Best Care Homes in Derbyshire (2026)
The Derbyshire local authority area in East Midlands has 249 care homes registered with the CQC, with 7,716 beds available in total. 8 homes hold an Outstanding CQC rating — the highest grade — and 177 are rated Good, reflecting solid overall care standards across the area. Nursing care is available at 85 homes across Derbyshire, with specialist provision including dementia and physical disabilities.
249 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Grove Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 68 |
| The Old Lodge Nursing Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 47 |
| East Fields | Outstanding | Residential | 8 |
| The Risings Residential Home for the Elderly | Outstanding | Residential | 17 |
| Goldwell Manor Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 72 |
| Ashbourne Lodge | Outstanding | Nursing | 80 |
| Willowbank | Outstanding | Residential | 18 |
| Ashfields Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 76 |
| Morton Grange | Good | Nursing | 66 |
| Ash Lea House | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Lorraines Residential Home | Good | Residential | 15 |
| St Michaels Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 39 |
| Shardlow Manor Residential Home | Good | Residential | 28 |
| The Poplars | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Watford House Residential Home | Good | Residential | 40 |
| Thornhill House Church Lane | Good | Nursing | 19 |
| The Old Vicarage | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Ashleigh Residential Home Limited | Good | Residential | 25 |
| Ravensworth Care Home | Good | Residential | 30 |
| Redcourt | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Hill House | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Blackwell Care Centre | Good | Nursing | 49 |
| Cadley Hill View | Good | Residential | 66 |
| Overseal Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 30 |
| Ashefields Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 20 |
| Dent House Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 10 |
| Treetops | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Darley Hall Care Home | Good | Residential | 22 |
| Woodhall Park Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 42 |
| Holbrook Hall | Good | Residential | 36 |
| Newlands House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities | Good | Nursing | 37 |
| Broomhouse Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 34 |
| Wright Homecare Limited | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Valleyview | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Hillside | Good | Residential | 2 |
| Coppice and Oakside | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Highfields | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Morewood Centre | Good | Residential | 10 |
| The Leys Care Home | Good | Residential | 35 |
| The Grange Care Home | Good | Residential | 25 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Derbyshire
With 249 care homes in Derbyshire, families have 185 well-rated options to choose from. 43 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 85 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 164 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Derbyshire care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, nursing care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Derbyshire?
Derbyshire has 249 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 7,716 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Derbyshire?
Derbyshire has 8 Outstanding-rated care homes and 177 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Derbyshire?
Derbyshire has 85 nursing care homes and 164 residential homes, including 146 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Derbyshire?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Derbyshire?
Derbyshire Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.