Care Homes for Older People in and around Dronfield

Q: Older Person Care Home costs in and around Dronfield

The average costs for older person care homes in and around Dronfield can vary depending on the type of care required. Please refer to the detailed breakdown for more information.

Q: Which elderly care homes in Dronfield have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 3 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

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Browse 30 Dronfield Older Person Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.2
Total 1,409 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,352 per week

Outram Fields

250 Twentywell Lane, Bradway, Sheffield S17 4QF

1.9 miles from centre of Dronfield

1041 Reviews

25 1

"The standard of accommodation, decor, cleanliness and facilities are exceptional. Rooms are spacious and well fitted out, more like a five..."Read all 41 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 81 rooms

Group/Owner Cinnamon Care Collection

Oakley Fields Care Home in Bradway, Sheffield, is part of the award-winning Cinnamon Care Collection, and is proud to have been recognised as a Top 20 Care Home in the Yorkshire & The Humber Region, in... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Brackenfield Hall

66a Fox Lane, Frecheville, Sheffield S12 4WU

4.1 miles from centre of Dronfield

9.9119 Reviews

12 2

"I contacted the care home at really short notice to see if they could accommodate me with some respite care for my mum, the friendliness..."Read all 119 reviews

from £1,177 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Anchor

Brackenfield Hall in Frecheville, Sheffield offers residential and dementia care where residents receive personalised care in safe and supportive surroundings by an experienced, highly trained care team. The... Read more

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Prior Bank

74 Cherry Tree Road, Sheffield S11 9AB

4.1 miles from centre of Dronfield

9.8106 Reviews

5 2

"The staff of Prior Bank are always cheerful, kind and helpful and, most importantly, genuinely interested in the residents. They have been..."Read all 106 reviews

from £1,022 / weekSize 32 rooms

Group/Owner Anchor

Anchor's Prior Bank in Sheffield is close to green spaces such as Endcliffe Park and Sheffield Botanical Gardens. The home provides residential and dementia care for up to 32 individuals in homely... Read more

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Seven Hills Nursing Home

17 Cherry Tree Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield S11 9AA

4.2 miles from centre of Dronfield

9.860 Reviews

19 1

"My friend P has now been in Seven Hills for over 62 months. It is so comforting to see how settled she is and how well cared for also...."Read all 60 reviews

from £950 / weekSize 28 rooms

Group/Owner Hermes Care

Seven Hills Nursing Home is a purpose-built EMI nursing home that can be tailored to many personal care needs, with twenty-two rooms available including two dual occupancies. All Hermes Care accommodations... Read more

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The Green Care Home

2 Green Lane, Dronfield S18 2LZ

0.3 miles from centre of Dronfield

9.852 Reviews

"Mum has been living at The Green, Dronfield for over 4 years now and I can only praise everyone involved in Mum's care. Mum is very happy..."Read all 52 reviews

from £1,325 / weekSize 41 rooms

Group/Owner The Green Care Group

The Green Care Home employs a team of care professionals chosen for their friendly and caring personas. All are CRB checked and up-to-date with current innovations and best practice. The philosophy... Read more

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The Callywhite Care Home

Callywhite Lane, Dronfield S18 2XD

0.4 miles from centre of Dronfield

9.872 Reviews

"Wonderful care home. I am continually delighted with the care that my Mum receives from all the staff. Nothing is too much trouble and..."Read all 72 reviews

from £1,150 / weekSize 39 rooms

Group/Owner The Green Care Group

The Callywhite Care Home is a purpose built, state-of-the-art home situated in a secluded location at the edge of Dronfield village centre, overlooking Cliffe Park. The care home provides residential... Read more

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Chatsworth Grange Nursing Home

Hollybank Road, Intake, Sheffield S12 2BX

4.4 miles from centre of Dronfield

9.651 Reviews

"Chatsworth Grange is excellent. The care that my husband is receiving is second to none. As he has frontal temporal lobe dementia he can be..."Read all 51 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner The Bondcare Group

Chatsworth Grange provides care for older people living with a wide range of complex nursing needs, including dementia and those with challenging behaviour. The home is located a short distance from... Read more

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Holmwood Care Home

Warminster Road, Norton Lees, Sheffield S8 9BN

3.2 miles from centre of Dronfield

9.686 Reviews

"Always has been welcoming to come here. I noticed that all the residents are treated kindly and the atmosphere is friendly. It's clean and..."Read all 86 reviews

from £1,277 / weekSize 44 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Holmwood care home, located on the outskirts of Sheffield, in an attractive residential area of Norton Lees, provides personalised dementia care to older people. Many residents at Holmwood enjoy the... Read more

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Pingley Court Care Home

The Dale, Woodseats, Sheffield S8 0PS

2.8 miles from centre of Dronfield

9.550 Reviews

"My auntie became a permanent resident of Pingley Court Care Home in Dec 2024. The home is always clean, tidy, and nicely decorated, it's a..."Read all 50 reviews

from £1,205 / weekSize 54 rooms

Group/Owner Marjara Care Group

Located in the heart of the popular Woodseats area of Sheffield, Pingley Court is easily accessible from the major motorway networks and is just a 10-minute drive from Sheffield train station. The... Read more

