Rykneld View Nursing 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 beds31
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2018-05-17
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 their loved ones settle in quickly here, with personal belongings and familiar objects helping create comfortable spaces. The atmosphere helps residents adjust to their new surroundings, with several families noting how well their relatives have adapted to life at the home.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity60
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-05-17
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effective was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. The published report does not include specific observations, staff training records reviewed, or detail on how care plans are written and updated. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies relevant training is in place, but this is not confirmed with specific inspection evidence in the published text.Is this home caring?
Caring was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether residents are treated as individuals. The published report does not include inspector observations of interactions, resident quotes, or specific examples of how privacy and dignity are maintained in practice. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied, but the evidence base available to families is thin., Caring was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether residents are treated as individuals. The published report does not include inspector observations of interactions, resident quotes, or specific examples of how privacy and dignity are maintained in practice. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied, but the evidence base available to families is thin.Is the home responsive?
Responsive was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors care to individual needs, provides meaningful activities, and handles complaints effectively. No specific activity examples, individual care adjustments, or complaint-handling detail are included in the published report. The home supports a broad range of needs, including dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities, which makes individual responsiveness particularly important., Responsive was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors care to individual needs, provides meaningful activities, and handles complaints effectively. No specific activity examples, individual care adjustments, or complaint-handling detail are included in the published report. The home supports a broad range of needs, including dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities, which makes individual responsiveness particularly important.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. A named registered manager, Miss Natalie Hannah Warren, is recorded as being in post, and a nominated individual, Mr Sebastian Prasad Devasia, is also named. The published report does not include observations about management visibility, staff culture, or governance systems in practice. The home is run by Primus Healthcare Limited. No information is available about how long the current manager has been in post., Well-led was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. A named registered manager, Miss Natalie Hannah Warren, is recorded as being in post, and a nominated individual, Mr Sebastian Prasad Devasia, is also named. The published report does not include observations about management visibility, staff culture, or governance systems in practice. The home is run by Primus Healthcare Limited. No information is available about how long the current manager has been in post.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults of all ages, including those under 65, with specialised support for dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. Families with relatives who have dementia speak about the respectful way staff interact with residents, even when communication becomes difficult. The team understands how to support people at different stages of their dementia journey. 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
Rykneld View scored 68 out of 100, reflecting a mixed picture: four domains were rated Good at the last inspection, but Safety was rated Requires Improvement, and the inspection report contains very little specific detail to help families assess day-to-day care quality with confidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe how their loved ones settle in quickly here, with personal belongings and familiar objects helping create comfortable spaces. The atmosphere helps residents adjust to their new surroundings, with several families noting how well their relatives have adapted to life at the home.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here show consistent kindness and respect, according to families who've spent time at Rykneld View. Several people have mentioned how cheerfully the team handles challenging care tasks, treating every resident with dignity regardless of their condition.
How it sits against good practice
Several families have found comfort in the compassionate nursing care provided here, particularly during their loved ones' final days.
Worth a visit
Rykneld View, at 410 Burton Road, Derby, received an overall Good rating at its last inspection in February 2021, with Good ratings in Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The Safety domain was rated Requires Improvement, which means inspectors identified concerns serious enough to separate out from the otherwise positive picture. The home supports 31 people across a range of needs including dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities, and is run by Primus Healthcare Limited with a named registered manager in post. The significant limitation here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail: no direct observations of care, no resident or family quotes, and no description of what actually happens day to day. The Requires Improvement rating for Safety is the most important thing to explore before making a decision. On your visit, ask the manager to explain what the safety concerns were in 2021, what was done to address them, and how they can demonstrate improvement since then. Also ask about night staffing numbers, agency staff use, and how incidents such as falls are logged and acted upon.
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In Their Own Words
How Rykneld View Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Compassionate dementia care brings comfort to families in Derby
Rykneld View – Expert Care in Derby
When someone you love needs specialist care, finding the right place can feel overwhelming. Rykneld View in Derby supports residents with dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities, with families often speaking about the kindness shown during difficult times. The home welcomes both younger adults and those over 65.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults of all ages, including those under 65, with specialised support for dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities.
Families with relatives who have dementia speak about the respectful way staff interact with residents, even when communication becomes difficult. The team understands how to support people at different stages of their dementia journey.
“Several families have found comfort in the compassionate nursing care provided here, particularly during their loved ones' final days.”
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
Rykneld View scored 68 out of 100, reflecting a mixed picture: four domains were rated Good at the last inspection, but Safety was rated Requires Improvement, and the inspection report contains very little specific detail to help families assess day-to-day care quality with confidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe how their loved ones settle in quickly here, with personal belongings and familiar objects helping create comfortable spaces. The atmosphere helps residents adjust to their new surroundings, with several families noting how well their relatives have adapted to life at the home.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here show consistent kindness and respect, according to families who've spent time at Rykneld View. Several people have mentioned how cheerfully the team handles challenging care tasks, treating every resident with dignity regardless of their condition.
How it sits against good practice
Several families have found comfort in the compassionate nursing care provided here, particularly during their loved ones' final days.
Worth a visit
Rykneld View, at 410 Burton Road, Derby, received an overall Good rating at its last inspection in February 2021, with Good ratings in Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The Safety domain was rated Requires Improvement, which means inspectors identified concerns serious enough to separate out from the otherwise positive picture. The home supports 31 people across a range of needs including dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities, and is run by Primus Healthcare Limited with a named registered manager in post. The significant limitation here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail: no direct observations of care, no resident or family quotes, and no description of what actually happens day to day. The Requires Improvement rating for Safety is the most important thing to explore before making a decision. On your visit, ask the manager to explain what the safety concerns were in 2021, what was done to address them, and how they can demonstrate improvement since then. Also ask about night staffing numbers, agency staff use, and how incidents such as falls are logged and acted upon.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Rykneld View Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Rykneld View Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Compassionate dementia care brings comfort to families in Derby
Rykneld View – Expert Care in Derby
When someone you love needs specialist care, finding the right place can feel overwhelming. Rykneld View in Derby supports residents with dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities, with families often speaking about the kindness shown during difficult times. The home welcomes both younger adults and those over 65.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults of all ages, including those under 65, with specialised support for dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities.
Families with relatives who have dementia speak about the respectful way staff interact with residents, even when communication becomes difficult. The team understands how to support people at different stages of their dementia journey.
Management & ethos
Staff here show consistent kindness and respect, according to families who've spent time at Rykneld View. Several people have mentioned how cheerfully the team handles challenging care tasks, treating every resident with dignity regardless of their condition.
The home & environment
The home runs structured activities throughout the day, with coordinators working to match activities to what each resident enjoys and can manage. Families particularly value how these sessions help their loved ones stay engaged and connected with others.
“Several families have found comfort in the compassionate nursing care provided here, particularly during their loved ones' final days.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
