Douglas Court

1 Douglas Street, Ivy Square, Derby DE23 8LH
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9.9 124 Reviews
  • Douglas Court, Derby
Douglas Court is a family-run, award-winning care home providing affordable quality care based within close proximity to Derby city centre providing easy access to bus stops, train station and local amenities.

A friendly, well-trained team ensure high standards of residential and dementia care in a comfortable, caring and compassionate environment.

Resident happiness and well-being is at the heart of the home and dedicated activity coordinators provide a daily fun, engaging and stimulating social programme designed to encourage residents to lead a fulfilled, happy and enriched life.

In the dementia care suites, residents have access to sensory areas, reminiscence activities and memory boxes. A minibus, means residents frequently get out and about on day trips to places of local interest.

The purpose-built home has a range of large comfortable bedrooms and spacious communal lounges. Home-cooked meals are served in a dining room overlooking the pleasant landscaped sensory garden, which also has a patio seating area and an aviary.

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Care Provided by Douglas Court

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Substance Misuse
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 43 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Dementia Care Types
  • What are the different dementia care types?
  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia
  • This is a home that specialises only in residents living with advanced/complex dementia and residents with verbally or physically aggressive behaviours.
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • JJ Fletcher (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 50+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (43)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2012
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Douglas Court

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Douglas Court Reviews (124)

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9.9

Douglas Court has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.923) out of 10, based on 49 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Douglas Court has 124 reviews.

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Review from Barbara W (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 25 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is how it should be. Really good décor in my room. The food is very nice. I would recommend it here.

Reply from Charlotte Mantle, Marketing Assistant at Douglas Court

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with the décor and enjoy the dining experience. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing Douglas Court.


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Review from D S (Son of Resident) published on 20 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum's been in residence for two and a half years and seems happy and settled Very pleased with the care she is receiving.

Reply from Charlotte Mantle, Marketing Assistant at Douglas Court

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear that your mum feels happy and settled and that you are pleased with the level of care she receives. Thank you for choosing Douglas Court.


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Review from I S (Son of Resident) published on 15 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After a difficult time with my father passing away, my mother had to go into care. The management and staff at Douglas Court have been wonderful. I have found them both supportive of me and taken excellent care of my mother and she has settled in very well. Douglas Court is a very warm and friendly
place.

Reply from Charlotte Mantle, Marketing Assistant at Douglas Court

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear that you have felt supported and that your mum is well cared for. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing Douglas Court.


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Review from M S (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 10 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found the staff to be very caring at this difficult time for me after the loss of my husband, I feel safe and comfortable at Douglas Court.

Reply from Charlotte Mantle, Marketing Assistant at Douglas Court

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear that you found comfort at a difficult time here at Douglas Court.


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Review from Y S (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the initial enquiry to moving Mum in three days later, we were treated in a very welcoming manner and with the utmost respect. The administration was dealt with efficiently and without fuss.
Great care was taken to get to know Mum before she set foot in the home. On arrival, a notice was out on
her door saying how devoted she is to her husband (my father) which touched her. All in all, I am comfortable and reassured by the home and its staff.

Reply from Charlotte Mantle, Marketing Assistant at Douglas Court

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear that you felt welcomed and your mum has settled in, feeling comfortable and reassured.


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Review from M C (Respite Resident) published on 10 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Being a service user, I feel that the staff are very kind and considerate. I used to be a chef at school and feel that the food is extremely good. During my short stay, I found it very comforting and helpful.

Reply from Charlotte Mantle, Marketing Assistant at Douglas Court

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you have found the team to be very kind and considerate during your stay. Thank you again for choosing Douglas Court.


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Review from S G (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 10 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Could not be happier with the care and support given to my loved one since they moved to Douglas Court last year. All staff are welcoming, caring and it is clear to see that even at the busiest of times that all give 100% to their job.
Thank you for all you do and for always caring and being great
at your jobs, you are all stars!

Reply from Charlotte Mantle, Marketing Assistant at Douglas Court

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you have found the team to be welcoming, caring and attentive. Thank you.


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Review from N R (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 17 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had no problem in sorting my dad's care home as excellent.
In particular, the staff are professional and exceptionally caring. Whenever I phone for an update on Dad's day the information is concise, accurate and never embellished. What a wonderful home!

Reply from Charlotte Mantle, Marketing Assistant at Douglas Court

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear that you have found the team to be helpful, professional and exceptionally caring. It's always nice to know that our team are able to communicate well with you regarding your dad's care. Thank you.


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Review from A R (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Attended a six-week review today, we were made to feel welcome and comfortable. The staff are always friendly and my dad is always happy and smiling. The home itself always smells fresh and clean and everyone goes the extra mile to allow him to feel as independent as possible.
Dad's wishes and dignity
are always of number one concern and are never compromised.

