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Barchester Bluebell Park

Royal Glen Park, Rowallan Way, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire DE73 5XE
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All staff are extremely friendly and supply an excellent standard of careHeather M(Resident / Service User)
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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9.7

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 Bet Mc (Sister of Resident) published on 15 November 2018 Submitted via Website
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I can not praise Bluebell Park enough. My sister went into this home on an end of life care plan. She was bedbound and on oxygen 24 hours a day. Within 3 months the staff at this home gave my sister her life back.
Within 3 months she was able to take herself to the bathroom and shower independently, her oxygen had been reduced enough to allow her to visit her family for a couple of hours. She gained 2 stone in 3 months.
The staff here all go above and beyond. From carers, housekeepers, nursing staff kitchen staff. They never walk past my sister's room without popping their head in and having a joke with her.
Deputy manager is absolutely exceptional in his compassion and his determination to do the very best for his residents.
It gives me great comfort and allows me to relax a little knowing my sister is so well looked after.

I would not hesitate to recommend this care home to anyone.

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Review from S K (Wife of Resident) published on 2 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband received amazing care and kindness during the 32 months he spent in the care home. All the staff from the cleaners to the qualified nurses were truly amazing. They showed dedication, professionalism and care in their untiring endeavours to keep him supported, comfortable and as happy as possible.

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Review from Kathryn G (Wife of Resident) published on 26 July 2018 Submitted via Website
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We are so grateful, as a family, to the the stàff of Bluebell Park for the truly exceptional care and kindness shown to my husband during the last months of his life, preserving his dignity throughout and as much independence for him as possible, as well as striving to provide a stimulating and respectful environment befitting a man of his intellectual and professional background.

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Review from P K (Relative of Resident) published on 23 July 2018 Submitted via Website
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Staff are well meaning and some are caring but memory lane is frequently understaffed given the numbers of high dependency residents, so corners are cut which has an impact on the residents.
Management is poor, paperwork is lacking and often mislaid.
Nice bathrooms, seldom used. Nice layout with 'home-sized' social areas.

Laundry service has been excellent in terms of returning the right clothes to my relative's room and property generally is returned, surprisingly given Memory Lane serves people with dementia.

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Review from Heather M (Resident / Service User) published on 16 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very happy. All staff are extremely friendly and supply an excellent standard of care. Nothing is too much trouble and them for them. They are very helpful.

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Review from Dawn S (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Dad was moved to Bluebell Park to free up a hospital bed, this was not our choice. But they say things happen for a reason. My dad has a beautiful home with around the clock care by staff that understand his needs, care for him and respect him.
After a tough few years, he is now having the five-star life he truly deserves.

Thank you to all staff at Bluebells.

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Review from K S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 24 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father and mother-in-law have been staying at the Bluebell Park since February, one on the resident floor and one on Memory Lane. The care they have received is second to none. The staff are friendly, attentive, responsive to requests and very helpful. Nothing we have asked for has been too much trouble. The nurses have identified infections with both parents and taken action to resolve the problems. We have been impressed how all the staff from the manager through to the cleaning staff take the time to visit with my father-in-law who is bedridden. My parents-in-law love Bluebell Park and the staff. We are lucky to have found it.

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Review from W R (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been a resident on Memory Lane since September 2012. I have nothing but praise for the home and in particular the Memory Lane Unit.
Although staff are sometimes pushed to their limits, I have found there is a genuine level of care.

I can only speak from what I have experienced and Bluebell Park's facility is excellent.

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Review from Andrew A (Son of Resident) published on 18 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum has been a resident for 6 months, having been admitted on fast track/end of life care. All her needs have been met in an excellent manner, her overall condition has improved due to the high standard of care she has received whilst being here. Staff are all friendly and very helpful and there always seems to be a good level of staff to residents ensuring good care.

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Review from D G (Son of Resident) published on 7 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Over the last 12 months, both Mum and Dad have been part of Bluebell Park family. Indeed both have passed away here.
The overall level of care and compassion they both received, for very different conditions was wonderful. Additionally, the family were warmly welcomed at all times and advised by the staff of latest updates in condition.

We felt that our Mum and Dad were continually treated as individuals throughout their stay and the care of the staff in their work was always visible to us. They made a difficult situation bearable.

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Review from Diane C (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother arrived at Bluebell after a fall at home and a spell in hospital. She has dementia and for the past two years has spent her days sitting at home, often sleeping, depression set in. Since arriving here she has taken a new lease of life. She socialises, walks around smiles and laughs again and is generally brighter than she's been for years! All thanks to the wonderful caring staff and a comfortable and bright environment. "I can't fault it" she says!

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Review from Celia P (Respite Resident) published on 31 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very good. Excellent, came for a weeks respite.

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Review from P E (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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After the recent passing of my father, I feel I have to write to thank the team at Bluebell Park for their compassion and kindness shown to my father, me and our family.

Although we are so sad at our loss we shall never forget the care they gave.

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Review from Ron B (Husband of Resident) published on 21 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care workers were particularly good and caring.
My only comment about the rooms would be that the bathrooms are small and not usable by wheelchair, although there are good sized common bathrooms available.

The cutlery was not always clean because the dishwashers couldn't cope with the amount.

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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff very welcoming and pleasant helpful and kind with residents. Activities arranged and residents encouraged to take part. Felt dining room could have been cleared after meals of debris. Mum only there 9 weeks so hard to give full review in short visit.

Reply from Diane Pryce-Dyer, General Manager at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you for your comments. I will address the dining room issue with the staff concerned, but I thank you for your overall positive comments.

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Review from Alan B (Resident / Service User) published on 18 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I came here temporary for one week as a winter bed from the hospital. Bluebell Park was better than most hotels I have stayed at.

Reply from Diane Pryce-Dyer, General Manager at Barchester Bluebell Park

Thank you for your kinds words. We very much enjoyed having you at Bluebell Park and I am glad you enjoyed your stay.

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Review from Janet G (Resident / Service User) published on 12 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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The welcome given by several members of staff was obvious I would be able to settle, especially the staff who greeted me with beaming smiles.

My two weeks at Bluebell Park for respite care was money well spent and was encouraged to join in with all the activities. The staff were excellent and to be told they would miss me brought tears to my eyes.

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Review from Neil P (Son of Resident) published on 1 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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Bluebell Park is a modern, clean and welcoming care home. The staff are always helpful and always appear to take great care and attention of all residents needs. Rooms are always clean and tidy. Residents have plenty of activities to keep them busy if required. Visitors are welcome anytime and the staff are always chatty and helpful. Food looks good quality and is plentiful. I would not hesitate in recommending Bluebell Park.

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Review from Theresa S (Partner of Resident) published on 1 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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I found the Bluebell Park Care Home very warm and caring. The staff are very kind and considerate. I have enjoyed some very good entertainment during my afternoon visits. The valentines day was excellent especially the accordion player also the red rose we all received not to mention the strawberries. Home from home what more can I say.

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Review from Mary A-W (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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This is a friendly and welcoming home. All the staff greet you with a smile, and the care they all give to our mother is first class.

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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 04 November 2024
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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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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