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Holmewood Care Home

27 Barnfield Close, Holmewood, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S42 5RH
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Holmewood Care Home, Chesterfield
Holmewood Care Home, Chesterfield
Holmewood Care Home, Chesterfield

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.

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Care Provided by Holmewood Care Home

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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,452From £1,452
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,452From £1,452

Contact Holmewood Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

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 Information

  • 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 (135)

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9.8

Holmewood Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.807) out of 10, based on 45 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Holmewood Care Home has 135 reviews.

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Review from Ann S (Wife of Resident) published on 2 September 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff are friendly and helpful and quick to resolve any problems that arise. Michael can be quite challenging with refusing to eat and drink but staff are good at encouraging him. His birthday was celebrated with a cake made for him and a photo taken of him with it while wearing the birthday hat. I am happy that they are doing everything to make him settled.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your kind feedback. We are really glad we could make Michael's birthday special for you both.

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Review from P S (Son of Resident) published on 26 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Great home, staff friendly. Happy with my mums care.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are glad that you are happy with your Mum's care.

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Review from Rita W (Sister of Resident) published on 20 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since my brother came to this home he has happy, always smiling, a nicer person.
So thankfull to ALL the staff for what they do for him.
It is always lovely and clean. The food is very good, we stayed for a meal and enjoyed it.
A lot of good activities is on.

Entertainment is provided which includes familys.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your kind feedback, we are so glad that he is happy here with us, he is a pleasure to have in the home and always puts a smile on the staff's faces. We will pass your comments on to the team.

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Review from Gaynor D (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 12 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Always excellent care and consideration given to my Nan. Staff are friendly & professional. Activities excellent quality, wide variety, frequent & consider all abilities

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we will pass your comments on to the team. We are glad you enjoy the activities in the home.

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Review from Teri S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 11 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff very nice and friendly. Food fresh, plenty of snacks, entertainment and parties are very good, my grandma loves the staff and parties. Would definitely recommend to friends and family

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your feedback and recommendation, we are glad you and your Grandma enjoy the parties at Holmewood.

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Review from Elizabeth L (Sister of Resident) published on 4 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Cannot fault the care given to all residents Karina is an absolute angel, full of enthusiam and genuine love for all. I love the way there is a residents special day, and how you do so much for them.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback and kind words about Corina, this means a lot to the team.

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Review from H D (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2026 Submitted via Website
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Friendly staff who make sure that residents arrive in the dining room for their meals.
There appear to be plenty of activities, with special celebrations (both national and personal), aiming to include all residents.
Services such as chiropody and hairdressing are available and there's prompt registration with local GPs etc.
Not so good stuff: The enclosed garden is nice, but residents don't seem to be allowed into it very often which, when they're used to having been able to get outside (either in a garden or just for a walk), makes them feel trapped and resentful of their situation.

I gather that the food sometimes could be better.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for the good comments, in regards to the not so good, it is not always possible for the residents to access the garden as we can cannot let them roam freely without supervisiondue to risk or falls, we do have outdoor activies when it is not too warm, as with the heat recently it could...  

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Review from Charlotte R (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are always amazing - So happy and caring with a smile on their face.
They make the residents feel so calm and cared for.

The amount of activities is great. Could not fault anything.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we will pass it onto the team. Much appreciated.

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Review from Robert C (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 3 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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When visiting my mother-in-law, I am always greeted by friendly, courteous staff. They are very polite and helpful.
My mother-in-law has a spacious room and seems very happy, always.
I visited for the open day. There was good entertainment on that allowed the residents to join in.

Overall, the home is always clean and welcoming.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words. its wonderful to hear that you are always greeted by our friendly team and that your loved one is happy living at the home. We are also pleased that you are happy with her room and the cleanliness of the home, and the range of activities we...  

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Review from John M (Husband of Resident) published on 15 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very sad that I cannot look after my wife myself, but Holmewood is amazing and I have no worries regarding my wife's welfare. The satff are simply wonderful.

