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Wheathills House

Brun Lane, Kirk Langley, Derby, Derbyshire DE6 4LU
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Wheathills House provides residential care in a warm and friendly atmosphere where staff get to know residents to ensure their needs and wishes are continually met. The care team is dedicated to providing a high standard of care that is tailored to each resident. Day care is also available for members of the community.

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,150 - £1,350£1,150 - £1,350
Residential Dementia Care£1,150 - £1,350£1,150 - £1,350

Everything is included in the weekly price, except from Hairdressing, Chiropody and Newspapers etc.

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)

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9.8

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.

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Review from Anne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our dad has been a resident at Wheathills for just over two years now. In his 97th year, me and all my brothers and sisters are really pleased with everything about his care and stay there, especially as we know he isn't always the easiest of customers to deal with and remains in firm denial about his age and abilities! The property feels more like a country house hotel with beautiful gardens and extensive views over the surrounding countryside but it is most definitely an efficient and effectively run, caring environment. Dad has shared how much he enjoys the food and drink and comments how well the place is managed. Nothing seems too much trouble whenever any of us make contact with the office team, which is every month as we take it in turns to come over and take him out for lunch, a drive or join him for a chat in the extensive conservatory. A huge thank you to all the team for keeping Dad safe and cared for.

Reply from Rebecca Whitehouse, Marketing at Wheathills House

Thank you for the lovely review and positive feedback, we are very happy Dad feels content and happy at Wheathills House. Nice to see the staff's hard work is well received and appreciated.

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Review from Iain B (Son of Resident) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Dad has been in Wheathills now for over two years, the staff are excellent and caring, nothing too much trouble, (not sure he fully appreciates how good his life is in there!)

The food is good and varied, it's a safe and harmonious home with plenty of interaction and events to occupy the residents, and a lot of hard work put in by the team. No hesitation in recommending it to all I meet. Thanks.

Reply from Rebecca Whitehouse, Marketing at Wheathills House

Thank you for your review. Our entire staff team are so pleased that your Dad has settled in and feels safe and secure and that the care he receives is acknowledged in your review.

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Review from L W (Aunt of Resident) published on 22 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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Auntie has been in Wheathills for the last 6/7 years and she has thrived being looked after and cared for. Lovely environment and staff very caring and helpful and very dedicated. Well looked after. Nice place to visit. Would recommend.

Reply from Rebecca Whitehouse, Marketing at Wheathills House

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Review from Jo F (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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The transition between living independently and living in care can be a tough one but in most cases it's a necessity. This was the case for my parents. We'd had an experience at another residential home before finding Wheathills. The first home was obviously not right for my parents. Luckily we found Wheathills and they transferred as soon as was possible. Wheathills has been a completely different experience. The management team is well structured, very accessible and well connected to external services that are essential for the residents. The staff work brilliantly with the residents, connecting with each person individually, nothing is too much trouble, and they are always responsive to individual needs. Inhouse chefs cook fresh food daily, and menu is varied. The location is fabulous. Accommodation is comfortable and clean, with good-sized ensuite rooms. We are so pleased we found Wheathills. We thank the full team for their work and the care and support they give our Mum and Dad.

Reply from Rebecca Whitehouse, Marketing at Wheathills House

Thank you for your wonderful review. Our entire team are so pleased that your Mum and Dad have settled in and that the care they receive is acknowledged.

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Review from Deborah P (Niece of Resident) published on 15 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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Thank you to all the team of staff at Wheathills, my Aunty always said how kind you were even while she resented her own physical limitations at the grand age of 98. Your particular kindness and help in her last few weeks was appreciated by my Aunty and also by myself.

Reply from Rebecca Whitehouse, Marketing at Wheathills House

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Your positive comments and observations are much appreciated.

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Review from Robert S (Son of Resident) published on 17 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Warmly welcomed every time we visit.
Clean and safe environment.
Efficient and caring staff.

My mother was happy and well cared for during her stay.

