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Nottingham Road, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7NN
At Willowcroft care home in Spondon, we provide residential and residential dementia care for our 60 residents, in modern yet homely, en suite accommodation. It’s a wonderfully calm and welcoming space, with a real community atmosphere.
Every detail of the home’s layout and facilities is designed to enhance the independence and dignity of residents, from the mini-fridges and plasma TVs with Freeview in every room to a secure garden specially landscaped for use by people with dementia.
What makes Willowcroft special?
Respite care at Willowcroft
Respite care, also known as short-term or short-stay care, is a temporary living arrangement at a care home. It gives both carers, and those being cared for, a bit of time off and a chance to recharge their batteries.
At Willowcroft, we offer residential and dementia respite care. Everyone staying with us for a respite break will receive personalised care, tailored to their individual needs. They’ll have their own furnished room and be encouraged to take part in the life of our home and the many activities on offer.
Where are we?
Willowcroft is located on Nottingham Road, on the spacious site of the former Angler’s Arms. The care home is close to local amenities and a large Asda supermarket. Derby city centre is a mere ten minutes away.
Award-winning music therapy
Our care home in Spondon is committed to providing alternative therapies such as music therapy to help alleviate isolation and the symptoms for those living with dementia. Our trained and award-winning therapist is funded by charitable donations. They interact directly with residents through live music therapy sessions. This includes singing, playing simple percussion instruments or responding to musical cues in a one-to-one or group setting. Take a look at our video to find out more about this life-changing therapy.
Chaplaincy and pastoral support
Willowcroft is proud to be supported by a dedicated Chaplain who offers pastoral support to all, whatever their beliefs. Our chaplain provides a listening presence, companionship and one-to-one pastoral support for all residents, their friends and relatives, and staff members - irrespective of their beliefs - and organise worship for those who wish to participate. Where appropriate, residents are encouraged to maintain links with local faith communities.
Activities, trips and events
We support everybody’s individual choices, interests and hobbies and our passionate Activity Coordinators love keeping residents active and entertained. They provide a fun-packed and stimulating schedule for people to participate in as they choose.
There’s our choir, armchair exercise sessions, baking, flower arranging, arts and crafts, quizzes, bingo, external entertainers and church services, just to mention a few of the things we get up to.
Seize the day - unique and memorable opportunities
Funded through charitable support, every MHA care home also prides itself in being able to offer unique and memorable opportunities and activities for residents to quite literally help them 'seize the day'.
Visit us for an afternoon
If you’d like to experience living at Willowcroft, we’d love to invite you for lunch and to spend an afternoon with us. It’s the best way to really get a feel for our friendly home and decide if we’re right for you.
Our experience
MHA is an award-winning charity, helping to improve the lives of over 19,000 older people across the UK every day. As the only national care provider to offer connected care and support through specialist care homes, thriving retirement living and vibrant community groups, our organisation is a leading light in later life care.
Privacy and independence, friendship and support - 24 hours a day
Willowcroft offers care and comfort, compassion and friendship. At the heart of all we offer is our assurance that you will be treated with the respect and dignity that we all deserve, and if you need anything at all, we’re here to help, 24 hours a day.
Whether in the privacy of your own room or relaxing in the company of your friends and neighbours, we will support you to spend your time doing the things you enjoy. Let us know if it’s music, a favourite newspaper, exercise or a spot of pampering at the salon. Landscaped gardens invite you to appreciate the fresh air, or tend the plants, if you wish. There’s a wide range of social events, so you never need to feel bored or lonely.
Meal times are a special part of the day for you to savour tasty food, freshly cooked by our chef to suit you and any dietary needs. And, of course refreshments are available throughout the day for you and your visitors, who are welcome at any time.
Willowcroft has the latest safety and security design features so you can live life to the full with peace of mind.
Our commitment to your well-being
Our highly-trained, dedicated members of staff will always be on hand to provide your care and support in the way that best suits you, in the comfort of your own room with en suite facilities.
We choose the people who work with us very carefully. They need to share our values and respect people, their life experience and personal choices.
We take pride in the cleanliness and maintenance of your home and provide a thorough and friendly cleaning service. Your personal washing will be carefully laundered and returned to you, clean and fresh.
Our team are happy to help you when you are ready to discuss the care and support that you, or your loved one may need. You can call us directly, arrange a tour of our home or submit an enquiry and we’ll contact you.
Take the time to visit us, look around and get to know us here at MHA Willowcroft or request a callback.
Indicative fees for self-funding residents at Willowcroft care home, Derby (1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024).
There are countless reasons why you should choose an MHA care home From our award-winning, person-centred care and activities coordinators to music therapy and chaplaincy support.
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Management trio at MHA Willowcroft take part in Great North Run and raise thousandsIn total they raised £2196, which will be used for the activities and trips for the residents.
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Colleagues from MHA Willowcroft to take part in Great North Run in bid to raise funds for residentsThe trio work in the management team at the home and have been practising with a mixture of running and walking.
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MHA Willowcroft celebrates 80 years for MHA with outdoor community partyThe event opened with an opening prayer by the chaplain Paul Hygate followed by some hymns and then a blessing by Kate Smedley, curate at St Werburghs in Spondon.
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