Dove House Residential Home
Ashbourne, DE6 · 1.3 km · 20 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDove House Residential Home
Fee not published
Area typical £1,281 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Outstanding
Ashbourne Lodge
Derby Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1BH
Nursing home · 80 beds · James Hudson(Builders)
- Weekly fee
- £1,833 to £1,981
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Outstanding
- January 2020
- Beds
- 80
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Ashbourne Lodge's reported fee
£1,833a week
About £95,316 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,666 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £489 a week less, £25,428 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,311 a week less than two places.
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62 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Derbyshire
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Ashbourne Lodge
Ashbourne Lodge is a nursing home in Ashbourne, in the Derbyshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 80 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by James Hudson(Builders), which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since August 2014.
At its latest inspection, published January 2020, the CQC rated Ashbourne Lodge Outstanding, which means the CQC found the service performing exceptionally well. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Ashbourne Lodge has told us it charges £1,833 to £1,981 a week for nursing care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £95,316 a year. It is about 43% above the typical residential fee in Derbyshire of £1,281 a week.
There are 245 registered care homes in Derbyshire. The nearest to Ashbourne Lodge include Dove House Residential Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- James Hudson(Builders)Limited
- Registered with CQC
- August 2014
- Latest CQC rating
- Outstanding (January 2020)
- Council area
- Derbyshire
- Town
- Ashbourne
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Outstanding
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Outstanding
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Outstanding
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Outstanding
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Ashbourne Lodge was inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong infection control during the COVID-19 response.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | £1,833 to £1,981 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “£1833 - £1981 for Nursing” | Reported by the home “£1833 - £1981 for Nursing” |
| Residential care | £1,623 to £1,851 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “our fees range from £1623 - £1851 for residential” | Reported by the home “our fees range from £1623 - £1851 for residential” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Derbyshire, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Ashbourne Lodge
How much does Ashbourne Lodge cost?
Ashbourne Lodge charges £1,833 to £1,981 a week for nursing care (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Ashbourne Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission rated Ashbourne Lodge Outstanding in January 2020. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Ashbourne Lodge provide nursing care?
Yes. Ashbourne Lodge is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Ashbourne Lodge offer dementia care?
Yes. Ashbourne Lodge is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Ashbourne Lodge have?
Ashbourne Lodge is registered for up to 80 residents.
Care at home
62 live-in carers within about an hour of Derbyshire
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,010 to £1,260 a week. 51 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Ernest C.
1 review
From £1,096 a week, 18 years caring
Based about 20 minutes from Derbyshire
Stephanie S.
2 reviews
From £1,155 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 27 minutes from Derbyshire. Can care for a couple
Nontando S.
1 review
From £1,204 a week, 18 years caring
Based about 37 minutes from Derbyshire. Can care for a couple
Adetumi B.
1 review
From £1,236 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 39 minutes from Derbyshire. Can care for a couple
“Ernest is an amazing professional carer who delivers care from the heart.”
“We particularly appreciate the companionship Dawn gives in the evenings when she plays cards and Scrabble with my mother.”
See live-in carers near DerbyshireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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62 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Derbyshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355