Ashmere Derbyshire

West Hallam Care Home

Residential care home in Erewash, Derbyshire

Operated by Ashmere Derbyshire

CQC Requires improvement31 bedsDementiaResidential
NeighbourhoodPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Address8 Newdigate St, West Hallam, Ilkeston DE7 6GZ, UK
Beds31
Weekly feefrom £993 · 2026
En-suite77%
Opened1988
All-inclusiveYes

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About

West Hallam Care Home is a 31-bed residential care home located in Erewash, Derbyshire. It provides residential care, dementia care, and respite stays. The home is rated Requires Improvement overall by the Care Quality Commission, with the Safe and Well-led key questions rated Requires Improvement, and Effective, Caring and Responsive rated Good.

The home is operated by Ashmere Derbyshire and offers both general residential and specialised dementia care in a secure setting.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Meditation & Yoga

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery950 m
A&E: Royal Derby Hospital7.3 miles
Bus stop100 m
Train station1.2 miles
Shops500 m
Pub or bar500 m
  • 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 SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsLimited
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

8 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Anti-social behaviour75%
Violent crime25%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £993
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Derbyshire usually pays £974 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £19 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 Derbyshire council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Derbyshire pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£910
2025—£974
2026£993—

What Derbyshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.

Local health safety net

West Hallam Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Derby Hospital, 7.3 miles away. The local GP practice is WEST HALLAM MEDICAL CTR, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Derby Hospital · 7.3 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Outstanding
WEST HALLAM MEDICAL CTR · 0.6 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Erewash

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Old Park Ward Old Age Pensioners Fund

To provide a facility seven days a week for the elderly in the Old Park Ward. Through organizing events and hiring of the centres facilities to outside sources we are able to make a donation to…

4.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (201037)
Charity

Age UK Derby & Derbyshire

Provides services.Provides daycare, befriending, advocacy, advice, information services for older people in Derby and Derbyshire.

5.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1068550)
Charity

Age Concern Eastwood

Day centre open from 10.00am until 2.00pm four days a week. Provision of freshly cooked meal and stimulating activities, for example speakers on a wide variety of subjects, or an entertainer. We…

6.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (518442)
Charity

Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire

The Charity provides services for older people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire within the following categories; Housing Services, Advice, Advocacy, Health & Wellbeing including Day Care and Core…

6.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1067881)
Charity

Rushcliffe Dementia Action Network

RDAN: a network of local organisations, services and volunteers, working together to improve the support for people living with dementia and their carers in Rushcliffe. Our approach is to build…

7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1210657)
Charity

Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind

My Sight Nottinghamshire (working name for Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind) is dedicated to improving the lives of visually impaired people in Nottinghamshire. Services including;…

7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (511288)

Frequently asked questions

What is the geographical position of West Hallam?
West Hallam can be found in Ilkeston and is conveniently located near well-liked facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate West Hallam?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspects and rates care homes in England. Its latest overall rating for West Hallam Care Home is Requires improvement.
What kinds of senior care does West Hallam offer?
This home provides various forms of senior care such as respite, dementia, and residential.
What is the bed capacity at West Hallam?
At present, the home can accommodate 31 individuals.
Who is the proprietor of West Hallam?
Ashmere Derbyshire is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
West Hallam offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Horticulture & Floral Design, Creative Arts & Crafts, and Literature & Poetry sessions.
How much does care at West Hallam cost?
The cost of care at West Hallam can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care at West Hallam is £993 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01156 473871.

Part of Ashmere Derbyshire

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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