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With 39 bedrooms, spacious lounges and a well-maintained garden, the home actively encourages residents to enjoy everything the home has to offer, including their jam-packed activities programme. Strong local links and regular events help residents stay engaged and connected, with residents remaining an active part of the Chesterfield community. Chatsworth Lodge are...
Care Provided by Chatsworth Lodge Care Home
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 40 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- 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
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Chatsworth Lodge Care Home 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
Group / Owner
- Orchard Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Julie Afsar (Peripatetic Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
Room Information
- Single Rooms (39)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome anytime.
Parking
- Free on-site parking.
Chatsworth Lodge Care Home Reviews (78)
Chatsworth Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.280) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chatsworth Lodge Care Home has 78 reviews.
Simply my Mum has been wonderfully cared for in every way.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Chatsworth Lodge, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that you would...
I can't praise you enough. The moment I walked in, I knew my mum was in safe, caring hands. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. Staff engaged the residents well and were always upbeat, lifting the spirits of the residents and their relatives. I have always been made welcome and would have been very happy to see mum stay here long term.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Chatsworth Lodge, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that you would...
My mother is happy and well cared for, that is my concern.
Kind regards, Michelle Rose, Home Manager
Excellent manager and care staff that care, home from home.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Chatsworth Lodge, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that you would...
My father in law moved to Chatsworth Lodge a year ago after a batch of ill health. He is not able to move around on his own anymore so living here has given him the constant safety and security he now needs with care staff on hand to attend to his needs including personal hygiene and washing clothes. The day accommodation is warm, bright and airy. He is not able to join in with some of the entertainment arranged but the TV areas and hustle and bustle of activities help to create a homely (not alone) feel. Meals are regular, ample and well presented. Night time accommodation is comfortable with many additional safety features introduced to counteract his nocturnal activities as he has the propensity to fall out of bed. The home reliably manages prescribed drugs and ensures medical attention is provided. It has given me peace of mind knowing he is in a place of safety during this difficult time of his life.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Chatsworth Lodge, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that you feel...
Issues:-
Hearing aids can be lost and found days later.
Clothes/toiletries are lost eg a named coat.
Chiropodist infrequent.
Laundry - clothes returned to the wrong room.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Chatsworth Lodge, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that you find our...
Good home, people are looked after. Food really good, will use home again.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Chatsworth Lodge, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that you believe...
I visit the home every week. I feel like I know everyone there. The staff are very very friendly. If I want anything at all, it is never too much trouble for them. Staff are very good with the residents.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Chatsworth Lodge, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that you speak so...
Staff are generally friendly and helpful. My uncle is not a fan of loud TVs having reasonable hearing himself. Also, not a fan of group activities although I can see the benefit amongst other residents.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Chatsworth Lodge, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that you find our...
My aunty has been in Chatsworth Lodge for one month so it is early days to have witnessed 'across the board' but I can say the staff are all excellent and caring and welcoming to all visitors and the care my aunt has received has been very good so far. The other residents all appear happy and well looked after.
Kind regards, Home Manager
Mum is clean and very well cared for. Residency always smells fresh and clean food is tasty, nourishing, well presented and the homemade cakes, soups delicious sandwiches etc. Visitors invited to eat with residents, I love the various areas encouraging interaction with others. All tastefully decorated. Mum says "I love the staff and they love me" I can see why she says that as from the management, carers and kitchen staff are wonderful.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Chatsworth Lodge, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that your mum is...
My friend is settled and happy.
Love it, staff are brill. Love them, can't say a bad word.
Kind regards Michelle Rose, Home Manager
Since the new manager has been in post, the home has grown with her, her vibrance is infectious. So glad to hear CQC gave them five Goods. Well done to you all.
Kind regards Michelle Rose, Home Manager
When entering the home, I was greeted by the manager, who gave me a real warm welcome and was able to answer any questions I had about my relative.
The home is wonderful and offers a home from home experience and would recommend to anyone.
Absolutely fabulous.
Thank you for rating our home 5 stars across the board. We all work tirelessly to provide the best care we can whilst creating the ‘home from home’ feel. It is wonderful to know that we achieved this.
Kind Regards,Care Home Manager
The team provided my father with excellent care - given with a personal touch. He was treated as a true individual. The staff always has time to chat with him and treated him with dignity and respect.
Paul Rigg, Home Manager.
My father went into Chatsworth Lodge for a weeks respite and I cannot praise them enough. They were brilliant. The staff are happy and smiley talking to the residents and making sure they are Ok at all times. The place is clean, no old people home smells and good home cooked meals. Dad does not like going away from home but I need a break now and then. He liked it there and is keen to go in again which says a lot. The manager is busy but always has time for you, she is a credit to Chatsworth Lodge. Thank you to all the staff, they are wonderful.
It is lovely to hear such positive words about our home.
I am so glad that your father enjoyed his time here, and that you were happy with the care he received.
Our staff do work hard to maintain a high standard of care, it is great to know that this is noted.
Thank you again.
Kind regards.
I think Chatsworth Lodge is a lovely, warm and wonderful home where they look after my mum and make sure all her needs are catered for and she is treated with dignity and respect.
Thank you again.
Best wishes.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 April 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (6) & Events (0)
- 29 Jun 2026
Orchard Healthcare Group are pleased to announce that our Chesterfield care home, Chatsworth Lodge, has received their accreditation from the Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF), showing their commitment to exceptional care...
- 12 Mar 2026
Christmas arrived in style at Chatsworth Lodge this year, bringing with it music and plenty of laughter. With residents and families coming together, the much-awaited Christmas Party captured exactly what...
- 23 Dec 2025
Ahoy, mateys! Chatsworth Lodge in Chesterfield recently welcomed two brilliantly cheeky parrots, Inca and Mishka, as they hosted their very own ‘Talk Like a Pirate’ Day. We spoke to Zenka...
There are no upcoming events for Chatsworth Lodge Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 21 Jan 2026Recipient: Chatsworth Lodge Care Home
- 15 Jun 2024Recipient: Orchard Healthcare Group
- 16 Nov 2023Recipient: Orchard Healthcare Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Chatsworth Lodge Care Home.
Meet the Team (2)

I’m an experienced Home Manager with over 14 years in the health and social care sector. I’m passionate about providing outstanding, person-centred care for older people, particularly those living with dementia. I believe every resident has a unique story, and I’m committed to ensuring the care they receive reflects their wishes, dignity and individuality. My focus is on creating a warm, welcoming home where residents thrive, families feel reassured, and colleagues are empowered to deliver compassionate, high-quality care every day.

I am a dedicated Deputy Manager at Chatsworth Lodge with a strong passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate, and person-centred care. My journey into social care began with an ambition to pursue midwifery, which sparked my commitment to supporting others and making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
Starting my career as a Care Assistant, I have progressed into a management role, gaining valuable experience in leadership, team development, and delivering outstanding care standards. I am committed to creating a supportive environment for both residents and staff, ensuring dignity, respect, and kindness are at the heart of everything we do.
As a mother of five, I bring empathy, patience, and strong family values into my professional life. I understand the importance of building trust, nurturing relationships, and treating every individual with the same compassion I would expect for my own family.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, particularly exploring the Peak District. I am also passionate about fundraising and personal challenges to support meaningful causes. I have completed a skydive to raise awareness for brain injury and aim to take on a wing walk in the future to continue making a difference.
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