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Residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms as they wish. All rooms are ensuite and have TV...
Care Provided by Wheathills House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 30 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Everything is included in the weekly price, except from Hairdressing, Chiropody and Newspapers etc.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Wheathills House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Wheathills House 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
Owner
- Richard and Rebecca Whitehouse
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Richard Whitehouse(Owner/Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome between 10-12 and 2-4pm and evenings.
Parking
- There is a large carpark with plenty of space.
Wheathills House Reviews (77)
Wheathills House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wheathills House has 77 reviews.
My mum came here after a stay in hospital following a seizure. She spent 3 weeks here for respite before going home and we could not be more grateful for the care she received. The staff made her feel very welcome from the moment she arrived and cared for her extremely well. All the staff went above and beyond so my mum felt safe and well looked after. This gave us as her family huge comfort. The food was fantastic and she enjoyed taking part in activities provided as well as socialising with other residents. Now she's home she returns every week for a day to give my dad a break which she continues to enjoy. I cannot recommend this home enough and if mum needed to come back we would not hesitate to use it again.
I stayed for 3 weeks following 10 days of emergency hospitalisation. I was made very welcome. Staff were very kind, welcoming and patient.
My Mum moved into Wheathills House as a permanent resident about a year ago and we have been very impressed by the kindness and dedicated professional care exhibited by the staff, who are all friendly and approachable. The home itself is lovely and very well looked after. It is not too big and maintains a very personal, warm and welcoming feel, and Mum is very happy with the staff, her accommodation and the excellent food - while her family enjoys reassuring peace of mind.
Thank you for your wonderful review. Your positive comments and observations are much appreciated.
My father has lived at Wheathills for a year now, after we realised we could no longer support our father safely at home. He had been receiving high quality care from family and professional carers and I wanted to be sure this continued when I realised we could not provide 24hours, safe care at home any longer. I need not have worried. I can honestly say that everything has been excellent and I would recommend Wheathills to anyone. The whole team are professional, efficient and kind. They respect each resident as an individual, are good listeners and skilled a coping with sometimes difficult issues (My father has dementia). I am always made to feel welcome, and any problems, including health issues are bought to my attention. Dad's family and friends are able to visit including his greatgrandchildren and we can take him for trips out. Dad's dog has also been able to visit him in the garden, which has given him great pleasure. Wheathills House is a true home from home.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review, which endorses the Home's continued efforts by our superb Staff Team to provide top quality Care in a comfortable, homely environment.
Wheathills was known to us as a relative had been a resident there 10 years ago. It was reassuring to see some of the staff still remained from that time.
The staff did everything they could to make Mum welcome & comfortable. Little things like making sure there were crumpets for her breakfast meant such a lot.
The care she receives from staff is amazing.
She is treated at all times with respect & dignity & staff take time to chat and brighten her day.
The homecooked food is a pleasure for her - everything thoughtfully garnished & decorated to encourage her appetite.
Her room and communal areas are kept spotless and always feels fresh.As a visitor I am always welcomed.
At home she had become lonely - we can see a huge difference in her demeanour - the sparkle is back! Thank you so much Wheathills
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are very happy Mum feels content and happy at Wheathills House.
My Mum was finding living at home alone increasingly challenging and having gone through the pandemic, she was very lonely and in need of care and company. We always thought that Wheathills would be the place as Gran had spent her last years there and had been very happy and well cared for. Nevertheless, we drew up a short list and looked at five other nice care homes, but as soon as we visited Wheathills, we knew this was the place for Mum. She settled there immediately and has been very happy there for the last two years. The standard of care is very high and all the staff are extremely efficient, caring and friendly with incredible levels of patience. My Mum's room is lovely with an en-suite wet room and a good telly. The cleanliness, hygiene and general maintenance are to the highest levels. Moreover, when Mum has suffered health challenges, the level of individual care and treatment has been impressive and reassuring. Mum continues to be happy, contented and safe.
Nice to see the staff's hard work is well received and appreciated.
It is well led by the management and the care team are all absolutely brilliant. They are so patient, kind, compassionate and caring.
Every member of staff has a genuine interest in the residents and everyones individual needs are taken into account.
It is a lovely comfortable home, the home cooked food is delicious and the whole place is spotless.
Mum enjoyed the daily activities and the weekly visit from the hairdresser.
I was so grateful that mum was able to stay at Wheathills for end-of-life care. The continuity of care was so comforting and reassuring to both mum and myself.
It is a lovely atmosphere whenever you visit and everyone became like an extended family and friend to mum and myself.
The standard of care at Wheathills is truly exceptional. I can't praise them highly enough and would recommend them to anyone
Thank you for your review and positive feedback. Nice to see the staff's hard work is well received and appreciated.
A very welcoming Home where nothing appears to be too much trouble. The staff are very attentive, the Home comfortable and well looked after. My Mother is very well cared for and looked after, which is very reassuring for all our family.
Thank you for your review and positive feedback. Nice to see the staff's hard work is well received and appreciated.