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April Park Care Home

Curlew Avenue, Eckington, Sheffield S21 4HR

4.1 miles from centre of Dronfield

9.474 Reviews

"Very helpful when we were trying to organise Respite Care - all went smoothly with booking snd the weeks care itself. Manager came for a..."Read all 74 reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

April Park Care Home is a small and welcoming home offering several places to relax, dine, exercise, socialise and to be creative. Situated in the popular town of Eckington on the Derbyshire and Yorkshire... Read more

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Whittington Care Home

40 Holland Road, Old Whittington, Chesterfield S41 9HF

3 miles from centre of Dronfield

9.340 Reviews

14 2

"I've recently moved my mum to whittington care home and I'm so pleased I have. She seems so much happier since her move. She has commented..."Read all 40 reviews

from £1,265 / weekSize 48 rooms

Group/Owner Summit Care Group

Whittington Care Home is a 48 bed care home in Chesterfield. Staff are caring, professional and trained and take time to treat residents with respect and consideration. There are lots of stimulating... Read more

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Broomcroft House Care Home

414 Ecclesall Road South, Sheffield S11 9PY

3.6 miles from centre of Dronfield

9.272 Reviews

"My wife has been in Broomcroft House for 3 years and at all times has been cared for with dignity. The staff have all been caring with no..."Read all 72 reviews

from £1,160 / weekSize 70 rooms

Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Broomcroft House warmly welcomes residents in need of nursing or residential care, including those living with dementia or Parkinson’s. Its highly professional team is also experienced in palliative,... Read more

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Henleigh Hall Care Home

20 Abbey Lane Dell, Beauchief, Sheffield S8 0BZ

2.7 miles from centre of Dronfield

8.7121 Reviews

13 1

"From the day we arrived, the team were fantastic. Mum had a terminal diagnosis, and she was warned of severe pain, with other unpleasant..."Read all 121 reviews

from £1,296 / weekSize 62 rooms

Group/Owner Harbour Healthcare Ltd

Henleigh Hall Care Home can be found in the Sheffield suburb of Beauchief, in a tranquil cul-de-sac. The home is close to shops, amenities and public transport, as well as being adjacent to a park. The... Read more

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Twelve Trees Care Ltd

17 Priory Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield S7 1LW

4.3 miles from centre of Dronfield

9.633 Reviews

24 1

"I cannot emphasise enough how warm the atmosphere is at Twelve Trees. Every member of staff I met when visiting Mum was so friendly and..."Read all 33 reviews

from £1,225 / weekSize 34 rooms

Group/Owner Twelve Trees Ltd

Twelve Trees is an award-winning, family-owned care provider in the leafy residential neighborhood of Nether Edge in Sheffield. Whether at their Care Home or through their Home Care and Day Care services,... Read more

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Elm Lodge Care Home

Stand Road, Newbold, Chesterfield S41 8SJ

3.6 miles from centre of Dronfield

9.361 Reviews

"Mum was well looked after. She enjoyed joining in the wonderful activities & really liked the food served to her. The home also welcomed..."Read all 61 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 46 rooms

Group/Owner Oak Tree Care Group

Elm Lodge is a well established Residential Care Home that sits on a quiet cul-de-sac on Stand Road in Newbold, a friendly residential suburb just 1.5 miles north of Chesterfield town centre. It is a... Read more

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Ascot Lodge Care Home

48a Newlands Road, Intake, Sheffield S12 2FZ

4.2 miles from centre of Dronfield

9.177 Reviews

"My mother in law became a resident in May 2025. My initial experience was of a well run home with fabulous caring staff. The home has..."Read all 77 reviews

from £1,285 / weekSize 50 rooms

Group/Owner Bridge Oak Care Homes

Ideally situated in the beautiful area of Intake, near Sheffield, Ascot Lodge is a purpose-built care home which offers dementia care. From Care Assistants and Nurses, to Wellbeing Coordinators and... Read more

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Meadow Grange Care Home

Holmesfield Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield S18 8WS

1.5 miles from centre of Dronfield

8.936 Reviews

"Very good care home friendly staff overall brilliant care my grandad is at this carehome the staff are amazing the residents are alway..."Read all 36 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 60 rooms

With many years experience in providing residential care, Meadow Grange pride themselves on offering a highly professional care service for older people, within a comfortable and homely setting. When... Read more

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Brookview Nursing Home

Holmley Lane, Dronfield S18 2HQ

0.4 miles from centre of Dronfield

8.857 Reviews

"My husband moved here from another good home to be nearer to me. It's been a very positive move to Brookview. The staff are so kind,..."Read all 57 reviews

from £1,295 / weekSize 60 rooms

Brookview care home offers care to people aged 65 and over in Derbyshire. There are TV points and nurse call buttons in every room, and some of the rooms have en-suite bathrooms. Wifi is available... Read more

