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Heatherton House

Trusted to care in Littleover, Derby

Trusted to care in Littleover, Derby|With 40 years’ experience,
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Heatherton House

Welcome to Heatherton House

Heatherton House is a purpose-built care home in Littleover. Our experienced teams offer residential and dementia care on a permanent and respite basis.

Residents can enjoy many quality facilities including a café, cinema room and hair and beauty salon. Each bedroom is tastefully decorated with an en-suite bathroom. Outside there are large, landscaped grounds and an enclosed courtyard garden. 

Heatherton House is located within Derby, just 10 minutes from the city centre. Our dedicated activities team organises a wide range of engaging activities, social events, trips and outings.

We pride ourselves on the transparency of our care quality and fee information - ensuring you can trust us to care from that very first step.

At a glance

Location

170 Rykneld Road
Littleover
Derby
Derbyshire
DE23 4AN

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CQC Rating
Good
Availability
Open to new residents
Pricing
Key facts summary
Free event

Friendship café - free event at Heatherton House

Join us every Thursday, 3pm-4pm, for a delightful afternoon of homemade cakes and treats, all freshly prepared by our Head Chef.

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Friendship café - free event at Heatherton House
Free event

Dementia friendly cinema - free event at Heatherton House

Join us on the first and third Friday of the month, 2pm-4pm, for cinema club which is perfect for people living with dementia and their carers.

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Dementia friendly cinema - free event at Heatherton House

Have a look around our home

Take a closer look around Heatherton House, our welcoming care home in Derby.

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Life at our home

At Heatherton House, we treat everyone as individuals so they can live fulfilling, rewarding and happy lives. Our teams take the time to get to know each resident, creating personalised care plans, tailored to their interests and needs. Our homes are designed to promote wellbeing and independence for the people we care for. We take pride in creating comfortable, safe surroundings where there’s a warm family atmosphere.

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  • Activities room
  • Cafe
  • Church Services
  • Cinema room
  • Conservatory
  • Family guest room
  • Garden
  • Garden view rooms
  • Hair salon
  • Hair and beauty salon
  • Library
  • Local shops nearby
  • Lounge area
  • Music room
  • Pet friendly visits
  • Reminiscence room
  • Shop
Life at our home
Life at our home
Life at our home

Care at our home

Our aim is to deliver high-quality, personalised care chosen by residents and their families. At Heatherton House, we design care and lifestyle plans, and even menus, that uniquely reflect your loved one's individuality, so they can live each day in the way that suits them.

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Care at Heatherton House

Types of care offered

Healthcare services

  • Chiropody
  • Dentist
  • Dietitian
  • District nursing team
  • Local GP
  • Movement therapy
  • Optician
  • Pharmacy service
  • Physiotherapy
  • Rehabilitation
  • Speech and language therapy

Meet the team

Every day our colleagues live our values of passionate, caring and teamwork to empower residents to enjoy fulfilling lives.

The dedicated and experienced team at Heatherton House will provide your loved one with care that’s completely tailored to their individual needs and wishes. 

 

I have worked my way up from care assistant to registered manager, achieving my NVQ Level 5 along the way. I take pride in prioritising high-quality care and is committed to finding innovative ways to drive standards forward.

Kate DayHome Manager

How we are doing

When you’re choosing care for a loved one, trust is fundamental to your decision. Take a look at some of our reviews from family members and residents.

How we are doing

Carehome.co.uk reviews

CQC Rating: Good

What's going on

There's never a dull moment at Care UK! Why not find out what's going on at Heatherton House care home.

