Ridgeway Nursing Home

Crich Lane, Ridgeway, Belper DE56 2JH
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8.5 15 Reviews
  • Ridgeway Nursing Home, Belper
Ridgeway nursing home located just outside Belper has beautiful views across Amber Valley. There is a lovely outdoor seating area and plenty of space to walk about, spacious for wheelchairs.

Ridgeway provides excellent care to all clients, has wonderful reviews from professionals who visit the home regularly. Currently in process of being updated in areas, the communal lounge has been transformed into a brighter space.

This converted property also has its own purpose-built extension with en-suite facilities and is set up to suit those with mobility issues in getting around. There is also have a quiet area for clients and families, this provides a calm, relaxing space should you need it.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 37 Service Users

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
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day 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
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1300 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1300 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1300 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1300 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1300 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1300 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1300 – £1599
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1300 – £1600

All fees include 24 hour nursing care , excellent care from staff .
All fees are subject to assessment of need and will be discussed prior to admission

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Ridgeway Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Owner

  • DJB Care Services Ltd

Person in charge

  • Kathryn Redshaw (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • All referrals accepted
  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2000
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (33)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (4)

Visiting

  • Open visiting now, however mask wearing is subject to assessment at any time .

Parking

  • A car park is available for visitors.

Ridgeway Nursing Home Reviews (15)

8.5

Ridgeway Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.544) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ridgeway Nursing Home has 15 reviews.

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Review from Laban B (Brother of Resident) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother was a recent resident at this home and we cannot praise the staff high enough their attention to the care and wellbeing for all the residents is on another level, nothing is too much trouble whatever the residents ask for they will pull out all the stops to sort it out, when I said all the
staff everyone from the cleaners ,the kitchen staff , the laundry staff and not to forget the fantastic nurses who face every aspect of emotions every day but greet everyone with the most beautiful caring smiles and you know your lived ones are in good hands and that is a great comfort for all the relatives at the most worrying times
Reply from Kathryn Redshaw, Home manager at Ridgeway Nursing Home

Thankyou so much for kind words , we appreciate your review and it was a pleasure to care for your brother

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Review from Susan S (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have both my parents at Ridgeway, dad has been there just over 4 years and mum just a year. I can't fault any of the staff, they are all extremely supportive and caring for the residents. They are very friendly and helpful with any questions I might have and are very professional at all times. Yes,
it's an old building but improvements are now being made as there is a new owner. I'm very happy with the care both of my parents are receiving. I've knocked a star off for the rooms as not all have en suite toilets. I would highly recommend Ridgeway!
Reply from Kathryn Redshaw, Home manager at Ridgeway Nursing Home

Thank you for your review, it's very important to us and any comments will be noted.

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Review from Andy H (Son of Resident) published on 14 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father came to the home in January when it was suggested by the hospital that his last few weeks would be more comfortable in a nursing home setting. For context, he had suffered a severe stroke back in November 2023 and had essentially given up. Not only did the nursing home take excellent care
of him but gave him a new lease of life. Within a week or two of being there, he was significantly more comfortable, relaxed, and engaged with life which in itself is a testament to the care he received.
I can't overstate enough how kind and caring the staff have been to my father for the duration of his stay until his eventual passing in September. In addition, the staff were also incredibly supportive of my mother who suffers from severe anxiety, taking the time to chat and reassure her whenever she visited.
Ridgeway feels homely and warm and all the residents seemed well settled. The entertainment provided was varied and engaging, they even got my father singing during karaoke!
Reply from Kathryn Redshaw, Home manager at Ridgeway Nursing Home

Thankyou for your review we enjoyed looking after your dad, he was a pleasure to care for.

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Review from David S (Son of Resident) published on 26 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad received fantastic care in the home, in the short time he was there, before he passed away. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, the rooms were nice and private for the whole family. Would recommend Ridgeway to anyone who is thinking about taking their loved ones there.
Reply from Kathryn Redshaw, Home manager at Ridgeway Nursing Home

Thank you for your review. It means a lot to our staff and it was a pleasure to care for Dad.

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Review from Amanda N (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff at Ridgeway Nursing Home such great care of Mum in her last weeks. I wish we had moved her here sooner.
The food was specially presented to meet mum's needs. She was treated with dignity and regret. A warm and loving environment.
Reply from Kathryn Redshaw, Home manager at Ridgeway Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your review it means a lot to all our staff. Caring for your mum was a pleasure.

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Review from Sharon P (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a team at Ridgeway! They care for my mum every day. They give her respect and dignity allowing her to be the best she can be while struggling with this awful illness. I don't think she knows me any longer but I am confident that she feels safe with any of the Ridgeway Care Team. A mention must
also be made to the catering crew. They work so hard to constantly turn out interesting and tempting tasty food for all the residents.
Reply from Kathryn Redshaw, Home manager at Ridgeway Nursing Home

Thank you so much I am very proud of the Ridgeway team and we all appreciate your kind words.

