Evelyn Court Care Home

160 Heanor Road, Ilkeston DE7 6DY
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  • Evelyn Court Care Home, Ilkeston
Evelyn Court is located in the charming village of Smalley, conveniently accessible via excellent transport links. Developed by Conway Standing, the proprietor of Ashfields care home, the home aims to enrich the lives of individuals living with Dementia.

Evelyn Court is a luxury, purpose-built care home that accommodates 36 residents, fostering an environment filled with warmth and joy.

Care is provided by an award-winning team dedicated to making a difference to those living within the home. The staff prioritise the well-being of each resident and are committed to enhancing their quality of life.

Residents and their family and friends become a part of the Evelyn court care home family.

Upon entering Evelyn Court visitors are welcomed in the reception area which leads into the village green where amenities such as the Forget Me Not café, a hairdressing salon and a small shop are located. Residents enjoy access to a spacious communal lounge that features trifold doors opening into a secure garden.

The dining room is situated adjacent to the communal lounge, complete with a large servery that offers daily home-cooked meals tailored to individual dietary requirements and personal preferences.

On the first floor, you will find the coppice suite offering 16 bedrooms each equipped with the latest technology and a private ensuite bathroom with shower. The suite includes a communal area and a kitchenette for residents to enjoy.

The second floor houses the Shipley suite also consisting of 16 bedrooms each equipped with the latest technology and a private ensuite bathroom with shower alongside a communal snug and kitchenette.

Evelyn Court integrates meaningful activities into daily life, taking into consideration individual preferences and life histories of the residents.
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Care Provided by Evelyn Court Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 36 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's typically included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1500
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1500
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1650
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1650
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1650

For support with fee queries please contact us to discuss.

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

Contact Evelyn Court Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

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.

Contact Evelyn Court Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Owner

  • Evelyn Court Care Ltd

Person in Charge

  • Rebecca Stapleton (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2025
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (36)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (36)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome at time.

Parking

  • Parking is available on site.

Evelyn Court Care Home Reviews (14)

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Evelyn Court Care Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.994) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Evelyn Court Care Home has 14 reviews.

