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The home also boasts a craft room with a programme of entertainment run by an onsite activities coordinator. Everything from live entertainment, to painting,...
Care Provided by Valley Lodge Care Home with Nursing
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 64 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All fees include weekly hairdressing, activities and days out, bed linen, towels and toiletries, as well as 24 hour care. If you or your loved one are socially funded, please give us a call and we will be happy to talk you through the fees.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Valley Lodge Care Home with Nursing for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Valley Lodge Care Home with Nursing 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)
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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Ashmere Derbyshire Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rebecca Stephenson(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2007
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Parking
- On-site parking available
Valley Lodge Care Home with Nursing Reviews (92)
Valley Lodge Care Home with Nursing has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.722) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Valley Lodge Care Home with Nursing has 92 reviews.
My dad was in Valley Lodge and I was very happy with the care he got. He was on end of life. Everyone was so nice, I was kept up to date with everything.
Thank you for your lovely review of Valley Lodge Care Home and I am so pleased that you are happy with the care your dad received.
My Grandad was only under the care at Valley Lodge for a week, but I can't fault them one little bit. The care staff was lovely and so supportive and always had Grandad's best interests. All Covid rules and regulations were adhered to. Would recommend Valley Lodge to any family and friends. Thank you for your amazing staff for making his last week comfortable.
Thank you for your lovely review of Valley Lodge Care Home, I am very pleased to hear that you are happy with the care your grandad received at Valley Lodge.
My grandad came in December 2020 as he was extremely confused and putting himself in danger. Since being here he has become more aware of his surroundings and isn't confused. He enjoys spending time with other residents and activities take him out on day trips. He says the meals are always nice and care staff are always friendly and always offer a helping hand.
Thank you for your lovely review of Valley Lodge Care Home. It is great to hear that your father has settled in so well and is enjoying his time at Valley Lodge.
My mother has settled well at Valley Lodge. She seems very content and is always complimentary about the food and says how kind the staff are. She always appears well-groomed and in clean clothes. I have not been able to visit her room because of restricted visiting hours due to Covid-19.
Although I have only been able to visit my mother once a week due to Covid-19, I have found the staff always to be really friendly. Mum mum, even though she suffers from dementia, always says she is looked after really well. She seems extremely happy which is reassuring.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it is great to hear that you and your mum are both happy with the care she is receiving at Valley Lodge.
Coronavirus has created difficulties with visiting but the staff has clearly worked extremely hard to ensure we can still visit our relatives. The staff are always very welcoming and cheerful and show a lot of care for the residents.
Staff very helpful and friendly. Overall, I was very impressed.
Thank you for your lovely review, we are very pleased you are happy with the care your wife receives.
I have found the staff at the home to be professional, caring and compassionate. My husband has advanced dementia together with other complex medical needs, and the standard of nursing and care provided by the home's nursing team is first-class.
Pleased with the care my relative is receiving.
Mum was settled really well at the nursing home over the last year. The staff are all very kind and caring towards the residents and work very hard to keep them safe and happy, engaging with them throughout the day.
Overall very good.
My parents came into Valley Lodge on the 10th January 2019 and form the day they arrived the staff have been superb! They are all kind, respectful, good humoured, patient and loving. The extra care unit upstairs is very nice, though the downstairs is not as appealing. This is a good care home, a little expensive with first-class carers.
Mum is made to feel at home and is very comfortable. The staff are very caring and friendly. Mum really enjoys the activities which are excellent.
I have been a daily visitor to Valley Lodge for the past 2 months. During that time I have experienced a welcoming, friendly care home with a happy atmosphere. Staff are kind, patient and supportive, always willing to listen to concerns which may be raised. A wide range of entertainment is provided and the activity co-ordinator is pro-active, efficient, interacting well with residents and visitors alike.
Bedrooms are always warm and clean, clothing and bedding regularly laundered. Residents' personal hygiene is maintained with dignity.
I have to mark down on safety and security due to apparent low staffing levels, however more recently I have noticed that this issue is now being addressed by the employment of agency staff. I am unable to comment on the management rating as I have had no reason/opportunity to interact with them to date.
Thank you for taking the time to review Valley Lodge and we welcome your feedback.
In 2017 I was asked to be the second power of attorney for my aunt. When we made the documents at the solicitors I never expected to have to step in and help aunty sort out her day to day and longer term living etcetera. Valley Lodge has been amazing, I had to find accommodation for aunty quickly but at the same time, it had to be suitable for her long-term needs. As soon as we saw round Valley Lodge I was convinced it was the right place for aunty to live. The Valley Lodge team have been superb and I would have no problem in recommending them to anyone.
Thank you for completing a review for Valley Lodge, we are very happy you have had a great experience.
We have been grateful for flexible visiting times and for the consistent caring, sensitive attitude from all the staff, whether they are clinical, care, catering, domestic or administrative. They all do their best to ensure Mums needs are met. Even though Mums ability to communicate is very limited by her dementia. Liason with local GP Services means her clinical needs are kept under frequent review which is reflected in her care planning.
The rooms are bright, well decorated, equipped and a good size, with clear attention to safety and security. We're very pleased we chose Valley Lodge.
There seems to be no system for ensuring hearing aids are looked after. Despite my best efforts over the last 2 years, three hearing aids have gone missing. I have now given up on this issue and my mum can long hear me talking to her. (They are both £1000 each to the NHS). This issue needs addressing PLEASE!
The facilities and care are very good with nice clean, bright and airy rooms.
The downside is that many residents are extremely noisy. Not enough toilet/bathroom facilities - one has been closed for months.
A big thank you all!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 August 2023Good
- 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 (4) & Events (0)
- 06 Aug 2025
Valley Lodge Care Home has introduced a dedicated ‘Cuddle Bedroom’. This provides families and significant others with the opportunity to remain close to their loved ones during the final stages...
- 06 Aug 2025
Valley Lodge Care Home has introduced a dedicated ‘Cuddle Bedroom’. This provides families and significant others with the opportunity to remain close to their loved ones during the final stages...
- 06 Aug 2025
Valley Lodge Care Home has introduced a dedicated ‘Cuddle Bedroom’. This provides families and significant others with the opportunity to remain close to their loved ones during the final stages...
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Awards / Recognitions (7)
- 06 Jun 2021Recipient: Ashmere Derbyshire Ltd
- 15 Jan 2020Recipient: Ashmere Derbyshire Ltd
- 17 Nov 2017Recipient: Ashmere Derbyshire Ltd
Meet the Team (2)

I am a registered nurse and like nothing more than getting stuck into care.
I believe that one of my main roles as a manger is to invest in the staff so that they are confident and competent in their role. By doing this, the staff are then able to deliver outstanding care to our residents.
I also believe that we are here to live every day to the full and so this is the ethos of the home.
When I am not at work I have 3 fabulous daughters and 3 dogs (plus assortment of other animals!) who I love to walk in the local woodland.

This is something close to my heart — I’ve had two of my own family members stay within our group, so I truly understand how important it is to feel confident and comfortable in your choice.
If you call us during the week, chances are you’ll get me on the other end of the phone. I’m always happy to answer any questions you have — and if I don’t know the answer right away, I’ll make it my mission to find out for you. I’ll be here for you every step of the way, making sure you feel supported, listened to, and at ease.
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