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Review from Y M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ridgeway Nursing Home, they have shown 5 star care throughout my Dad stay with them. All the staff are polite and treated him with such high standards. He was always clean, freshly shaven and made very comfortable in his surroundings. The staff could do more for you,
they go above and beyond their duty, to ensure all residents and their family feel welcome.
Thankyou so much for looking after my Dad when I wasn’t able to, you have all made the journey much easier, kind regards.
Reply from Kathryn Redshaw, Home Manager at Ridgeway Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your review it means so much to us all and it was a pleasure to look after your dad. Thank you again

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Review from Kate W (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum stayed at Ridgeway for 6 weeks as part of a move from the South Coast, to Derbyshire, in order to be close to family. She was really worried about going into care again following a two week stay at another home, which did not go well. However, mum's worries were completely unfounded. The staff
at Ridgeway were lovely and caring and nothing was too much trouble for them. My dad was able to visit every couple of days and was always made to feel welcome. The nursing staff made sure that all of mum's health needs were assessed and mum was able to see a GP in person for the first time in 6 months. The move to Derbyshire has been complicated and traumatic as mum has had a severe stroke, but things have gone according to plan thanks to the excellent care she received at Ridgeway. Had mum not been content there, things would have been very different. Mum is now happy and settled in her new home, but still talks about the staff and her positive experience at Ridgeway. Thank you.
Reply from Kathryn Redshaw, Home manager at Ridgeway Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your review, I will pass this on to the staff it's much appreciated.

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Review from David T (Son of Resident) published on 9 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Due to covid, visiting restrictions are still in place and so I can only comment on what I see. However, I cannot find any faults with the staff and accommodation and I am most happy with the way mom is being treated.
Reply from Kathryn Redshaw, Home manager at Ridgeway Nursing Home

Thank you for your review, the staff and I really appreciate your continued support.

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Review from Alan W (Husband of Resident) published on 18 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When looking for a nursing home for my wife, my daughter and I visited numerous homes and Ridgeway stood out above all the others. Two years, and a bit, later and my opinion has not changed. All the staff are pleasant and helpful, also they treat the residents with respect. Food is good and plentiful.
A better place than Ridgeway cannot be found, 10 out of 10.
Reply from Kathryn Redshaw, Home manager at Ridgeway Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your review, it means a lot to us all. We will continue the good work.

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Review from R J (Mother of Resident) published on 15 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Having not visited my daughter in her room since the past lockdown I find it difficult to answer the questions. She seems very well cared for.
Reply from Kathryn Redshaw, Home manager at Ridgeway Nursing Home

Thank you for your review, can I ask you to contact the home to arrange an indoor visit. Room visits are allowed now since the easing of restrictions.

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Review from Linda S (Friend of Resident) published on 6 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A lot of the staff have been there for a lot of years, therefore being very knowledgeable about the running of the home - because of this they are very approachable and makes you feel reassured that things will get done and any issues will be sorted as soon as possible.
Reply from Kathryn Redshaw, Home manager at Ridgeway Nursing Home

Thank you for your review, the staff work hard to make Ridgeway a lovely home to visit. We appreciate your comments.

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Review from David O (Son of Resident) published on 29 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care my father has received has been exceptional. The staff have made my father's few years that he has been at Ridgeway very happy.
Reply from Kathryn Redshaw, Home manager at Ridgeway Nursing Home

Thank you David for your review, it's much appreciated.

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Review from Jennifer H (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 23 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My experience with Ridgeway nursing home Belper is second to none. You can visit whenever you want, morning and night. I ask the sister in charge what medication my father is on and they tell you exactly what it is. All the care staff, cleaners, nurses, laundry lady all join in to talk to the residents.
It's just like a really close family and nothing is too much trouble for him and the assistants. Overall I think it is one of the best care homes I have ever seen. I have never had any issues. Just loving and caring.
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Review from Christine G (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the way mum is treated at Ridgeway Nursing Home. The staff are very kind and caring and very patient with her. The food is exceptional. The hygiene is good - whenever we visit mum everywhere looks clean and the staff well presented. I am a little disappointed that when mum was
assessed recently neither me nor her appointed nurse was invited to join the assessment panel. Overall I would recommend Ridgeway Nursing Home to anyone looking for a care/nursing home.
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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.544)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.544) out of 10 for Ridgeway Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.7 out of 5 from 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.889 for Ridgeway Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (32 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 4.889
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.655 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ridgeway Nursing Home is based on 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.25
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 37 registered maximum number of service users is 7.4. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 7.4 = 0.405
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Kathryn

Kathryn Redshaw

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2021

I have worked as a nurse for many years, NHS, community, rehabilitation and care homes. I have been a successful care home manager for several years and am passionate about leading a team to give high quality care to your loved ones.
I am a mum, grandma and wife and have a lovely dog called Rosie and a cat called Ralph .

Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgeway Nursing Home

What types of Care is Ridgeway Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Ridgeway Nursing Home have?

There are 33 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Ridgeway Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Ridgeway Nursing Home to the centre of Belper?

2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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