Rated Care Homes

Spion Kop Care Home

G

Good

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

At a glance

  • 3 ratings

    Rated Good at every inspection since 2017.

  • 2 months

    since the latest rating was published.

  • 165 of 219

    rated care homes in Derbyshire are rated Good, like this one.

Spion Kop Care Home: inspection record

Care home, 6 beds, Derbyshire

Rated Good in August 2026.

Spion Kop Care Home: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

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What inspectors found

From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 10 August 2026 (assessment visit 28 May 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

Date of assessment: 28 May – 5 June 2026

This inspection was carried out because the provider had not been inspected since 2019.

Spion Kop is a 6-bedded care home which supports people aged 18+ who have a mental health condition.

People were kept safe and supported to live fulfilled lives. Staff and leaders were skilled, knowledgeable and compassionate. The provider ensured that a person-centred approach was used across the service, with clear and detailed care plans in place.

  • Safe Good
  • Effective Good
  • Caring Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary

There was a relaxed and homely environment at the provider, with spacious communal areas and bedrooms. It was clean and tidy, with regular checks being made by staff to ensure that a good standard of hygiene was maintained.

There were enough staff to keep people safe and provide support. Medicines were well managed and people who were able to were supported to administer their own medicine by trained staff. There were communal activities available for people to take part in, and staff supported people to take part in activities in the community where they needed support.

Staff helped people to develop their confidence to carry out tasks independently, and people were supported in the least restrictive way possible.

The provider ensured that staff were aware of their vision and values, and the management team were knowledgeable and experienced. They did this through embedding these values in the policies and procedures, and by leaders setting an example to staff.

There were systems in place to ensure good governance and maintain a high standard of care. Staff kept clear and accurate records, and leaders regularly audited and analysed recorded information in order to spot any concerning trends and make improvements to the service.

  1. Safe

    Good

    Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. At our last assessment we rated this key question good.

    At this assessment the rating has remained good. This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.

  2. Effective

    Good

    Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.

    At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.

  3. Caring

    Good

    Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.

    At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good. This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect; and involved as partners in their care.

  4. Responsive

    Good

    Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.

    At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good. This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.

  5. Well-led

    Good

    Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.

    At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.

Questions to ask when you visit

  1. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
  2. Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.

Registration details

Registered manager
Cara Brackley
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service without nursing
Who it supports
Mental Health

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

5 inspection reports, latest 3 October 2019. Latest assessment published 10 August 2026; the Care Quality Commission's newer assessments are published on its website rather than as reports.

The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.

Who runs it

Ownership type
Organisation
Companies House number
07180714 (opens Companies House)

Getting help from Derbyshire County Council

The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does Spion Kop Care Home provide nursing care?
No. The Care Quality Commission lists Spion Kop Care Home as a care home without nursing.
How many beds does Spion Kop Care Home have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 6 beds at Spion Kop Care Home.
When was Spion Kop Care Home last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Spion Kop Care Home was published on 10 August 2026.
Who runs Spion Kop Care Home?
Spion Kop Care Home is run by Spion Kop Care Home Limited.
What is Spion Kop Care Home's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 10 August 2026.

Contact

Phone
01773 862813
Address
72-74 Park Lane, Pinxton, Nottingham, NG16 6PS Map (opens Google Maps)
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

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