Care homes · Derbyshire
Care homes in Darley Dale offering residential care
3 out of 4 care homes in Darley Dale are registered for residential care, holding 77 beds in total, run by 2 different providers. The largest is Ivonbrook Properties, with 2. CQC has rated 3 of them, and 67% are Good or Outstanding, next to 84% for residential care across England. We estimate typical fees in Darley Dale at about £1,250 a week for residential careestimated. 1 care home has a rating more than four years old. On 7 August 2026, Ivonbrook Care Home was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
In short
- Good or Outstanding: 2 of the 3 rated care homes, and 1 is rated below Good.
- Rating changes in Derbyshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- You can ask Derbyshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- For dementia support, 1 have it on their CQC registration.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Darley Dale offering residential care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 3care homes registered with CQC
- 67%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 1lists dementia as a specialism
- 2with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Ranked providers of residential care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darley Hall Care Home | Jul 2026 | 22 | No | |
| 2 | Ivonbrook Care Home | Aug 2026 | 40 | No | |
| 3 | Underhall Respite and Resource Centre | Jun 2022 | 15 | No |
This table lists each care home in Darley Dale registered for residential care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
Residential care in Darley Dale by the numbers
3 of the 4 care homes in Darley Dale are registered with CQC for residential care (75%). 67% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 67% for all care homes here and below the 84% for care homes registered for residential care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for residential care: Darley Hall Care Home and Ivonbrook Care Home. The newest rating is from August 2026 and the oldest from June 2022; 2 fall within the last two years. Together they hold 77 registered beds.
Council-wide, 155 care homes in Derbyshire list residential care, and 78% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Residential care is on 75% of registrations here and 65% across Derbyshire.
Expect around £1,250 weekly for residential care in the East Midlands, or £1,480 with nursing; specialist care can be dearer, so get every home's price list. How we estimate costs.
About residential care
Residential homes provide a bedroom, food, help with personal care and staff on hand day and night, but there are no nurses based there; district nurses come in when needed. They are meant for people who find living at home too hard but whose health does not call for regular nursing.
Before you choose: questions on residential care
- What does the weekly fee include, and what costs extra?
- How do you help new residents settle in?
- What activities run during the week?
- How many staff are on duty by day and at night?
- What happens if their needs increase and nursing care is needed?
Free advice: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Derbyshire: care needs assessment. What "Residential care home" means.
Residential care around Darley Dale
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darley Dale | – | 3 | 2 |
| Clay Cross | 7.7 mi | 5 | 1 |
| Chesterfield | 8.3 mi | 16 | 12 |
| Holmewood | 9.6 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Alfreton | 10.1 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Brimington | 10.4 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Tibshelf | 10.6 mi | 3 | 2 |
Help from the council
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Free care cost report for Darley Dale
- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about residential care in Darley Dale
How many care homes in Darley Dale offer residential care?
Residential care is offered by 3 of the 4 registered care homes in Darley Dale (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Darley Hall Care Home and Ivonbrook Care Home.
How are care homes in Darley Dale rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 3. Of those, 2 (67%) are Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Darley Dale?
Self-funder fees in East Midlands: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,250 a week; nursing home £1,480 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Can Derbyshire council help pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Derbyshire council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Derbyshire council.
How can I pick between care homes in Darley Dale?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 2 of the 3 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 1. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about residential care in towns near Darley Dale?
Darley Dale has 3, with 2 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Matlock (2.3 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Bakewell (4.7 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Wingerworth (7.5 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.
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