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Avg. Review Score 9.7 Total 1,208 Reviews

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Spencer Grove Care Home
Springwood Gardens, Belper DE56 1RT 
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 116 reviews
Spencer Grove Care Home, Belper, Derbyshire
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My father had been in respite here at Spencer Grove 18 months ago and we chose to come back for is nursing care in January 2026. I can't…"   Read all 116 reviews
  • 68 Rooms
Group/Owner Milford Care

Spencer Grove has recently been rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC – February 2020. The home provides unique facilities with the very best in comfort and care in a stimulating environment. Spencer Grove ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Firs Care Home with Nursing
90 Glass House Hill, Codnor, Ripley DE5 9QT 
9.9 59 reviews
The Firs Care Home with Nursing, Ripley, Derbyshire
"My sister in law is with you and I am very impressed with the care you give from the way you entertain the patients and care for them all.…"   Read all 59 reviews
  • from £1,310 / week
  • 42 Rooms
Group/Owner Ashmere Derbyshire Ltd

The Firs is a delightful home located near the Derbyshire town of Codnor. Resident wellbeing is the absolute focus, as the home works hard to ease every resident into their new environment, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Milford House
Derby Road, Milford, Duffield, Belper DE56 0QW 
9.9 97 reviews
Milford House, Belper, Derbyshire
"My recent visit with my Mother was made very special by the kindness, thoughtfulness and love that the caregivers show and feel for the…"   Read all 97 reviews
  • 65 Rooms
Group/Owner Milford Care

A retirement home of elegance and distinction. Milford House, a beautiful grade II listed building and its adjoining Coach House were transformed into a tastefully renovated retirement home in 1985. ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Ashfields Care Home
34 Mansfield Road, Heanor DE75 7AQ 
9.9 143 reviews
Ashfields Care Home, Heanor, Derbyshire
"Ashfields Care Home is a wonderful place. My mum is incredibly happy living here. The building is always well kept and clean. The staff…"   Read all 143 reviews
  • from £1,558 / week
  • 76 Rooms

Ashfields care home comprises of three suites: Bluebell suite is a dedicated 10 bed suite providing award winning palliative care for residents entering the final phase of life or with a life ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Bankwood Care Home
Duffield Bank, Duffield, Belper DE56 4BG 
9.8 205 reviews
Bankwood Care Home, Belper, Derbyshire
"Bankwood offered a nursing place for my Father, after he unfortunately could not return home from hospital due to his complex medical…"   Read all 205 reviews
  • from £1,335 / week
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Bankwood care home is a warm and welcoming environment offering residential and nursing care. Set in the scenic Amber Valley in Derbyshire, the home offers stunning valley views which can be enjoyed ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Codnor Park Residential Home
88 Glass House Hill, Codnor, Ripley DE5 9QT 
9.8 87 reviews
Codnor Park Residential Home, Ripley, Derbyshire
"My mother in law went into the care home for respite following a nasty fall. Our family were very apprehensive but immediately we were all…"   Read all 87 reviews
  • from £1,310 / week
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner Ashmere Derbyshire Ltd

Codnor Park Care Home, situated in Codnor, was established in 1997. It features 40 well-furnished en-suite rooms that residents are encouraged to personalise with their belongings. The home ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Holbrook Hall
Makeney Road, Holbrook, Belper DE56 0TF 
9.8 122 reviews
Holbrook Hall, Belper, Derbyshire
"We wanted to place our mum in a good care home even if it meant paying more so she could have a decent end to her life. Holbrook Hall gave…"   Read all 122 reviews
  • from £1,175 / week
  • 36 Rooms

Holbrook Hall is a highly regarded care home in Holbrook, Belper. It is a splendid William and Mary period country house set in 4 acres of beautiful, well-stocked gardens. In 1985 it was converted ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Maple Leaf House
Kirk Close, Ripley DE5 3RY 
9.8 56 reviews
Maple Leaf House, Ripley, Derbyshire
"I have been a volunteer for nearly a year now. The residents receive the best care possible and the carers go above and beyond and meet all…"   Read all 56 reviews
  • from £1,832 / week
  • 48 Rooms
Group/Owner MHA

Located in the peaceful town of Ripley, Derbyshire, MHA Maple Leaf House provides nursing dementia care for 48 residents. Just a short walk away from local shops, takeaways, and amenities, the home ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Hollybank House Nursing & Residential Home
Chesterfield Road, Oakerthorpe, Alfreton DE55 7LP 
9.6 30 reviews
Hollybank House Nursing & Residential Home, Alfreton, Derbyshire
"Mum was in bed in hospital before going to Hollybank and was up in the common room within 2 weeks. She seems happy and well cared for.…"   Read all 30 reviews
  • from £1,290 / week
  • 45 Rooms
Group/Owner Only Care

Hollybank House is a welcoming nursing and residential care home set in the peaceful countryside of Oakerthorpe, Derbyshire. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and mature woodland, the home ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
King William Residential Home
Lowes Hill, Ripley DE5 3DW 
9.6 57 reviews
King William Residential Home, Ripley, Derbyshire
"For the last few years my Sister has been a Resident of the King William, and due to medical reasons has had to move to a Nursing Home to…"   Read all 57 reviews
  • from £1,310 / week
  • 28 Rooms
Group/Owner Ashmere Derbyshire Ltd

King William Residential Home is bursting with character, having once been a public house. Now transformed into a 28 bed residential home, it benefits from some truly unique and individual bedrooms. ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care

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Springwood House Residential Care Home
Duffield Bank, Duffield, Belper DE56 4BG 
9.5 72 reviews
Springwood House Residential Care Home, Belper, Derbyshire
"Springwood worked very well for dad. He was not very easy in his later months, but they displayed great patience and understanding. It's a…"   Read all 72 reviews
  • from £1,175 / week
  • 29 Rooms

Springwood House Residential Care Home focuses on personalised care and support that allows each individual to make the most of their independence and dignity, while enjoying friendly support, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Smalley Hall Residential Home
Main Road, Smalley, Ilkeston DE7 6DS 
9.5 44 reviews
Smalley Hall Residential Home, Ilkeston, Derbyshire
"Since my father-in-law has been at Smalley Hall, we have found the staff very friendly and professional. A lovely clean home. And looks…"   Read all 44 reviews
  • from £1,310 / week
  • 26 Rooms
Group/Owner Ashmere Derbyshire Ltd

Smalley Hall Residential Home has grounds with lovely views. Residents can make good use of the pretty courtyard garden in the summer months. The trees and planting in the garden encourages wildlife ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
The Meadows
76/78 Mansfield Road, Alfreton DE55 7JL 
9.5 103 reviews
The Meadows, Alfreton, Derbyshire
"My mother has been in Lavender Court for over ten months. As her needs have increased the home has responded promptly and always kept me…"   Read all 103 reviews
  • 70 Rooms
Group/Owner Milford Care

The Meadows in Alfreton are immensely proud to hold the Quality Premium Award from Derbyshire County Council and to have consistently achieved excellent scores in the annual NHS audit of nursing care ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care