Thank you.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thankyou for your lovely feedback John, it is a pleasure to have Beryl in the home with us. We also really enjoy when your ukulele group come in to play for us, always such a good atmosphere.

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Review from Leigh W (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 15 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Always pleased with the care provided. We are encouraged to visit and are always given details of any events.

I have never seen him smile so much, he loves all the attention

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for the lovely feedback. David is a pleasure to have in the home, he always brings a smile to everyone's faces with his humour and his lovely colouring!

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Review from Lorraine B (Niece of Resident) published on 20 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My aunty has settled in very well. I know she is very well looked after.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are glad you Aunty has settled in well here.

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Review from Sarah R (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mom came to the care home very reluctantly. She's really enjoying the care home. Staff are very friendly and caring. No job is too big for them to do. Very efficient regarding my mom's health. Staff are approachable. Friendly and kind. Senior staff. The deputy manager and Kathy are very accommodating. Thank you. :)

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback. The comments will be passed on to the team. I am very pleased your Mum is settled and enjoying the home

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Review from D C (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I think this care home is second to none. All the staff are friendly and approachable, manager and deputy manager are just amazing. Any problems, however small, are dealt with immediately. The entertainment is wonderful, the residents have always got something going on to keep them occupied, the entertainment lady is kind, thoughtful and inclusive - mum loves her as do we all.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We are truly delighted to hear you feel our home is second to none that mean a great deal to our entire team, and its wonderful to hear you find our staff friendly and approachable and our management team and activities is making such a...  

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Review from John A (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 24 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am made to feel welcome. Staff are more like family members. Staff are very helpful and courteous.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

thank you for your lovely feedback, its lovely to hear that staff make you feel welcome and they helpful when you need them our team take great pride in creating a warm, homely atmosphere where every resident feels valued and supported

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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Friendly, kind staff, clean and well maintained.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased that you find the staff are kind, and your happy with maintenance of the home your feedback is important to us and will pass the on the feedback to all the team

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Review from Michelle R (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff at Holmewood are great. They are friendly and attentive. My mum has been here for around 3 months. Angela has settled in well, and she enjoys the activities. Always makes her smile.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for the lovely feedback, your Mum enjoying the activities is fantastic and she uplifts the home with her dancing,

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Review from Steve W (Son of Resident) published on 12 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum came into Holmewood in December on respite care and is continuing on to become a permanent resident.

The transition from home to care is very traumatic for everyone, but I have to say that I feel she is in the best place with Cathy and her team. The staff are always pleasant and friendly, and the facilities are good. Since being in with other people who have become friends, mum is enjoying the experience and seems settled, giving me peace of mind.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

thank you for taking time to leave a review for Holmewood care home. Its wonderful to hear that your mum has settled in well, and meeting new people, and becoming part of our home. We are also pleased that our team has made you feel welcome. Your kind words mean a lot to us all

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Review from Joanne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am absolutely thrilled with the care my dad is receiving at Holmewood. I moved Dad from another care home, an has been so happy. I can finally relax knowing he is cared for.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

thank you for your lovely feedback, we are delighted to hear that you find our home friendly and welcoming and its wonderful to know that you feel your dad is cared for well by the team in Holmewood i will ensure i pass on your kind words to all the team

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Review from Cheryl A (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Feels as though it is one big family. Carers are very attentive and actually care for resident and visitors. Excellent.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

thank you so much for your lovely review and that your mum is well cared for our team takes great pride in creating a warm homely atmosphere where residents feels valued and supported. i will pass on your kind words to the team

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 17 December 2021
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Requires improvement
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveRequires improvement
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Awards / Recognitions (1)

  • 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Hill Care

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Meet the Team (2)

Corina
Corina Job Title Activity CoordinatorJoined 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.

Cathy Shaw
Cathy ShawJob Title ManagerJoined 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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