The Herons

Calverton Close, Toton, Nottingham NG9 6GY
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The Herons was built in 1992 and acquired by MHA in 2011. The Home offers care to 38 residents. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac setting, The Herons offers good access to both Nottingham and Derby.

The rooms are fully furnished and each features ensuite w/c and call system.  The individual rooms are over two floors and communal lounges are provided on each level.  Other facilities on site include a fully equipped medical room for visiting nurses and GPs, a visitors guest room, three communal dining rooms and four bathrooms featuring hydro bath facilities.  Externally the home features a communal garden with an onsite greenhouse and ample parking.

The home's Chaplain helps to meet the pastoral, religious and spiritual needs of residents - for residents of all faiths and none.

The Herons offers care and comfort, compassion and friendship. At the heart of all they offer is assurance that you will be treated with the respect and dignity that everybody deserves, and if you need anything at all, they’re here to help, 24 hours a day.

Whether in the privacy of your own room or relaxing in the company of your friends and neighbours, the team will support you to spend your time doing the things you enjoy. Let them know if it’s music, a favourite newspaper, exercise or a spot of pampering at the salon. Landscaped gardens invite you to appreciate the fresh air, or tend the plants, if you wish. There’s a wide range of social events, so you never need to feel bored or lonely.

Meal times are a special part of the day for you to savour tasty food, freshly cooked by their chef to suit you and any dietary needs. And, of course, refreshments are available throughout the day for you and your visitors, who are welcome at any time.

The highly-trained, dedicated members of staff will always be on hand to provide care and support in the way that best suits you, in the comfort of your own room with en-suite facilities.

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Care Provided by The Herons

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 39 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required

Good to Know

  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (39)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for The Herons

  • 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 £1,063 – £1,169
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,154 – £1,272
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact The Herons to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

The Herons Reviews (37)

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The Herons has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.819) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Herons has 37 reviews.

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Review from Patricia D (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff were always helpful and friendly, and nothing was too much trouble. Mum was always treated with respect. She always looked well cared for. When she was ill she was always treated with dignity, as were her family. The home always had a nice atmosphere and staff and residents were always happy.
Would recommend the home.

Reply from Loren Rosebery, Home Manager at The Herons

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and your kind words. Mum was a big part of our Heron's family, as were you and are both missed by us all. We really appreciate your positive comments and will feed this back to the team. Sending love to you and all your family.


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Review from John G (Son of Resident) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly staff who have been kind to my mum. Plenty of fun activities throughout the week. A high standard of care that makes my mother feel safe. I've always been kept up to date on how my mother is especially her health.

Reply from Loren Rosebery, Home Manager at The Herons

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and acknowledging the quality of care our incredible team deliver. It's a pleasure supporting your Mum and having you all as part of The Herons family.


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Review from M D (Son of Resident) published on 17 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum was admitted to The Herons Care Home some 6 months ago with unspecified dementia. She was a very active woman but unfortunately the dementia was aggressive and she passed away peacefully in December. During the time being cared for The Herons staff were amazing when looking after my mum but also
helping our family through this terrible experience. The care home is clean, friendly and very functional. We cannot praise everyone enough for the care, information and how much love and attention they gave to my mum. Thank you everyone.

Reply from Loren Rosebery, Home Manager at The Herons

Thank you for your lovely review, your Mum was a very special lady who will be sadly missed by us all. We are so grateful that you chose The Herons, it was our pleasure to care for your Mum and welcome you all to The Herons family. Your Mum will always be in our thoughts and prayers, sending love to you all.


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Review from P P (Son of Resident) published on 13 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent facility. Staff are all outstanding in carrying out their duties.

Reply from Loren Rosebery, Home Manager at The Herons

Thank you for your lovely review. I'm so please you see what an incredible team we have at The Herons; your feedback is so important to us. Thank you to you, and your family for all your support.


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Review from V D (Son of Resident) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has been at The Herons since February. I can't say enough good things about this place. The Herons has everything you could hope for, for a modern care home, yet retains a homely feel. Spotlessly clean and amazingly friendly and helpful staff. My dad is so well looked after here, it's been a
massive weight lifted off me. They work so hard here, but still make time for a chat. Keep up the great work, and thanks for looking after Dad.

Reply from Loren Rosebery, Home Manager at The Herons

Thank you for this heart-warming review, our relaxed and homely feel is something we pride ourselves on at The Herons. Your Dad is such a lovely gentleman and he is an extremely popular resident here at The Herons, he makes us smile every single day and he is always there to provide us with a tale or two. We feel extremely lucky that you chose to make The Herons his home. We really appreciate you taking the time to write this review and I will ensure staff are made aware of your high praise of them.


