Address

Primrose Lane, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 6LW. Care Sourcer+3nhs.uk+3Care Quality Commission+3

🏡 Accommodation & Facilities

The Risings is a small-scale residential care home specialising in older people and dementia care. Care Sourcer+1
It has a capacity of approximately 17 beds, with around 11 single bedrooms, 3 companion/double rooms and 1 ensuite wet-room. Care Sourcer
Facilities include wheelchair access, gardens, a stairlift and personal furniture allowed in rooms—supporting a home-like environment. carehome.co.uk+1

🩺 Care Services Offered

  • Residential care for older adults (65+). Care Choices+1
  • Dementia care (residential, not nursing) for those with mild to moderate needs. Autumna+1
  • Respite care options available. carehome.co.uk+1
  • Note: It is not registered for full nursing care. lottie.org+1

✅ Inspection & Oversight

The home is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Overall rating: Outstanding Care Quality Commission+1
Domain ratings from last full inspection (March 2019 / report published May 2019):

🌟 Resident & Family Feedback

Families consistently highlight:

  • A welcoming, caring staff team who treat residents with dignity and respect.
  • A calm, personalised environment with attention to individual preferences and needs. For example: “I would 100% recommend The Risings … Staff treat the residents as their own family…” carehome.co.uk
  • Positive comments on the home’s atmosphere, smaller-scale size and personalised touches.

🎨 Lifestyle & Activities

The Risings emphasises meaningful engagement and resident-focussed activities:

  • Personalised rooms that residents can adapt and furnish with their own belongings. Care Sourcer
  • Garden and outdoor space for fresh air and relaxation. carehome.co.uk+1
  • Activities and social interaction built around residents’ interests, especially for those living with dementia. carehome.co.uk
  • Short-stay and respite placements allow choice and flexibility. liveincaredirect.org

📍 Location & Access

Located in Glossop (SK13 6LW) on Primrose Lane, the home is in a small town setting and reasonably accessible for family visits. Care Quality Commission

📝 Summary

The Risings Residential Home for the Elderly is an excellent choice for older adults—particularly those living with dementia or seeking a more intimate, personalised residential care environment. Its standout features include an Outstanding CQC rating, small capacity enabling close-knit care, and strong family feedback around the quality of the environment and staff.

Highlights:

  • Outstanding regulatory rating across many domains.
  • Specialism in dementia care in a smaller-scale home.
  • Warm, personalised atmosphere with good lifestyle features.

Considerations:

  • As a residential (not nursing) home, it’s important to confirm whether nursing support could be added if the person’s care needs increase.
  • Visit the home to inspect specific room types (ensuite vs standard) and availability.
  • Confirm current fees, waiting list status and how personalised care is delivered day-to-day.