Littleover Nursing Home

Derby · DE23 1JJ

Care type
Nursing Home
Weekly fees
Fees not published
Inspection rating
GoodRating published May 2021
Capacity
40 beds
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What the evidence shows

Littleover Nursing Home is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (May 2021).

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Nursing care
  • 24/7 nurse cover

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: {"value": [{"signal": "Reports of social isolation and residents left alone in rooms", "mentions": 1, "severity": "high"}, {"signal": "Delay in personal hygiene care (left in dirty pad for hours)", "mentions": 1, "severity": "high"}, {"signal": "Allegation of dehydration leading to hospitalisation and death", "mentions": 1, "severity": "high"}, {"signal": "Poor food quality/choice in one account", "mentions": 1, "severity": "medium"}]}

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  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
More facility details
Registered provider
Far Fillimore Care Homes Ltd
Provider group
-
Local authority
Derby
Floors
2
Nursing cover
Registered nurse shown 24/7

Provider network: 3 homes; 33% rated Good or better (1 Good, 2 Requires Improvement).

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Littleover Nursing Home Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Requires improvement
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Apr 2021

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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes nursing care, 24/7 nurse cover, palliative or end-of-life support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Nursing care
  • 24/7 nurse cover
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Adults aged 65+

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour
End-of-Life Care
Bereavement Support

Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

Nursing Procedures

Catheter Care
Wound Management

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Regular Medication Reviews
Full Medication Management

Littleover Nursing Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

Fees are not published here. Ask the home for an assessed weekly quote, including care and extras.

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Littleover Nursing Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Littleover Nursing Home is a care home with nursing in Derby, East Midlands, operated by Far Fillimore Care Homes Ltd since 2011. The home has 40 beds and is an inspection rating of Good. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

149 Stenson Road, Derby, DE23 1JJ

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Pharmacy
500m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
1.3 km

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

0.7km away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

5 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Communal Dining Room
Nutritional Assessment
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected August 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Very good
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Activities & Social Life

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Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

2 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Exercise Classes
Gardening
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✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

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Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Littleover Nursing Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Littleover Nursing Home

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  1. Ask whether this has changed recently.

  2. {"value": ["Ask how staff monitor and respond to continence care needs, including typical response times overnight", "Ask about hydration monitoring for residents who cannot self-manage fluids", "Ask how activities and social interaction are structured for residents who may otherwise stay in their rooms", "Check current staff-to-resident ratios and turnover rates", "Ask to see a sample weekly menu and how dietary preferences/complaints are handled", "Ask how the home communicates with families when a resident's condition changes"]}

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  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

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  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Littleover Nursing Home

What does the inspection rating for Littleover Nursing Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Littleover Nursing Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.1 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

Are Littleover Nursing Home's care home fees published?

Ask Littleover Nursing Home for a written weekly quote covering the care required, what is included and any extras. Compare the quote with local care home fees in Derby.

Is Littleover Nursing Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Littleover Nursing Home is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

How many beds does Littleover Nursing Home have?

Littleover Nursing Home has 40 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

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What do care home reviews say about Littleover Nursing Home?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.1 out of 5.

Are Littleover Nursing Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Littleover Nursing Home's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Littleover Nursing Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Littleover Nursing Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Littleover Nursing Home?

Littleover Nursing Home is operated by FAR FILLIMORE CARE HOMES LTD. (Company registration number: 04506423). Ownership type: independent.

Has Littleover Nursing Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Littleover Nursing Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Littleover Nursing Home's provider?

Littleover Nursing Home's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Littleover Nursing Home?

Ask Littleover Nursing Home 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 Littleover Nursing Home?

Before choosing Littleover Nursing Home, 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 Derby to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Littleover Nursing Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Littleover Nursing Home's inspection position is improving. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Littleover Nursing Home's food hygiene rating?

Littleover Nursing Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 5 August 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Littleover Nursing Home?

When visiting Littleover Nursing Home, 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, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. 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 Littleover Nursing Home?

Our visit checklist for Littleover Nursing Home 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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  • What should you ask on your visit?

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