Douglas Court Care Home
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 beds43
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2020-01-10
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 a genuinely friendly atmosphere when they visit. The welcome extends beyond the front door — relatives say they feel comfortable spending time here, and that warmth seems to help new residents settle in more easily.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth50
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness50
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare45
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness50
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-01-10
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. The published summary does not provide specific detail about training provision, care plan quality, GP access, or food and nutrition. The Good rating covers areas including staff training, dementia-specific care, and the use of care plans as working documents. Douglas Court is registered to care for people with dementia as well as adults both over and under 65.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. The published summary does not include specific observations of staff interactions, quotes from residents or relatives, or examples of how dignity and privacy are maintained in practice. A Good rating in this domain typically reflects that inspectors found staff treating residents with respect, but the detail behind that finding is not available in the published summary.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. The published summary does not describe the activities programme, how individual preferences are recorded, or how the home supports people who cannot participate in group activities. Douglas Court is registered to support people with dementia, which means some residents may need one-to-one engagement rather than group-based programmes.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. The home is run by Douglas Court Care Home Limited, with a named registered manager and a nominated individual identified. The published summary does not describe the manager's tenure, visibility on the floor, or the governance processes in place. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to the rating.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Douglas Court cares for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia care. They offer both long-term residency and respite stays. For those living with dementia, including complex conditions like Lewy body dementia, families report their relatives receive thoughtful, appropriate care. The team seems to understand how to help people with dementia feel secure and supported. 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
Douglas Court scored 62 out of 100. Four of the five inspection domains were rated Good, but the Safety domain was rated Requires Improvement, which holds down the overall score and flags a specific area to probe before committing to a place.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe a genuinely friendly atmosphere when they visit. The welcome extends beyond the front door — relatives say they feel comfortable spending time here, and that warmth seems to help new residents settle in more easily.
What inspectors have recorded
The staff here clearly take pride in what they do. Family members talk about seeing real dedication from the team, who manage the demanding nature of care work with professionalism. There's a sense that safety is taken seriously, with families noting how secure their relatives feel.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for a care home in Derby where dedication to resident wellbeing comes first, Douglas Court could be worth exploring.
Worth a visit
Douglas Court in Derby was rated Good overall at its last inspection in February 2022, with Good ratings across the Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led domains. The inspection was followed by a monitoring review in July 2023, which did not identify new concerns requiring a change to the rating. A named registered manager and nominated individual are in place, suggesting a formal leadership structure. The most important thing to know before visiting is that the Safety domain was rated Requires Improvement. The published inspection summary does not set out the specific reasons for this rating in detail, which makes it essential to ask the home directly what was found and what has changed since February 2022. On a visit, ask the manager to show you the actual staffing rota for a recent week, including night shifts, and ask how incidents such as falls are logged and reviewed. The inspection is now over three years old, so the picture you build on a visit matters as much as the official rating.
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In Their Own Words
How Douglas Court Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dedication meets genuine care for every resident
Douglas Court – Expert Care in Derby
When families visit Douglas Court in Derby, they often mention the same thing — how settled their loved ones seem. This care home focuses on creating that sense of security, whether someone's there for respite or making it their permanent home. The team here understands that feeling safe is the foundation of good care.
Who they care for
Douglas Court cares for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia care. They offer both long-term residency and respite stays.
For those living with dementia, including complex conditions like Lewy body dementia, families report their relatives receive thoughtful, appropriate care. The team seems to understand how to help people with dementia feel secure and supported.
“If you're looking for a care home in Derby where dedication to resident wellbeing comes first, Douglas Court could be worth exploring.”
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
Douglas Court scored 62 out of 100. Four of the five inspection domains were rated Good, but the Safety domain was rated Requires Improvement, which holds down the overall score and flags a specific area to probe before committing to a place.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe a genuinely friendly atmosphere when they visit. The welcome extends beyond the front door — relatives say they feel comfortable spending time here, and that warmth seems to help new residents settle in more easily.
What inspectors have recorded
The staff here clearly take pride in what they do. Family members talk about seeing real dedication from the team, who manage the demanding nature of care work with professionalism. There's a sense that safety is taken seriously, with families noting how secure their relatives feel.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for a care home in Derby where dedication to resident wellbeing comes first, Douglas Court could be worth exploring.
Worth a visit
Douglas Court in Derby was rated Good overall at its last inspection in February 2022, with Good ratings across the Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led domains. The inspection was followed by a monitoring review in July 2023, which did not identify new concerns requiring a change to the rating. A named registered manager and nominated individual are in place, suggesting a formal leadership structure. The most important thing to know before visiting is that the Safety domain was rated Requires Improvement. The published inspection summary does not set out the specific reasons for this rating in detail, which makes it essential to ask the home directly what was found and what has changed since February 2022. On a visit, ask the manager to show you the actual staffing rota for a recent week, including night shifts, and ask how incidents such as falls are logged and reviewed. The inspection is now over three years old, so the picture you build on a visit matters as much as the official rating.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Douglas Court Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Douglas Court Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dedication meets genuine care for every resident
Douglas Court – Expert Care in Derby
When families visit Douglas Court in Derby, they often mention the same thing — how settled their loved ones seem. This care home focuses on creating that sense of security, whether someone's there for respite or making it their permanent home. The team here understands that feeling safe is the foundation of good care.
Who they care for
Douglas Court cares for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia care. They offer both long-term residency and respite stays.
For those living with dementia, including complex conditions like Lewy body dementia, families report their relatives receive thoughtful, appropriate care. The team seems to understand how to help people with dementia feel secure and supported.
Management & ethos
The staff here clearly take pride in what they do. Family members talk about seeing real dedication from the team, who manage the demanding nature of care work with professionalism. There's a sense that safety is taken seriously, with families noting how secure their relatives feel.
“If you're looking for a care home in Derby where dedication to resident wellbeing comes first, Douglas Court could be worth exploring.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
