Barchester Bluebell Park

Royal Glen Park, Rowallan Way, Chellaston, Derby DE73 5XE
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  • Barchester Bluebell Park, Derby
Bluebell Park is a recent addition to the Barchester portfolio, specifically designed to suit the needs of people suffering from dementia, for whom there are 64 places available.

The accommodation has its own Memory Lane Community, an award-winning Barcheter innovation that has proven success in improving the mental health of service users with memory loss.

The service is set up to suit the personal choice of residents, while offering many entertainments and activities in a friendly and secure environment.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 67 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1591

This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment. For nursing care, Weekly Fee rate will be dependent on personal needs.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Bluebell Park 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)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Rachel Smith (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2010

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (67)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (67)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (67)

Barchester Bluebell Park Reviews (60)

9.5

Barchester Bluebell Park has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.542) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Bluebell Park has 60 reviews.

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Review from Pauline B (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad moved into Barchester Park Care Home at then end of March. From the start all the staff have treated him with respect and dignity. They all work with the premise that this is his home and he can make his own decissions about how he lives. He often chooses to be up with the night staff; they help
him to bed when he is sleepy. When he asks for more tea it is made for him. This is dad's home in the best sense of the word.
Reply from Rachel Smith, General Manager at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you so much for your comments Pauline. I will share them with the team. Your Dad has settled so well and we are very fond of him.

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Review from Louisa F (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot thank all at Bluebell Park care home enough. My mum moved there at the end of February this year and the care, kindness and respect that was given to her by all was outstanding. Sadly she passed away after six weeks there, the nurses and carers showed such kindness and compassion to mum and us,
her family, at a very difficult time.
Reply from Rachel Smith, General Manager at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you so much for leaving this review and for choosing us to support you and your mum throughout this time. From me and the team we send you and your family lots of love.

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Review from Samantha D (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Just wanted to say a huge thankyou to the staff and carers at BlueBell Park. It was a very difficult and emotional decision to arrange for Dad to have a 3 week stay at the home, but the staff particularly 2 members of staff couldn't have made us feel more relaxed and comfortable knowing that Dad was
in safe hands. The home is beautifully furnished and it's obvious that the team go to great lengths to ensure residents feel at home.
Reply from Rachel Smith, General Manager at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you so much for taking time to leave us a review, i will take pleasure in sharing this with the team. I am so pleased to hear the team made this experience a relaxed and comfortable one too.

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Review from Andy B (Son of Resident) published on 6 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The excellent and truly caring team are the outstanding feature of Bluebell Park care home. It is obvious that mum is genuinely cared about and well looked after. The daily, positive and cheerful interaction with various members of the team makes ALL the difference. Everyone, from the carers, to
the nurses, the activities team to the catering team and the handymen are all fantastic. The management team too, make every effort to ensure that the whole experience is as smooth and helpful as possible.
The facilities are of an excellent standard, with numerous different areas to pass time from the coffee/meeting area in reception, to the beautifully decorated lounges and smaller, more private breakout spaces. The garden is lovely too. Interesting and pleasant decor makes the whole place very welcoming. Mum was able to bring various items from home including her favorite chair and various pictures, which make her room very much like a home from home.
Reply from Rachel Smith, General Manager at Barchester Bluebell Park

I am so please to hear your you and your mum are happy with us and it is great to hear we are a home from home for you, family and friends. Thank you again.

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Review from Rehana J (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Barchester Bluebell Park feels very homely. The thing I like best is that there are no visiting hours, so I can nip in any time, as I would if my nan was at home. The carers are very kind and considerate, they go above and beyond to help and to make sure needs are met. They are genuinely kind and fond
of the people they look after. We have been on both the dementia and residential floors, and both have been excellent. The garden is absolutely stunning and a lovely experience for us to take Nan into, especially when visiting with children. There is a large variety of activities across the floors too, which gives us another dimension to our visits, which helps. Overall, everyone has just made us feel so welcomed and so well looked after.
Reply from Rachel Smith, General Manager at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review., it was an absolute pleasure to read and to share with the team. Thank you again.

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Review from Tracy J (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been here now some six weeks. The staff are professional, conscientious and friendly, so much so, the team feel like family to us. Mum is cared for 24 hours and is also socially and mentally stimulated which, for the family, is heartwarming and reassuring - life-enhancing in her latter years
- how amazing for Mum and her loved ones. Thank you so much to the whole Barchester Bluebell Park team. I feel that Mum couldn't be in safer hands.
Reply from Rachel Smith, General Manager at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you so much for this review, Tracy, I really appreciate your comments and feedback and will pass this on to the whole team here at Bluebell Park.

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Review from Coral B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy. All wonderful staff with my mam. As are all that visit her.
Reply from Rachel Smith, General Manager at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you so much for leaving us this review, really grateful for your feedback.

