Ada Belfield Centre
Ada Belfield Centre is a residential care home in Belper, Derbyshire (DE56 1UQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
New provider since October 2026. The rating shown may relate to the previous provider.
About Ada Belfield Centre
Ada Belfield Centre is a residential care home in Belper, supporting older people and younger adults from across Derbyshire, including people living with dementia and people with a physical disability. We think of ourselves as part of the town rather than a building set apart from it. People who move here have usually lived locally for years, and keeping those threads intact matters: the same church, the same newspaper, visitors who can walk round, family who do not need to make an expedition of it. Day to day, our work is practical. Help with washing and dressing offered in a way that protects dignity. Medication handled carefully. Meals cooked properly. Support to move about safely for those who need it, with the right equipment and staff who know each person's preferred way of being helped. Beyond that, we try to leave as much as possible in people's own hands. Choosing when to get up, what to wear and how to spend the afternoon is not a small thing when much else has been taken away. Dementia care runs through much of what we do. We work on familiarity and calm rather than correction, and we lean on families for the details that help us reach someone. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We would rather keep getting better than defend a grade, so come and look at the place and tell us what you think.
Care provided at Ada Belfield Centre
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Registered for up to 40 residents
- Last CQC inspection: 6 January 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Ada Belfield Centre compares in Amber Valley
Measured against the 43 care homes registered in Amber Valley. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 40 places. Larger than 26 of the 43 homes. The local average is 34 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 33 of the 43 homes (77%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Derbyshire the figure is 70%.
- Latest report
- 6 January 2022. 18 of the 43 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- October 2026. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 0 of the 43 have registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 43 homes, 26 offer dementia care.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Amber Valley.
The local picture: Amber Valley
What the numbers say about care for older people in Amber Valley, in Derbyshire.
What care costs in Derbyshire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £974 | £1,233 to £1,449 (East Midlands figure, because too few Derbyshire homes publish this price. 34 homes. Median £1,356.) |
| Nursing care | £1,118 | £1,600 to £2,071 (England figure, because too few Derbyshire homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,278 to £1,475 (East Midlands figure, because too few Derbyshire homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,350.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 (England figure, because too few Derbyshire homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 15,700. Rising to 17,800 by 2035, up 13%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,700. Rising to 5,900 by 2035, up 58%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 26%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 76%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Derbyshire as a whole is 67%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 81. Derbyshire average is 73.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 146 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Derbyshire: 80%. The 12 month average is 80%.
- Who pays, across Derbyshire (estimate): 41% council, 38% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Ada Belfield Centre
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 23 October 2026, less than a year ago.
- Run by
- Welford Bidco 3 Limited, which runs this service only.
- Nearest GP surgery
- Riversdale Surgery, 0.1 miles away.
- Nearest hospital
- Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, 7.8 miles away.
- Nearest railway station
- Belper Station, 0.2 miles away.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, NHS England Organisation Data Service and DfT NaPTAN (Open Government Licence). Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Ada Belfield Centre
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, 7.8 miles away
It is about 7.8 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Riversdale Surgery, 0.1 miles away
- Whitemoor Medical Centre, 1.4 miles away
- Appletree Medical Practice, 2.6 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Derwent Street Dental Practice, under 0.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Unity Mill House Dental Practice, under 0.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- West House Dental Practice, 0.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Belper Pharmacy & Health Clinic, 0.1 miles away
- Boots, 0.1 miles away
- Morrisons Pharmacy, 0.1 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Belper Station, 0.2 miles away
- Duffield Station, 2.4 miles away
- Ambergate Station, 2.6 miles away
Around Ada Belfield Centre
- H: Ada Belfield Centre
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Ada Belfield Centre
Where is Ada Belfield Centre located?
Ada Belfield Centre is a residential care home in Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1UQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Ada Belfield Centre provide?
Ada Belfield Centre is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Ada Belfield Centre's CQC rating?
Ada Belfield Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 6 January 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Ada Belfield Centre provide dementia care?
Yes. Ada Belfield Centre supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
How many beds does Ada Belfield Centre have?
Ada Belfield Centre is registered for up to 40 residents. Contact the home to check current availability.
Questions families ask about Ada Belfield Centre
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Ada Belfield Centre is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Ada Belfield Centre is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Ask the home. The home has not told us whether it offers short stays. Ask when you call; many homes can arrange a trial period.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Ada Belfield Centre supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the East Midlands
Ada Belfield Centre has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £950 to £1,200 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from Ada Belfield Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Ada Belfield Centre
Dementia Care at Ada Belfield Centre
Familiarity and calm beat correction every time, and families usually hold the details that let staff reach somebody. A predictable routine, consistent faces and a building that can be moved around without anxiety are the practical foundations. Ada Belfield Centre is registered for dementia care, and its good rating dates from an inspection in January 2022. Ask how distress is answered and what is done when a person walks repeatedly for the exit. Ask who records life history and how new staff learn it. Ask how the home manages the later stages and whether it can see someone through.
Residential Care at Ada Belfield Centre
Choosing a residential home means accepting that clinical care is not part of the package, which is fine until health changes. Ada Belfield Centre is registered for residential care, covering meals, personal care, medication support, laundry and the ordinary social life of a household. A nursing home becomes necessary where a qualified nurse must be on hand for wounds, tubes or unstable conditions. Residential homes typically work with visiting district nurses and GPs, so ask how that is handled here. Ask what would happen if a resident's needs rose above the registration and whether a place is held during a hospital stay. The regional range of £850 to £1100 a week against a council rate of £680 to £820 shows where a top up may be required.
Older Person Care at Ada Belfield Centre
Staying in the town you have lived in for decades is worth more than most brochures admit: the same church, the same newspaper, visitors who can walk round. Ada Belfield Centre in Belper is registered for older person care, providing help with washing and dressing that protects dignity, careful handling of medication, properly cooked meals and support to move about safely. The home was rated good by inspectors following a visit in January 2022. Ask how much is left in a resident's own hands, from when they get up to how the afternoon is spent. Ask for night staffing numbers and the usual response time to a call bell. Fees in the East Midlands commonly run £850 to £1100 a week, with Derbyshire paying around £680 to £820.
Younger Adults at Ada Belfield Centre
Choosing when to get up, what to wear and how to spend an afternoon matters more, not less, when you are the youngest person in the building. Ada Belfield Centre is registered for younger adults, so ask what choice looks like in practice. Ask who else of a similar age lives there and how going out independently is supported.
Physical Disability at Ada Belfield Centre
Keeping physical independence is partly a matter of equipment and partly of staff knowing one person's preferred method. Ada Belfield Centre is registered for physical disability and supports safe movement around the home. Ask what equipment is provided, who assesses moving and handling, and how quickly a change in mobility leads to a reassessment.
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