Darcy House Care Home

Bakewell Road, Matlock DE4 3EF
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9.6 16 Reviews
  • Darcy House Care Home, Matlock
Set just minutes away from the town of Matlock, the home has stunning views of a wooded valley and green fields leading to the River Derwent and Riber Castle.

Darcy House is a brand new, purpose built luxury home offering all-inclusive residential, dementia, nursing and respite care for up to 78 residents, all supported by the kind and dedicated team around the clock. Wellbeing is at the heart of everything they do and the Activities team provide a varied and stimulating programme that is aligned to residents' hobbies and interests whilst encouraging social interaction and companionship.

Offering an array of communal facilities such as a Hair and Nail Salon, Cinema Room, Sensory Room, Café, Private Dining and extensive gardens, every day is filled with choice and visitors are welcomed to join at any time and to be a part of the Darcy House community.

Resident chefs pride themselves on producing high quality, nutritious meals that can be enjoyed in the dining rooms, café, in room dining or as part of a private dining experience with loved ones.

Darcy House offers a warm and inviting home from home setting, ready for the next exciting chapter in your life.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 78 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1600 – £1650
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1650 – £1700
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1650 – £1750
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1700

Offering luxury all inclusive living, FNC is additional to weekly fees

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Darcy House Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Carinna Mycock (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2023
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (78)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (78)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcomed around the clock

Parking

  • Onsite car parking for visitors to the home

Darcy House Care Home Reviews (16)

9.6

Darcy House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.604) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Darcy House Care Home has 16 reviews.

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Review from Nora B (Respite Resident) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My month here has been like a holiday. The surroundings are delightful - it was a joy to admire the beautiful views and to watch the sheep and cattle grazing. The staff were friendly and most caring. My every need was seen to. I prefer to read alone rather than join in activities but a variety was available.
The outing to Chatsworth was splendid. A warm thank you to all concerned.
Reply from Carinna Mycock, Manager at Darcy House Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful comments, it has been a pleasure to support your respite stay and I particularly appreciated our chats together about our favourite football team! I hope that we get to see you again soon.

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Review from J W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Please, can I comment on the nursing staff dealing with my mother's WTT symptoms last week? Efficient and caring for my mother's medical needs and concerns. Because of this, my mum received antibiotics in good time to treat her over a bank holiday weekend. When I know, as my mum's carer, this is not
always easy. If left any later, this probably would have led to more serious medical issues. Thank you to the nurse who dealt with this.
Reply from Carinna Mycock, Manager at Darcy House Care Home

Thank you for your feedback, it is great to hear that you have had a positive experience and we are very proud of our clinical team.

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Review from Albert T (Resident) published on 24 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
I arrived by ambulance, and room looked good, however the food on the hand was very poor, for example I requested soup, it was home made with the start being reasonable the remainder was just pieces of whatever it was made from. Had porridge first morning, which I had every morning at home, to me it
wasn't cooked enough, having the end of the oat as little hard bits. I could go on, 5 days in, not had a good meal. The people here obviously not of the working class, as I am seemed to accept this poor stuff. I have come here from hospital, and need help getting in and out of bed. I had a fixture at home attached to the bed enabling me to get in and out. This was brought here and fitted, it was not perfect and did move a little but it did the job. I happened to come here during the Easter break so obviously all the regular staff were off. Today the first day back for them. I went for lunch, could only consider a jacket potato.
Reply from Carinna Mycock, Manager at Darcy House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are terribly sorry that you have had a poor dining experience at Darcy House and I am keen to understand how we can improve and make the rest of your stay more enjoyable. The Head Chef would like to meet with you to discuss catering suggestions and we are monitoring the quality of the food very closely, our new spring/summer menu is due to launch in May which contains some delicious new dishes. Your opinions are very important to us and I would very much like you to join our residents' committee so that you can be a part of the development and improvement of the resident experience. You will receive an invite to the next committee meeting which I hope you will attend. Once again please accept my apologies that you have not been satisfied by your experience at Darcy House.

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Review from N A (Son of Resident) published on 17 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my mother moved into Darcy House in the autumn of 2024, she has received excellent care and attention from everyone involved at the home. Everybody is extremely attentive to my mother's needs, both medical and social, and it has been a great reassurance and relief to my brothers, myself and our
wider family, that she is in a place where there is always someone keeping an eye out for her to ensure that she can move around freely but safely. Nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff, no matter how busy they already are.


Being a new building, Darcy House is a bright, spacious and thoroughly wonderful home for my mother and, in my opinion, all of the other residents too. I would recommend it to anyone who is concerned that a relative or friend needs to move somewhere in order to live safely and with dignity.