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Review from Alison C (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone at The Herons is amazing. Mum couldn't be in a better place. Mum's room is lovely, the common areas are great. The food is great, I've been able to have lunch and tea with Mum on a few occasions. I love the jam sponge!
I don't get to visit Mum very often so it's very reassuring to know she's
in safe hands.

Reply from Vicky Humphrey, Home Manager at The Herons

Thank you so much for your kind words, your mum is a wonderful lady, The Herons wouldn't be the same without her.


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Review from Jane S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Following a positive and highly praising recommendation of The Herons, I felt confident that the home and its staff would meet my father's changing needs. How blessed and relieved I feel that he has now become a permanent resident. A weight has been lifted from my shoulders knowing that he is safe,
happy, and well. When I visit I am pleased to see that my dad has company, is brighter, and stimulated by the varied planned activities. After living at the home for 2 months he is more settled than I had anticipated, always clean, smartly dressed, and certainly very well fed. Thank you to every member of the staff team who make The Herons such a happy place to be.

Reply from Vicky Humphrey, Home Manager at The Herons

Thank you for your kind words. I am so glad you feel confident with us. I will share your lovely review with the staff team.


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Review from Sarah S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father's recent respite stay led to him becoming a permanent resident. He has settled well and formed friendships. I love the fact that I am able to visit at any time. The staff are always warm and welcoming. I follow social media posts which enable me to see the great variety of fun activities on
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Events provide an opportunity to gather with others e.g. the summer fair and the upcoming scarecrow festival. My father is treated with respect and love and I trust those who have chosen to care for him.

Reply from Vicky Humphrey, Home Manager at The Herons

Thank you for your kind words. I am very pleased that you feel your father is treated with respect and love, and that you trust us.


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Review from Robert P (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 25 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

It seems as though I've been here forever. I think that my room is ideal. I suppose I'm lucky to have a ground floor room with an open outlook. I think the staff are very caring without being overpowering. The meals are of a good quality and sufficient in content to satisfy my appetite. The activities
have been chosen very sensibly to accord with people's ailments and limitations. The staff and other residents are of a friendly nature and this helped me settle very quickly into the environment provided.

Reply from Vicky Humphrey, Home Manager at The Herons

Thank you for your kind words. I am so glad you feel happy and settled here, we love having you. I am very pleased that you feel the staff team are warm, welcoming, and most importantly that you trust us.


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Review from Judith I (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot thank The Herons enough for the excellent care that they provided for my mum, who lived at the home for nearly three years. The staff and residents become one big family, creating a positive and upbeat atmosphere. The end-of-life care my mum received in particular was more than we ever could
have hoped for; she was shown such love, dignity and affection. We would fully recommend The Herons to anyone who has a loved one in need of care.

Reply from Vicky Humphrey, Home Manager at The Herons

Thank you so much for this lovely review. It should be us thanking you, you and your family are special people. You gave The Herons so much of your time and helped to make every occasion special. The whole team miss your mum, you, and your family.


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Review from Paul R (Son of Resident) published on 14 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm sorry it's taken a while to write this review; it's inexcusable because the care my mum received in the final months of her life was fantastic. From the manager through to every single staff member, caring for the residents is their absolute priority. I really can't praise The Herons enough. Most
importantly, it's a happy, caring place, and you feel that from the moment you go in the door. Thank you, thank you, thank you; I would recommend this home to anyone.

Reply from Vicky Humphrey, Home Manager at The Herons

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. I will ensure that your kind words are passed on to the whole team. Your mum was a lovely lady, like mother like son.


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Review from G C (Son of Resident) published on 21 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot speak too highly of the care my mum got in The Herons. Nothing was too much trouble for them and all the staff were very caring, conscientious and courteous.

Reply from Vicky Humphrey, Home Manager at The Herons

Your mum was a pleasure to care for, she was a kind and gentle lady. Thank you for your kind words.


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Review from A S (Niece of Resident) published on 23 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

When my aunty passed away I found that all the staff at the Herons Care Home were so caring and considerate. Nothing was too much trouble and they were so helpful. Thank you.

Reply from Vicky Humphrey, Home Manager at The Herons

Thank you for your lovely review. Your aunty was always full of character and will be greatly missed here at The Herons, she touched the hearts of many people over the eight years she was here with us. Sending our love and support to your family at this difficult time.


