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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.
It's a lovely place!
All the staff at Valley Lodge, from the management right through to the kitchen and laundry staff, have shown an incredibly high level of compassion and tenderness in caring for my mother. In particular, I want to praise the dedication and vigilance shown by the senior carers, including the rigorous administration of medication. It has been heartening to see the whole team apply a friendly and helpful approach to all the residents. The organised activities have been varied and stimulating.
I have not regretted that decision for one minute.
Fortunately, I am mobile and do not need a lot of help but it has been there when required.
All the staff are friendly and helpful and there is a happy atmosphere.
I am impressed by the activities offered - a daily programme, well organised and varied held in a large room, well equipped.
Although I am here for a short time, my experience has been a very happy one.
Very friendly and welcoming.
My mother had a lovely room with an excellent view.
We had plenty of tea and biscuits.
Lovely staff.
The staff are friendly and approachable.
My Grandad is happy and always smiling whenever we visit.
The home is very clean and there is always a lovely atmosphere.
Would recommend Valley Lodge to everyone.
Excellent care provided by all the staff.
My daughter in law asked me if I could recommend Valley Lodge as parents of a friend of hers were looking for a residential place.
I told her about Valley Lodge and she said she would pass my comments on.
After being ejected from an MHA care home due to lack of nursing care availability, we were rushed into finding a new place for my stepfather. We chose Valley Lodge in Matlock doing the normal checks and visits. We have been absolutely delighted with the care shown to my stepfather. He is always clean and looks so comfortable. He had been mainly bedbound, but now is getting up. The room is lovely, spacious, well decorated, always clean, and with a lovely view over the garden and hills.
The office is also efficient with bright, pleasant staff, who are very accommodating and on hand to help.
We are all very happy to have made this choice.
My father is well cared for on the whole. The place is always clean, the food is good. Dad is involved when he is able to take part in activities.
My mum is a resident in Valley Lodge. We are quite satisfied with the care that is being given to my mum.
The staff are lovely and the bedrooms just the right size. Tea and coffee are regularly brought around to residents and there is a range of activities and entertainment. Cleaning is thorough and there are never any unpleasant smells. The atmosphere feels caring. There are occasions when staff numbers are stretched, particularly at weekends. I have not given a score to Management (below) as Management is never visible - something which needs to be addressed.
I am very satisfied with my wife's care. Everyone is very welcoming and friendly. I have helped out with the gardening here at Valley Lodge, donating tomato plants. I come three times a week to visit my wife and every time I come I feel quite happy with everything here at Valley Lodge. Management is always there to answer any question that I have and they help me so much.
The staff are very friendly and co-operative and efficient both telephonically and during my visits.
Mum is well cared for, she seems happy and well fed which is a credit to Valley Lodge. She had a lovely, homely bedroom and bathroom. It would be, if possible, made enjoyable to have regular outdoor excursions to the Park - of course only if mum is up to it. Valley Lodge is a home from home. Thank you and keep up the good work.
I appreciate one to one care is not possible as the carers are so busy, and on the whole, do the very best they can to support patients, a few excel at this.
I do feel things have improved over the last few weeks as there seems to be more staff, especially at the weekends, which is good.
My Great Grandma came to Valley Lodge for respite care. Every time I came to visit her, she told me how friendly and caring all the staff were to her. She also told me how lovely the food was and that it was good home cooked food. My Great Grandma also commented on the fabulous entertainment. The management was always very approachable and available to speak to.
I visit my mother weekly along with my father. We always get a warm welcome from the staff. There is a lovely family atmosphere in the unit and my mother is treated with patience and dignity at all times. We particularly enjoyed our afternoon tea party on the 5th of June when family were invited to join the residents. Many thanks to all staff involved.
Residents on the unit often do not get down for entertainment and repairs takes ages to be done. But it's the friendly staff I love and I would not have my grandad anywhere else.
The activities coordinator is very helpful and nothing is too much trouble for anybody and is on the go all the time.
I enjoy coming to the lunch club once a week. I have made friends and the activities lady is very good at organising games and quizzes for us.
I still visit and attend the day centre, I have made friends and everything is fine.
The activities lady is helpful and kind. I can honestly day say everything is fine.
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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