Belvedere House Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds64
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2025-07-22
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe feeling genuinely welcomed from their very first contact. The staff's friendly, approachable manner puts visitors at ease, and tours of the facilities help families feel confident about what the home offers. There's a sense that residents here are treated with real dignity, with staff taking time to understand each person's preferences and personality.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement70
- Food quality70
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2025-07-22 Report published 2025-07-22
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the July 2025 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutritional support, and how well the home works with other professionals such as GPs, district nurses, and specialists. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which means inspectors would have considered whether staff training and care planning are appropriate for people living with dementia. No specific examples of training content, care plan quality, or GP access frequency are reproduced in the published text.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the July 2025 inspection. This domain is where inspectors assess whether staff treat people with dignity and respect, whether privacy is maintained, and whether interactions feel genuinely kind rather than task-focused. Staff warmth is the single most important theme in our family review data, appearing in 57.3% of positive reviews. The published report does not reproduce specific observations of staff interactions, preferred name use, or how staff responded to people who were distressed.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the July 2025 inspection. This domain covers how well the home tailors its offer to individual needs, including activities, social engagement, and end-of-life care. The home describes a structured activity programme aimed at providing routine and engagement throughout the day. No specific detail about activity types, frequency, one-to-one provision, or how end-of-life care is planned is reproduced in the published text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the July 2025 inspection. A registered manager, Ms Kelly Marie Barton, and a nominated individual, Mrs Denise Anne Stephenson, are confirmed in post. Having named, accountable leaders in place is a structural positive. The published report does not record how long the current manager has been in post, whether staff feel able to raise concerns, or how the home uses feedback from families and the people who live there to drive improvements.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Belvedere House provides care for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home has made efforts to make the building accessible throughout. For people with dementia, the home's structured activity programme aims to provide routine and engagement throughout the day. Staff work to understand each person's individual needs and adapt their approach accordingly. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Belvedere House was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in July 2025. Scores reflect the positive overall picture but sit in the mid-range because the published inspection report contains limited specific observations, direct quotes, or detailed examples to confirm the Good ratings in depth.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe feeling genuinely welcomed from their very first contact. The staff's friendly, approachable manner puts visitors at ease, and tours of the facilities help families feel confident about what the home offers. There's a sense that residents here are treated with real dignity, with staff taking time to understand each person's preferences and personality.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here seem to strike the right balance between being professional and personable. Families notice how available and responsive the team is, whether it's answering questions during initial visits or responding to day-to-day needs. The care approach feels thoughtful, with staff clearly taking pride in getting to know residents properly.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for contemporary care in Chesterfield, Belvedere House offers a fresh take on what a care home can be.
Worth a visit
Belvedere House Care Home, at 59 St Augustines Road in Chesterfield, was assessed in July 2025 and received a Good rating across all five inspection domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. A named registered manager and nominated individual are in post, and the home is registered to provide nursing care for up to 64 people, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. A Good rating across every domain is a positive baseline and means inspectors found no areas of concern requiring improvement. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from people living at the home or their families, no observations of staff interactions, and no figures on staffing ratios or activity provision. A Good rating tells you the inspection was satisfactory; it does not tell you what daily life actually looks like. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), find out how many registered nurses are on duty overnight, and observe whether staff interactions feel unhurried and warm. Those specific checks will tell you more than the rating alone.
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In Their Own Words
How Belvedere House Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Contemporary care where every resident matters in Chesterfield
Compassionate Care in Chesterfield at Belvedere House
When families step into Belvedere House in Chesterfield, they often comment on its contemporary feel — more boutique hotel than traditional care home. But what really catches their attention is how staff take time to know each resident as an individual. This modern approach to care seems to resonate with families across the East Midlands who are looking for somewhere that feels fresh yet familiar.
Who they care for
Belvedere House provides care for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home has made efforts to make the building accessible throughout.
For people with dementia, the home's structured activity programme aims to provide routine and engagement throughout the day. Staff work to understand each person's individual needs and adapt their approach accordingly.
“If you're looking for contemporary care in Chesterfield, Belvedere House offers a fresh take on what a care home can be.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Belvedere House was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in July 2025. Scores reflect the positive overall picture but sit in the mid-range because the published inspection report contains limited specific observations, direct quotes, or detailed examples to confirm the Good ratings in depth.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe feeling genuinely welcomed from their very first contact. The staff's friendly, approachable manner puts visitors at ease, and tours of the facilities help families feel confident about what the home offers. There's a sense that residents here are treated with real dignity, with staff taking time to understand each person's preferences and personality.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here seem to strike the right balance between being professional and personable. Families notice how available and responsive the team is, whether it's answering questions during initial visits or responding to day-to-day needs. The care approach feels thoughtful, with staff clearly taking pride in getting to know residents properly.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for contemporary care in Chesterfield, Belvedere House offers a fresh take on what a care home can be.
Worth a visit
Belvedere House Care Home, at 59 St Augustines Road in Chesterfield, was assessed in July 2025 and received a Good rating across all five inspection domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. A named registered manager and nominated individual are in post, and the home is registered to provide nursing care for up to 64 people, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. A Good rating across every domain is a positive baseline and means inspectors found no areas of concern requiring improvement. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from people living at the home or their families, no observations of staff interactions, and no figures on staffing ratios or activity provision. A Good rating tells you the inspection was satisfactory; it does not tell you what daily life actually looks like. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), find out how many registered nurses are on duty overnight, and observe whether staff interactions feel unhurried and warm. Those specific checks will tell you more than the rating alone.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Belvedere House Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Belvedere House Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Contemporary care where every resident matters in Chesterfield
Compassionate Care in Chesterfield at Belvedere House
When families step into Belvedere House in Chesterfield, they often comment on its contemporary feel — more boutique hotel than traditional care home. But what really catches their attention is how staff take time to know each resident as an individual. This modern approach to care seems to resonate with families across the East Midlands who are looking for somewhere that feels fresh yet familiar.
Who they care for
Belvedere House provides care for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home has made efforts to make the building accessible throughout.
For people with dementia, the home's structured activity programme aims to provide routine and engagement throughout the day. Staff work to understand each person's individual needs and adapt their approach accordingly.
Management & ethos
Staff here seem to strike the right balance between being professional and personable. Families notice how available and responsive the team is, whether it's answering questions during initial visits or responding to day-to-day needs. The care approach feels thoughtful, with staff clearly taking pride in getting to know residents properly.
The home & environment
The home's contemporary design and thoughtful layout create spaces that feel both stylish and comfortable. Families mention the quality of the furnishings and how the interior design creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. There's a bar area where residents and visitors can enjoy refreshments together, adding to the social feel of the place.
“If you're looking for contemporary care in Chesterfield, Belvedere House offers a fresh take on what a care home can be.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