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Review from R R (Son of Resident) published on 28 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad has just moved in to Everlyn Court 2 weeks ago. After visiting numerous care and nursing homes as soon as I walked in to Everlyn court I know it was the right place and by far the best home I visited. The manager and staff were and are fantastic. The rooms are spacious and have their own toilets
and showers. There is a family cafe inside which is really well priced and food is nice. The building is brand new with great outside facilities and it feels more like a hotel than a nursing home. The food is really nice and freshly made for the residents and the home has a nice fresh clean smell compared to many I visited. There is also a hair salon there which is very convenient. This is by far the best nursing home I have been in. They even have family rooms on top floor in case patients are end of life which I thought was a really good idea. Most of the staff I have met have worked for the company for years which to me is a good thing rather than a lot of homes having temporary staff
Reply from Rebecca Stapleton, Home manager at Evelyn Court Care Home
We as a team can not thank you enough for such kind words, i will share this with all the team.
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Review from P D (Son of Resident) published on 17 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum moved in to Evelyn court rather urgently in July 2025. They were efficient and organised in accepting and welcoming her with open arms providing immediate exemplary care adapted to her individual complex needs. The environment, the building and above all every single member of staff were just incredible.
There are no words to express how wonderful Evelyn court is. As a family, finding Mum a new home in very stressful circumstances was the most difficult decision we had ever had to make. However, now as a family we almost have a feeling of reward as Mum and our family experienced an exceptional level of care, compassion, efficiency and love when we were all at our most vulnerable.
We are truly thankful to every member of staff for every minute of their time they gave to Mum and us a family.
A very happy place to be, full of happy residents and staff alike. I can honestly say (with having lots of experience in nursing care) Evelyn court is above and beyond in every aspect.
Reply from Rebecca Stapleton, Home manager at Evelyn Court Care Home
We as a team can not thank you enough for such kind words. We are so lucky to care for people like your Mum and meet lovely families like yours.
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Review from Wendy C (Wife of Resident) published on 16 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't praise Evelyn Court highly enough. During the short time my husband was at the home we received nothing but great care and kindness.
The whole team cared not only for the residents but the families too. Nothing was too much trouble and although my husband was unable to verbalise his thoughts
I'm sure that he would agree that all the staff from managers, medical team, and carers to the catering staff and anyone else in between, cared for the residents with great kindness, with humour and enthusiasm, maintaining dignity and using knowledge and experience too. I could go on ..I would have no hesitation in recommending Evelyn Court to anyone.
Reply from Rebecca Stapleton, Home manager at Evelyn Court Care Home
You will always be a part of the Evelyn court family. Thank you for your kind words, I will share with the team.
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Review from Carl M (Son of Resident) published on 16 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father received excellent care at Evelyn Court. The home it's self is fantastic and a lot of thought has gone in to making residents stay there a stimulating and safe experience but the real asset is the team of staff there.
Reply from Rebecca Stapleton, Home manager at Evelyn Court Care Home
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on Evelyn court. I will share with the team.
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Review from Karen P (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding Care home with fantastic facilities. All the staff are amazing & look after Dad so well & with such dignity. Rooms are beautiful with all mod conns & everything required.
The Care home has not been open long but so far couldnt be better.
Reply from Rebecca Stapleton, Home manager at Evelyn Court Care Home
Thank you for your review, the home is new with the same dedicated team I will share your kind words with the team.
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Review from Gaynor B (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been in the home for 3 weeks and I can't fault the care received - the Manager has been so supportive and caring, the carers so genuinely caring and lovely and the homemade food is delicious. The rooms are immaculate and the range of activities brilliant.
Reply from Rebecca Stapleton, Home manager at Evelyn Court Care Home
Thank you for your lovely comments. We are pleased our homemade food has been enjoyed. I will share your comments with the team, and I'm pleased I have been able to offer my support.
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Review from Mandy J (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Due to my mothers ill health but being discharged from hospital, she only managed 4 days at Evelyn Court before she passed away but in those days and especially the final day there were my dad, myself, my brother, and 3 grandchildren all in Evelyn Court and we were so impressed by the professionalism
and genuine compassion shown to us all during my mother's passing.
Their offer of food and refreshments, to the dignity shown to us and my mother at the end will stay with me forever.
I cannot thank the management and staff enough and would gladly and highly recommend Evelyn Court to anyone needing this type of care.
Reply from Rebecca Stapleton, Home manager at Evelyn Court Care Home
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. I will share your lovely comments with the team.
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Review from Richard S (Son of Resident) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad has been in the care of the Team at Evelyn Court ( and previously at a different Care Home) since February 2025.
I cannot speak highly enough of the Team at Evelyn Court, who put smiles on faces every day. Their care and commitment to the residents and their families is outstanding, and every visit
is a pleasure.
The home itself is magnificent, having been designed and built specifically to meet the needs of it's residents, and is testimony to the vision and passion of it's owner.
Evelyn Court is the standard that all Care Homes should aspire to.
Reply from Rebecca Stapleton, Home manager at Evelyn Court Care Home
Thank you for such kind words. Dad also puts a smile on our faces every day!