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Review from Jen T (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise the home enough - the staff are understanding of Mum and her needs, never fails to amaze me. The staff are always happy, always helpful and kind and look after Mum beyond our greatest hopes.
Reply from Rachel Smith, General Manager at Barchester Bluebell Park

What a lovely review to receive, i took great pleasure sharing this with the team in the home and thank you so much for taking the time to provide this review.

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Review from Karen K (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the care my mum is receiving at Barchester Bluebell Park. The staff are all very friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them. All areas are kept tidy and clean, rooms are cleaned daily.
Mum loves the food, there's always a menu on view with plenty of choices. Particularly pleased
with the entertainment staff, they are lovely and have persuaded Mum to join in with all the activities.
Mum is very happy here and that's down to all of the staff.
Reply from Rachel Smith, General Manager at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it is fantastic to hear that your mum is having a lovely time with us and I will pass on your feedback to the hospitality and activities team, along with the wider team as we all love hearing how our residents are enjoying their stay. Thanks again

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Review from Karen P (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Barchester Bluebell Park are incredible. They always look out for my mother. They understand her needs and idiosyncrasies. I know they will keep me fully informed and listen to my concerns.
Reply from Rachel Smith, General Manager at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, I really appreciate it and look forward to sharing this with the team. Thanks again, Rachel.

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Review from Glyn W (Husband of Resident) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very impressed with the commitment of all members of staff. They treat people with dignity and greet residents by their names, often showing real interest in them.
I have observed, many times, the quiet dedication with which staff go about their duties and their readiness to help is very
commendable.
Reply from Rachel Smith, General Manager at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review, the team and I really appreciate your comments. I have shared this with the team in the home and it is lovely to hear. Thank you.

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Review from Sarah C (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Barchester Bluebell Park is a beautiful, purpose-built care home. My mum received good care during her six-month stay.
All of the carers and nurses work extremely hard and give really good care. They treated my mum with kindness, respect and dignity. They also treated us, her family members, with kindness
too.
We were able to have Christmas lunch with Mum and all the staff, including the chef, made it really special and went above and beyond to ensure we really enjoyed a family Christmas dinner together and we are extremely grateful for this.
When problems arose, it was easy to communicate with the appropriate staff and most issues quickly dealt with.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review from Susan G (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been at Barchester Bluebell Park for eighteen months now and she is very comfortable, relaxed and contented. The staff are genuinely caring and they show kindness and respect towards all residents. Mum is always clean, warm and well-fed and she clearly feels very safe and secure in such a homely
environment.
We feel truly lucky to have secured a place for Mum in such a professionally run care home.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review from E N (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Awful. If your loved one has any other condition apart from Alzheimer's do not send them here. The staff are not trained and to call it a specialist care home is a joke. They do not know how to handle patients with more complex needs.
Reply from Feedback Team, The Feedback Team at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Bluebell is a home that supports residents who are living with Dementia who are at various stages of their journey, and our staff are trained to support the residents with their needs, providing they can maintain the resident's safety. We understand that the home had lots of communication with your family as it became clear that the staff were experiencing difficulties meeting the needs of your loved one and a transfer to a more specialist placement was needed, which had been agreed in the latest meeting.
We’re really sorry to learn of the way you feel following the decisions made between the home and your family and that the placement could not continue. We’re committed to ensuring the highest levels of resident care and safety are provided at all times. Kind regards Feedback Team, feedback@barchester.com

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Review from M H (Nephew of Resident) published on 13 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The care was satisfactory but aunt/uncle was not encouraged to participate in activities so spent a lot of time in their room. More physio would have been good and also encouragement for personal grooming hair/shaving.
Reply from Feedback Team, The Feedback Team at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us, we really appreciate all comments we receive so we can continuously improve our service. We will always try to engage with our residents to be part of the activities that take place within our home as we understand the importance of mental stimulation and movement. Please be assured we will always encourage our residents however this will never be forced. Your comments will be shared with the team. We’d also like to thank you and your family for the very kind donation that was made to our staff fund, this is a testament to their dedication and hard work. This is really much appreciated. Kind regards, Blue Bell Park.

