73-77 Manor Road, Brimington, Chesterfield S43 1NN
Brimington Care Centre is a countryside care accommodation, a short distance from Chesterfield, that practices residential care, including for people living with dementia, from a team of staff who respect the need of residents to be independent.
As well as scenic surroundings, Brimington residents have a choice of quiet and communal lounges, varied activities programme and a nutritional food menu.
All bedrooms at Brimington are welcoming and pleasant, each one also has en-suite facilities. The team encourage residents to personalise their spaces to ensure they are familiar and like a home-from-home.
Group: Four Seasons Health Care
Person in charge: Clare Bates (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Derbyshire County Council (click for contact details)
Type of Service: Care Home only (Residential Care) – Privately Owned , Registered for a maximum of 45 Service Users
Registered Care Categories*: Dementia • Old Age • Younger Adults
Specialist Care Categories: Alzheimer's • Challenging Behaviour • Hearing Impairment & Deafness • Speech Impairment • Visual Impairment
Admission Information: Ages 65+.
Single Rooms: 45
Rooms with ensuite WC: 8
Facilities & Services: Day Care • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Pets by arrangement • Smoking not permitted • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Minibus or other transport • Lift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Bar/Cafe on premises • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room
Latest Care Quality Commission* Report on Brimington Care Home: click here
* Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
The Review Score of 9.3 (maximum of 10) for Brimington Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 23 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Brimington Care Home in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 6 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Care Home / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Care Home receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.676 for Brimington Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (199 Excellents x 5) + (64 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 275 Ratings = 4.676
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Care Home to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 4.667 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Brimington Care Home is based on 6 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4
Target of 9 positive Reviews (45 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 6 Reviews ÷ 9 Target = 0.667
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Brimington Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.343) from 23 Reviews
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Vivien H (Daughter of Resident) on Monday 30 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
Mum went to live at the care home in November 2017. From day one, she has been happy and very content. The rooms are fresh and bright and welcoming. The staff are all friendly, very caring to all the residents and to quote mum, 'They are all marvellous'. We as a family are able to discuss any needs mum has and always listened to advice.
How likely would you be to recommend Brimington Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Brimington Care Home responded to this review on 02 May 2018:
Thank you, Vivien, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience with Brimington Care Home has been so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised. Have a wonderful day.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Lynnette H (Daughter of Resident) on Thursday 26 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
After losing my Father I was at my wit's end. The only person I could think of contact was the manager. The help and advice I was given was fantastic and helped me in every way possible. Helping my Mum to this fab home and settled her in and the care she receives is second to none.
How likely would you be to recommend Brimington Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Brimington Care Home responded to this review on 26 Apr 2018:
Thank you, Lynnette, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience with Brimington Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by S D (Daughter of Resident) on Wednesday 31 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Friendly, caring staff.
Dad was very unsettled when he first arrived but the staff were very good in making him feel settled.
The home itself is clean. Activities are arranged and dad seems to be eating well which he wasn't when he was at home.
How likely would you be to recommend Brimington Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Ronnie Cavanagh, Digital Marketing Executive at Brimington Care Home responded to this review on 31 Jan 2018:
Thank you for your comments following your recent experience at Brimington Care Home. We are pleased to hear it has been so positive. Your praise and kind comments about our team really mean a lot to us. We are happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience here. Thank you once again. Take care.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by S C (Daughter of Resident) on Saturday 11 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
As a family, the decision to place Mum in residential care was one of the most difficult decisions we have had to make, but from the moment my brother and I stepped through the door we knew this was the right place for her. Each member of staff greeted us with a warm welcome. It is such a friendly, welcoming place and all staff and management are fantastic. They sensitively relate to mums needs with respect and are skilled at maximising her independence. All staff and management show genuine care and concern for all of the residents. They are always approachable and nothing ever appears to be too much trouble for them. The daily activities are great as are the trips out on the minibus. Mum looks well, is happy and I know that she is in safe hands, being cared for in such an amazing, supportive and stimulating environment.
How likely would you be to recommend Brimington Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Ronnie Cavanagh, Digital Marketing Executive at Brimington Care Home responded to this review on 14 Nov 2017:
Thank you for your comments about your recent experience at Brimington Care Home. We are so pleased to hear that our staff have been able to reassure you every step of the way and it really is rewarding to hear that your overall experience has been so positive. Our number one priority is our residents' wellbeing and it is great to hear that you have been so pleased with the quality of our care. Thank you once again for letting us know how we are doing. We really appreciate it. We look forward to your next visit - take care!
