Holmewood Care Home

27 Barnfield Close, Holmewood, Chesterfield S42 5RH
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9.7 105 Reviews
  • Holmewood Care Home, Chesterfield
Holmewood is located on the outskirts of the busy town of Chesterfield, nestled at the heart of the community alongside its sister home, Barnfield.

Holmewood prides itself on the care and attention given to residents and their families. Carers concentrate on getting to know residents and their families, enabling staff to look after physical needs and more importantly delivering what emotional support residents and their family might need.

The home understands that choosing a care home is one of the most difficult decisions a family member or advocate can make and are there to help families through that decision, through the move-in and beyond.

Holmewood Care Home also offers excellent activities, which provide stimulation and engagement to all residents. The home's activities coordinator works with individuals to ensure that they are offered activities that will suit each person. Sometimes, this means that one-to-one activities are more appropriate than group activities.

Along with the excellent care offered by very experienced teams, significant support is offered to family members too. Other seminars are around funding care, lasting power of attorney or where end-of-life care takes place and discussing wishes and wants with loved ones.

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Care Provided by Holmewood Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Cathy Shaw (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (40)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2012
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Holmewood Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,300
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,300
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,300
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,300
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Holmewood Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Holmewood Care Home Reviews (105)

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Holmewood Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.718) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Holmewood Care Home has 105 reviews.

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Review from Denise W (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It was a great atmosphere. A duo were singing and entertaining all the residents and the families etc.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete the review, your review will be passed on to the staff team.


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Review from Jean O (Wife of Resident) published on 7 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has only just moved in but the staff have been so helpful, friendly and welcoming. His room is very clean and well-appointed and we hope he will settle in and be happy.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for the positive review, this will be passed on to all the staff team at Holmewood and we hope your husband enjoys his stay in Holmewood Care Home.


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Review from S J (Sister of Resident) published on 11 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very clean. Staff helpful.
Nothing is too much trouble. Can't find fault. Highly recommended.

Reply from Louise Spooner, Regional Manager at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review the care of your sister at Holmewood and for your positive comments. I will make sure these are relayed to the staff team.


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Review from V J (Sister of Resident) published on 29 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

On my first visit I was impressed by the security at the entrance, a register is on hand for visitors to sign in, date, time, and the name of the person going to see. You then ring a bell to be admitted. You are welcomed by a smiling happy face of one of the staff. My first impression, no smell of stale
air it was fresh. The community room has comfy chairs and a TV, there is also plenty of fruit juice and little snacks for the residents, staff was there at all times, alert, watchful, professional, nothing was too much trouble, and always with a smile. My brother's room had his photo taped to the door (good idea), it consisted of a bed, wardrobe, an easy chair near the window and clean. For main meals they have a choice of two. I have to admit it smelled delicious. I know my brother is in a good place and his needs are being cared for.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely kind words, I will make sure that the staff are made aware of the lovely comments you have made about them and the home.


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Review from P T (Son of Resident) published on 29 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The service has been first class and the staff are extremely professional. We are very satisfied with the care Mother is receiving.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you very much for your review, I am glad you are happy with the care the home is providing.


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Review from R H (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Rooms and bedrooms are dated. Beds are not suitable for clients. No moving and handling items with the use of a rotunda stand aid.
Losing personal items, clothes and bedding. Lack of communication with staff and management. The staff are friendly but on enquiring information on the phone sometimes
are rude and feel time is wasted.

Reply from Ellen Sharp, CRO at Holmewood Care Home

We want to assure you that we take all comments about our home very seriously and thank you for taking the time to clarify your issues on the phone call. I can confirm that we do have a regular program of refurbishing our bedrooms, and in relation to beds, we provide different types according to the needs of the individual, in many cases divan beds are appropriate, where they are not, more specialist hospital beds are provided. As discussed, Holmewood has manual handling equipment available, in this case we were awaiting the advice of the occupational therapist before obtaining individual equipment. We do keep an inventory of items brought into the Home and I am sorry that some items were not returned on discharge, they may have still been in the laundry, if you could let me know what is missing, I will locate and forward these to you. I am pleased to hear from you that you were happy with the care provided to your father when he was with us and would like him to return in the future.


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Review from Alan B (Son of Resident) published on 5 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with Holmewood Care Home. From my experience with the staff, they are excellent in the job they do, very polite, friendly and really seem to care. Overall very happy at the moment, my dad's health improved in the time he has been here. Enjoys his food etc.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback and review.


