
Staff are caring and polite when helping the residents with dignity and sensitivity all the timeChristine N(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I could not wish for a better place for my mum to beA M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

A safe and clean home. Staff are all very caring and attentiveM K(Son of Resident/Service User)

Staff are caring and polite when helping the residents with dignity and sensitivity all the timeChristine N(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I could not wish for a better place for my mum to beA M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

A safe and clean home. Staff are all very caring and attentiveM K(Son of Resident/Service User)

Douglas Court is a family-run, award-winning care home providing affordable quality care based within close proximity to Derby city centre providing easy access to bus stops, train station and local amenities.
A friendly, well-trained team ensure high standards of residential and dementia care in a comfortable, caring and compassionate environment.
Resident happiness and well-being is at the heart of the home and dedicated activity coordinators provide a daily fun, engaging...
Care Provided by Douglas Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 43 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Respite stays are subject to availability and minimum stay.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Douglas Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Douglas Court to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
Good to Know
Person in charge
- Sian Rankin (Trainee Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
Douglas Court Reviews (130)
Douglas Court has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.677) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Douglas Court has 130 reviews.
My Mother in Law was well cared for and seemed very happy.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Mum was very happy in Douglas Court.
We couldn't have wished for a better care home for our mum. She was reluctant, to say the least when she first arrived last summer. This was made difficult by the fact that we haven't been able to see inside the home or seen that much of her but slowly she has settled in. She has always told us about the wonderful staff and the care she receives. She has said more than a couple of times when we visit, she likes the hotel she's staying at! She has told us the home-cooked food is marvellous and looking on the social media website, the activities she gets involved in are better than anything I got up to during lockdown! So, a big thank you to all the staff for your ongoing support and the dedication you give to your job, especially in these difficult times.
I find the management and all the staff very professional, friendly understanding, helpful and very caring people. I know that all the residents that are in care at Douglas Court receive the best caring that anyone could wish for. I have recommended Douglas Court to a number of people and will continue to do so. I would like to thank them for the care and understanding they have shown to me in these troubled times.
From all the team at Douglas Court.
Douglas Court Care Home was recommended to us for my mum. She has dementia and absolutely loves being there. The staff and carers are so kind, caring and wonderful to my mum and to myself. During what has been a very difficult year, the staff and carers have provided an excellent and safe environment for residents. They organised video calls to start with, then garden visits and have now invested in garden cabins during the cold weather to maintain contact with our loved ones. Well done to everyone at Douglas Court, you are mum’s second family.
We couldn’t have wished for a better care home for my Dad to spend his last months. Everyone went out of their way to ensure he was well cared for and looked after. He loved the food and the staff and was always as happy as he could be in spite of being parted from his wife. Every effort was made so we could keep in contact with him during these difficult times.
Staff have been very, very kind to me as I lost my wife recently. The carers and staff have been so kind and have always gone the extra mile to help me. Thanking you all once again.
I find this experience good.
My first impression of the home was excellent and that has not changed. The team are all lovely, kind, caring and go the extra 10% every day. My father in law has always been happy and we are reassured that he is well cared for and safe.
The care my dad has received has been excellent. The team cannot do enough to make his stay enjoyable. The food is wonderful and varied. The entertainment is superb.
Mum is very well looked after, everyone is very kind.
The management and staff at Douglas Court are excellent. It is extremely well managed, clean and caring.
The staff are very hard working, very kind, very sympathetic and alert.
Food, entertainment and activities are varied and appropriate.
Mum is very happy here, thank you very much to the manager and his great team! I know she is in very safe hands.
I have had a very good experience ever since moving here. All the staff are extremely caring and helpful. I feel safe and comfortable.
Staff are very attentive.
We have been very pleased with how well mum has been looked after since she moved here. All the staff are very attentive and kind. Also, we have been very impressed with how well staff monitor mums condition and respond very quickly if she needs a doctor. Staff are all very experienced and capable to meet mums' particular needs. I cannot recommend Douglas Court highly enough.
I cannot fault any one aspect of Douglas Court. All staff and management are extremely kind and helpful. The home is kept spotless and food is very good.
From the moment I entered until the moment I left the facility, all staff were personable, polite and enthusiastic, not just towards me but to all residents. I was not expecting to find staff so fully engaged with the residents (some of whom were very limited in their ability to interact). I am certain that what I experienced today was "best practice" for an institution of this nature. Thank you for looking after my friend with such care. God Bless you.
Douglas Court is a lovely welcoming place. My mum is very content and settled only after one week. She looks better than she's looked in months. The staff are all so kind, friendly and hardworking they obviously care so much about everyone that is resident here. I could not wish for a better place for my mum to be now that she is unable to live at home.
Very happy with the care my husband receives.
Everybody helped to make dad's move into Douglas Court stress-free for dad and us his family. We loved the atmosphere and friendly staff the minute we entered the building.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 January 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
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.
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 27 August 2026To discuss your requirements please do get in touch.
News (16) & Events (0)
- 10 Jun 2026
Residents and team at Douglas Court Care Home recently enjoyed an exciting and interactive visit from The Zoolab team, who delivered a fun-filled afternoon of hands-on animal experiences, learning and...
- 24 Apr 2026
There was a delicious aroma filling the halls of Douglas Court Care Home in Derby recently, as resident Frances took to the kitchen to cook up a special meal for...
- 31 Mar 2026
Residents at Douglas Court Care Home in Derby made waves recently as three ladies enjoyed a memorable Make A Wish experience with a special trip to the swimming pool. Frances,...
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Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Douglas Court
- 24 Jun 2019Recipient: Douglas Court
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Douglas Court
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Douglas Court is an amazing home, with a strong and supportive team. It really is a wonderful place to live and work. We do everything we can here to make sure our residents feel safe and well-cared for.
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