Hill House Nursing and Residential 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 beds29
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-03-10
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 warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-03-10
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which implies some level of dementia-specific training and care planning is in place. The home also provides nursing care, suggesting clinical staff are employed. The published report does not describe the content of training programmes, how often care plans are reviewed, or how residents' changing needs are identified and acted upon.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how much independence residents are encouraged to keep. The published report contains no direct observations of staff interactions, no resident or family quotes, and no specific examples of how dignity is maintained day to day. The Good rating is the only available evidence.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors its care and activities to individual people, responds to complaints, and plans ahead for end-of-life care. The published report provides no detail on the activities programme, no description of how individual preferences shape daily life, and no information on how the home handles complaints or end-of-life planning. The Good rating is the only available evidence.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. The home is run by Sun Care Living Limited, with Mrs Carol Wignall as registered manager and Mr Vishal Pancholi as nominated individual. Having named, accountable leaders in both roles is a positive structural marker. The published report provides no information on management visibility, staff culture, how concerns are raised and acted on, or how the home monitors and improves its own quality.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Hill House has experience caring for adults of all ages who need nursing support. They welcome younger adults under 65 who require specialist nursing care, alongside their work with older residents. The home provides specialist dementia care, with staff trained to support residents living with different forms of the condition. The nursing team understands the unique needs that come with dementia. 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
Hill House Nursing Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail, observations, or testimony to support the scores. The rating is positive, but the thin evidence base means families should ask direct questions on a visit rather than relying on the inspection findings alone.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Hill House Nursing Home, in Chesterfield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in January 2022. The home cares for up to 29 people, including adults over and under 65, and those living with dementia. A named registered manager and nominated individual are in place, and the overall Good rating indicates that inspectors did not find significant concerns at the time of their visit. The main limitation here is that the published inspection report is exceptionally brief and contains almost no specific observations, resident or family quotes, or detailed evidence to explain why each domain was rated Good. A Good rating is reassuring, but thin reporting means you cannot rely on the document alone to understand what life is actually like for your parent here. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (day and night shifts), ask how many agency staff were used in the past month, and ask what one-to-one activities are available for residents who cannot join group sessions. The inspection is now over three years old, so ask whether there have been any management or staffing changes since 2022.
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In Their Own Words
How Hill House Nursing and Residential Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist nursing care for adults of all ages in Chesterfield
Compassionate Care in Chesterfield at Hill House Nursing Home
Hill House Nursing Home in Chesterfield provides specialist nursing support for adults across different age groups. The home caters to those under 65 who need nursing care, as well as older residents, with particular expertise in dementia support. Located in the East Midlands, the home offers professional nursing services in a dedicated care environment.
Who they care for
The team at Hill House has experience caring for adults of all ages who need nursing support. They welcome younger adults under 65 who require specialist nursing care, alongside their work with older residents.
The home provides specialist dementia care, with staff trained to support residents living with different forms of the condition. The nursing team understands the unique needs that come with dementia.
“If you're looking for nursing care in the Chesterfield area, visiting Hill House could help you understand if it's 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
Hill House Nursing Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail, observations, or testimony to support the scores. The rating is positive, but the thin evidence base means families should ask direct questions on a visit rather than relying on the inspection findings alone.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Hill House Nursing Home, in Chesterfield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in January 2022. The home cares for up to 29 people, including adults over and under 65, and those living with dementia. A named registered manager and nominated individual are in place, and the overall Good rating indicates that inspectors did not find significant concerns at the time of their visit. The main limitation here is that the published inspection report is exceptionally brief and contains almost no specific observations, resident or family quotes, or detailed evidence to explain why each domain was rated Good. A Good rating is reassuring, but thin reporting means you cannot rely on the document alone to understand what life is actually like for your parent here. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (day and night shifts), ask how many agency staff were used in the past month, and ask what one-to-one activities are available for residents who cannot join group sessions. The inspection is now over three years old, so ask whether there have been any management or staffing changes since 2022.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Hill House Nursing and Residential Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Hill House Nursing and Residential Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist nursing care for adults of all ages in Chesterfield
Compassionate Care in Chesterfield at Hill House Nursing Home
Hill House Nursing Home in Chesterfield provides specialist nursing support for adults across different age groups. The home caters to those under 65 who need nursing care, as well as older residents, with particular expertise in dementia support. Located in the East Midlands, the home offers professional nursing services in a dedicated care environment.
Who they care for
The team at Hill House has experience caring for adults of all ages who need nursing support. They welcome younger adults under 65 who require specialist nursing care, alongside their work with older residents.
The home provides specialist dementia care, with staff trained to support residents living with different forms of the condition. The nursing team understands the unique needs that come with dementia.
“If you're looking for nursing care in the Chesterfield area, visiting Hill House could help you understand if it's 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.
