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Ability Ash Lodge

73 Old Road, Chesterfield, S40 2RA

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 14 May 2019

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Last inspected 9 April 2019

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 14 May 2019

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

2 rated inspections on record · First rated August 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E

41.5% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

10.3 mi

Nearest GP surgery

The Surgery @ Wheatbridge

0.5 mi

8 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Peak Pharmacy

0.5 mi

9 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.1 mi

12 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Derbyshire (2025–26)

£974

per week, residential

£1,118

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

430

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

19.9% of people in Derbyshire are aged 65 or over

47

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Details

Number of beds7
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
Last inspected9 April 2019
Registered with CQC since3 December 2010
Registered managerSpencer David Pendelton-Clarke

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults under 65 yrsEating disordersLearning disabilitiesMental health conditionsPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentSubstance misuse problems

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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