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Barchester Bluebell Park

Royal Glen Park, Rowallan Way, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire DE73 5XE
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Barchester Bluebell Park, Derby
Barchester Bluebell Park, Derby
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.

Care Provided by Barchester Bluebell Park

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 67 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,685N/A

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.

Contact Barchester Bluebell Park 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)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Rachel Higgott (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • 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 (63)

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Barchester Bluebell Park has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.690) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Bluebell Park has 63 reviews.

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Review from Linda M (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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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
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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
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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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Review from Gill D (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 June 2022 Submitted via Website
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Found the staff to be courteous and respectful at all times and particularly friendly with my mum, who has been there for 16-months. The care is excellent and the facilities very good. But it’s the staff that really matter, and I have found them to be wonderful. Would definitely recommend.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & 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 Angela G (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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Our family cannot thank Bluebell Park especially the staff on Memory Lane for their care and attention to Mum during her 15 months with them. The manager and admin staff are just as caring and supportive. It was a really hard decision to put Mum into care but her dementia and terminal cancer diagnosis made it impossible for her to remain at home independently. On Memory Lane she was able to walk around safely and freely at any hour of the day!! When we took her out at any time she couldn't get back in fast enough and with barely a wave! Whenever I rang to see how she was the staff were always so pleasant and told me exactly how she was, I was never made to feel a nuisance. Similarly they rang me if ever they felt I needed to be aware of a change in her. Fortunately Mum was not properly ill for long before she passed but the staff were lovely with her especially at the end. They were so caring throughout her stay and Mum beamed whenever they came in the room which was lovely to see.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & 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 Mick P (Son of Resident) published on 8 September 2021 Submitted via Website
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My mum is on Memory Lane; she’s been in Bluebell Park for over 4 years. The care and respect shown to her by the staff has been exceptional I wouldn’t want her to be anywhere else! It’s so easy to dwell on negatives but in my opinion, this care home is very good. I know I couldn’t offer my Mum anywhere near the level of care she currently receives and I’ll be forever grateful to the staff for that. Thank you so much.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & 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 Paul H (Son of Resident) published on 2 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The family were very happy and relieved at the care and attention that my mother received whilst residing at the home. The staff go out of their way to help not only my mum but all the residents living at the home, this made the decision about mum having to go into care so much easier and I could rest knowing she had full support and lots of friends in the last couple of years of her life. The family knew mum was very happy whilst with you.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & 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 A I (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot praise Bluebell Park highly enough. The care my father received has been excellent. Al the staff work incredibly hard. I feel I couldn't have put my father in a better care home.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & 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 J T (Wife of Resident) published on 25 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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I feel so lucky to have found Bluebell Park - not only is it a beautiful home, it is full to the brim with kind, cheerful and approachable staff. I have 'phoned every day during the pandemic and not once have I been made to feel that I am being a nuisance. My husband suffers from complex mental and physical health issues and his wellbeing and best interests are monitored constantly. At the first sign of any problems, GP visits are arranged without hesitation - 4 times in a single week on one occasion. Initially, my husband appeared to be having repeated UTIs but the senior carer was not convinced that this was the case as the symptoms were fluctuating rather than constant. Daily, close observations revealed that the problem was actually medication-driven and, when the offending drug was withdrawn, my husband's peace of mind returned. I cannot thank the staff enough for their dogged determination to help him. Please don't hesitate to give Bluebell Park a try - you certainly won't regret it!

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & 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 Susan L (Son of Resident) published on 16 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The home always treated my dad with respect even through difficult times. I was always contacted via telephone to let me know how he was doing and also allowed to sit by his bedside when his life was coming to an end. On visits we were able to sit in the garden area or, eventually, use the pod. He always seemed happy and enjoyed signing and dancing with the care staff.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Bluebell Park

Please accept our condolences to you and the family. 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 C (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot thank the staff at Bluebell enough for their care and support. Having to place a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision but with their knowledge care and support the whole process was made much easier. Mum was there for almost 2 years and I don't know what we would have done without them. All of the staff are fantastic and do an amazing job.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you for your review and your positive feedback regarding Bluebell and the care delivered to your Mother. 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 M G (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father had dementia and was a resident at Bluebell Park for 5 years before he passed. Even when he became bedridden he had no bed sores. I was very touched when he came back from the hospital for end of life care and the staff decided to return him to his old room instead of moving him upstairs. They wanted him to be in familiar surroundings. All the staff were friendly and helpful. I was kept up to date with changes.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Bluebell Park