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Care UK expands portfolio with new management responsibilities

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Care UK recognised with two wins at Caring UK Awards

Care UK colleagues are celebrating after winning two awards at the prestigious Caring UK Awards ceremony.
Care UK wins prestigious National Care Award

Care UK wins prestigious National Care Award

Care UK has won the Care Home Group (Large) award at the National Care Awards in London for the second year in a row.
Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups 2026

Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups 2026

Care Home Awards 2026 finalist - Outstanding Larger Group Care Provider

Care Home Awards 2026 finalist - Outstanding Larger Group Care Provider

Care Home Awards 2026 finalist - Best for Staff Recruitment and Retention

Care Home Awards 2026 finalist - Best for Staff Recruitment and Retention

Caring UK Awards 2025 winner - Best Initiative in Care Award

Caring UK Awards 2025 winner - Best Initiative in Care Award

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National Care Awards 2025 winner - Care Home Group (Large)

National Care Awards 2025 winner - Care Home Group (Large)

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Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups in the UK 2025

Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups in the UK 2025

Lottie awards 2025 winner - UK’s Top 10 Large Care Providers

Lottie awards 2025 winner - UK’s Top 10 Large Care Providers

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Great British Care Awards 2025 Highly commended - Care Employer Award

Great British Care Awards 2025 Highly commended - Care Employer Award

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Public Sector Catering Awards 2025 winner - Care Catering Award

Public Sector Catering Awards 2025 winner - Care Catering Award

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NASHiCS Safety in Care awards 2025 winner - Championing Safety in Care

NASHiCS Safety in Care awards 2025 winner - Championing Safety in Care

Leaders in Care Awards 2025 winner - Sustainability in Care Homes Award (Wildlife Garden Project)

Leaders in Care Awards 2025 winner - Sustainability in Care Homes Award (Wildlife Garden Project)

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National Association of Care Catering Awards 2025 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2025 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year

LaingBussion Awards 2025 finalist - Leadership Team of the Year

LaingBussion Awards 2025 finalist - Leadership Team of the Year

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LaingBussion Awards 2025 finalist - Excellence in Sustainability in Social Care

LaingBussion Awards 2025 finalist - Excellence in Sustainability in Social Care

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LaingBussion Awards 2025 finalist - Care Home Group of the Year

LaingBussion Awards 2025 finalist - Care Home Group of the Year

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Inhouse Recruitment Awards 2025 finalist - Recruitment Team Award

Inhouse Recruitment Awards 2025 finalist - Recruitment Team Award

Silver Marketing Association Awards 2025 - winner

Silver Marketing Association Awards 2025 - winner

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Palliative and End of Life Care Awards 2025 winner - Workforce Development Award

Palliative and End of Life Care Awards 2025 winner - Workforce Development Award

Stars of Social Care Awards 2025 winner - Great Marketeer Award (The Big Dementia Conversation)

Stars of Social Care Awards 2025 winner - Great Marketeer Award (The Big Dementia Conversation)

Dementia Care Awards 2025 finalist - The Dementia Care Employer (Residential) Award

Dementia Care Awards 2025 finalist - The Dementia Care Employer (Residential) Award

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Care Home Catering Awards 2025 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

Care Home Catering Awards 2025 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

Public Sector Catering awards 2025 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year Award - Andrew Mussett

Public Sector Catering awards 2025 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year Award - Andrew Mussett

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Public Sector Catering awards 2025 finalist - Health and Nutrition Award

Public Sector Catering awards 2025 finalist - Health and Nutrition Award

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Leading Women in Care Awards 2025 finalist - Leader of the Future, Amanda Holland

Leading Women in Care Awards 2025 finalist - Leader of the Future, Amanda Holland

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Health Investor Awards 2025 finalist - Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year - Large Group (30+)

Health Investor Awards 2025 finalist - Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year - Large Group (30+)

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Your next steps

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Your next steps
Your next steps
Your next steps

Help and advice

Our help and advice guides have been produced by our experts and include real life experiences of older people and their families.

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FAQs

Heatherton House offers expert care and daily activities in bright, safe and clean surroundings, and our onsite facilities include: activities room, cafe, church services, cinema room, conservatory, family guest room, garden, garden view rooms, hair salon, hair and beauty salon, library, local shops nearby, lounge area, music room, pet friendly visits, reminiscence room and shop.

Heatherton House offers residential care, dementia care, respite care and end of life care for older people in Derby, Derbyshire.

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