Care Homes in DE22
The DE22 postcode district has 11 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 356 beds, falling under Derby council. 10 are rated Good. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in DE22
DE22 covers the Allestree, Darley Abbey, Mickleover and Mackworth areas of Derby city — prosperous residential suburbs to the north and west of the city centre with above-average homeownership and a relatively older demographic. The 11 CQC-registered care homes here hold 356 beds and represent some of Derby's strongest quality provision: ten are rated Good and just one is Not Yet Rated, giving the district an exceptional clean bill of health. Derby City Council administers adult social care and conducts care needs assessments; Derby's rates are broadly typical for the East Midlands. Royal Derby Hospital (Uttoxeter Road) is the main acute trust, approximately 3-4 miles from DE22 care homes, and handles the majority of hospital-to-care-home discharge planning for this area. Allestree Park and the River Derwent corridor provide pleasant outdoor environments for mobile residents. The single Not Yet Rated home should be assessed on its own merits; in this quality context it is likely a newer or recently re-registered provider. DE22 offers families a reassuringly consistent choice of Good-rated homes with a large combined bed capacity — a strong first-choice area within Derby.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the DE22 postcode area?
There are 11 CQC-registered care homes in DE22, offering a combined 356 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in DE22 have?
Of the 11 care homes in DE22: 0 are rated Outstanding; 10 are rated Good; 0 require improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in DE22?
Kingsway View Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in DE22, holding a CQC rating of Good with 85 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the DE22 postcode?
The DE22 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 DE22?
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