Gresley House
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 beds44
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2023-10-04
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families visiting Gresley House often comment on how approachable and welcoming the carers are. There's even a resident dog who brings a bit of extra warmth to daily life. The atmosphere feels relaxed and friendly, with staff who take time to chat and engage.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-10-04
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Gresley House was rated Good for effectiveness at the June 2025 inspection. The home is registered for dementia care and nursing, meaning inspectors would have looked at care planning, staff training, healthcare access, and nutrition. The published report does not include specific detail on care plan content, GP access arrangements, dementia training records, or food quality. The rating indicates these areas met the required standard, but the evidence base in the published text is thin.Is this home caring?
Gresley House was rated Good for caring at the June 2025 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well staff know the individual people in their care. The published report does not include direct observations of staff interactions, resident or family testimony, or specific examples of dignity being upheld. The rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with this domain, but the text provides no observable specifics to share with you.Is the home responsive?
Gresley House was rated Good for responsiveness at the June 2025 inspection. This domain covers whether care is tailored to individual needs, whether activities are meaningful, and whether complaints are handled well. The published report does not include specific detail on the activity programme, individual engagement for people with advanced dementia, complaint records, or end-of-life care planning. The rating indicates inspectors were satisfied, but the published text offers no specifics.Is the home well-led?
Gresley House was rated Good for well-led at the June 2025 inspection. The home is run by R S Property Investments Limited, with Ms Leanne Edna Peace as registered manager and Mrs Amy Rebecca Tomlinson as nominated individual. Having moved from Inadequate to Good overall, the leadership team will have been required to demonstrate sustained improvement over time. The published report does not include detail on manager visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home handles complaints and learning from incidents.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home welcomes adults under 65, those over 65, and people living with physical disabilities. They also provide specialist dementia care, supporting residents at different stages of their journey. For those living with dementia, Gresley House provides dedicated support in a setting designed to feel comfortable and familiar. The team understands the importance of maintaining routines and creating moments of connection throughout the day. 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
Gresley House has achieved a Good rating across all five domains at its most recent inspection, a significant turnaround from a previous Inadequate rating. However, the published report text provides very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the rating outcome rather than rich observed evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families visiting Gresley House often comment on how approachable and welcoming the carers are. There's even a resident dog who brings a bit of extra warmth to daily life. The atmosphere feels relaxed and friendly, with staff who take time to chat and engage.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team at Gresley House receives particular praise from families for their kindness and attentiveness. Recent changes in management have brought fresh energy to the home, with some families noticing positive improvements in how things are run.
How it sits against good practice
Every family's care journey is different, and visiting Gresley House could help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit for your loved one.
Worth a visit
Gresley House, in Swadlincote, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in June 2025, published in July 2025. This is a meaningful result because the home had previously held an Inadequate rating, meaning inspectors found evidence of real improvement across safety, care quality, leadership, and responsiveness. The home provides nursing care for up to 44 people, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities, and has a named registered manager in post. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report provides very limited specific detail, meaning it is not possible to confirm from the text alone what daily life looks like for your parent. The Good rating tells you the home has met the required standard, but it does not tell you whether staff are warm by name, whether activities are genuinely tailored to people with dementia, or whether night staffing is adequate. Before you decide, visit in person, ask to see last week's actual rota, speak to the registered manager about how they have changed since the Inadequate rating, and observe how staff interact with residents in corridors and at mealtimes.
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In Their Own Words
How Gresley House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness meets care in the heart of Swadlincote
Residential home in Swadlincote: True Peace of Mind
Finding the right care home means looking for somewhere that feels genuinely welcoming. Gresley House Residential Home in Swadlincote offers residential care with a focus on creating a friendly, supportive environment. The home supports adults of all ages, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities.
Who they care for
The home welcomes adults under 65, those over 65, and people living with physical disabilities. They also provide specialist dementia care, supporting residents at different stages of their journey.
For those living with dementia, Gresley House provides dedicated support in a setting designed to feel comfortable and familiar. The team understands the importance of maintaining routines and creating moments of connection throughout the day.
“Every family's care journey is different, and visiting Gresley House could help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit for your loved one.”
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
Gresley House has achieved a Good rating across all five domains at its most recent inspection, a significant turnaround from a previous Inadequate rating. However, the published report text provides very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the rating outcome rather than rich observed evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families visiting Gresley House often comment on how approachable and welcoming the carers are. There's even a resident dog who brings a bit of extra warmth to daily life. The atmosphere feels relaxed and friendly, with staff who take time to chat and engage.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team at Gresley House receives particular praise from families for their kindness and attentiveness. Recent changes in management have brought fresh energy to the home, with some families noticing positive improvements in how things are run.
How it sits against good practice
Every family's care journey is different, and visiting Gresley House could help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit for your loved one.
Worth a visit
Gresley House, in Swadlincote, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in June 2025, published in July 2025. This is a meaningful result because the home had previously held an Inadequate rating, meaning inspectors found evidence of real improvement across safety, care quality, leadership, and responsiveness. The home provides nursing care for up to 44 people, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities, and has a named registered manager in post. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report provides very limited specific detail, meaning it is not possible to confirm from the text alone what daily life looks like for your parent. The Good rating tells you the home has met the required standard, but it does not tell you whether staff are warm by name, whether activities are genuinely tailored to people with dementia, or whether night staffing is adequate. Before you decide, visit in person, ask to see last week's actual rota, speak to the registered manager about how they have changed since the Inadequate rating, and observe how staff interact with residents in corridors and at mealtimes.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Gresley House measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Gresley House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness meets care in the heart of Swadlincote
Residential home in Swadlincote: True Peace of Mind
Finding the right care home means looking for somewhere that feels genuinely welcoming. Gresley House Residential Home in Swadlincote offers residential care with a focus on creating a friendly, supportive environment. The home supports adults of all ages, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities.
Who they care for
The home welcomes adults under 65, those over 65, and people living with physical disabilities. They also provide specialist dementia care, supporting residents at different stages of their journey.
For those living with dementia, Gresley House provides dedicated support in a setting designed to feel comfortable and familiar. The team understands the importance of maintaining routines and creating moments of connection throughout the day.
Management & ethos
The care team at Gresley House receives particular praise from families for their kindness and attentiveness. Recent changes in management have brought fresh energy to the home, with some families noticing positive improvements in how things are run.
“Every family's care journey is different, and visiting Gresley House could help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit for your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
