Ada Belfield Centre
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
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Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds40
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2022-01-06
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about the difference those first few days make here. Staff reach out before residents arrive, learning about preferences and worries, then follow through with genuine attention once they've moved in. People mention feeling heard and reassured during what can be such an anxious time.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity60
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare50
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-01-06
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the December 2021 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, access to healthcare professionals, nutrition, and hydration. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies that staff should have relevant training, though the published summary provides no detail about training content or frequency. No specific findings about care plan quality, GP access, or food are described in the available text.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the December 2021 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. The published summary does not include specific inspector observations about staff interactions, use of preferred names, or how residents with dementia are supported to make choices. No quotes from residents or relatives are included in the available text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the December 2021 inspection. This domain covers how well the home tailors care to individual needs, the quality and variety of activities, and arrangements for end-of-life care. The published summary provides no specific detail about activities, engagement for people with advanced dementia, or how the home responds to changing needs. The home supports people with a range of conditions, including dementia and sensory impairment, which requires genuinely individualised approaches.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the December 2021 inspection. This domain covers leadership culture, governance, accountability, and how the home handles feedback and complaints. The nominated individual listed for the home is Simon Stevens, and the provider is Derbyshire County Council. The published summary contains no specific detail about the manager's tenure, staff culture, or how the home handles complaints and suggestions from families.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The centre supports people with various needs including dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents. For residents living with dementia, the centre provides specialist support within the same caring environment. The consistent staff approach and familiar routines help create stability and reassurance. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Ada Belfield Centre scores 68 out of 100. Four out of five domains were rated Good at the last inspection, but the Safety domain was rated Requires Improvement, which pulls the overall family score down and raises specific questions you will want to put directly to the home before making a decision.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about the difference those first few days make here. Staff reach out before residents arrive, learning about preferences and worries, then follow through with genuine attention once they've moved in. People mention feeling heard and reassured during what can be such an anxious time.
What inspectors have recorded
What comes through in family feedback is how staff balance being professional with being genuinely caring. They're attentive without being intrusive, helpful without making residents feel dependent. When families raise concerns or questions, they find staff responsive and willing to act.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the best measure of a care home is in the relief you see on families' faces when they visit.
Worth a visit
Ada Belfield Centre, on Derwent Street in Belper, was inspected in December 2021 and rated Good overall, with Good ratings in four of the five inspection domains: Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The home is run by Derbyshire County Council and supports up to 40 people, including adults living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. A subsequent review of information in July 2023 found no reason to change the rating. Those four Good domains suggest that, at the time of inspection, the home was delivering care that met required standards for kindness, planning, responsiveness to individuals, and leadership. The main uncertainty here is the Requires Improvement rating in the Safety domain. This is significant and you should not overlook it. The published summary does not explain what specifically the inspectors found in relation to safety, so you will need to ask the manager directly what the concerns were, what actions were taken in response, and whether a follow-up inspection has since confirmed improvement. Because the last full inspection was in December 2021, the findings are now more than three years old. Staffing levels, management stability, and day-to-day culture can all shift considerably in that time. Visit in person, ask to see the current staffing rota, and speak to any residents or family members you encounter during your visit.
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In Their Own Words
How Ada Belfield Centre describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where careful attention meets genuine warmth in Belper
Residential home in Belper: True Peace of Mind
When you step into Ada Belfield Centre in Belper, what strikes families first is how staff take time to really listen. This East Midlands care home has built its reputation on the small details that matter — from spotless rooms to thoughtful conversations that help new residents settle in comfortably.
Who they care for
The centre supports people with various needs including dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents.
For residents living with dementia, the centre provides specialist support within the same caring environment. The consistent staff approach and familiar routines help create stability and reassurance.
“Sometimes the best measure of a care home is in the relief you see on families' faces when they visit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Ada Belfield Centre scores 68 out of 100. Four out of five domains were rated Good at the last inspection, but the Safety domain was rated Requires Improvement, which pulls the overall family score down and raises specific questions you will want to put directly to the home before making a decision.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about the difference those first few days make here. Staff reach out before residents arrive, learning about preferences and worries, then follow through with genuine attention once they've moved in. People mention feeling heard and reassured during what can be such an anxious time.
What inspectors have recorded
What comes through in family feedback is how staff balance being professional with being genuinely caring. They're attentive without being intrusive, helpful without making residents feel dependent. When families raise concerns or questions, they find staff responsive and willing to act.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the best measure of a care home is in the relief you see on families' faces when they visit.
Worth a visit
Ada Belfield Centre, on Derwent Street in Belper, was inspected in December 2021 and rated Good overall, with Good ratings in four of the five inspection domains: Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The home is run by Derbyshire County Council and supports up to 40 people, including adults living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. A subsequent review of information in July 2023 found no reason to change the rating. Those four Good domains suggest that, at the time of inspection, the home was delivering care that met required standards for kindness, planning, responsiveness to individuals, and leadership. The main uncertainty here is the Requires Improvement rating in the Safety domain. This is significant and you should not overlook it. The published summary does not explain what specifically the inspectors found in relation to safety, so you will need to ask the manager directly what the concerns were, what actions were taken in response, and whether a follow-up inspection has since confirmed improvement. Because the last full inspection was in December 2021, the findings are now more than three years old. Staffing levels, management stability, and day-to-day culture can all shift considerably in that time. Visit in person, ask to see the current staffing rota, and speak to any residents or family members you encounter during your visit.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Ada Belfield Centre measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Ada Belfield Centre describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where careful attention meets genuine warmth in Belper
Residential home in Belper: True Peace of Mind
When you step into Ada Belfield Centre in Belper, what strikes families first is how staff take time to really listen. This East Midlands care home has built its reputation on the small details that matter — from spotless rooms to thoughtful conversations that help new residents settle in comfortably.
Who they care for
The centre supports people with various needs including dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents.
For residents living with dementia, the centre provides specialist support within the same caring environment. The consistent staff approach and familiar routines help create stability and reassurance.
Management & ethos
What comes through in family feedback is how staff balance being professional with being genuinely caring. They're attentive without being intrusive, helpful without making residents feel dependent. When families raise concerns or questions, they find staff responsive and willing to act.
The home & environment
The private rooms each have their own en-suite bathroom, giving residents proper privacy and dignity. Families consistently mention how clean everything is — not just surface-tidy but properly maintained throughout. The food gets regular praise too, with meals that residents actually look forward to rather than just tolerate.
“Sometimes the best measure of a care home is in the relief you see on families' faces when they visit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
