Victoria Park Care Home

Manners Road, Ilkeston DE7 5HB
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9.6 80 Reviews
  • Victoria Park Care Home, Ilkeston
Victoria Park Care Home, located in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, provides personalised residential and nursing care to older people in a caring and inclusive environment.

The team support residents at Victoria Park to lead an active and fulfilling life in whatever way suits them best. Whether it's cosying down with a drink or spending time carrying out their hobbies, there's always something on offer. Residents are also encouraged to take an active role in the Ilkeston community.

Inside the home, residents have the choice of several well presented sitting and dining rooms, all designed to offer maximum comfort. The hairdressing salon and sunny conservatory are favourite spots for some relaxation and, outside, the enclosed garden, cared for by some residents, is a popular spot to catch up with friends and family.

Victoria Park also boasts a selection of specially designed dining areas that provide the perfect space to share meals with fellow residents, or family and friends. The catering team prides itself on ensuring that meal times are something for all residents to look forward to.

Care Provided by Victoria Park Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 39 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Shini Jose (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (39)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2008

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Victoria Park Care Home Reviews (80)

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9.6

Victoria Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.603) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Victoria Park Care Home has 80 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The home is always clean and welcoming. The carers are very caring and would do anything for the residents to make them feel safe and happy. It's a shame it is changing hands, I only hope the new owners are as caring.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been a resident at Victoria Park Care Home for 9 years now. I have always been happy with her care. The staff are attentive and treat my mum with kindness and dignity.
I am kept up to date with her health and care plan.
Although my mum's ability to participate in activities has waned, she
is still included.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I think all the staff are lovely and very caring. My husband is being cared for extremely well, and he is happy here. I could never have the patience and dedication required to work in a care home. It must take a special kind of person, which, unfortunately, I am not. I never thought he would settle
in a home, but he has been treated with such kindness that he has responded to that in a positive way.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you for an amazing afternoon yesterday for our mum's 96th birthday. It was amazing! The staff made us so welcome. They are so friendly and caring. We are so grateful to you for your caring and kindness.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I'm very pleased with Mum's care over the last time she's been at Victoria Park. Mum is eating and drinking well and has not had to be readmitted to hospital over the last 11 months.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both my mother-in-law and father-in-law reside at this facility. The care they receive is excellent and the staff when available are very attentive. On occasion, they get extremely busy and could do with a float shift to help out during the busy times of the day.

Reply from Julie Caygill, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Victoria Park Care Home

Thank you for your review; we value all feedback, as this helps us to improve our service where required. The home operates an open-door policy, and you are welcome to meet with us to discuss any concerns you may have. We would be happy to discuss with you how we determine staffing levels in accordance with resident dependencies, which are reviewed regularly by senior management. Thank you for your positive comments about the team; this will be passed on to everyone at Victoria Park, and we will continue to deliver kind, person-cantered care to all our residents.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I do not know anything about running a care home, but my mother always seems happy, well-fed, clean, comfortable and all round contented. So, I feel she is being very well looked after and loved, so I am happy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our family were told my mum couldn't be treated anymore, she was on end-of-life care. We started, reluctantly, to look for a care home. As soon as I spoke on the phone to one of the nurses and went to visit, we had found the right place. It was a clean and happy place to be and visit. They were kind
and helpful to the family and cared deeply about the care they gave my mum until she passed away.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home is a lovely, welcoming place. All the staff are very friendly and treat you like family. Nothing is too much trouble for anyone.
This has been the perfect place for my grandad to spend the last few weeks of his life.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All of the staff go above and beyond. Very friendly and polite at all times. Very welcoming environment.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hi, having worked in the care profession for thirty years myself, I have experienced good and bad when it comes to homes for the elderly - Victoria Court Care Home, Ilkeston, deserves credit, it doesn’t have a clinical or depressing feel to it. The staff are warm but professional and the ones I've met
so far, during my uncle's respite, have been amazing and happy to help wherever they can. The room my uncle is staying in is lovely and very homely.
This place is an example of why people in this profession are worth so much more - by this I mean wages and recognition - thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found my aunt is treated very well here. The staff are all lovely. The room is impeccable. My aunt came from another home in emergency care and she was a nervous wreck. Treated terribly there. She has come on in leaps and bounds at Victoria Park as much as a 95-year-old can. I feel she is totally
safe and cared for.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have visited my mother for several years now and we have been extremely happy with the care provided. The staff are brilliant.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I had a good visit today which me and my mum enjoyed. The staff were very attentive and everything went smoothly from booking in advance to PPE acquisition before we met in the visitors room. Mum appears well-groomed and well cared for. Thank you to all who facilitated this.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

After a few weeks, I can see a difference in my dad. So very pleased, thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been at Victoria Park for less than a week following a long stay in hospital. The care, support and professionalism from every staff member. Admin, carers, nurses and the manager have been impeccable. Absolutely nothing is too much trouble when dealing with the resident or family/friends and
the positive customer experience is paramount. The rooms are tastefully decorated with more than ample furniture. A real 'home from home' transition, highly recommended.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been in the home less than a week but I have found the room and staff to be absolutely outstanding. The staff from receptionists to carers, cannot do enough for you. They have made mum's time in Victoria Park an extremely comfortable stay.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is being well looked after. She always has a smile on her face. We can have a laugh and a joke. Happy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the care home, staff look after my mum really well. My mum loves the home, which makes me pleased to know she has such good care and I do not have to worry.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My uncle was taken care of to a very high standard. It gives me peace of mind knowing how well he was looked after. He was happy and understood that he was in the best place after living alone for a number of years.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.603)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.603) out of 10 for Victoria Park Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 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 4.603 for Victoria Park Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (79 Excellents x 5) + (44 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 126 Ratings = 4.603

  • 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 Victoria Park Care Home is based on 11 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 11 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: 24 Jul 2019

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  • Caring

    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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Meet the Team (1)

Shini

Shini Jose

Job Title: Home Manager

Introducing Shini Jose, Home Manager at Victoria Park, Ilkeston


What does ‘kindness’ mean to you?


“To me, kind care means being willing to put the needs of others first and treating them with kindness, compassion, dignity and respect.”


As a registered nurse with continuing health care assessor experience, Shini has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and nursing support to elderly people, to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards of care and quality of life for residents.


Talking about her decision to work in the care sector, Shini said:


“I love caring, as caring for others is incredibly rewarding and I can positively influence the lives of other people”.


As Home Manager for Victoria Park, Shini closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every resident. She extends this caring approach to her colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.


When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Shini remarked:


“I like making connections with people and I enjoy being part of the team, and I like being able to make a positive influence and help make people feel happy and safe. I get called "Smiley" instead of Shini, as people seem to always remember my smiley face rather than my name!”


Outside of work, Shini enjoys reading and is trained in Indian classical dances.


Frequently Asked Questions about Victoria Park Care Home

What types of Care is Victoria Park Care Home registered for?

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

What additional types of Care does Victoria Park Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Victoria Park Care Home have?

There are 39 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Victoria Park Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Victoria Park Care Home to the centre of Ilkeston?

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