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Review from Lisa W (Niece of Resident) published on 5 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Residents are well cared for and have lots of different activities, which my aunt especially enjoyed when the dogs came in.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your feedback, we are glad you are enjoying the activities in the home.


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Review from Dean B (Grandson of Resident) published on 5 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very clean and all staff friendly. Grandad has got much better while staying. Can't fault anything.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your good feedback regarding Holmewood Care Home.


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Review from C P (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My dad is being very well cared for and the carers are very nice and excellent at their job.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your feedback and lovely response, I will make sure the team is informed of the comments.


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Review from Merilyn H (Wife of Resident) published on 30 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There is a lovely atmosphere, great friendliness - which pervades wherever you go. It is always people-centred and it is possible to feel simply at 'home' - because you can have a 'laugh' about things that may not immediately 'work out.' Very thoughtful and creative approach - flowers, the garden areas,
music - ok.
Great care and help - sometimes behind the scenes!

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review it's a pleasure to have your loved one in our home and that the staff team support you I will pass on your kind words to the staff team.


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Review from Rebecca M (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My Dad has been here since May. We have been very happy with the help and care he's been receiving and all the help we have had assisting us with other services helping to get him home.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review the care provided at Holmewood, I will pass on your positive comments to the staff team. It's been a pleasure to care for your father and wish him all the best with his return home.


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Review from K C (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff, very welcoming, they keep you up to date with any medical or social issues. Mam settled and happy and safe.

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Review from P C (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 26 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great team, work well with families. Would recommend to anyone.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your review pleasure to have your mum-in-law in the home.


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Review from L C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 26 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Unbelievable home, the staff are truly amazing, fantastic with staff. Nothing is too much trouble. My nan was underweight on arrival and they helped her put weight on. Made her feel at home and settled. Made the whole experience a less distressing one.

Reply from Cathy Shaw, Administrator at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your response regarding your grandma's care in Holmewood it was a pleasure to have your grandma stay with us at the home and get to know you all as a family.


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Review from Theresa H (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with Mums care.

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Review from P S (Son of Resident) published on 30 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Staff are pleasant and friendly. The home's communal areas could do with a revamp as it's looking tired and worn. I also think the cleanliness could be better, particularly in the toilets.

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Review from Jacqueline L (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are friendly and accommodating.

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Review from Deborah P (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A last-minute visit with my children and their children. You were so accommodating, fitting us in at such short notice - this is very much appreciated - thank you.
Mum appeared well, although slippers and glasses were missing - a member of staff went to search.
Mum's room was very clean and tidy,
and she had just been showered.
We were checked on several times to make sure all ok.
Care plan review is to be scheduled for the new year.

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Review from Yvette P (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Upon several visits to see the care home, I have been very happy with the staff and my father's general care. He seems happy to be here and is well looked after.

Reply from Louise Spooner, Regional Manager at Holmewood Care Home

Thank you for your positive feedback in relation to the care of your father at Holmewood. We are pleased that he is happy in the Home. We will pass on your positive comments to the staff team.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.718)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.718) out of 10 for Holmewood Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 36 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 35 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.718 for Holmewood Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (324 Excellents x 5) + (79 Goods x 4) + (17 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 422 Ratings = 4.718

  • b) 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 Holmewood Care Home is based on 35 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 35 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 17 Dec 2021

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Requires improvement

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (2)

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Corina

Job Title: Activity Coordinator

Joined: 2023

I have been working here since summer 2023 but I have over 10 years of experience in activities and care. I am an NVQ 3 qualified, fire trainer instructor and I have a degree in pedagogy & psychology. I can sing, and play the guitar and my favourite activity is a fun singalong. My proudest achievement in this role is winning 1st place for the tastiest cake in a cake-making activity. In my spare time, I also like to take photographs. You will see some of these pictures on our Facebook page. My biggest passion in life is volunteering for charities supporting children in need.


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Cathy Shaw

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 1999

My passion for care began when I used to visit my grandma who was in Holmewood Care Home, I got to know the manager who saw something in me and suggested a career in care, I wasn’t sure if I could do it but she encouraged me to give it try and I have never looked back.


I started as a care assistant 25 years ago and gradually worked my way through the different roles in the home, becoming a deputy in 2014 and then manager in 2022, an achievement I am really proud of.


Every day is so rewarding, when new resident arrives, they can start off scared and unsettled so the challenge is to make them feel at home and like part of the family, when you see them transform and thrive, it makes it all worthwhile.


My qualifications include NVQ levels 2, 3, 4 and 5 in Health & Social Care and management.