How much does nursing care home cost in Derby?

Nursing care home in Derby costs £1,305 per week based on the latest NHS England ASC-FR data. The national median is £1,227 per week, so Derby is more expensive than the national average. Costs vary by individual provider and care package — always ask for an itemised quote.

Will Derby council pay for my care?

Derby council pays for adult social care subject to a means-tested financial assessment. In England the upper capital threshold is £23,250 (savings + home value if going into residential care). Below this, the council contributes on a sliding scale. Above it, you pay the full cost yourself. Derby contracts with private and voluntary providers — you can usually choose your provider as long as the council's rate is met or you top up the difference.

How do I find a care home in Derby?

Derby council has a duty under the Care Act 2014 to provide information and advice on local care providers. Contact Derby adult social care team for an assessment. The CQC (Care Quality Commission) website lists every registered care home in Derby with the most recent inspection rating. TreatCompare cross-references CQC inspection data when available.

What's included in the nursing care home cost in Derby?

Care home with on-site qualified nurses for residents with complex medical needs — typically 25–40% more expensive than residential care without nursing. The £1,305 per week figure is the council-paid average — what private clients pay is typically 20-40% higher because care providers cross-subsidise local-authority-funded residents from self-funder fees. Top-ups for nicer rooms, additional services, or location premiums are charged separately.

Is this the same as private care home prices?

No. ASC-FR figures are what local councils pay providers for the residents they fund — not the private 'self-funder' rate. Private clients typically pay 20-40% more than the council rate for the same care. TreatCompare uses the council rate as a baseline because it's the only nationally consistent published figure; expect to pay more if you're self-funding.

Nursing care home in Derby: cost per week

The nursing care home cost in Derby is £1,305 per week, which is more expensive than the national average. These figures show what Derby council pays providers for residents it funds — private self-funder rates are typically 20-40% higher.

Derby

More expensive than the national average

£1,305

per week

National median

£1,227

England-wide

Private self-funder

£1,697

Estimated (council + 30%)

What families may actually pay in Derby

Council baseline

£1,305

per week from ASC-FR returns

Annual equivalent: £67,860.

Self-funder guide

£1,566-£1,827

per week, using a 20-40% uplift

Mid estimate: £1,697 per week.

2.5-year exposure

£220,545

mid self-funder estimate

Council-rate equivalent: £169,650.

Self-funders should also check whether NHS-funded nursing care is deducted from the quote or already reflected in the stated nursing fee. The standard England FNC rate is £268 per week from 1 April 2026.

What to check in a care home fee quote

Cost breakdown by category

Category	Cost (per week)
Nursing care 18-64	£1,146.484
Nursing care 18-64	£2,039.053
Nursing care 18-64	£2,805.104
Nursing care 18-64	£1,071.766
Nursing care 18-64	£974.898
Nursing care 65+	£718.191
Nursing care 65+	£1,350.685
Nursing care 65+	£940.027
Nursing care 65+	£1,249.651
Nursing care 65+	£757.759

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