Monarch Healthcare
Woodlands Nursing Home
Nursing home in Ripley, Derbyshire
Operated by Monarch Healthcare
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Woodlands Nursing Home is a 40-bed nursing home in Ripley, Amber Valley, operated by Monarch Healthcare. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings for safety, effectiveness, caring and leadership; the responsive key question was rated Requires Improvement. The CQC inspection report was published in 2019.
The home provides nursing care to residents who need it. Families considering the home can find more information by visiting Monarch Healthcare's website or contacting the home directly.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 31 July 2019 · Last inspected 19 June 2019
Inspectors rated this 32-bed home for older people and people living with dementia as good. They found enough staff to meet people's physical needs, and said that people were supported to eat and drink well, that the home was clean, and that people's privacy and independence were respected. The report also says that some people felt staff were too busy for companionship, and that inspectors saw times when people had little to do.
- People described close bonds with staff, and inspectors found staff to be kind and caring.
- Risk assessments guided staff in keeping people safe, safeguarding systems were in place, and medicines were handled safely by trained staff.
- A varied programme of activities was offered, including quizzes, entertainers and food tasting sessions, and end of life wishes were recorded.
- Staff received regular training, supervision and appraisals, and people, relatives and staff described the management team as supportive and approachable.
- People, relatives and staff said staff were focused on tasks and too busy to offer companionship, and inspectors saw periods when people lacked stimulation.
- At one mealtime, inspectors observed that people were not offered a choice of food.
- Some people said they would like more trips out.
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
124 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 | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
Woodlands Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is King's Mill Hospital, 8.9 miles away. The local GP practice is RIPLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.7 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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