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Review from Catherine I (Resident / Service User) published on 22 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have lived at Wheathills House Care Home for approximately 6 months. My experience is as follows:

My room is warm and comfortable and well-maintained. Having panoramic views of the countryside, which gives me a great deal of pleasure. The staff I have found to be caring, pleasant and supportive. and treat me with dignity. But like every care environment, Wheathills could do with more staff to reduce work pressure. The food choices and quality are very good. The management is friendly and supportive. However, on occasions, requests have been promised but forgotten e.g. replacement of light bulbs, hanging of pictures, curtains coming off the rails, purchase of some favourite food items. Overall I'm very happy with the the choice I've made to live permanently here.

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Review from Mark B (Son of Resident) published on 17 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mum has been looked after at Wheathills, for about 7 months, mum has had no regrets about leaving her home and moving into Wheathills, only for a respite at first, but now does not want to leave. The staff are a credit to their profession. The staff have been caring and kind throughout, looking after her day and night. We are pleased to say that we are safe in the knowledge that this standard of care will continue. Thank you.

Reply from Rebecca Whitehouse, Marketing at Wheathills House

Thank you for your wonderful review. Our entire staff team are so pleased that your Mum has settled in and feels safe and secure and that the care she receives is acknowledged in your review

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Review from R B (Resident / Service User) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Well cared for.

Reply from Richard Whitehouse, Registered Manager at Wheathills House

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Review from S M (Friend of Resident) published on 6 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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Lovely residential care home. Senior staff really know the residents well. Rooms feel homely but always fresh and clean. Pleasant communal spaces. Setting has beautiful outdoor space and far-ranging country views.

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Review from Heather M (Niece of Resident) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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I am delighted with how well my aunt has settled into Wheathills House. The staff are caring, friendly, endlessly patient and accommodating of residents' individual needs and preferences. It is a real 'home from home'. Concerns are dealt with promptly and efficiently. After a recent hospital stay, my aunt was most relieved to be returning to Wheathills, rather than her own home, because the staff made her feel safe and well cared for. That speaks volumes and indeed the ambulance staff remarked how nice (and unusual) it was to hear that a patient was happy to be returning to their care home! Visitors are welcomed, everywhere is spotlessly clean and there are several areas, separate from the residents' main lounge, in which to enjoy a cosy chat (a small sitting room, a very extensive conservatory and a patio area when the weather permits). The icing on the cake is that Wheathills is a country house, with extensive grounds, with magnificent views of the surrounding Derbyshire countryside.

Reply from Rebecca Whitehouse, Marketing at Wheathills House

Thank you for your wonderful review. Our entire staff team are so pleased that your aunt has settled in and feels safe and secure and that the care she receives is acknowledged in your review.

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Review from J N (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our father's previous care home closed down at very short notice and we were recommended Wheathill House as somewhere they thought he would settle and be happy. From the very start, we were impressed by the cleanliness, the food, the general atmosphere of loving care and excellent staff. No one places a parent in a home lightly and in the ten months he has been at Wheathills House both he and us are completely happy with our choice.

Reply from Rebecca Whitehouse, Marketing at Wheathills House

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Your positive comments and observations are much appreciated. We are so happy dad has settled in so well.

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Review from Julie D (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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The home staff show a genuine caring attitude. The house is well run and clean. The staff are also very respectful towards the residents. Mum is happy and feels safe. She is always clean and well fed, the meals are excellent. Importantly to us and her she does not smell. The activities are varied and enjoyed.

Reply from Rebecca Whitehouse, Marketing at Wheathills House

Thank you for leaving a review. Your positive comments and observations are much appreciated. We are pleased mum has settled in well.

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Review from Alison D (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum has been at Wheathills for just over 6 months now and has settled in well. The staff are attentive and caring and Mum seems happy enough. The home itself is decorated and furnished to a high standard. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, it is set in beautiful surroundings with views of the countryside. Management are always friendly and inform me of any problems with Mum. Overall an excellent care home.

Reply from Rebecca Whitehouse, Marketing at Wheathills House

Thank you for the review. We're really pleased that Mum has settled in so well and that she is enjoying being at Wheathills House

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Review from Matthew W (Son of Resident) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mum has been a resident of Wheathills House for just over a year now, and settled in really well, which means so much to us. The staff are very friendly and caring towards Mum, and put Mum at ease. Visiting Mum is always met with a friendly face from all staff, and made welcome. It’s nice that Wheathills put on family days such as garden parties, tea mornings, where you get to meet other residents' families. Overall we are pleased we chose Wheathills for Mum.

