Wheathills House
Residential care home · Ashbourne
Brun Lane, Kirk Langley, Ashbourne, DE6 4LU
Run by Richard Whitehouse
- Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2021
- 6.2Our score
- Beds30
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01332 824600
Inspectors asked it to improve: Effective, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 24 July 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Wheathills House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-118291206
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Wheathills House
Residential and respite care at Wheathills House is shaped around older residents’ routines, interests and care needs. The home provides 24-hour care in rural Derbyshire, with ensuite rooms, call systems and personal room choices.
Its activity programme includes games, crafts and baking, alongside gentle exercise and community outings. Individualised care plans are paired with activities intended to engage and inspire, while district nurses, opticians and dental services can support wider needs. Day care is also available for people in the local community. The home combines residential support with structured opportunities for creativity, companionship and social contact.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Ashbourne
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WestwoodDerby | 1.7 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Westside Nursing HomeDerby | 2.1 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| The New Lodge Nursing Care LtdDerby | 2.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Western HouseDerby | 2.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Limes Residential HomeDerby | 2.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Broad daily activity programme
- Individualised care plans and activities
- Community day care available
Suits: Older people seeking residential or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Brun Lane, Kirk Langley, Ashbourne, DE6 4LU
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Questions families ask
Do they offer respite care as well as residential care?
Yes. They provide both residential care and respite care, with support tailored to each resident's needs.
What activities are available for residents?
They offer daily and weekly games sessions, including Bagatelle, Hangman, Bingo, card games, crafts, baking, chair exercises and bird-spotting.
Are care plans tailored to each resident?
Yes. The team creates individualised care plans and designs activities to engage and inspire each resident, while tailoring care to their needs.
How much does Wheathills House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Wheathills House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Derbyshire council paid on average £1,060 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.