Care Homes in S40
The S40 postcode district has 13 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 391 beds, falling under Derbyshire council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 11 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement.
About care in S40
S40 covers the western side of Chesterfield and the Brampton area in north Derbyshire — an urban-edge district combining the residential suburbs of Chesterfield with the market town hinterland, approximately 12 miles south of Sheffield. Derbyshire County Council administers adult social care. With 13 homes and 391 beds, S40 is a moderately sized provision area, and the quality profile is strong: one Outstanding provider, 11 homes rated Good, and just one rated Requires Improvement. Goldwell Manor Care Home is the Outstanding-rated standout, alongside Belvedere House Care Home, Eden Holme Care, Springbank House Care Home and Chatsworth Lodge. Dementia, mental health and learning disability specialisms are all well represented. For acute hospital discharge, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is located within easy reach of the S40 district — a significant practical advantage for families managing transitions from acute to residential care. Road access is good via the A619, A61 and the M1 (Junction 29a); Chesterfield railway station provides direct services to Sheffield (under 15 minutes) and to London St Pancras via East Midlands Railway. The single Requires Improvement-rated home means families have a wide field of high-quality options. The district's proximity to the Peak District makes it an attractive setting for families seeking a quieter environment without sacrificing town centre services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the S40 postcode area?
There are 13 CQC-registered care homes in S40, offering a combined 391 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in S40 have?
Of the 13 care homes in S40: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 11 are rated Good; 1 requires 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 S40?
Goldwell Manor Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in S40, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 72 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the S40 postcode?
The S40 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 S40?
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