Reply from Richard Whitehouse, Registered Manager at Wheathills House
Thanks for the review.

We're really pleased that Mum has settled in so well and that she is enjoying being at Wheathills House.

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Review from Simon W (Son of Resident) published on 12 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mum has been a resident at Wheathills House for just over a year now. After looking at a number of different residential homes, Wheathills came out at the top of our list. We are so glad that we got that decision right. The staff are very caring and professional, and there isn't anything that is too much trouble. There is always a family-like atmosphere around the place with plenty of smiles and laughter, which I think is important. Mum is very settled and contented at Wheathills which is so nice to see, a huge thank you to all the staff for the fantastic job you all do!

Reply from Rebecca Whitehouse, Marketing at Wheathills House
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.

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Review from Barbara H (Respite Resident) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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I cannot praise the care I have received at Wheathills House over the past 4 weeks enough. Without exception the staff have been caring, considerate and nothing has been too much trouble.
From the day I was admitted my care included being seen by a local GP and arrangements for district nurses to visit, also a provision of a special bed which was here in less than 24hrs.
My dog was even allowed to visit me several times.

While I am obviously pleased to be going home I shall miss the staff who have all become friends.

Reply from Rebecca Whitehouse, Marketing at Wheathills House

Thank you for the review Barbara, I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay here. It is reassuring to know the hard work of the staff is recognised and commended.

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Review from D S (Son of Resident) published on 19 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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Mum has been at Wheathills for over 5 years during which her care has been maintained at the highest standard. It is such a comfort knowing she is being looked after in such a lovely setting and being encouraged to engage with staff and other residents.

Reply from Rebecca Whitehouse, Marketing at Wheathills House

Thanks for the review. Our entire staff team are so pleased that your mum feels safe and secure and that the care she receives is acknowledged in the review.

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Review from Philip e (Husband of Resident) published on 9 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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My dear wife who has been at Wheathills for just over one year is a Dementia and Parkinson's sufferer and as such needs specialist and sympathetic care which I am pleased to say she receives in abundance from cheerful charming carers. After a difficult start due to covid, she now considers this to be her home where she feels safe and secure. Well done everyone concerned and thank you.

Reply from R.Whitehouse, Registered Manager at Wheathills House
Thanks for the review.

Our entire staff team are so pleased that your wife feels safe and secure and that the care she receives is acknowledged in the review.

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Review from Hilary B (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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Mum came to Wheathills in the Spring of 2021.
At all times, we have found the home and staff to be friendly and cheerful. The house is clean and feels like a home.
Mum is very happy, and we all feel she is safe now, having been managing in her own home until her arrival.
Everyone is helpful and accommodating.
The food is good and plentiful, and there are plenty of choices.

No complaints - thanks to everyone.

Reply from Richard Whitehouse, Registered Manager at Wheathills House
Thanks for taking the time to send your review.

We are pleased to know that Mum is happy and feels safe, as ever all reviews are used to evaluate and monitor the care provided.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 24 July 2021
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Requires improvement
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveRequires improvement
  • ResponsiveRequires improvement
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Meet the Team (8)

Richard Whitehouse
Richard WhitehouseJob Title:Registered ManagerJoined: 1984

Richard is the Registered Manager at Wheathills House.

Rebecca Whitehouse
Rebecca WhitehouseJob Title:ManagerJoined: 2002

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

April Albone
April AlboneJob Title:Care ManagerJoined: 1997

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 Upchurch
Rachel UpchurchJob Title:SupervisorJoined: 2014

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

Emma Allen
Emma AllenJob Title:SupervisorJoined: 2018

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 Whitehouse
Abbie WhitehouseJob Title:Deputy Care ManagerJoined: 2020

Abbie started on care 5 years ago and has been a Supervisor.

She has now taken on the role of Deputy Care Manager.

Annie Lawrence
Annie LawrenceJob Title:SupervisorJoined: 2022

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 Wright
Emma WrightJob Title:SupervisorJoined: 2021

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.

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