Home care · Derbyshire
Home care in Darley Dale
CQC lists 7 home care agencies covering Darley Dale, operated by 6 separate providers. Derbyshire County Council runs the most, with 2. CQC has rated 4 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 96% across Derbyshire and 88% across England). We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Peak Care Homecare was rated Good on 8 June 2026.
CQC register data as of 26 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- New and changed CQC ratings across Derbyshire, updated every day.
- Whatever your savings, Derbyshire council will assess care needs for free.
- 4 of the 4 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 3 are still waiting for a first rating.
- For dementia support, 6 have it on their CQC registration.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Home care in Darley Dale", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 7agencies on the CQC register
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 6are registered for dementia
- 2with a rating or inspection since October 2024
| Care | Darley Dale | East Midlands | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Home care agencies covering Darley Dale
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 7
- Elderly care · 7
- Dementia care · 6
- Care for adults under 65 · 6
- Physical disability care · 5
- Sensory impairment care · 3
Daisychain Homecare Services
What inspectors found: The provider has since made the necessary improvements, and the service is no longer in breach of regulations.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Peak Care Homecare
What inspectors found: Nursing care was not provided to people by this service.
Est. £30–£37/hr
DCC Dales Home Care
What inspectors found: There was not always a positive culture within the service.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Audley Care Ltd - Audley Care St Elphins Park
What inspectors found: About the service: Audley Care Ltd - Audley Care St Elphins Park are based at St Elphin's Retirement Village.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Derbyshire Home Care Services Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
DCC Countywide Extra Care
Est. £29–£36/hr
Care Givers – Matlock
Est. £29–£36/hr
Distance is from Darley Dale centre to the agency's office. Agencies travel to clients, so check they cover your street.
What home care costs in Darley Dale
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
What the council pays (Derbyshire County Council): £29.75 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £973.73 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,118.15 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Where a provider charges more, the extra is usually met by a top-up.
Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
Council support
Derbyshire
Derbyshire council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
Derbyshire: getting assessed, funding your care, direct payments
Dementia care at home in Darley Dale
6 of the 7 agencies covering Darley Dale are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 3 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 6 registered for dementia.
Darley Dale in figures
Registered specialisms here: 5 of 7 list physical disabilities and 2 of 7 list mental health conditions. Most recent to register: Care Givers – Matlock (November 2024). Oldest rating on the list: Audley Care Ltd - Audley Care St Elphins Park, May 2019. The share registered for dementia is 86% in Darley Dale (6 of 7) and 77% across Derbyshire. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Darley Dale (57% Good or Outstanding) is 7th out of 7 local towns, led by Chesterfield (83%). No Outstanding ratings covering Darley Dale yet, against 6 across Derbyshire. 29% of agencies covering Darley Dale have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 19% across Derbyshire. Compare Darley Dale's 100% Good or Outstanding with 91% for the rated agencies among the 726 we list in Derbyshire.
Owners and groups: agencies covering Darley Dale
- Derbyshire County Council 2 listed here
- Audley Care Ltd 1 listed here
- Care Givers Limited 1 listed here
Newest inspection results
The latest CQC ratings published for agencies covering Darley Dale.
Nearby towns against Darley Dale
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darley Dale | – | 7 | 4 |
| Matlock | 2.3 mi | 14 | 10 |
| Clay Cross | 7.7 mi | 61 | 46 |
| Chesterfield | 8.3 mi | 53 | 44 |
| Holmewood | 9.6 mi | 77 | 59 |
| Alfreton | 10.1 mi | 56 | 35 |
Agencies with an office within 7 miles of each town. Many cover several towns.
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Free care cost report for Darley Dale
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- 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 home care in Darley Dale
Which home care agencies cover Darley Dale?
There are 7 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Darley Dale (register checked Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Daisychain Homecare Services, Peak Care Homecare and DCC Dales Home Care.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Darley Dale have?
Of the 4 that have been rated, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 3 here are still unrated.
What are typical home care prices in Darley Dale?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Will Derbyshire council pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Derbyshire council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Derbyshire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Darley Dale?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 2 of the 7 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 2. A checklist to help.
How does Darley Dale compare with nearby towns for home care agencies?
Nearest towns we cover: Matlock (2.3 miles): 14, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Clay Cross (7.7 miles): 61, 46 rated Good or Outstanding; Chesterfield (8.3 miles): 53, 44 rated Good or Outstanding. Darley Dale itself has 7, 4 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Home care in nearby towns
- Home care in Matlock 2.3 mi
- Home care in Clay Cross 7.7 mi
- Home care in Chesterfield 8.3 mi
- Home care in Holmewood 9.6 mi
- Home care in Alfreton 10.1 mi
- Home care in Tibshelf 10.6 mi
- Home care in Dronfield 10.7 mi
- Home care in Belper 10.7 mi
Related pages and guides for Darley Dale
- How to pay for care in Derbyshire
- Best rated home care agencies in Derbyshire
- What home care costs across England in 2026, by region and council
- Derbyshire's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- Care homes in Darley Dale (4)
- How to choose a home care agency
- Who pays for care at home, and how
- How to read a CQC rating
- The council care needs assessment
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.