On behalf of all at Bluebell Park, I'd like to offer you and your family our deepest condolences at this time. 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 Judy H (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2020 Submitted via Website
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My mother was a resident at Bluebell Park until she sadly passed away recently. Mum was initially assessed in hospital by a wonderful senior carer who immediately formed a connection, this made the transition into permanent care much easier for her and the family. Mum was initially mainly self-caring but she deteriorated rapidly over the past few months due to medical conditions and frailty. The care and compassion shown by all the staff was second to none, nothing was too much trouble for them. Although we were unable to visit due to COVID we were able to ring every day, speak to mum when she was able to and get an update on her health from the well informed and kind staff on duty. We as a family cannot thank you enough for everything you did for mum and us in spite of the difficult circumstances, and we will never forget how you helped us through this.
The home is very well led by the manager and supported by an excellent administrator.

Thank you.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Bluebell Park

Sending our condolences to you and the family during this time. 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 Karen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Expensive so cannot give more than satisfactory for value for money. Care of Mum excellent and a special mention for the nurses that care for her.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & 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 David G (Son of Resident) published on 1 July 2020 Submitted via Website
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At the outset of CV19 my mother was transferred to Bluebell Park from hospital, we didn’t choose you but we really landed lucky. In a very difficult time, you made everything as good as we could ever have hoped for. Mum developed severe anxiety, which coupled with her Dementia must have made it hard for all of you, but we never had a moan from anyone, only positive updates right to the end, which thankfully came quickly for Mum. We were not allowed to visit but couldn’t have felt more involved and are so grateful for the love and support given to mum and us from everyone we had contact with. You are all amazing.

Reply from Rachel Smith, General 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 Lynne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 June 2019 Submitted via Website
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I would like to say a very big thank you to all the staff at Bluebell for making my parents 63rd Wedding Anniversary such a memorable occasion.
The home gave them a gift each of a framed photo. They ensured they had a special celebration lunch with the table set beautifully with Roses, Confetti and Fizz.
The Kitchen provided a beautiful celebration cake for them to enjoy with the other residents. Lots of photos were taken and shared which we will treasure always.
The staff made such a fuss of them all day.

We would like to thank everyone for their excellent ongoing care.

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Review from Jean B (Wife of Resident) published on 22 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband was a resident in Bluebell Park for the final 15 months of his life. The care, love and support he received from all the staff was superb. He and us, as a family, were treated with great respect and the nursing staff and carers went the extra mile to give comfort and dignity. The overall standard of the food and presentation was excellent.

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Review from Peter M (Son of Resident) published on 25 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Brilliant, caring and thoughtful. The staff handled mum superbly and made her last 19 months as good as it possibly could be - Thank you.

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Review from Ashley S (Son of Resident) published on 27 November 2018 Submitted via Website
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We moved my mum who was bed bound and couldn’t breathe on her own from another care home as she was not getting the care she needed there. Within a few months of being at Barchester Bluebell Park, her health has come on so much. The place is always spotless and I’m always greeted by very kind helpful staff. The care and kindness my mum receives from all the staff is amazing and mum is able to go out now due to the care and determination of the nurses. Within a few months, the nurses had my mum out of bed, in a wheelchair and was able to travel places. She is so much happier since she been at Barchester Bluebell Park. I’m so grateful to all the staff for the care and kindness you give my mum. I would definitely recommend Barchester Bluebell Park as the best care home. All the staff should be really proud of themselves as they are all real heroes to me.

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Review from George S (Partner of Resident) published on 20 November 2018 Submitted via Website
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I can't say enough about Barchester Bluebell Park, my partner has been taken care of by kind and very very caring helpful staff. I would like to thank all them all for being so wonderful in helping my partner.

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Date: 04 November 2024
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (7)

Rachel Higgott
Rachel HiggottJob Title:Senior General ManagerJoined: 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 people's lives and ensuring that those we support at the home can live as comfortably as possible.

Sindie Khanye
Sindie KhanyeJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 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 Bradbury
Sarah BradburyJob Title:AdministratorJoined: 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 and the variety of work that being an Administrator entails.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gardening and following Derby County football club.

Claire Cunningham
Claire CunninghamJob Title:Head of UnitJoined: 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 Long
Gareth LongJob Title:Head of MaintenanceJoined: 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”.

Tracey Solomon
Tracey SolomonJob Title:Head HousekeeperJoined: 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 Trout
Jonathan TroutJob Title:Musical TherapistJoined: 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!

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