Wheathills House
Ashbourne · DE6 4LU
- Care type
- Residential Care Home
- Weekly fees
- Fees not published
- Inspection rating
- Requires improvementRating published Jul 2021
- Capacity
- 30 beds
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What the evidence shows
Wheathills House is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Requires improvement (Jul 2021). The published overall inspection rating is Requires Improvement.
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Points to explore
- Requires Improvement inspection rating
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- Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
- How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
- How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
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- Registered provider
- Richard Whitehouse
- Provider group
- -
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
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Wheathills House Inspection Rating & History
The published overall inspection rating is Requires improvement. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.
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Published care capabilities
Published age groups: Adults aged 65+. Ask the home to assess the individual care needs.
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Wheathills House: Weekly Fees & Funding Options
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Background context
Home profile
Provider and registration context for Wheathills House, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.
Wheathills House is a residential care home in Ashbourne, East Midlands, operated by Richard Whitehouse since 2011. The home has 30 beds and is an inspection rating of Requires improvement.
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Practical Information
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Location & Neighbourhood
RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhoodBrun Lane, Kirk Langley, Ashbourne, DE6 4LU
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Neighbourhood
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Nearest green space
1.7km away
Daily Life
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Facilities & Features
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Next Steps
Is Wheathills House a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?
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Questions to Ask When Visiting Wheathills House
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What have you changed recently around safety, staffing or leadership, and how are you checking those changes are working?
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How are families updated when needs change?
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Common Questions About Wheathills House
What does the inspection rating for Wheathills House show?
The published overall inspection rating is Requires improvement. The inspection report was published on 24 July 2021.
Is Wheathills House a good care home?
The published overall inspection rating is Requires improvement. The inspection report was published on 24 July 2021. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.
Are Wheathills House's care home fees published?
Ask Wheathills House for a written weekly quote covering the care required, what is included and any extras. Compare the quote with local care home fees in Ashbourne.
Is Wheathills House a nursing home or a residential care home?
Wheathills House is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.
How many beds does Wheathills House have?
Wheathills House has 30 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.
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Is Wheathills House safe?
The published inspection Safety rating for Wheathills House is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.
Has Wheathills House had enforcement actions?
There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Wheathills House in the inspection history.
What continuity questions should families ask Wheathills House?
Ask Wheathills House how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.
What should I compare before choosing Wheathills House?
Before choosing Wheathills House, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Ashbourne to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.
Is Wheathills House's inspection rating improving or declining?
The inspection history for Wheathills House looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection report was published on 24 July 2021.
Should I shortlist Wheathills House if it is rated Requires Improvement?
A Requires Improvement rating means the inspection found at least one area below Good at Wheathills House. The published Well-Led rating is Requires improvement. Families should read the full inspection report, ask what has changed since it, and compare the home with stronger local alternatives before relying on a shortlist place.
What is Wheathills House's food hygiene rating?
Wheathills House currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 2 January 2026.
What questions should I ask when visiting Wheathills House?
When visiting Wheathills House, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.
What does our visit checklist include for Wheathills House?
Our visit checklist for Wheathills House starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.
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Topics to take into your visit
- How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
- How quickly call bells are answered in practice
- Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor
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