Willowcroft
Residential care home · Derby
Nottingham Road, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7NN
Run by Methodist Homes
- GoodCQC · Sept 2019
- 7.4Our score
- Beds60
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01332 676010
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 24 September 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Willowcroft
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-196898998
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Willowcroft
Willowcroft provides residential, dementia and short-term respite care for older people in Derby. The home supports people who need help with daily living while offering activities and routines that encourage engagement. Its wider organisation also provides retirement living and community services for older people.
Care is linked with everyday wellbeing, including food, social activities and support for personal preferences. Willowcroft can also be considered for short stays, making it relevant when families need temporary support. As a not-for-profit provider, MHA states that surplus is reinvested into services. The home’s offer therefore combines residential care with the practical focus of short-term respite care for older people.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Derby
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Laurels Residential and Nursing HomeDerby | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Aspen Court Care HomeDerby | 0.9 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| ConifersDerby | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Marion HouseDerby | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Paxton HouseDerby | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Methodist Homes
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The HeronsNottingham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Maple Leaf HouseRipley | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Briar Hill HouseRugeley | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| AigburthLeicester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Queensway HouseStafford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Weston HouseStafford | Good | 7.4 | |
| Moorland HouseHope Valley | Good | 7.4 | |
| Charnwood HouseCoventry | Good | 8.0 | |
| ClaybourneStoke-on-Trent | Good | 8.0 | |
| Waterside HouseWolverhampton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Abbey ParkCoventry | Good | 7.4 | |
| Stones PlaceLincoln | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Short-term respite care
- Not-for-profit provider
- Older-person community services
Suits: Older people needing residential, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Nottingham Road, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7NN
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Questions families ask
How much does Willowcroft cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Willowcroft for its weekly fee. As a guide, Derby council paid on average £738 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Willowcroft whether it takes residents funded by Derby council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.