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Review from Paul S (Son of Resident) published on 20 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father was given excellent care by all staff. We could not have wished for anything better. The staff were caring and helpful and we were greeted always with a smiley face. The food was excellent.

Reply from Vicky Humphrey, Home Manager at The Herons

Thank you for your kind words. Your father was a lovely man and full of character. It was a pleasure and a privilege to care for him in his last few weeks.


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Review from Ruth B (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum was only a resident in The Herons Care Home for just over a month during which time all the staff involved with looking after her were kind and attentive. When she passed away the staff were equally kind to us as a family. We will always be grateful for making her last few weeks as comfortable as
possible and for the care and kindness they showed her. Thank you.

Reply from Vicky Humphrey, Home Manager at The Herons

Thank you for your kind words. Looking after your mum was a pleasure and a privilege.


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

I have been very pleased with the care of the residents and the activities held to engage the residents mentally and physically. The volunteers have been particularly good with regard to the recent death of the Queen. The rooms are fabulous, meals are of a good standard and my father is always very
smart and clean looking.

Reply from Vicky Humphrey, Home Manager at The Herons

Thank you for your kind words. It is always a boost to morale to know that we are doing a good job.


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Review from Andrea H (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very nice friendly home, lovely staff. Mum always says the food is very nice.
I feel very reassured she is safe, happy and being looked after. 5 star!

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Review from Jeanette W (Niece of Resident) published on 2 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our aunt was a resident at The Herons for over two years. We spent some time looking at care homes before deciding on The Herons and never regretted our decision. The staff were always friendly and attentive, the home was kept clean and the food was of good quality. There was a variety of activities
and all opportunities for special events were celebrated. Our aunt chose not to take part in many of the daily activities but was always given the opportunity and she enjoyed her interaction with many of the staff. We were pleased with the way the home managed the covid situation ensuring adequate supplies of PPE and their attempts to protect the residents as well as possible. It was unfortunate that some residents did contract the virus but we appreciate it was a very difficult time for the staff to manage. Our aunt became ill and it was obvious that she had limited days to live during restricted visiting times. The staff allowed close family to visit for however long they wanted.

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Review from Yvonne A (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 3 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother-in-law was a resident at The Herons for 16 months until her death in February 2021. The staff did a wonderful job of helping her to cope with increasing infirmity and encouraging her independence which was really important to her and to us. She enjoyed doing a whole range of activities and
particularly appreciated the weekly church services. Her care always felt like teamwork between ourselves and the staff with her needs and wishes kept front and centre. During the lockdown, the staff went above and beyond to keep residents safe and keep their spirits up. Lockdown birthdays were still made special and a huge effort went into helping family and friends to stay in touch. The end-of-life care they provided was exceptional, she was looked after with dignity, professionalism and most importantly, a great deal of love. We were able to make visits and were also very well supported by that same love and care. We could not have asked for more and think that The Herons is a really exceptional care home.

Reply from Rachael Simpson, Home Manager at The Herons

Many thanks for your kind review and lovely comments which will be shared with the team, it is very much appreciated.


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Review from Lynne F (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Dad lived at The Herons for 2 years, and he was extremely well cared for the whole time until he passed away last month.
The whole team are a credit to MHA, from the maintenance man to the carers to the management team. I got to know quite a few of the staff and they all gave me a friendly welcome
when I visited before the lockdown. Then during the lockdown, the communication from the team in the office is brilliant, they update the families on all the activities they are putting on for the residents, and send regular emails about any changes that are being put in place to ensure the care is maintained at the same high level.
The team give a real sense of being a family, nothing is too much trouble for their residents. And this has continued over the last few months even when they have been under a lot of pressure. They work very hard to make sure everyone is safe.
I can't thank them enough for the care they gave to my Dad.

Reply from Kate Prince, Home Manager at The Herons

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We have worked so hard this year to try and ensure relatives still feel part of the home despite the restrictions, it is an incredibly difficult time for families. It was a pleasure to know, and to care for your father. We wish you and your family the very best.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.819)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.819) out of 10 for The Herons is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 4.819 for The Herons is calculated as follows: ( (118 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.819

  • 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 The Herons is based on 12 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 39 registered maximum number of service users is 7.8, which has been reached with 12 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: 16 Oct 2019

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    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Herons

What types of Care is The Herons registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does The Herons provide?

Own GP if required is an additional type of care provided.

How many Rooms does The Herons have?

There are 39 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Herons?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Herons to the centre of Nottingham?

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