Care Homes in DE21
The DE21 postcode district has 12 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 359 beds, falling under Derby council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 11 are rated Good.
About care in DE21
DE21 covers Oakwood, Chaddesden, Spondon and Breadsall on Derby's eastern fringe — a largely residential sweep of former mining and railway communities now dominated by suburban housing. The 12 CQC-registered care homes here hold 359 beds, reflecting a well-developed market with good capacity relative to the population. Quality is notably strong: one home holds an Outstanding rating and all 11 rated homes are Good, giving this district one of the cleanest quality profiles in the Derby local authority area. Families searching in DE21 can be reasonably confident about baseline standards, though Outstanding providers do tend to have longer waiting lists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the DE21 postcode area?
There are 12 CQC-registered care homes in DE21, offering a combined 359 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in DE21 have?
Of the 12 care homes in DE21: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 11 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 DE21?
Derwent View is among the highest-rated care homes in DE21, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 19 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the DE21 postcode?
The DE21 postcode area falls under Derby. 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 DE21?
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 Derby'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