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Vera B (Resident) on Monday 23 October 2017. Relates to October 2017.
I am grateful to the staff here. The activities co-ordinator does a lot of fun things and she is an asset. I am so glad she exists. All the staff are nice and will help you.
How likely would you be to recommend Brimington Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Ronnie Cavanagh, Digital Marketing Executive at Brimington Care Home responded to this review on 24 Oct 2017:
Thank you, Vera, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience with Brimington Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Lisa B (Daughter of Resident) on Thursday 19 October 2017. Relates to October 2017.
Brim Care Home is very friendly and welcoming.
The residents are cared for very well and seem happy. Staff do a wonderful job.
How likely would you be to recommend Brimington Care Home? Likely
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Ronnie Cavanagh, Digital Marketing Executive at Brimington Care Home responded to this review on 19 Oct 2017:
Thank you, Lisa, for sharing your recent experience of Brimington Care Home with us. We are so pleased to hear that you found our home friendly and welcoming. We really appreciate you letting us know how we are doing - it means a lot! We look forward to your next visit. Take care!
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Carrieanne B (Granddaughter of Resident) on Tuesday 25 April 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Could not speak highly enough about Brimington Care Home and the staff. So caring and kind and nana had the best care she could've ever wished for.
How likely would you be to recommend Brimington Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by D E (Son of Resident) on Friday 24 March 2017. Relates to March 2017.
Following an illness, Mum was admitted in a severe state of delirium, which later was diagnosed as dementia.
She was treated with dignity and respect at all times and has settled very well.
When we first looked at this care home, we were very impressed by the cleanliness and the friendliness of the staff.
We chose this care home for the staff, we loved that several generations of related staff worked here.
The standards of cleanliness continue.
There is never any unpleasant smell - it smells clean.
Mum enjoys the food, looks forward to her meals.
There is always staff in attendance and they are all very diligent and caring.
How likely would you be to recommend Brimington Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Lauren B (Great-Niece of Resident) on Thursday 23 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
I could not be more impressed with the service provided by this care home so far. Looked at several and this was the only one who showed a genuine interest in my aunty, wanting to understand her condition and her likes/dislikes. Yes, it's not brand new and sparkly but it has a warmth we didn't find anywhere else. My aunty is settled, was making friends with other residents in the lounge yesterday evening and seems settled already. Thank you to all the lovely staff we've encountered so far, from the lovely lady who showed us round to the manager for assessing her so quickly and to the guy who lovingly unpacked and put away all of her things last night - you have made a difficult time so much easier xx
How likely would you be to recommend Brimington Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Margaret W (Wife of Resident) on Tuesday 6 December 2016. Relates to November 2016.
Doesn't matter when I go could be different days or different times, the staff and care workers are always the same. Nothing is too much trouble for them or how the patients are treated. My husband is always clean and nicely dressed and I am so pleased that he has somewhere his is safe, looked after and cared about and in a place which is very clean and welcoming.
How likely would you be to recommend Brimington Care Home? Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by M T (Daughter of Resident) on Tuesday 29 November 2016. Relates to November 2016.
I looked at several homes whilst trying to find my father a place and Brimington Care Home really stood out. Whilst being shown round, it struck me how many questions were asked about my Dad himself, and it seemed as important to the staff to make sure it was the correct place and could care for him properly, as it was to me. I felt (and still do) 100% confident that he will be well looked after. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff and they always find time to soothe my Dad's anxiety and have a chat to family to update how everything is going.
Can't praise the home enough, after all the worry, it's priceless to have found somewhere where I know he can be happy and well cared for.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Kay P (Daughter of Resident) on Saturday 19 November 2016. Relates to November 2016.
When we visited Brimington Care Home unannounced, we knew we had found the right place. The day mum moved in she was distraught. I felt so guilty but was reassured that I wasn't the first relative to crumble in tears.
Although initially, mum was tearful on our visits, I was reassured that she was settling in really well.
We are now 2 months down the line and mum, always a very private person, is unbelievably spending more and more time in the lounge mixing with the staff and residents.
She is very happy and receives excellent standards of care and her physical health has improved. She has very little communication but the staff interact with her really well. It is really great to see the interaction between the staff and all the residents, a lovely atmosphere.
