Brookholme Residential Care Homes
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds40
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-06-24
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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 friendly atmosphere when they visit. There's a real sense of warmth in how the team welcomes people, whether they're moving in or just dropping by. The home feels pleasant and inviting, which makes those regular visits something to look forward to rather than worry about.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality58
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership45
- Resident happiness65
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-06-24
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the May 2022 inspection. The published report does not include specific observations about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training content, or food and nutrition. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with effectiveness overall, but no direct evidence of how that conclusion was reached is visible in the published text.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the May 2022 inspection. No specific inspector observations about staff interactions, use of preferred names, responses to distress, or dignity in personal care are included in the published report text. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with the culture of care, but no direct testimony from residents or relatives is available in the published findings.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the May 2022 inspection. The published report does not include specific information about the activities programme, one-to-one engagement for people who cannot join group activities, or how the home responds to individual preferences and changing needs. No detail about end-of-life care planning is visible in the published text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Requires Improvement at the May 2022 inspection. This is the only domain where inspectors found concerns. The published report text does not detail what specific governance, oversight, or management issues were identified. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 noted that no reassessment was needed at that stage, but this does not mean the Requires Improvement rating has been formally upgraded. The registered manager is named as Mrs Donna Louise Redman, and the nominated individual is Mr Hanif Mohamed Ladhani.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Brookholme specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia. They also support younger adults who need residential care. For residents with dementia, the team understands how important familiar routines and personal preferences become. They work to maintain these touchpoints of comfort while providing the specialised support each person needs. 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
Brookholme Care Home scores 68 out of 100 on the Family Score. Four out of five inspection domains were rated Good, which is a solid foundation, but the Well-led domain was rated Requires Improvement, and the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail across all areas, making it difficult to go beyond general reassurance.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about the friendly atmosphere when they visit. There's a real sense of warmth in how the team welcomes people, whether they're moving in or just dropping by. The home feels pleasant and inviting, which makes those regular visits something to look forward to rather than worry about.
What inspectors have recorded
The staff show real attentiveness to what each resident needs. They pick up on preferences and adapt their support accordingly. Morning activities happen regularly, with gentle encouragement for everyone to join in at their own pace.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the best care homes are the ones that feel most natural — where daily life just flows.
Worth a visit
Brookholme Care Home, on Somersall Lane in Chesterfield, was rated Good overall at its inspection in May 2022, with Good ratings in Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive. That is a meaningful baseline. However, the Well-led domain was rated Requires Improvement, which means inspectors found concerns about how the home is managed, overseen, or governed. The inspection report as published contains very little specific detail about what was found in any domain, which limits how much can be said with confidence about day-to-day life for your parent. The Well-led rating is the most important thing to follow up before you make a decision. A July 2023 review noted that no reassessment was needed at that stage, but the Requires Improvement finding has not been formally lifted by a full re-inspection. When you visit, ask the registered manager directly what specific changes were made in response to the inspection findings, and ask how long she has been in post. The gap between inspection findings and lived experience can be significant in either direction, and a visit where you observe staff interactions, ask about the rota, and speak to a family member you happen to meet will tell you more than this report can.
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In Their Own Words
How Brookholme Residential Care Homes describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness meets individual care in Chesterfield
Brookholme Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
When families choose Brookholme Care Home in Chesterfield, they're often surprised by how quickly their loved ones settle into the rhythm of daily life. The team here focuses on getting to know each person — their preferences, their routines, the little things that matter. It's this personal approach that helps new residents feel comfortable from those crucial first days.
Who they care for
Brookholme specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia. They also support younger adults who need residential care.
For residents with dementia, the team understands how important familiar routines and personal preferences become. They work to maintain these touchpoints of comfort while providing the specialised support each person needs.
“Sometimes the best care homes are the ones that feel most natural — where daily life just flows.”
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
Brookholme Care Home scores 68 out of 100 on the Family Score. Four out of five inspection domains were rated Good, which is a solid foundation, but the Well-led domain was rated Requires Improvement, and the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail across all areas, making it difficult to go beyond general reassurance.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about the friendly atmosphere when they visit. There's a real sense of warmth in how the team welcomes people, whether they're moving in or just dropping by. The home feels pleasant and inviting, which makes those regular visits something to look forward to rather than worry about.
What inspectors have recorded
The staff show real attentiveness to what each resident needs. They pick up on preferences and adapt their support accordingly. Morning activities happen regularly, with gentle encouragement for everyone to join in at their own pace.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the best care homes are the ones that feel most natural — where daily life just flows.
Worth a visit
Brookholme Care Home, on Somersall Lane in Chesterfield, was rated Good overall at its inspection in May 2022, with Good ratings in Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive. That is a meaningful baseline. However, the Well-led domain was rated Requires Improvement, which means inspectors found concerns about how the home is managed, overseen, or governed. The inspection report as published contains very little specific detail about what was found in any domain, which limits how much can be said with confidence about day-to-day life for your parent. The Well-led rating is the most important thing to follow up before you make a decision. A July 2023 review noted that no reassessment was needed at that stage, but the Requires Improvement finding has not been formally lifted by a full re-inspection. When you visit, ask the registered manager directly what specific changes were made in response to the inspection findings, and ask how long she has been in post. The gap between inspection findings and lived experience can be significant in either direction, and a visit where you observe staff interactions, ask about the rota, and speak to a family member you happen to meet will tell you more than this report can.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Brookholme Residential Care Homes measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Brookholme Residential Care Homes describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness meets individual care in Chesterfield
Brookholme Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
When families choose Brookholme Care Home in Chesterfield, they're often surprised by how quickly their loved ones settle into the rhythm of daily life. The team here focuses on getting to know each person — their preferences, their routines, the little things that matter. It's this personal approach that helps new residents feel comfortable from those crucial first days.
Who they care for
Brookholme specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia. They also support younger adults who need residential care.
For residents with dementia, the team understands how important familiar routines and personal preferences become. They work to maintain these touchpoints of comfort while providing the specialised support each person needs.
Management & ethos
The staff show real attentiveness to what each resident needs. They pick up on preferences and adapt their support accordingly. Morning activities happen regularly, with gentle encouragement for everyone to join in at their own pace.
The home & environment
The home stays clean and well-maintained throughout. Mealtimes bring flexibility too — if someone prefers something different from the menu, the kitchen team works to accommodate those individual tastes. It's these practical touches that help life feel more natural here.
“Sometimes the best care homes are the ones that feel most natural — where daily life just flows.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