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Heeley Bank Care Home

Heeley Bank Road, Sheffield S2 3GL

4.1 miles from centre of Dronfield

8.744 Reviews

12 1

"You hear so many scary stories about nursing homes and the staff and yes I was a bit worried for my dad and him being immobile and bad with..."Read all 44 reviews

from £1,327 / weekSize 67 rooms

Group/Owner RDCP Care

Heeley Bank Care Home in Sheffield provides specialist nursing, residential, and dementia care to up to 67 people in a purpose-built setting on the south side of the city. Just five minutes from Sheffield's... Read more

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Norton Lees Care Home

156 Warminster Road, Norton Lees, Sheffield S8 8PQ

2.9 miles from centre of Dronfield

7.329 Reviews

24 1

"The home took excellent care of my mum who was well looked after in her final weeks. I had reservations about putting mum into care but I..."Read all 29 reviews

from £975 / weekSize 80 rooms

Group/Owner Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd

Recently acquired by Agincare, Norton Lees Care Home is situated in a quiet residential area in the suburbs of Sheffield. It is a valued part of the local community, offering convenient access to nearby... Read more

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Valley Wood Care Home

1 Cat Lane, Heeley, Sheffield S2 3AY

3.7 miles from centre of Dronfield

2 Reviews

5 1

"My Dad spent the last 10 months of his life in Valley Wood. The staff were amazing and supported Dad in every way. We were always kept..."Read all 2 reviews

from £1,112 / weekSize 54 rooms

Group/Owner SheffCare

Valley Wood is a friendly care home in the popular Heeley area, just minutes from the city centre. The home is spacious, with large lounges and corridors, giving residents plenty of room to move around.... Read more

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Ridgewood House

13 Dukes Drive, Newbold, Chesterfield S41 8QB

3.8 miles from centre of Dronfield

from £900 / weekSize 21 rooms

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Scarsdale Grange Nursing Home

139 Derbyshire Lane, Sheffield S8 9EQ

3.1 miles from centre of Dronfield

14 Reviews

from £1,449 / weekSize 52 rooms

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Lower Bowshaw View

501a Low Edges Crescent, Sheffield S8 7LN

1.2 miles from centre of Dronfield

8.910 Reviews

Size 40 rooms

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Broomhouse Nursing Home

Broomhill Road, Old Whittington, Chesterfield S41 9EB

2.8 miles from centre of Dronfield

from £1,900 / weekSize 34 rooms

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Langdale Lodge Care Home

56 Selhurst Road, Newbold, Chesterfield S41 7HR

4.3 miles from centre of Dronfield

8.443 Reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 30 rooms

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Broomhill Care Centre

Broomhouse Whittington, Broomhill Road, Old Whittington, Chesterfield S41 9EB

2.8 miles from centre of Dronfield

1 Reviews

from £1,900 / weekSize 16 rooms

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Eden Holme Care

Wardgate Way, Chesterfield S40 4SL

4 miles from centre of Dronfield

8.952 Reviews

Size 51 rooms

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The Glen Private Nursing Home

224 Abbeydale Road South, Dore, Sheffield S17 3LA

2.5 miles from centre of Dronfield

4 Reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 19 rooms

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Woodland View Nursing Home

1 Lightwood Lane, Off Norton Avenue, Sheffield S8 8BG

2.7 miles from centre of Dronfield

2 Reviews

Size 30 rooms

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dronfield Older Person Care Homes

Older Person Care Home costs in and around Dronfield

Average older person care home costs in and around Dronfield by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 4 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Dronfield.

Type of Care Provided	Dronfield	Derbyshire	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,351	£1,207	£1,309	£1,314
Residential Dementia Care	£1,325	£1,230	£1,339	£1,345
Nursing Care	£1,506	£1,390	£1,571	£1,556
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,500	£1,371	£1,586	£1,577
All Care Types	£1,352	£1,234	£1,320	£1,327

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on older person care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our older person care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Dronfield Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 13 care homes with fees listed.

£1,351 per week

11.9% above Derbyshire average
3.2% above England average
2.8% above UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 12 care homes with fees listed.

£1,325 per week

7.7% above Derbyshire average
1.1% below England average
1.5% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 9 care homes with fees listed.

£1,506 per week

8.3% above Derbyshire average
4.3% below England average
3.3% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 7 care homes with fees listed.

£1,500 per week

9.4% above Derbyshire average
5.7% below England average
5.1% below UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Dronfield?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in Dronfield, including 18 Nursing Homes & 12 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Dronfield have the highest Review Score?

Outram Fields, Brackenfield Hall & Prior Bank are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Dronfield.

Which older person care homes in Dronfield offer Nursing Care?

Seven Hills Nursing Home, The Green Care Home & Chatsworth Grange Nursing Home are some of the 15 Nursing Homes in Dronfield.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Dronfield?

There are 24 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Dronfield including Outram Fields, Brackenfield Hall & Prior Bank.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Dronfield?

Respite Care is offered by 28 elderly care homes in Dronfield including Outram Fields, Brackenfield Hall & Prior Bank.

How many older person care homes listings in Dronfield have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 28 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Dronfield have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 4 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which elderly care homes in Dronfield have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Awards in Dronfield include Outram Fields.