A massive thank you to the care staff, for me to be very happy leaving my precious mum in your hands with not a care in the world speaks volumes. I am now my mum's daughter again, not her carer and it feels good!
How likely would you be to recommend Brimington Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Terry S (Son of Resident) on Tuesday 30 August 2016. Relates to August 2016.
My mother went into 'Brimington Care Home' in August 2015. During her year there, she was treated with loving care and dignity. she has always stressed that she did not want to go into a care home, but from the first day of entering, she settled in and was cared for in an excellent way. my mum died in the care home on the 5th August 2016 and right up to the end, the care never altered.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Irene B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) on Tuesday 9 August 2016. Relates to August 2016.
We were relieved when Mom went into Brimington Care Home as it's only down the road from where she lived. She's still able to recognise the area when she goes out, which must be a comfort to her as she still remembers things. She's been resident there for almost a year now and seems largely settled. She's treated with great respect and is able to maintain her dignity. Despite showing some challenging behaviour at times, she is skillfully dealt with by the staff and always returns to her cheerful self with their careful handling. They do a great job overall.
It takes a certain kind of person to care for people with such sensitive needs and there are lots of lovely people at Brimington Care Home. There is always a cup of tea offered to visitors, and the meals that come out of the kitchen look beautiful, freshly-cooked and wholesome. The activities co-ordinator is always looking for new things to stimulate the residents and she is lovely with them. Various singers and artists visit the home regularly. Great job.
How likely would you be to recommend Brimington Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Ailsa (Daughter of Resident) on Tuesday 10 May 2016. Relates to April 2016.
My visits are generally made over a weekend as I live 2 1/2 hours away. I have always found mum to be happy and content and not distressed in any way. She responds well to the staff and obviously likes them as do they her. The staff are fully aware of mums needs and cater for her as an individual. Being the weekend I rarely get any feedback from staff as to her well being but know if there were problems they would be in touch.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by David M (Son of Resident) on Monday 9 May 2016. Relates to April 2016.
My mother was a resident here for over three years. I found both management and staff to be both reliable and co-operative. Care was tailored to need and administered with professionalism and with great respect for my mother's needs. Communication was prompt and very effective. The care during my mother's last weeks of life was nothing short of superb, and the support and help that was given to me I shall ever be thankful for. This care home may not have the nicely manicured gardens, but it does possess something far more important. A staff that show genuine care and concern for the residents. My sincere thanks goes to each one of them.
How likely would you be to recommend Brimington Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Doris T (Resident) on Thursday 24 March 2016. Relates to March 2016.
The home is very nice, the staff are caring and helpful, they fetch me prawns and do me a prawn cocktail at weekends because they know it's my weekend favourite. I love everyone who works at Brimington.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by B M (Resident) on Thursday 24 March 2016. Relates to March 2016.
I love this home they are all very good to me they get me sweets and fruit and take me out on the mini bus or take for a walk.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sarah B (Niece of Resident) on Tuesday 22 March 2016. Relates to March 2016.
We are very happy with the home, we are not always able to visit as we live away and it is so reassuring knowing my auntie is safe well cared for and happy. The home has a lovely friendly atmosphere and we are always made to feel welcome and offered refreshments. A real gem of a home.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Deborah R (Daughter of Resident) on Wednesday 24 February 2016. Relates to February 2016.
I was very happy to let my mum come here upon our first visit. There is such a light lovely friendly atmosphere compared to others we had viewed. The staff were very helpful at helping mum get a place. Although mum had a few settling in problems, they were soon helped and calmed down by staff. Mum seems happier the longer she's here.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Ray B (Son-in-law of Resident) on Wednesday 6 January 2016. Relates to December 2015.
The staff are wonderful with my mother who is not easy to look after, but they give her everything she wants. The staff have just got Pearl specialised dementia services. I know they have worked very hard to get this. Manager's door is always open.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Gerald T (Friend of Resident) on Monday 4 January 2016. Relates to November 2015.
We are very happy with the home. My friend is very happy here and very well looked after. The staff are very helpful and nothing is too much trouble.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Monica B (Wife of Resident) on Monday 23 November 2015. Relates to November 2015.
The consistent care, compassion and kindness shown to my husband by the staff at this home has enabled him to settle in and relax in his new surroundings. That kindness has been extended to our family - we are encouraged to visit at any time, and all our questions and concerns have been dealt with immediately. I highly recommend Brimington care home.
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