Reply from Carinna Mycock, Manager at Darcy House Care Home

Thanks so much for these lovely words, we are very pleased to have got to know your family and we are glad that you are all so happy with the service we provide

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Review from Christopher H (Son of Resident) published on 17 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A clean, modern facility with superb views. Rooms are spacious and well appointed and shared areas are large and comfortable. The staff are professional, caring people and nothing is too much trouble. They've made my parents (and anyone who visits them) feel welcome. Would recommend to anyone seeking
a care home.
Reply from Carinna Mycock, Manager at Darcy House Care Home

Thanks for your lovely review, we have been honoured to look after your family.

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Review from Sue B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Darcy house is a lovely warm caring place for residents and a very welcoming place for relatives and visitors. The staff are professional and knowledgeable about each individual resident's needs and take time to get to know and spend quality time with them. They are always respectful when talking to
relatives about issues or just simply relaying what activities the resident has been taking part in and how they engaged and enjoyed it. Nothing is too much trouble for them. If we mention a requirement, we find it has been acted upon promptly. Staff are all friendly, and with a good amount of humour, keep the place a positive one to visit and live in. They all seem very happy in their work. We enjoy visiting, always a pleasant positive experience. Thank you all at Darcy!
Reply from Carinna Mycock, Manager at Darcy House Care Home

Thank you so much for this wonderful review, we have been very fortunate to meet you and your lovely family!

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Review from A L (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 23 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy here considering I was sad to leave my own home and I have only stayed here for two weeks today. It's very early to say much as it is early days. Everyone is very kind and helpful - all the staff during day and night. It is difficult sometimes to get a shower when I want one. The food
is excellent, love having my hair done. Room and leisure rooms beautiful and clean. The facilities are very good especially for family and friends visiting. Have already enjoyed listening to singers, a man playing his guitar. When I arrived I had so much help to please me. The laundry is excellent.
Reply from Carinna Mycock, Manager at Darcy House Care Home

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. We love having you here and a part of our Darcy family!

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Review from Emma T (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very supportive staff - careful attention to the needs of residents. Regular medical updates. Follow procedures very carefully. Reactive support. Lovely rooms and setting. Mum seems calm and content in your care.
Reply from Carinna Mycock, Manager at Darcy House Care Home

Thank you for your valued comments, we feel very honoured to support your lovely family.

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Review from I H (Friend of Resident) published on 18 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic purpose-built modern building in beautiful surroundings. Light and spacious throughout with the resident's own room, big enough to create a lovely home. The decor and furnishings are of a quality second to none. On the visits I've made there's always been a warm friendly greeting. So much
care is given to treating each resident as an individual catering for all different needs in a respectful manner without being patronising. The meals are amazing and presented in a way that shows the importance of mealtimes being such a social occasion between the residents and staff. When you see everyone with smiles on their faces, it's a pleasure to visit.
Reply from Carinna Mycock, Manager at Darcy House Care Home

Thank you so much, your feedback is really valued and will be shared with the team.

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Review from Melanie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care at Darcy House is outstanding. Since my dad moved here from another home he is a completely different man so much happier. Every member of staff has welcomed him, taken the time to get to know him, and keep him stimulated with relevant interests. The home is in a beautiful setting and feels
like a 5* hotel and the level of care is also 5*! They are very experienced in dementia care. It is so comforting to know he is experiencing the very best care. If you are looked for somewhere for a relative - don't look any where else, Darcy truly is the best in its field. They couldn't have done any more for my dad but also for me.
Reply from Carinna Mycock, Manager at Darcy House Care Home

Thank you so much for this heartfelt review, we have been so honoured to meet you and your family!

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Review from Neil C (Son of Resident) published on 4 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely modern home, my mother has views over the Derwent valley from her room. All the staff (including Managers, Carers, Cleaners, Chefs) appear to be well versed in their roles and very friendly. The activities have been mainly indoors since my mother started in the home although the staff will take
the residents out to the gardens when the weather is appropriate and organise trips to local towns/attractions as well. All in all we have been very impressed with the home and staff and my mother has settled in well. We particularly like to go and have a coffee in the café when visiting Mum
Reply from Carinna Mycock, Manager at Darcy House Care Home

Thank you for this lovely review, as one of the first people we welcomed, your mum has become a true patron for Darcy House, often advising newer residents on events and the routines of the home. I do hope that she will join our resident's committee in January, providing she's not too busy with all of her visitors and outings! Thanks again!

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Review from C A (Partner of Resident) published on 1 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A friendly, polite team of carers and other staff. My partner needs a lot of care more than perhaps other residents. He has a lovely room and bathroom and he really enjoys his shower. Because of his disabilities, there are no activities at the moment that he can participate in, so he is left on his
own quite a lot. Meal times he seems to be on his own. Although the food is beautifully prepared and served, it is not always the sort of food older people enjoy like mashed potatoes etc (cottage pie for example)
Reply from Carinna Mycock, Manager at Darcy House Care Home

Thank you for your feedback, we are currently developing the activity programme further to include a diverse range of activities suitable for everyone. I know your partner really enjoyed our day trip to Bakewell and will love the upcoming dog show. We hope that you will join us too.

