The Villas Care Homes Ltd, Derby
CQC Inspection Breakdown
| Safe | Requires improvement |
| Effective | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Well-led | Requires improvement |
About The Villas Care Homes Ltd
Date of assessment: 21 October to 4 November 2025. The service is a nursing home providing support to adults, a learning disability and/or mental health condition. The service is registered to support up to 16 people. At the time of our inspection, 13 people were living at the service.
What residents and families say
Relatives told us staff understood and supported people who communicated signs of distress well.
Source: CQC inspection report
Specialisms
About The Villas Care Homes Ltd
The Villas Care Homes Ltd, a care home with nursing in Derby, Derby, welcomes residents who need nursing support and day-to-day personal care in a homely setting. The home is operated by The Villas Care Homes Ltd and can accommodate up to 16 residents. Following their most recent inspection on 28/11/2025, the Care Quality Commission rated The Villas Care Homes Ltd as Requires improvement. Across the five inspection categories, the home scored Good for Effective, Caring, Responsive; Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led. The home caters to a range of care needs, including caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and caring for adults over 65 yrs. The service supports learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder, mental health, older people, younger adults. Regulated activities at the home include accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care and treatment of disease, disorder or injury. The DE1 postcode area has 7 registered care homes with a combined 197 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.
The Villas Care Homes Ltd 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 The Villas Care Homes Ltd
- View The Villas Care Homes Ltd on Google Maps
- NHS care home finder near DE1 1PL
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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 The Villas Care Homes Ltd'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 The Villas Care Homes Ltd on 28/11/2025 and rated it Requires improvement. 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?
The Villas Care Homes Ltd has nursing staff experienced in supporting people with caring for adults under 65 yrs and learning disabilities. In the most recent CQC inspection on 28/11/2025, the home was rated Requires Improvement 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 The Villas Care Homes Ltd as Requires Improvement for Safe care on 28/11/2025. 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 The Villas Care Homes Ltd 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 The Villas Care Homes Ltd as Good for Caring on 28/11/2025. 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 The Villas Care Homes Ltd?
The Villas Care Homes Ltd in Derby is rated Requires improvement by the Care Quality Commission. The most recent inspection was on 28/11/2025. The home has 16 beds.
How many beds does The Villas Care Homes Ltd have?
The Villas Care Homes Ltd has 16 beds and operates as a care home with nursing in Derby.
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