Barchester Healthcare
Bluebell Park Care Home
Nursing home in City of Derby, Derby
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Bluebell Park Care Home is a 64-bed facility operated by Barchester Healthcare in Derby, Derbyshire. The home provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care to older people.
The Care Quality Commission rated Bluebell Park Good overall, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
1,171 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,372 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Derby usually pays £809 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £563 a week.
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Derby council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £773 |
| 2025 | — | £809 |
| 2026 | £1,372 | — |
What Derby council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Bluebell Park Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Derby Hospital, 4 miles away. The local GP practice is ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in City of Derby
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Hadhari Project
In accordance with the Constitution, the principal activity of the charity is to promote the welfare, education, social and recreational needs of inhabitants within the City of Derby who are…
The Hardy Group
The charity provides a range of social and information activities for people with dementia and their carers. Regular social meetings and information is provided by guest speakers, our website and…
Borrowbrook Home Link
Helping older people in the parish of Borrowash and Ockbrook, Derbyshire, to live independent lives thereby increasing their confidence and self-esteem and reducing isolation and social exclusion…
Amber Valley Stroke Group
to hold meetings fortnightly with entertainment and occasional outings to local venues to promote a convivial and friendlyatmosphere for local stroke victims
Belper Community Cottage
Provide a weekly Lunch Club for the elderly.Run a fortnightly Contact Centre for estranged families in accordance with NACC.Provide meeting rooms for various local support groups e.g. Stop…
Erewash Community Transport Limited
Accessible Transport to people who are unable to use conventional transport due age, disability or social exclusion.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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