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Review from G S (Niece of Resident) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Aunt has been a member of Ashfields family (Heanor) for just over 2 years with the dementia team.
In June 2025 she moved to Evelyn Court. The new building is impressive, more like a hotel than a care home. The facilities are stunning. Excellent parking too.
However, the key to a good home is the
staff. The same staff moved with the residents and continue to provide excellent care. Our loved ones are fortunate to have such a dedicated team who go above and beyond.
Reply from Rebecca Stapleton, Home manager at Evelyn Court Care Home
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice review, we do appreciate it thank you.
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Review from M T (Son of Resident) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum always had a beautiful smile for all the staff. They all do a wonderful job with all residents. Sadly mum passed away on 16/072025. The home is 1st class and would recommend to anyone who has a relative who needs 24/7 care. The staff are just wonderful
Reply from Rebecca Stapleton, Home manager at Evelyn Court Care Home
Mum always made us smile too. Thank you for your review. Come and see us for a coffee any time.
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Review from Jennifer N (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We don't plan for this or expect it, having to go into care is for me a last resort. But, I can honestly say this care home is the best choice I could have made. I know I can trust the staff to care for my Dad. He's my world, I need to be sure. Evelyn court and all the staff absolutely care. The residents
are catered for as individuals. They are well respected. My dad has been totally looked after from moving in there. The food is excellent, home made, good choices, residents make their own choices and are never made to have anything they don't want. My dad is showered and clean, shaved and well dressed every day. The staff keep me well informed of dad's needs and any questions I have are answered straight away. It is reassuring to know he is cared for so well. I thank all the staff and couldn't wish for better. First class care.
Reply from Rebecca Stapleton, Home manager at Evelyn Court Care Home
What a heartfelt review, thank you so much. I will share your review with the team.
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Review from Sam B (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care that has been, and continues to given to my dad is absolutely amazing. He is happy and content there. The staff are always friendly, pleasant, polite and happy to give updates and advice when needed. The building is absolutely stunning and is always kept clean and tidy. The food is fresh and
looks delicious.
Reply from Rebecca Stapleton, Home manager at Evelyn Court Care Home
Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review, we really appreciate it.
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Review from Linsey H (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This wonderful specialised place has been opened in June 25- taking residents with them from another care home.
Without reservation, I can say that each and every person involved is exceptional in attitude.
We have had many issues with our family member that resides here , but at Evelyn Court, no
problem is too great.
They keep us informed and take on board our opinions, finding the best solution possible.
Always with the residents best interest at heart.
Besides their great caring qualities they also have a gorgeous environment with a relaxed atmosphere. We're
made to feel welcome always.
I'd recommended Evelyn Court with hesitation and hope that there is space available if or when its my turn to be taken care of.
Reply from Rebecca Stapleton, Home manager at Evelyn Court Care Home
Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely feedback it is very much appreciated.
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Review from Joanne R (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother-in-law has been with this amazing team of carers for 2 years and they are simply wonderful. Nothing is ever too much trouble. They keep you well informed of any issues with your loved ones. They provide the best care possible for their residents. There is always something fun happening, whether
it be baking, activities or even just a chippy tea. We couldn't ask for anything more from this fantastic, caring, professional team of people. They certainly do go above and beyond.
Reply from Rebecca Stapleton, Home manager at Evelyn Court Care Home
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback it is appreciated.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.994)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.994) out of 10 for Evelyn Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.994 for Evelyn Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (165 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 166 Ratings = 4.994
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Evelyn Court Care Home is based on 14 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 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 36 registered maximum number of service users is 7.2, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Awards / Recognitions (2)

Meet the Team (1)

Rebecca

Rebecca Stapleton

Job Title: Home manager Joined: 2003

Rebecca has dedicated over 20 years to the field of care, which has been spent at Ashfields care home, sister home to Evelyn Court. Throughout her career, she has undertaken various roles, most notably as an Activity Manager. In this capacity, she played a vital role in helping the home achieve an outstanding rating by the CQC by facilitating activities that enabled residents to lead fulfilling lives.


Rebecca's commitment to dementia care depended on when her family member was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.


Rebecca has managed the care team for 3 years, leading them to earn the care home support team of the year award at the East Midlands Care Awards, as well as securing a finalist position in the National Dementia Awards within the same year.

As a leader, Rebecca inspires her team to strive for excellence in providing care for the residents. She fosters a warm and welcoming environment filled with love and laughter, whilst consistently prioritising the well-being of both residents and staff.

Frequently Asked Questions about Evelyn Court Care Home

What types of Care is Evelyn Court Care Home registered for?

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

How many Rooms does Evelyn Court Care Home have?

There are 36 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Evelyn Court Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Evelyn Court Care Home to the centre of Ilkeston?

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

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