Foylebank Care Home | Agincare
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 beds35
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2023-12-23
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth70
- Compassion & dignity70
- Cleanliness65
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness65
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-12-23
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The inspection awarded a Good rating for effectiveness. The published report does not include specific evidence about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training, nutritional assessment, or how health changes are monitored. A Good rating indicates the inspector was satisfied across these areas, but no supporting detail is available.Is this home caring?
The inspection awarded a Good rating for caring. No direct observations of staff interactions, no resident or family quotes, and no specific examples of dignity or compassion in practice are included in the published report text. The rating indicates the inspector was satisfied, but the basis for that judgement is not visible.Is the home responsive?
The inspection awarded a Good rating for responsiveness. The published report does not describe the activities programme, individual engagement for people with advanced dementia, or how the home responds to changing needs. A Good rating indicates the inspector was satisfied, but no supporting evidence is available in the published text.Is the home well-led?
The inspection awarded a Good rating for well-led. The home is operated by Agincare Homes (North) Limited and has a named nominated individual. The published report does not include detail about the registered manager's tenure, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home handles complaints and incidents. A Good rating indicates the inspector was satisfied at the time of the visit.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults of all ages with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. Staff provide round-the-clock support tailored to each resident's specific needs. For residents with dementia who may wander, the team uses safety measures like pressure pads to monitor movement. Staff adapt their care approach as dementia progresses, working with the person's changing 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
Foylebank Care Home was rated Good across all five inspection domains in July 2024, which is a positive baseline. However, the published report text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating itself rather than direct observations, quotes, or record evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Foylebank Care Home, on Foyle Avenue in Derby, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its assessment in July 2024, with the report published in November 2024. The home supports 35 people, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. A Good rating across every domain is a positive baseline and suggests the home was meeting expected standards at the time of inspection. The main uncertainty here is that the published report contains almost no specific detail: no direct observations, no resident or family quotes, and no record-level evidence. A Good rating tells you the inspector was satisfied, but it does not tell you what warmth looks like on a Tuesday afternoon, how night shifts are staffed, or whether your parent's dementia care would be genuinely personalised. Before deciding, visit in person and work through the checklist questions below, particularly around night staffing ratios, agency use, dementia training, and how the home supports one-to-one engagement for people who cannot join group activities.
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In Their Own Words
How Foylebank Care Home | Agincare describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Round-the-clock support for complex needs across all ages
Foylebank Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
Foylebank Care Home in Derby supports people with complex physical and mental health needs, from working-age adults right through to centenarians. The home provides round-the-clock care for residents with dementia, sensory impairments, and physical disabilities. Staff work to identify practical solutions when challenges arise, adapting their approach to each person's changing needs.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults of all ages with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. Staff provide round-the-clock support tailored to each resident's specific needs.
For residents with dementia who may wander, the team uses safety measures like pressure pads to monitor movement. Staff adapt their care approach as dementia progresses, working with the person's changing needs.
“If you're considering Foylebank for someone with complex care needs, visiting will give you the clearest picture of their approach.”
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
Foylebank Care Home was rated Good across all five inspection domains in July 2024, which is a positive baseline. However, the published report text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating itself rather than direct observations, quotes, or record evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Foylebank Care Home, on Foyle Avenue in Derby, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its assessment in July 2024, with the report published in November 2024. The home supports 35 people, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. A Good rating across every domain is a positive baseline and suggests the home was meeting expected standards at the time of inspection. The main uncertainty here is that the published report contains almost no specific detail: no direct observations, no resident or family quotes, and no record-level evidence. A Good rating tells you the inspector was satisfied, but it does not tell you what warmth looks like on a Tuesday afternoon, how night shifts are staffed, or whether your parent's dementia care would be genuinely personalised. Before deciding, visit in person and work through the checklist questions below, particularly around night staffing ratios, agency use, dementia training, and how the home supports one-to-one engagement for people who cannot join group activities.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Foylebank Care Home | Agincare measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Foylebank Care Home | Agincare describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Round-the-clock support for complex needs across all ages
Foylebank Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
Foylebank Care Home in Derby supports people with complex physical and mental health needs, from working-age adults right through to centenarians. The home provides round-the-clock care for residents with dementia, sensory impairments, and physical disabilities. Staff work to identify practical solutions when challenges arise, adapting their approach to each person's changing needs.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults of all ages with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. Staff provide round-the-clock support tailored to each resident's specific needs.
For residents with dementia who may wander, the team uses safety measures like pressure pads to monitor movement. Staff adapt their care approach as dementia progresses, working with the person's changing needs.
Management & ethos
The care team shows resourcefulness in addressing safety concerns, with families noting how staff spot potential risks and put practical measures in place. When visiting was restricted, some families received regular updates about their loved one's health and daily life.
“If you're considering Foylebank for someone with complex care needs, visiting will give you the clearest picture of their approach.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
