Methodist Homes
Willowcroft
Nursing home in Derby
Operated by MHA (Methodist Homes)
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
Willowcroft is a purpose-built residential care home in Derby run by Methodist Homes. It provides residential care, dementia care and short-stay respite care across two wings, each with 30 beds, supporting older people and those living with dementia. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care, though Safety was rated Requires Improvement.
The home is situated on Nottingham Road in Spondon, Derby. It offers a safe, supportive environment designed to support dignity and independence for its residents.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
482 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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 Derby council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £773 |
| 2025 | £809 |
What Derby council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Willowcroft is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Derby Hospital, 4.7 miles away. The local GP practice is CHAPEL STREET MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 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
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…
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.
Part of MHA (Methodist Homes)
Willowcroft is one of 100 homes run by MHA (Methodist Homes) on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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