor and I have a degree in pedagogy & psychology. I can sing, and play the guitar and my favourite activity is a fun singalong. My proudest achievement in this role is winning 1st place for the tastiest cake in a cake-making activity. In my spare time, I also like to take photographs. You will see some of these pictures on our Facebook page. My biggest passion in life is volunteering for charities supporting children in need.

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Cathy Shaw

Job Title: Manager Joined: 1999

My passion for care began when I used to visit my grandma who was in Holmewood Care Home, I got to know the manager who saw something in me and suggested a career in care, I wasn’t sure if I could do it but she encouraged me to give it try and I have never looked back.


I started as a care assistant 25 years ago and gradually worked my way through the different roles in the home, becoming a deputy in 2014 and then manager in 2022, an achievement I am really proud of.


Every day is so rewarding, when new resident arrives, they can start off scared and unsettled so the challenge is to make them feel at home and like part of the family, when you see them transform and thrive, it makes it all worthwhile.


My qualifications include NVQ levels 2, 3, 4 and 5 in Health & Social Care and management.

Frequently Asked Questions about Holmewood Care Home

What types of Care is Holmewood Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Holmewood Care Home have?

There are 40 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Holmewood Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Holmewood Care Home to the centre of Chesterfield?

4.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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