Farriess Court
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds26
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2020-03-14
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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 care team that understands dignity starts with the basics. Residents here are helped to stay well-groomed, with regular support for washing and dressing, and there's genuine attention to helping everyone look their best. The varied activity programme keeps days interesting too — from nail care sessions to drawing and creative activities that give residents something to look forward to.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-03-14
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The inspection awarded a Good rating for Effective at the November 2025 assessment. This domain covers care planning, staff training, healthcare access, and how well the home supports residents' physical and mental health. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which means inspectors would have considered whether training and care approaches reflect that. No specific training completion rates, care plan examples, or GP access arrangements are described in the published summary.Is this home caring?
The inspection awarded a Good rating for Caring at the November 2025 assessment. This domain covers how staff treat residents: whether they are kind, respectful, and unhurried, and whether privacy and dignity are maintained. For a home caring for people with dementia, this domain is particularly significant because residents may not be able to report poor treatment themselves. The published report does not include any inspector observations of staff interactions, resident quotes, or specific examples of how dignity is maintained.Is the home responsive?
The inspection awarded a Good rating for Responsive at the November 2025 assessment. This domain covers whether the home provides activities and engagement that are meaningful to individual residents, how it responds to complaints, and whether end-of-life care is planned appropriately. The home cares for people with a range of needs including dementia and physical disabilities, which means activity provision should reflect varying levels of ability. No specific activity programmes, individual engagement arrangements, or complaint handling examples are described in the published summary.Is the home well-led?
The inspection awarded a Good rating for Well-led at the November 2025 assessment. The home is operated by Farriess Court Limited, with Mrs Danielle Akosah-Rogers as registered manager and Mr Allen Heath as nominated individual. This structure indicates a clear line of accountability. The Good rating for Well-led suggests inspectors were satisfied with governance, staff culture, and the home's approach to quality improvement. No specific examples of management visibility, staff feedback mechanisms, or incident learning are described in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home welcomes adults under 65 as well as older residents, providing specialist support for people living with dementia and those with physical disabilities. For residents living with dementia, the structured activity programme helps maintain engagement and stimulation throughout the day. The team's focus on maintaining personal routines around grooming and appearance can be particularly valuable for preserving dignity and self-identity. 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
Farriess Court was rated Good across all five domains at its November 2025 inspection, which is a genuinely positive outcome. However, the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores sit in the 65-72 range rather than higher: the rating is clear, but the evidence behind it is thin.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe a care team that understands dignity starts with the basics. Residents here are helped to stay well-groomed, with regular support for washing and dressing, and there's genuine attention to helping everyone look their best. The varied activity programme keeps days interesting too — from nail care sessions to drawing and creative activities that give residents something to look forward to.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team and care staff clearly work well together here, creating an atmosphere where both residents and families feel comfortable approaching anyone with questions or concerns. There's a real sense of professionalism in how the team operates, while still maintaining that friendly, approachable manner that makes such a difference in care settings.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes it's the everyday things — feeling clean, having your hair done nicely, enjoying an activity — that make all the difference in residential care.
Worth a visit
Farriess Court, at 103 Boulton Lane in Derby, was assessed in November 2025 and rated Good across all five inspection domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a positive outcome for a 26-bed home caring for adults over and under 65, including people with dementia and physical disabilities. The home has a named registered manager, Mrs Danielle Akosah-Rogers, and a clear leadership structure in place. The honest limitation here is that the published report contains very little specific detail beyond the domain ratings themselves. No inspector observations, resident or relative quotes, or concrete examples are included in the summary available to families. A Good rating is genuinely meaningful, but you should not rely on it alone. When you visit, ask to see the most recent staffing rota to understand night cover for 26 residents, ask how often care plans are reviewed and whether families are involved, and observe whether staff interactions feel unhurried and warm. These are the things the published findings cannot tell you.
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In Their Own Words
How Farriess Court describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where personal care means looking and feeling your best every day
Residential home in Derby: True Peace of Mind
For families searching for somewhere that genuinely cares about the little things that matter, Farriess Court in Derby offers a refreshing approach to residential care. The home supports adults of all ages, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities. What stands out here is their real commitment to helping residents feel like themselves — clean, comfortable, and engaged with life.
Who they care for
The home welcomes adults under 65 as well as older residents, providing specialist support for people living with dementia and those with physical disabilities.
For residents living with dementia, the structured activity programme helps maintain engagement and stimulation throughout the day. The team's focus on maintaining personal routines around grooming and appearance can be particularly valuable for preserving dignity and self-identity.
“Sometimes it's the everyday things — feeling clean, having your hair done nicely, enjoying an activity — that make all the difference in residential care.”
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
Farriess Court was rated Good across all five domains at its November 2025 inspection, which is a genuinely positive outcome. However, the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores sit in the 65-72 range rather than higher: the rating is clear, but the evidence behind it is thin.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe a care team that understands dignity starts with the basics. Residents here are helped to stay well-groomed, with regular support for washing and dressing, and there's genuine attention to helping everyone look their best. The varied activity programme keeps days interesting too — from nail care sessions to drawing and creative activities that give residents something to look forward to.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team and care staff clearly work well together here, creating an atmosphere where both residents and families feel comfortable approaching anyone with questions or concerns. There's a real sense of professionalism in how the team operates, while still maintaining that friendly, approachable manner that makes such a difference in care settings.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes it's the everyday things — feeling clean, having your hair done nicely, enjoying an activity — that make all the difference in residential care.
Worth a visit
Farriess Court, at 103 Boulton Lane in Derby, was assessed in November 2025 and rated Good across all five inspection domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a positive outcome for a 26-bed home caring for adults over and under 65, including people with dementia and physical disabilities. The home has a named registered manager, Mrs Danielle Akosah-Rogers, and a clear leadership structure in place. The honest limitation here is that the published report contains very little specific detail beyond the domain ratings themselves. No inspector observations, resident or relative quotes, or concrete examples are included in the summary available to families. A Good rating is genuinely meaningful, but you should not rely on it alone. When you visit, ask to see the most recent staffing rota to understand night cover for 26 residents, ask how often care plans are reviewed and whether families are involved, and observe whether staff interactions feel unhurried and warm. These are the things the published findings cannot tell you.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Farriess Court measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Farriess Court describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where personal care means looking and feeling your best every day
Residential home in Derby: True Peace of Mind
For families searching for somewhere that genuinely cares about the little things that matter, Farriess Court in Derby offers a refreshing approach to residential care. The home supports adults of all ages, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities. What stands out here is their real commitment to helping residents feel like themselves — clean, comfortable, and engaged with life.
Who they care for
The home welcomes adults under 65 as well as older residents, providing specialist support for people living with dementia and those with physical disabilities.
For residents living with dementia, the structured activity programme helps maintain engagement and stimulation throughout the day. The team's focus on maintaining personal routines around grooming and appearance can be particularly valuable for preserving dignity and self-identity.
Management & ethos
The management team and care staff clearly work well together here, creating an atmosphere where both residents and families feel comfortable approaching anyone with questions or concerns. There's a real sense of professionalism in how the team operates, while still maintaining that friendly, approachable manner that makes such a difference in care settings.
“Sometimes it's the everyday things — feeling clean, having your hair done nicely, enjoying an activity — that make all the difference in residential care.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
