Holmewood Care Home

27 Barnfield Close, Holmewood, Chesterfield S42 5RH
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  • 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.

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 P C (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 26 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great team, work well with families. Would recommend to anyone.
Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your review pleasure to have your mum-in-law in the home.

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Review from L C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 26 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Unbelievable home, the staff are truly amazing, fantastic with staff. Nothing is too much trouble. My nan was underweight on arrival and they helped her put weight on. Made her feel at home and settled. Made the whole experience a less distressing one.
Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your response regarding your grandma's care in Holmewood it was a pleasure to have your grandma stay with us at the home and get to know you all as a family.

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Review from Theresa H (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with Mums care.
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Review from P S (Son of Resident) published on 30 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Staff are pleasant and friendly. The home's communal areas could do with a revamp as it's looking tired and worn. I also think the cleanliness could be better, particularly in the toilets.
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Review from Jacqueline L (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are friendly and accommodating.
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Review from Deborah P (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A last-minute visit with my children and their children. You were so accommodating, fitting us in at such short notice - this is very much appreciated - thank you.
Mum appeared well, although slippers and glasses were missing - a member of staff went to search.
Mum's room was very clean and tidy,
and she had just been showered.
We were checked on several times to make sure all ok.
Care plan review is to be scheduled for the new year.
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Review from Yvette P (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Upon several visits to see the care home, I have been very happy with the staff and my father's general care. He seems happy to be here and is well looked after.
Reply from Louise Spooner, Regional Manager at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your positive feedback in relation to the care of your father at Holmewood. We are pleased that he is happy in the Home. We will pass on your positive comments to the staff team.

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Review from F A (Wife of Resident) published on 12 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
He's not been here long enough for me to make a comment. So far not too bad.
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Review from Gillian C (Wife of Resident) published on 11 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Found the care home staff all friendly, kind and caring. Welcome surroundings comfortable clean room. Altogether a pleasant atmosphere looked after my husband very well until he died.
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Review from Barry O (Husband of Resident) published on 7 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Friendly and polite staff. Sometimes it is difficult to get updates on my wife's condition on the telephone. Otherwise, the home seems to be run to a very good standard.
Reply from Pauline Clews, Home Manager at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful review of our home, we will share it with our staff team who will be very happy to read your kind words. I'm sorry to hear that you sometimes experience difficulty getting updates on your wife, going forward I will contact you directly to discuss your wife's wellbeing. In the meantime please take the best of care.

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Review from Karen M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I know this review should relate to one month only, but i want to thank the staff at Holmewood Care Home for the way that they have cared for my Mum and all the residents in recent months. My mum has been at Holmewood for several years and I think of it as her home.
Reply from Pauline Clews, Manager at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review of our home, it is great to read how happy you are with the care your mum receives. We will share your kind words with our staff team as they will be delighted too. Take care and keep safe.

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Review from Jean M (Niece of Resident) published on 23 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Due to Covid restrictions, it is difficult to make comments regarding many of the questions listed as I have been unable to see my aunt, except behind a screen, and more recently, just inside one designated room. However, my aunt is very happy with the care she is receiving - says she has a lovely room,
and the food is good.
Reply from Pauline Clews, Manager at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review card. We are so pleased to hear how happy your aunt is with the care she receives at our home. Take care and keep safe.

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Review from G M (Son of Resident) published on 12 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
When our mother was needing 24hr care, we were very worried where she would go, but had no need to be, as this home is excellent. The staff are wonderful and nothing is too much trouble. Thank you very much from us all for the care and support that you give to our mum.
Reply from Pauline Clews, Manager at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you so much for the lovely review, it is wonderful to hear how happy you are with the care that your mum receives at our home. We will share your kind words with the staff team as they will also be delighted. Take Care and Keep Safe.

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Review from Steven R (Son of Resident) published on 8 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My first experience of involving care homes and a relative. Having viewed several homes locally, I chose this home as my preference. I have not been disappointed, in fact, I am more than impressed to only with the facilities, but the caring nature of all the staff and would definitely refer them on
to anyone else who is in my unfortunate position. The handling of the Covid pandemic has been amazing. Thank you.
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Review from M N (Son of Resident) published on 7 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience with the home is very satisfying. They looked after my Mum and Dad very well. My Dad is now only at the home as my Mum passed away recently.
Reply from Pauline Clews, Manager at Holmewood Care Home

Please accept our condolences on the passing of your mum. Thank you for your wonderful review, we are so glad to hear that you are very happy with the care your dad continues to receive at our home. We will share your review with our staff team too as they will really appreciate your kindness. Take care and keep safe.

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Review from Norman L (Son of Resident) published on 7 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
For the last six years, my mother has been a resident at Holmewood manor. She has been well treated by the staff; they are polite, clean and professional. The food/meals served are varied, hot, good and plenty of it! Before the Covid outbreak, we're met by helpful staff, who would liaise with relatives
if necessary. Staff have gone over and above their duties but still provide excellent care under extremely difficult circumstances. Currently, the home is facilitating pod or face to face visits using the appropriate PPE/test.
Reply from Pauline Clews, Manager at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful review, we are so glad to hear that you are very happy with the care your mother receives at Holmewood. We will share your review with our staff team too as they will really appreciate your kindness. Take care and keep safe.

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Review from Andrew M (Son of Resident) published on 5 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Before the pandemic, I felt that Mum had settled well and that the staff were professional and kind. They kept Coivd out of the facility for a long time, but in the end, it arrived. I do not think the staff could have done any more than they did to keep the residents safe. I do, however, feel that a
7% increase last year and a 10% increase this year is excessive with Covid being blamed for the increase.
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Review from E B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 15 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is very reassuring knowing that our mum is safe, happy, cared for and loved by the lovely staff, carers and housekeeping. There is always something in the pipeline, such as trips out, entertainment and having fun. A big thank you to you all.
Reply from Kathleen Richardson, Manager at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your review.

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Review from Maria K (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mam has been in her four weeks now, she was very unsettled at first but three weeks on, she's settled very well. All her family are very appreciative for the very good care that mam is getting, she is a lot better in her health and well being.
Reply from Kathleen Richardson, Manager at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your kind words.

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Review from Anita J (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 15 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The atmosphere is very welcoming and the majority of people I meet all seem to be quite content and the staff seem to get along with each other as a team, doing the best they can for the residents. Personally, I love to hear soft music playing as it creates a homely environment which was absent in other
homes I go to.
Reply from Kathleen Richardson, Manager at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your kind words.

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

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Awards / Recognitions (1)

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.

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