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Review from J T (Son of Resident) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We found Darcy House extremely welcoming and caring. The surroundings are really spectacularly good. The views and outside spaces are lovely. My mother was a little nervous to begin with but the staff made her feel at home. The food was great and the interest from the chef was really good part of her
5 star preference.
Reply from Carinna Mycock, Manager at Darcy House Care Home

Thank you for this wonderful review, we are so fortunate to have such incredible surroundings and views and even more fortunate to be able to support people like your mother who fill us with joy!

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Review from K H (Wife of Resident) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband's respite care in July in Darcy House in Matlock was marvellous. He was one of the 1st residents and the welcome was out of this world with balloons and a tape to cut to open the building. The surroundings, views and gardens are beautiful and the facilities are fantastic in an amazing building.
But the home's most important quality was the excellent care and attention to detail in a calm, friendly and reassuring atmosphere. My husband loved the food and praised the chef. For me as his wife, it was important to know he was safe and being looked after 24/7. The respite gave me a chance to recharge my batteries and I noticed straight away an improvement in my husband's mobility and general well-being. Thanks to the amazing caring staff. I have already booked again.
Reply from Carinna Mycock, Manager at Darcy House Care Home

We very much enjoyed welcoming you and your husband to Darcy House and thank you so much for supporting us with the opening of the home. We look forward to welcoming you back later this month.

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Review from P H (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father moved to Darcy House to be nearer to his family, but leaving his own home and friends a long way away. I had concerns about this and about him moving to a care home as he is very fit for his age, but following the death of my mother, he wanted to have more support in his daily life. He has
settled into Darcy House extremely well and loves his balcony! His room is spotless and he has made it his own with things from his old house. The staff have been absolutely brilliant in helping him settle in, organising medical appointments and a new bus pass! They are unfailingly friendly and positive and he says he is so glad he chose to live at Darcy House. I cannot fault their kindness and helpfulness. Thank you!
Reply from Carinna Mycock, Manager at Darcy House Care Home

Thank you for this wonderful review. We are so happy with the way that your dad has settled in and really made Darcy House his home. We enjoy our daily chats and watching him live his independent life outside of the home too. He really is an inspiration to us!

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Review from Sandra L (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum moved into Darcey House on 16 July 2024. It felt like I was sending a small child to boarding school. Any worries I may have had disappeared overnight. The building is designed to a very high standard. Mum's room is modern, clean and homely as she has some of her own things in there too. A lot
of thought has gone into interior design so that it doesn't look or feel like a residential home. The views from the lounge areas are outstanding. Staff are on hand at a moment's notice to tend to her needs and are respectful and friendly. They have got to know mum very well. The food is prepared on-site to a very high standard. I joined her for lunch today and was extremely impressed with the quality of the food. Well-balanced and very tasty. Mum still likes to get about, and the indoor and outside space is safe and staff are on hand to help her every step of the way. She is happy so I am more than happy. A decision well made.
Reply from Carinna Mycock, Manager at Darcy House Care Home

Thank you for this wonderful review. We are very proud of Darcy House and the staff really do care about everyone in the home.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.604)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.604) out of 10 for Darcy House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.642 for Darcy House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (148 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (7 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 179 Ratings = 4.642
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.962 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Darcy House Care Home is based on 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 78 registered maximum number of service users is 15.6. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.6 = 0.962
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Bed Vacancies

10 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 15 Sep 2025

Offering residential, nursing and dementia care we welcome enquiries to our beautiful, purpose built luxury care home.

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Meet the Team (2)

Carinna

Carinna Mycock

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2024

Carinna, joins Darcy House as the Home Manager and brings with her 10 years experience of working in elderly care in Derbyshire and with a particular passion for dementia care.


The resident’s happiness is at the heart of everything Carinna and her team will be offering, and she likes nothing more than to watch residents flourish and to be able to live happy meaningful lives within a warm and inviting homely environment.


Carinna is looking forward to building links with the local community and cannot wait to set up partnerships with intergenerational projects and community support networks.

Amelia

Amelia Cowling

Job Title: Administration Manager Joined: 2024

Amelia joins the team at Darcy House as the Administration Manager and will often be the first person you come into contact with. Amelia brings a wealth of experience to her role including from the legal sector. Being a local she has watched the home being built and cannot wait to start to welcome residents and their loved ones to their new home.

Frequently Asked Questions about Darcy House Care Home

What types of Care is Darcy House Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Darcy House Care Home have?

There are 78 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Darcy House Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Darcy House Care Home to the centre of Matlock?

1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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