Ashbourne Lodge
Ashbourne, DE6 · 80 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Nursing care
£1,833 to £1,981 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Dementia care homes in Derbyshire
143 of the 245 care homes in Derbyshire are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 6 are rated Outstanding and 93 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.
Dementia care homes in Derbyshire typically cost £1,395 a week, about £72,540 a year, based on 9 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,200 to £1,425. That is about 9% more than the typical residential fee in Derbyshire of £1,281.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,120 a week near Derbyshire and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Derbyshire
£1,395a week
About £72,540 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,790 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Derbyshire, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £275 a week less, £14,300 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,435 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Derbyshire
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.
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Derbyshire
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
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
Spencer Grove Care Home
Belper, DE56 · 68 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Nursing care
£1,701 to £1,939 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Ashleigh Residential Home Limited
Chesterfield, S40 · 25 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
£1,200 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Richmond Residential Care Home
Mansfield, NG20 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
£1,295 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Claydon Lodge Care Home
Chesterfield, S42 · 45 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Residential dementia care
£1,195 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Callywhite Care Home
Dronfield, S18 · 39 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Residential care
from £1,150 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Bowesbury Care Home
Derby, DE24 · 66 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Care home fees
£1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Dale Brook Care Home
Chesterfield, S45 · 66 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Care home fees
£1,395 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Dovebourne Care Home
Derby, DE65 · 66 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Care home fees
£1,425 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
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.
Typical dementia care homes fees in Derbyshire
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 143 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,395
- Usually £1,200 to £1,425 a week9 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,120
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Derbyshire cost?
Dementia care homes in Derbyshire typically charge £1,395 a week, usually between £1,200 and £1,425. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Derbyshire?
143 of the 245 CQC-registered care homes in Derbyshire are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What should I look for in a dementia care home in Derbyshire?
Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.
Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Derbyshire?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Derbyshire council for a needs assessment.