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Review from Carol H (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful care home with excellent facilities, staff and care. I could fault it. My mother enjoyed her time living at Bluebell Park and the end-of-life care that she received was superb.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review from J S (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been a resident for almost five years, on Memory Lane. This year the staff helped me organize a garden party for her 100th birthday which was a great success. I live in Canada and visit mum for extended periods twice a year. Mum is always well cared for, treated with respect, affection and consideration
for her dignity. The home is always clean, is well run, with beautiful gardens. I feel fortunate to have found such a lovely place for my mum.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review from Linda M (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellent care home. Always clean and tidy when we visit. My dad is very well looked after and the staff are very friendly. Nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff.
Always kept up to date with details.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review from Helen D (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been at Bluebell Park for four years and during that time has received excellent care both physically and emotionally. Mum's specific needs are understood and the compassion and kindness shown by staff is a great comfort to us. We are very grateful to all the staff who care for Mum on our behalf.
Thank you.
Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review from Ian C (Son of Resident) published on 30 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my mother entered Bluebell Park she was anxious, unhappy and in pain. It is a testament to her treatment that she is now happy and is no longer anxious or in pain. I know that she is safe and well cared for. Her room is light and airy and she is very pleased with her own en-suite facilities. The
home is clean, fresh, well maintained and comfortable. All the staff are cheerful, kind and attentive Nothing is too much trouble. I would heartily recommend Bluebell Park to anyone looking for care in their declining years.
Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.542)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.542) out of 10 for Barchester Bluebell Park is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 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 13 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 4.572 for Barchester Bluebell Park is calculated as follows: ( (132 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (12 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 166 Ratings = 4.572
  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 4.97 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Bluebell Park is based on 13 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 67 registered maximum number of service users is 13.4. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 13.4 = 0.97
  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.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 4 Nov 2024

Overall Good

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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

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Meet the Team (8)

Rachel

Rachel Smith

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2017

My name is Rachel and I am the General Manager at Bluebell Park.
I am a qualified nurse with over 25 years of experience in the care sector. I love working at Bluebell Park and really enjoy getting to know the team, residents and loved ones. I am devoted to making a positive difference to peoples' lives and ensuring that those we support at the home can live as comfortably as possible.

Sindie

Sindie Khanye

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2022

Sindie Khanye – Deputy Manager


My name is Sindie and I am Deputy Manager at Bluebell Park.


I qualified as a Nurse in 2000 and I have had great opportunities working in different healthcare settings, where I have gained clinical and managerial experience.


I joined Barchester Healthcare in 2019 before transferring 2022 to Bluebell Park to join their amazing and competent team. Together with my passionate team, we provide a high standard of residential and nursing care to our residents.


I enjoy making a positive impact on other people’s lives. I love helping people, giving them a smile and a purpose in life.

Sarah

Sarah Bradbury

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2012

Sarah has been the administrator at Bluebell since September 2012, and has worked in accounts since leaving school. She really enjoys working at Bluebell.
In her spare time she enjoys reading and following Derby County football club. She also enjoys watching her 14 year old son Billy playing football.

Claire

Claire Cunningham

Job Title: Head of Unit Joined: 2014

I have been working here at Bluebell Park since 2014. No two days are the same here and I enjoy the challenge of working with the residents and their families. Here at Bluebell, there is a very homely, friendly atmosphere.

Gareth

Gareth Long

Job Title: Head of Maintenance Joined: 2023

I have worked in the Care Industry for over 20 years and know how important it is to maintain a safe environment for the residents and staff in the Care Home.


Normally you will see me walking round the home so please say “Hello”.

Leanne

Leanne Lowe

Job Title: Activity Coordinator Joined: 2018

Hello. My name is Leanne Lowe and I am the Activity Coordinator for Bluebell Park.


I have worked for Barchester for 6 years as a Carer and I have now made the move to Activities.


During my time here I have built lovely friendships and knowledge of our residents. I aim to offer a range of varied and tailored activities and group sessions that are meaningful to each of our residents. I am thrilled to be supporting the whole team at Bluebell Park in delivering fun, engaging and interesting activities for our residents. We also have a minibus which is used weekly to take residents out to cafes, local beauty spots and day trips.

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Tracey Solomon

Job Title: Head Housekeeper Joined: 2012

My priority is to make sure that the residents know that their homes are well cared for and kept clean and tidy to the highest of standards. I love my role here at Bluebell Park and being part of a team that puts residents first.

Jonathan

Jonathan Trout

Job Title: Musical Therapist Joined: 2013

Before getting into music therapy, I was a violinist and conductor. Through this career, I had experienced the enormous enrichment that music provides and the idea of working in music therapy had been bubbling in me for some time. However, it was a conversation in a pub which finally spurred me to do it; I was talking to a violinist who plays in an orchestra I conduct. She is a music therapist and asked if I would like to spend a day with her as an assistant. I did this and it is true to say it was a life changing experience. I came straight home, got on the internet and tracked down a course with Nordoff Robbins.
I graduated with my Master's degree in 2013 and have been working at Bluebell Park ever since. It wasn’t my first time at the home though, as I spent my placement year working here!

Frequently Asked Questions about Barchester Bluebell Park

What types of Care is Barchester Bluebell Park registered for?

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

How many Rooms does Barchester Bluebell Park have?

There are 67 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Barchester Bluebell Park?

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

How far is Barchester Bluebell Park to the centre of Derby?

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

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