King William
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 beds28
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2019-08-09
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 warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-08-09
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. This covers whether staff have the right training and knowledge, whether care plans reflect individual needs, and whether people have good access to healthcare professionals including GPs and specialists. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which means inspectors will have considered dementia-specific practice as part of this assessment. No specific observations about training content, care plan quality, or healthcare access are available in the published text.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether staff are kind and compassionate, whether people are treated with dignity and respect, and whether people's independence is supported. A Good rating here means inspectors were satisfied with what they observed and heard from people living in the home and their families. No specific quotes, observations, or named examples of caring interactions are available in the published report text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. This covers whether people's individual needs and preferences are reflected in how care is delivered, whether activities are meaningful and varied, and whether end-of-life care is planned and compassionate. The home accommodates 28 people with a range of needs including dementia and physical disabilities. No specific information about the activities programme, individual engagement, or end-of-life planning is available in the published report text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-Led domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection, and this represents the most significant improvement from the previous Requires Improvement rating. The registered manager is Rachel Vicky Lacey, and the nominated individual is David Poxton. A Good Well-Led rating means inspectors were satisfied that governance systems are in place, that the culture supports good care, and that the service monitors quality and acts on what it learns. No specific information about management visibility, staff empowerment, or quality audit results is available in the published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home caters to adults both under and over 65 who live with dementia or physical disabilities. For residents with dementia, the home provides specialised residential care as part of their services. 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
The King William Care Home scores in the solid mid-range, reflecting a genuine improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating to a Good across all five inspection domains. However, the inspection report text available contains very limited specific observations, quotes, or direct evidence, which means many scores reflect confirmed ratings rather than rich supporting detail.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
The King William Care Home, on Lowes Hill in Ripley, was inspected in February 2022 and rated Good across all five domains, including Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-Led. This represents a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which is an encouraging sign that the leadership team responded to earlier concerns and brought the home to a satisfactory standard. The home accommodates up to 28 people and is registered to support those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and a range of needs across both older and younger adults. The main caution for families is that the published inspection text provides very limited specific evidence, such as direct inspector observations, resident and family quotes, or concrete examples of care in practice. A Good rating confirms a satisfactory baseline, but it does not tell you what daily life actually feels like for your parent. Before making a decision, visit at a quieter time of day, ask how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit overnight, find out how often agency staff are used, and request to see a recent activity schedule alongside a care plan to understand how individual preferences are recorded and acted on.
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In Their Own Words
How King William describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Care home in Ripley supporting residents with dementia and physical needs
Residential home in Ripley: True Peace of Mind
The King William Care Home in Ripley provides residential care for adults with dementia and physical disabilities. Located in the East Midlands, the home accepts both younger adults under 65 and older residents who need specialised support.
Who they care for
The home caters to adults both under and over 65 who live with dementia or physical disabilities.
For residents with dementia, the home provides specialised residential care as part of their services.
“If you're considering The King William for someone you care about, spending time there yourself will help you understand if it's the right fit.”
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
The King William Care Home scores in the solid mid-range, reflecting a genuine improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating to a Good across all five inspection domains. However, the inspection report text available contains very limited specific observations, quotes, or direct evidence, which means many scores reflect confirmed ratings rather than rich supporting detail.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
The King William Care Home, on Lowes Hill in Ripley, was inspected in February 2022 and rated Good across all five domains, including Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-Led. This represents a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which is an encouraging sign that the leadership team responded to earlier concerns and brought the home to a satisfactory standard. The home accommodates up to 28 people and is registered to support those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and a range of needs across both older and younger adults. The main caution for families is that the published inspection text provides very limited specific evidence, such as direct inspector observations, resident and family quotes, or concrete examples of care in practice. A Good rating confirms a satisfactory baseline, but it does not tell you what daily life actually feels like for your parent. Before making a decision, visit at a quieter time of day, ask how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit overnight, find out how often agency staff are used, and request to see a recent activity schedule alongside a care plan to understand how individual preferences are recorded and acted on.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how King William measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How King William describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Care home in Ripley supporting residents with dementia and physical needs
Residential home in Ripley: True Peace of Mind
The King William Care Home in Ripley provides residential care for adults with dementia and physical disabilities. Located in the East Midlands, the home accepts both younger adults under 65 and older residents who need specialised support.
Who they care for
The home caters to adults both under and over 65 who live with dementia or physical disabilities.
For residents with dementia, the home provides specialised residential care as part of their services.
Management & ethos
Experiences with staff support appear to vary. While some families have found staff helpful in delivering care, others have raised concerns about how challenging situations are handled.
The home & environment
Some families have mentioned that meals at the home are good quality.
“If you're considering The King William for someone you care about, spending time there yourself will help you understand if it's the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
