How much does short-term care cost in Derby?

Short-term care in Derby costs £139 per week based on the latest NHS England ASC-FR data. The national median is £56 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 short-term care cost in Derby?

Short-term residential or nursing care — typically used for respite, post-hospital recovery, end-of-life care or temporary placement during a crisis. ASC-FR reports a single weekly unit cost combining all support settings. The £139 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.

Short-term care in Derby: cost per week

The short-term care cost in Derby is £139 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

£139

per week

National median

£56

England-wide

Private self-funder

£181

Estimated (council + 30%)

Cost breakdown by category

Category	Cost (per week)
Short term care 18-64	£21.968
Short term care 18-64	£21.968
Short term care 18-64	£1,073.444
Short term care 18-64	£21.968
Short term care 65+	£21.968
Short term care 65+	£21.968
Short term care 65+	£21.968
Short term care 65+	£21.968
Short term care 65+	£21.968

Compare with neighbouring local authorities

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