Care Homes in Derbyshire
Derbyshire is a local authority in the East Midlands region of England with 249 CQC-registered care homes and 7,716 beds in total. 8 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission , while 177 are rated Good. 43 homes require improvement. Care homes in Derbyshire span 34 postcode districts.
Areas in Derbyshire
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DE56 (11)
DE65 (5)
S44 (9)
SK13 (7)
S40 (13)
DE6 (6)
DE75 (6)
DE55 (19)
DE11 (13)
S43 (16)
DE72 (8)
S80 (6)
SK22 (3)
DE45 (4)
DE12 (4)
DE4 (9)
S41 (17)
DE7 (19)
S21 (5)
NG10 (9)
DE5 (11)
S18 (5)
DE15 (5)
NG16 (4)
S42 (7)
SK17 (10)
S45 (5)
NG20 (4)
SK23 (3)
S8 (2)
SK14 (1)
Choosing a Care Home in Derbyshire
With 249 care homes across Derbyshire, families have 185 well-rated options to consider. 43 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Derbyshire — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
Derbyshire has 8 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Derbyshire.
Nearby Councils
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data