St Michaels 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
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Good to know
- Registered beds39
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act, Dementia, Eating disorders, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment, Substance misuse problems
- Last inspected2023-07-06
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe how staff take time to learn what makes each resident comfortable, adjusting routines to fit individual needs rather than expecting everyone to adapt to a fixed schedule. The home-cooked meals and treats show this same personal touch, with kitchen staff working to accommodate different tastes and preferences.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness60
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare60
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-07-06
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the June 2024 inspection. This covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and how well staff understand the needs of the people they support. The home lists dementia, mental health conditions, eating disorders, and physical disabilities among its specialisms, which implies a need for specialist knowledge across the team. No specific detail about training content, care plan quality, or GP access is available in the published report text.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the June 2024 inspection. This domain covers how staff treat the people they support, including warmth, dignity, respect, and whether people are encouraged to maintain their independence. No direct inspector observations about staff interactions, no resident quotes, and no relative testimony are available in the published report text. A Good rating means inspectors were satisfied with what they saw during their visit.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the June 2024 inspection. This domain covers whether the home meets individual needs, including activities, engagement, complaint handling, and end-of-life care. The home's specialism list includes a wide range of needs, suggesting it aims to support people with diverse and complex requirements. No specific detail about the activity programme, individual engagement, or how complaints are handled is available in the published report text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the June 2024 inspection. A registered manager, Miss Alison Mary Mackay Fallowfield, and a nominated individual, Mrs Amy Rebecca Tomlinson, are both named and in post. This continuity of named leadership is a positive structural indicator. No detail about the manager's day-to-day presence, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home handles learning from incidents is available in the published report text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home supports residents with complex needs including dementia, mental health conditions, sensory impairments and physical disabilities. They also provide specialist care for eating disorders and substance misuse, with staff trained to work within Mental Health Act requirements when needed. For residents living with dementia, the team focuses on maintaining familiarity and routine while adapting to changing needs. Staff work to understand each person's unique way of experiencing the world. 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
St Michaels Nursing Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline, but the published report contains very limited specific detail. Scores reflect a consistent Good rating without the direct observations, quotes, or specific examples that would push them higher.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe how staff take time to learn what makes each resident comfortable, adjusting routines to fit individual needs rather than expecting everyone to adapt to a fixed schedule. The home-cooked meals and treats show this same personal touch, with kitchen staff working to accommodate different tastes and preferences.
What inspectors have recorded
The nursing team shows particular compassion during difficult times, maintaining dignity and attentive care when residents need it most. While the home works with agency staff to maintain coverage, families note that permanent team members build meaningful connections with residents.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for specialist nursing care in Chesterfield, visiting St Michaels could help you understand whether their approach fits your family's needs.
Worth a visit
St Michaels Nursing Home, on Chesterfield Road, was assessed in June 2024 and rated Good across all five inspection domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. A named registered manager is in post, and the home holds a broad range of specialisms including dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. A Good rating across every domain is a genuine positive and places this home in the majority that meet the standard inspectors expect. The main limitation of this report is that the available inspection text contains very little specific detail. There are no direct inspector observations, no resident or relative quotes, and no examples of care in practice. That means the Family Score of 72 reflects the rating rather than rich evidence of what daily life is actually like here. Before visiting, prepare a list of specific questions: ask to see last week's actual staffing rota for day and night shifts, ask what dementia training staff have completed and when, and ask how the home keeps families informed when something changes. Observe how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas during your visit, because that will tell you more than any document.
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In Their Own Words
How St Michaels Nursing and Residential Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Individual care meets complex needs in this Chesterfield nursing home
Compassionate Care in Chesterfield at St Michaels Nursing Home
When someone you love needs specialist nursing support, finding the right balance between medical expertise and personal care matters deeply. St Michaels Nursing Home in Chesterfield brings together experienced nurses and support workers who understand that each resident has their own story, their own preferences, and their own way of living well.
Who they care for
The home supports residents with complex needs including dementia, mental health conditions, sensory impairments and physical disabilities. They also provide specialist care for eating disorders and substance misuse, with staff trained to work within Mental Health Act requirements when needed.
For residents living with dementia, the team focuses on maintaining familiarity and routine while adapting to changing needs. Staff work to understand each person's unique way of experiencing the world.
“If you're looking for specialist nursing care in Chesterfield, visiting St Michaels could help you understand whether their approach fits your family's needs.”
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
St Michaels Nursing Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline, but the published report contains very limited specific detail. Scores reflect a consistent Good rating without the direct observations, quotes, or specific examples that would push them higher.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe how staff take time to learn what makes each resident comfortable, adjusting routines to fit individual needs rather than expecting everyone to adapt to a fixed schedule. The home-cooked meals and treats show this same personal touch, with kitchen staff working to accommodate different tastes and preferences.
What inspectors have recorded
The nursing team shows particular compassion during difficult times, maintaining dignity and attentive care when residents need it most. While the home works with agency staff to maintain coverage, families note that permanent team members build meaningful connections with residents.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for specialist nursing care in Chesterfield, visiting St Michaels could help you understand whether their approach fits your family's needs.
Worth a visit
St Michaels Nursing Home, on Chesterfield Road, was assessed in June 2024 and rated Good across all five inspection domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. A named registered manager is in post, and the home holds a broad range of specialisms including dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. A Good rating across every domain is a genuine positive and places this home in the majority that meet the standard inspectors expect. The main limitation of this report is that the available inspection text contains very little specific detail. There are no direct inspector observations, no resident or relative quotes, and no examples of care in practice. That means the Family Score of 72 reflects the rating rather than rich evidence of what daily life is actually like here. Before visiting, prepare a list of specific questions: ask to see last week's actual staffing rota for day and night shifts, ask what dementia training staff have completed and when, and ask how the home keeps families informed when something changes. Observe how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas during your visit, because that will tell you more than any document.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how St Michaels Nursing and Residential Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How St Michaels Nursing and Residential Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Individual care meets complex needs in this Chesterfield nursing home
Compassionate Care in Chesterfield at St Michaels Nursing Home
When someone you love needs specialist nursing support, finding the right balance between medical expertise and personal care matters deeply. St Michaels Nursing Home in Chesterfield brings together experienced nurses and support workers who understand that each resident has their own story, their own preferences, and their own way of living well.
Who they care for
The home supports residents with complex needs including dementia, mental health conditions, sensory impairments and physical disabilities. They also provide specialist care for eating disorders and substance misuse, with staff trained to work within Mental Health Act requirements when needed.
For residents living with dementia, the team focuses on maintaining familiarity and routine while adapting to changing needs. Staff work to understand each person's unique way of experiencing the world.
Management & ethos
The nursing team shows particular compassion during difficult times, maintaining dignity and attentive care when residents need it most. While the home works with agency staff to maintain coverage, families note that permanent team members build meaningful connections with residents.
“If you're looking for specialist nursing care in Chesterfield, visiting St Michaels could help you understand whether their approach fits your family's needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
