The Old Lodge Nursing Home
Care home in Derby, Derbyshire
What do these badges mean?
- 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
The Old Lodge Nursing Home is a 47-bed nursing home in Derby, Derbyshire, providing 24-hour care for people with complex neurological and terminal conditions, including Huntington's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke and brain injury. The home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, with Outstanding grades for Caring, Responsive and Well-led care, and Good ratings for Safe and Effective provision.
The home draws on a team of qualified nurses trained in specialist care delivery. On-site and visiting healthcare services include GP consultations, physiotherapy, dentistry, optometry, chiropody and hairdressing arranged as needed.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 25 November 2019 · Last inspected 14 October 2019
Inspectors found that the registered manager and staff team were committed to improving care, and that people had warm, meaningful relationships with staff they described as kind and caring. Residents were supported to take part in a wide range of social activities, to follow their religious and cultural preferences, and to keep up important family ties. Care plans were built around each person's wishes, and end-of-life care was described as dignified and personalised.
- Leadership and management were praised by professionals, and staff said they felt well supported by the registered manager and provider.
- Staff were described as caring and respectful, and people had developed meaningful relationships with them.
- People were supported to take part in varied social activities and to try new experiences, with risks managed so they could stay independent.
- Medicines were well managed and stored in line with national guidance, and people received them on time.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026
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 SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
482 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £910 |
| 2025 | £974 |
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Local health safety net
The Old Lodge Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Derby Hospital, 3.8 miles away. The local GP practice is WELLBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.9 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Derby
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Hadhari Project
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The Hardy Group
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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…
Derby U3a
The advancement of education, and in particular the education of older people and those who are retired from full-time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and…
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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