Littleover Nursing Home, Derby
CQC Inspection Breakdown
| Safe | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Caring | Requires improvement |
| Responsive | Good |
| Well-led | Good |
About Littleover Nursing Home
Littleover Nursing Home accommodates 40 people, providing long-term, respite care and palliative care. The home is over two floors, with bedrooms on both floors. There were 23 people living at the service at the time of our inspection visit.
What residents and families say
Relatives told us that the staff and registered manager were kind and caring.
Source: CQC inspection report
Specialisms
About Littleover Nursing Home
Situated in the DE23 postcode district of Derby, Derby, Littleover Nursing Home operates as a care home with nursing focused on personalised, compassionate care. The home is operated by Far Fillimore Care Homes Ltd and can accommodate up to 40 residents. Following their most recent inspection on 07/05/2021, the Care Quality Commission rated Littleover Nursing Home as Good. Across the five inspection categories, the home scored Good for Safe, Effective, Responsive, Well-led; Requires Improvement for Caring. The home caters to a range of care needs, including caring for adults under 65 yrs and caring for adults over 65 yrs. The service supports older people, younger adults. Regulated activities at the home include accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care and diagnostic and screening procedures and treatment of disease, disorder or injury. The DE23 postcode area has 24 registered care homes with a combined 906 beds — so there are options to compare in the local area.
Finding the right care home is a deeply personal decision, and we hope this information helps you and your family feel more confident as you explore your options. Every person deserves care that respects their individuality, and the right home will feel welcoming from the moment you walk through the door.
Littleover Nursing Home is one of the care homes in Derby — a local authority with 73 CQC-registered homes, 57 of which are rated Good or Outstanding.
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Further Reading & Official Sources
- Official CQC inspection report for Littleover Nursing Home
- View Littleover Nursing Home on Google Maps
- NHS care home finder near DE23 1JJ
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What to Expect When Visiting
When visiting a nursing care home, it helps to see the clinical environment in action alongside the day-to-day living spaces. A good visit should leave you feeling reassured about both the medical and emotional care on offer.
- Try to visit at different times of day, including mealtimes, to see the home in action.
- Speak with staff and, if possible, current residents or their families about their experience.
- Ask about the nurse-to-resident ratio, especially during nights and weekends.
- Check whether the home can manage any specific medical conditions or equipment needs.
Questions to Ask When Visiting
It can be hard to know what to ask during a care home visit. Here are some questions tailored to Littleover Nursing Home's type of care that may help guide your conversation:
- 1 What medical conditions do your nurses have experience managing?
- 2 How quickly can a nurse attend to a resident in an emergency?
- 3 Are there regular GP visits, or do residents need to travel for appointments?
- 4 What is your approach to pain management and end-of-life care?
For a more complete checklist, see our guide to choosing a care home.
Official CQC Inspection Report
The Care Quality Commission last inspected Littleover Nursing Home on 07/05/2021 and rated it Good. The full report includes detailed findings on safety, staffing, and quality of care.
Read the full CQC reportWhat families typically look for
- - Whether nurses are on-site 24 hours and their qualifications
- - How the home manages medication and medical emergencies
- - Staff-to-resident ratios, especially overnight
These reflect common priorities we see from families researching care homes. For personalised advice, we recommend visiting in person and speaking to current families.
Frequently Asked Questions
What medical conditions do your nurses have experience managing?
Littleover Nursing Home has nursing staff experienced in supporting people with caring for adults under 65 yrs and caring for adults over 65 yrs. In the most recent CQC inspection on 07/05/2021, the home was rated Good for Safe care — a category that covers clinical training, medication management, and infection control. Ask the nursing team directly about any specific medical conditions during your visit.
How quickly can a nurse attend to a resident in an emergency?
CQC inspectors rated Littleover Nursing Home as Good for Safe care on 07/05/2021. The Safe domain covers emergency protocols, staffing ratios, and risk management. Ask the home about nurse-to-resident ratios specifically during night and weekend shifts, when response times are most critical.
Are there regular GP visits, or do residents need to travel for appointments?
Residents at Littleover Nursing Home typically remain registered with a local GP who can visit the home for routine and urgent appointments. As a nursing care home, on-site nurses handle day-to-day clinical care. Ask the home which GP surgery they work with and how specialist referrals are managed.
What is your approach to pain management and end-of-life care?
CQC inspectors rated Littleover Nursing Home as Requires Improvement for Caring on 07/05/2021. This domain specifically assesses how staff treat residents with compassion and dignity, including during palliative and end-of-life care. Ask the nursing team about their approach to pain management and whether they work with a local hospice or palliative care team.
What is the CQC rating for Littleover Nursing Home?
Littleover Nursing Home in Derby is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. The most recent inspection was on 07/05/2021. The home has 40 beds.
How many beds does Littleover Nursing Home have?
Littleover Nursing Home has 40 beds and operates as a care home with nursing in Derby.
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Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. View on CQC website → How we use this data