Reply from Charlotte Mantle, Marketing Assistant at Douglas Court

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear that your dad is always happy and smiling and that the home is always welcoming. Thank you.


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Review from S N (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Douglas Court offered emergency respite care for mum at a particularly difficult time. They looked after her well, kept her safe and communicated with us throughout her stay. We will always be grateful for their support.

Reply from Maree Leadbeater, Marketing Manager at Douglas Court

Thank you for taking the time to leave Douglas Court Care Home a review. We are so pleased to hear you are satisfied with the level of care your mum received, and we hope that you would consider us again if the need arose. Thank you.


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Review from Donald F (Son of Resident) published on 31 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A big thank you to management and staff for being helpful and supportive under difficult circumstances. Communication is very good and we as a family are pleased Mum is now settled into Douglas Court. Well done.

Reply from Maree Leadbeater, Marketing Manager at Douglas Court

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to hear your mum has settled into life at Douglas Court. Thank you.


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Review from Martin C (Son of Resident) published on 14 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot find a better care home for my father, we are so pleased that he is settling in so well and is being really well looked after.

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Review from Sarah H (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum needed emergency respite care due to her worsening anxiety and dementia. Her admission to Douglas Court was quickly arranged and she was welcomed into the care home. Every staff member from the manager to the maintenance man has made Mum feel at ease. The atmosphere is so warm and friendly and
I know she is being well cared for. She loves it so much she now wants to stay!

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Review from C T (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad's been at Douglas Court for over 10 years, they do an amazing job, no concerns. He's looked after well, always clean. Dad's always down in one of the rooms chatting and talking to residents and staff.

Reply from Maree Leadbeater, Marketing Manager at Douglas Court

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased that you are happy with your dad's level of care and social activity.


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Review from A P (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 20 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My Mother in Law was well cared for and seemed very happy.

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Review from K M (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very friendly and helpful staff. Mum was very happy in Douglas Court.

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Review from Jane (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We couldn't have wished for a better care home for our mum. She was reluctant, to say the least when she first arrived last summer. This was made difficult by the fact that we haven't been able to see inside the home or seen that much of her but slowly she has settled in. She has always told us about
the wonderful staff and the care she receives. She has said more than a couple of times when we visit, she likes the hotel she's staying at! She has told us the home-cooked food is marvellous and looking on the social media website, the activities she gets involved in are better than anything I got up to during lockdown! So, a big thank you to all the staff for your ongoing support and the dedication you give to your job, especially in these difficult times.

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Review from Edward D (Friend of Resident) published on 14 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find the management and all the staff very professional, friendly understanding, helpful and very caring people. I know that all the residents that are in care at Douglas Court receive the best caring that anyone could wish for. I have recommended Douglas Court to a number of people and will continue
to do so. I would like to thank them for the care and understanding they have shown to me in these troubled times.

Reply from Maree Leadbeater, Marketing Manager at Douglas Court

Dear Edward, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review.
From all the team at Douglas Court.


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Review from Wendy (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Douglas Court Care Home was recommended to us for my mum. She has dementia and absolutely loves being there. The staff and carers are so kind, caring and wonderful to my mum and to myself. During what has been a very difficult year, the staff and carers have provided an excellent and safe environment
for residents. They organised video calls to start with, then garden visits and have now invested in garden cabins during the cold weather to maintain contact with our loved ones. Well done to everyone at Douglas Court, you are mum’s second family.

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Review from Jenny H (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn’t have wished for a better care home for my Dad to spend his last months. Everyone went out of their way to ensure he was well cared for and looked after. He loved the food and the staff and was always as happy as he could be in spite of being parted from his wife. Every effort was made so
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.923)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.923) out of 10 for Douglas Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 49 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 49 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 4.923 for Douglas Court is calculated as follows: ( (544 Excellents x 5) + (43 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 588 Ratings = 4.923

  • 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 Douglas Court is based on 49 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 43 registered maximum number of service users is 8.6, which has been reached with 49 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: 10 Jan 2020

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Meet the Team (3)

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JJ Fletcher

Job Title: Home Manager

Douglas Court is an amazing home, with a strong and supportive team. It really is a wonderful place to live and work. We do everything we can here to make sure our residents feel safe and well-cared for.


Naomi

Naomi Jones

Job Title: Hospitality Manager

Joined: 2021

“My main focus is to ensure our residents (and their relatives and friends) truly experience the finest of everything we have to offer here at Douglas Court. From themed dining to fabulous social events. My aim is to support them to live life as they choose, and to do it with a little bit of luxury!”


Catherine

Catherine Lock

Job Title: Mobility Assessor

Joined: 2010

“I meet with our new residents to assess their mobility. My role is unique as I don’t know of any other care homes that have an assessor with my experience as a physiotherapist. I’m able to make a genuine difference by really getting to know our resident's individual needs.”