Orchard Care Homes
Eckington Court Nursing Home
Care home in Eckington, Derbyshire
Operated by Orchard Care Homes
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About
Eckington Court Nursing Home, operated by Orchard Care Homes, is a 50-bed care home in Eckington, Derbyshire. It provides nursing care, dementia care, short-term respite care and specialist mental health support. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2020).
The home is purpose-built and situated on Penny Engine Lane. It supports residents with tailored care aligned to individual needs, routines and preferences, and aims to foster relationships between staff, residents and families.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 9 April 2020 · Last inspected 9 March 2020
Inspectors found Eckington Court, a residential and nursing home for up to 50 older people or people with disabilities, providing safe, caring support. Staff were described as knowing residents well, respecting their dignity, and supporting their independence and choices. Care plans were reviewed regularly, and health and nutrition needs were supported, including through partnerships with other organisations.
- Medicines were managed in ways that reduced risk and ensured people received them as prescribed.
- Staffing levels and recruitment were judged sufficient to keep people safe.
- Care was personalised, with staff engaging residents in meaningful activities and responding to changing needs.
- The registered manager was approachable, and feedback meetings and complaint routes were in place.
- Inspectors were prompted by an incident involving serious injury, but did not examine its circumstances, and found the medicines-related concerns had been addressed through new governance systems.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 300 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
81 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 Derbyshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £910 |
| 2025 | £974 |
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Local health safety net
Eckington Court Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Chesterfield Royal Hospital, 5.5 miles away. The local GP practice is THE VALLEYS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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