Care Homes in DE23
The DE23 postcode district has 24 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 906 beds, falling under Derby council. 19 are rated Good. 3 homes currently require improvement. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in DE23
DE23 covers south and south-west Derby including Normanton, Littleover, Sunny Hill and Mickleover — a large suburban area with one of the biggest care home markets in the Midlands. The district has 24 CQC-registered homes with 906 beds — high bed count reflecting a market anchored by large purpose-built nursing homes. Quality is adequate: 19 Good-rated homes, 3 Requires Improvement, no Outstanding and no Inadequate (2 awaiting inspection). Derby City Council manages adult social care for DE23; Derby's personal budget rates are broadly in line with East Midlands averages. Derby Royal Hospital is the main acute trust, easily accessible from Normanton and Littleover. Derby Heights Care Home (75 beds), Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home (75 beds) and Heatherton House Care Home (66 beds) are the largest Good-rated nursing providers. DE23 contains Normanton, which has a significant South Asian Muslim community; several homes in this part of the postcode provide halal food options and prayer facilities — families from Muslim backgrounds should enquire about this during visits. The overall 906-bed supply means placement is generally more accessible in DE23 than in smaller markets, with less waiting time at individual homes. For families comparing DE23 with DE22 (Allestree/Darley Abbey) and DE24 (Alvaston/Sinfin), all three are Derby City Council territory but differ in home mix and specialism — a combined search across all three Derby postcodes is advisable for broader choice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the DE23 postcode area?
There are 24 CQC-registered care homes in DE23, offering a combined 906 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in DE23 have?
Of the 24 care homes in DE23: 0 are rated Outstanding; 19 are rated Good; 3 require improvement; and 2 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 DE23?
Derby Heights Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in DE23, holding a CQC rating of Good with 75 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the DE23 postcode?
The DE23 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 DE23?
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