Care Homes in DE4
The DE4 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 338 beds, falling under Derbyshire council. 7 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in DE4
DE4 covers Matlock and the Derbyshire Dales — a rural Peak District market town district where the care home market shows solid quality despite the challenges of rural operation. The 9 CQC-registered homes provide 338 beds; seven are rated Good, one Requires Improvement, and none hold Outstanding or Inadequate status, giving DE4 a broadly sound quality profile for its rural context. Derbyshire County Council handles adult social care funding and assessments; rural areas like DE4 may experience longer assessment waiting times than urban Derbyshire centres. Royal Derby Hospital (University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust) is the primary acute referral hospital, though its distance from Matlock means discharge planning can be more complex than in urban districts. Matlock is a traditional spa town with distinctive Peak District character, and several care homes here benefit from the area's natural environment — access to countryside and gardens can significantly enhance resident wellbeing. Families considering a DE4 home should factor in journey times carefully, as the area's hilly terrain means that visiting times from Derby, Nottingham, or Sheffield are longer than distances suggest. The single Requires Improvement home should be investigated before any placement decision.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the DE4 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in DE4, offering a combined 338 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in DE4 have?
Of the 9 care homes in DE4: 0 are rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 1 requires 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 DE4?
Valley Lodge Care Home with Nursing is among the highest-rated care homes in DE4, holding a CQC rating of Good with 64 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the DE4 postcode?
The DE4 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 DE4?
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