Care Homes in DE11
The DE11 postcode district has 13 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 351 beds, falling under Derbyshire council. 13 are rated Good.
About care in DE11
DE11 covers Swadlincote and Woodville in South Derbyshire — a post-industrial district shaped by coal, clay and pottery industries, at the junction of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire. South Derbyshire sits within Derbyshire County Council's adult social care structure. The quality profile for DE11 is outstanding in aggregate: all 13 homes are currently rated Good — a clean sweep that is rare at district level and provides families with high baseline confidence across the entire local market. With 351 beds spread across 13 homes, there is meaningful choice. Cadley Hill View and Woodville Residential Care Home are among the leading providers, alongside Gresley House Residential Home, Castle Court Care Home and Jason Hylton Court. Dementia, mental health and learning disability specialisms are all represented. For acute hospital discharge, Queens Hospital in Burton upon Trent (University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust) is the primary acute facility, approximately five miles to the south-west. Road access is good via the A511 and A444; the nearest mainline rail station is Burton on Trent with connections to Birmingham and Derby. The all-Good quality profile makes DE11 an encouraging and straightforward destination for families starting their search.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the DE11 postcode area?
There are 13 CQC-registered care homes in DE11, offering a combined 351 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in DE11 have?
Of the 13 care homes in DE11: 0 are rated Outstanding; 13 are rated Good; 0 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in DE11?
Cadley Hill View is among the highest-rated care homes in DE11, holding a CQC rating of Good with 66 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the DE11 postcode?
The DE11 postcode area falls under Derbyshire. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in DE11?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Derbyshire's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data