Castle Park Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds40
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2023-05-20
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families often mention how approachable the staff are here, noting that residents seem relaxed and comfortable in their presence. Several people have commented on seeing their relatives looking content and well-settled, which speaks to the atmosphere the team works to create.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-05-20
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Castle Park was rated Good for Effective at its April 2023 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and how well staff understand each resident's individual needs. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with the overall standard, but the published report does not describe specific dementia training content, care plan quality, GP access arrangements, or how food choices are managed for people with dementia. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which raises the bar for what effective care should look like., Castle Park was rated Good for Effective at its April 2023 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and how well staff understand each resident's individual needs. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with the overall standard, but the published report does not describe specific dementia training content, care plan quality, GP access arrangements, or how food choices are managed for people with dementia. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which raises the bar for what effective care should look like.Is this home caring?
Castle Park was rated Good for Caring at its April 2023 inspection. This is the domain that covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and independence. A Good rating means inspectors observed or found evidence that staff treated residents with genuine respect and did not find concerns about privacy or dignity. The published report does not include direct observations, such as whether staff used preferred names, moved without hurrying, or responded sensitively to distress. Without that detail, it is not possible to describe the emotional texture of daily life in the home.Is the home responsive?
Castle Park was rated Good for Responsive at its April 2023 inspection. This domain covers activities, engagement, individuality, and end-of-life care. A Good rating means inspectors were satisfied that the home responds to individual needs and preferences. The published report does not describe the activities programme, whether one-to-one engagement is available for people who cannot join groups, or how end-of-life plans are handled. For a home specialising in dementia, the quality and individualisation of its activity provision is particularly important.Is the home well-led?
Castle Park was rated Good for Well-led at its April 2023 inspection, with the home operated by ADL Plc and a nominated individual named in the registration. A Good rating in this domain indicates inspectors were satisfied with governance, accountability, and the overall culture of the service. The published report does not include detail about manager tenure, staff retention, how complaints are handled, or whether staff feel able to speak up about concerns. Leadership stability is one of the strongest predictors of quality trajectory in care homes.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specialises in caring for adults over 65, with particular expertise in dementia care. For those living with dementia, the team brings specialised knowledge and approaches designed to maintain comfort and dignity throughout the journey. 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
Castle Park received a Good rating across all five domains at its April 2023 inspection, which is a positive baseline, but the published report text provides very limited specific detail, so most scores sit in the 60-72 range rather than the higher bands that require direct observations, quotes, and named examples.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families often mention how approachable the staff are here, noting that residents seem relaxed and comfortable in their presence. Several people have commented on seeing their relatives looking content and well-settled, which speaks to the atmosphere the team works to create.
What inspectors have recorded
The staff approach tends to be friendly and caring, with multiple families praising the warmth they've experienced. While one visitor did report less positive interactions, the majority describe a team that makes residents feel at ease.
How it sits against good practice
It's worth visiting to get your own sense of whether Castle Park could be the right fit for your family.
Worth a visit
Castle Park, at 176 Siddals Road, Derby, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection on 26 April 2023. The home specialises in nursing care, dementia, and care for adults over 65, and operates 40 beds. A Good rating across every domain is a positive starting point and means inspectors found no significant concerns in safety, care practice, leadership, or responsiveness. However, the published report text for this inspection is very limited and does not contain specific observations, staff or resident quotes, or named examples of practice. This means it is not possible to tell you, with confidence, exactly what inspectors saw on the day, how staff interacted with residents, or what the environment felt like. Before placing your parent here, visit in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (counting permanent versus agency names on night shifts), and ask the manager directly about dementia-specific training, activity provision for people who cannot join groups, and how the home communicates with families when something changes.
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In Their Own Words
How Castle Park Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where long-term residents feel genuinely settled and content
Castle Park – Expert Care in Derby
When you're searching for the right place, you want somewhere that feels warm and welcoming day after day. Castle Park in Derby has built its reputation on creating that sense of comfort, with several residents choosing to make it their home for many years. Though experiences can vary, most families describe a place where their loved ones seem genuinely happy.
Who they care for
The home specialises in caring for adults over 65, with particular expertise in dementia care.
For those living with dementia, the team brings specialised knowledge and approaches designed to maintain comfort and dignity throughout the journey.
“It's worth visiting to get your own sense of whether Castle Park could be the right fit for your family.”
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
Castle Park received a Good rating across all five domains at its April 2023 inspection, which is a positive baseline, but the published report text provides very limited specific detail, so most scores sit in the 60-72 range rather than the higher bands that require direct observations, quotes, and named examples.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families often mention how approachable the staff are here, noting that residents seem relaxed and comfortable in their presence. Several people have commented on seeing their relatives looking content and well-settled, which speaks to the atmosphere the team works to create.
What inspectors have recorded
The staff approach tends to be friendly and caring, with multiple families praising the warmth they've experienced. While one visitor did report less positive interactions, the majority describe a team that makes residents feel at ease.
How it sits against good practice
It's worth visiting to get your own sense of whether Castle Park could be the right fit for your family.
Worth a visit
Castle Park, at 176 Siddals Road, Derby, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection on 26 April 2023. The home specialises in nursing care, dementia, and care for adults over 65, and operates 40 beds. A Good rating across every domain is a positive starting point and means inspectors found no significant concerns in safety, care practice, leadership, or responsiveness. However, the published report text for this inspection is very limited and does not contain specific observations, staff or resident quotes, or named examples of practice. This means it is not possible to tell you, with confidence, exactly what inspectors saw on the day, how staff interacted with residents, or what the environment felt like. Before placing your parent here, visit in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (counting permanent versus agency names on night shifts), and ask the manager directly about dementia-specific training, activity provision for people who cannot join groups, and how the home communicates with families when something changes.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Castle Park Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Castle Park Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where long-term residents feel genuinely settled and content
Castle Park – Expert Care in Derby
When you're searching for the right place, you want somewhere that feels warm and welcoming day after day. Castle Park in Derby has built its reputation on creating that sense of comfort, with several residents choosing to make it their home for many years. Though experiences can vary, most families describe a place where their loved ones seem genuinely happy.
Who they care for
The home specialises in caring for adults over 65, with particular expertise in dementia care.
For those living with dementia, the team brings specialised knowledge and approaches designed to maintain comfort and dignity throughout the journey.
Management & ethos
The staff approach tends to be friendly and caring, with multiple families praising the warmth they've experienced. While one visitor did report less positive interactions, the majority describe a team that makes residents feel at ease.
“It's worth visiting to get your own sense of whether Castle Park could be the right fit for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