Mum was a resident at Wheathills for almost 2 years. From her moving in the staff and management made her feel safe and welcome. It gave our family peace of mind knowing that she was happy to be there and was being well cared for. There is a lovely homely feel while still having the necessary facilities for a care home. A good mix of activities we're available, mum particularly enjoyed the garden parties and having her hair and nails done.
Thank you for your review and positive feedback. Nice to see the staff's hard work is well received and appreciated.
Lovely, friendly and welcoming home. The carers, staff, cleaners and main team go out of their way to make my aunt comfortable. They also come and chat, her room is light and airy. My aunt enjoys the food which is set out nicely and home often smells of lovely baked goods. She is very happy here, and I am very happy that we found Wheathills House.
Thank you for your lovely review, so glad your Aunt has settled in at Wheathills House.
My father has been a resident at Wheathills since the spring of 2025. We considered several places for him to live but we all knew the feeling at Wheathills was something special compared to other options from when we first visited. My father has settled in incredibly well to the homely environment, the whole team is very friendly, professional and kind and my father has integrated well with the other residents too. The food is also super, all home cooked and fresh and there are regular activities and seasonal orientated events. It's very reassuring to feel that my father is in such safe hands. Thank you to all the team at Wheathills for your ongoing excellence.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Your positive comments and observations are much appreciated.
Wheathills is an outstanding care home. It provides exemplary care to its residents in a wonderful setting.The facilities are homely and staff are very welcoming. I believe it provides everything you would want for a loved one in care and I have and would recommend it to anyone needing such care.
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First class care for my Mum by the friendly dedicated team 24/7 giving the family reassurance that she is safe and cared for. Mum is happy here as living at home is no longer an option. Good rooms, good food, attentive staff. It's not the cheapest but you get what you pay for. Mum has people to talk to which is so important. She has her hair done every week, chiropodist visits regularly and the doctor comes frequently.
Thank you for the lovely review and positive feedback, we are very happy Mum feels content and happy at Wheathills House. Nice to see the staff's hard work is well received and appreciated.
Excellent care home. Very caring staff, well managed. My mother has been here for over 3 years and is extremely happy and excellently cared for. Regular activities provided in-house bringing enjoyment and social interaction. I recommend it!
Thank you for your review and positive feedback. Nice to see the staff's hard work is well received and appreciated.
The care home is a lovely older Victorian building it has been extended and successfully renovated to modern standards, the service standards are very good and all staff are polite and respectful. The care home lacks outside spaces that are suitable for resident that want to enjoy some fresh air and exercise in a safe and secure place, some light background music would also be nice for companionship.
Wheathills House have been fantastic for my mother. The team, led by Rebecca, are wonderful. The food is excellent and the home is comfortable and clean. I cannot speak highly enough of the team and the service provided.
Thank you for your wonderful review. Our entire team are so pleased that your Mum has settled in and that the care she receives is acknowledged.
A very welcoming care home with a dedicated staff. They are patient, empathetic and reassuring to all residents. The home is efficiently managed and provides a high standard of accommodation, home cooked quality meals and comfortable communal areas to sit and relax. There is access to the extensive grounds and countryside views from the light and airy conservatory. It is a very pleasant environment.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a lovely review, which endorses the Home's continued efforts by our superb Staff Team to provide top quality Care in a comfortable, homely environment.
The care provided, the cleanliness and professionalism is second to none ! Rebecca and her team are fantastic.
I would highly recommend.
Thank you for the lovely review and positive feedback. Nice to see the staff's hard work is well received and appreciated.
All of the staff were very helpful and considerate during my respite stay. The food was of an excellent standard and my personal requests were listened to and acted upon. The room was excellent both in terms of facilities and cleanliness.
Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad you enjoyed your respite stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Wheathills is the best thing that could have happened to my Dad. Thank you to all the staff you are exceptional.
Thank you for your wonderful review. Your positive comments and observations are much appreciated.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 July 2021Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Meet the Team (8)

Richard is the Registered Manager at Wheathills House.

As the Manager, Rebecca runs the day-to-day running of the home.

April as the Care Manager is responsible for all aspects of day-to-day operations within the Care Home. She focuses on the care of each resident and the transition between different treatments and stages of care.
April has been part of the team for 25 Years!

Rachel has been a Supervisor for 8 years, her role is to manage the Team of Care workers, Administrating medication, reporting to Management.

Emma has been at Wheathills House for 5 Years and as a Supervisor for 2 Years. Her role is to manage the team of care workers, administrating medication and reporting to Management.

Abbie started on care 5 years ago and has been a Supervisor.
She has now taken on the role of Deputy Care Manager.

Annie has been part of the team for 3 years. Her role is to manage the team of Care workers, administrating medication, reporting to management.

Emma has been part of the team for 4 years. Her role is to manage the team of Care workers, administrating medication, reporting to management.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wheathills House
What types of Care is Wheathills House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Wheathills House have?
There are 30 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Wheathills House?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Wheathills House to the centre of Derby?
3.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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