How much does nursing care home cost in Derbyshire?

Nursing care home in Derbyshire costs £1,421 per week based on the latest NHS England ASC-FR data. The national median is £1,227 per week, so Derbyshire is more expensive than the national average. Costs vary by individual provider and care package — always ask for an itemised quote.

Will Derbyshire council pay for my care?

Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire?

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

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

Care home with on-site qualified nurses for residents with complex medical needs — typically 25–40% more expensive than residential care without nursing. The £1,421 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 Derbyshire: cost per week

The nursing care home cost in Derbyshire is £1,421 per week, which is more expensive than the national average. These figures show what Derbyshire council pays providers for residents it funds — private self-funder rates are typically 20-40% higher.

Derbyshire

More expensive than the national average

£1,421

per week

National median

£1,227

England-wide

Private self-funder

£1,847

Estimated (council + 30%)

What families may actually pay in Derbyshire

Council baseline

£1,421

per week from ASC-FR returns

Annual equivalent: £73,892.

Self-funder guide

£1,705-£1,989

per week, using a 20-40% uplift

Mid estimate: £1,847 per week.

2.5-year exposure

£240,149

mid self-funder estimate

Council-rate equivalent: £184,730.

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	£1,180.225
Nursing care 18-64	£1,926.723
Nursing care 18-64	£2,005.528
Nursing care 18-64	£1,489.155
Nursing care 65+	£1,042.813
Nursing care 65+	£1,001.136
Nursing care 65+	£1,237.678
Nursing care 65+	£1,512.461
Nursing care 65+	£1,390.453

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