Care Homes in Ashbourne
Ashbourne has 4 CQC registered care homes. 2 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 1 of the 4 was last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Ashbourne at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Ashbourne, to help you judge the options below.
- Derbyshire County Council pays, residential care: £974 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,233 to £1,449, median £1,356
- Care home beds filled across Derbyshire: 80%. The 12 month average is 80%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 55. Derbyshire average is 73.
- People aged 75 and over: 11,300. Rising to 13,000 by 2035, up 15%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed
- Who pays, across Derbyshire (estimate): 41% council, 38% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,400. Rising to 1,800 by 2035, up 25%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,900. Rising to 4,400 by 2035, up 52%
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Planning and paying for care in Ashbourne
Where to start
Funded support opens with a care needs assessment, which Derbyshire County Council carries out for adults living in this area. A request can be made by the person needing care, by a relative or friend acting on their behalf, or by a professional such as a general practitioner or a hospital discharge team, and there is no charge whatever the household income. The assessment records what someone manages independently and where support would help, and its conclusions determine what type of registration a provider needs to hold. Where a relative gives regular unpaid support, ask for a carer's assessment alongside it.
Fees and contributions
Where eligible needs are identified, a financial assessment establishes the council's contribution and the person's own. Savings and capital above the national threshold ordinarily mean the placement is privately funded, with the weekly fee agreed directly with the home. What that fee covers varies more than families expect, so ask each home to set it out plainly. Chiropody, hairdressing, newspapers and transport to appointments are commonly billed separately and add up considerably across a year.
Direct payments
Any council contribution can be taken as a direct payment rather than a placement the council arranges. That carries more paperwork for the family but keeps the choice of home in their hands, which counts for a good deal when the field is as small as it is here.
Choosing a home in Ashbourne and what to check
Reading four reports properly
With four homes listed, reading every inspection report in full is entirely practical and well worth the time. Two are rated Good, one has been told it requires improvement, and one has not yet been inspected. Open each report to see which of the regulator's five key questions drove the judgement and how recently inspectors called. Where improvement has been required, the report names exactly what was found and what the provider was instructed to put right, and that detail is what allows a fair judgement rather than dismissal on the strength of a label. For the home not yet rated, what you observe on a visit carries proportionally more weight.
Checking which home is which
Three of the four listings here carry closely similar names, so confirm on each profile which registration you are looking at before comparing ratings or telephoning. Getting that straight early avoids a good deal of confusion later.
What to ask and notice
Ask how many staff are on duty by day and overnight, how long the manager has been in post and what turnover has been like, since continuity shapes daily life more than furnishings do. Visit around a mealtime and watch how staff speak to residents who are not asking for anything. Wheathills House, Dove House Residential Home and the other listings each carry a profile giving registration details and current rating. Before anything is signed, read the contract on notice periods and fee reviews, and ask to see a sample care plan.
4 care homes in Ashbourne
- Wheathills House · Brun Lane, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 4LU
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Richard Whitehouse
We at Wheathills House offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, where older people find comfort, companionship, and compassionate support in a truly homely setting. Nestled within the beautiful Derbyshire...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Dove House Residential Home · Dovehouse Green, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1FF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Dove House Residential Home Limited
We are Dove House, a residential care home in Ashbourne caring for older people. What we offer is residential care done properly rather than anything more elaborate. Help with washing, dressing and moving about safely. Support with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Dove House · Derby Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5JR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Voyage 1 Limited
Dove House is a small residential care home in Ashbourne supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including younger adults. We work in a deliberately domestic way, because this is a house where people live rather...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Dove House Care Home · Dairy Lane, Ashbourne, Staffordshire, DE6 5GX
Care home · Run by Holy Care Group Ltd
Dove House Care Home is a residential care home in Ashbourne. We support older people and younger adults who need help with everyday life, including residents living with dementia, residents with physical disabilities and residents with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Derbyshire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care East Midlands figure, because too few Derbyshire homes publish this price. 34 homes. Median £1,356. | £974 | £1,233 to £1,449 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few Derbyshire homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | £1,118 | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care East Midlands figure, because too few Derbyshire homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,350. | Not published separately | £1,278 to £1,475 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Derbyshire homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Dove House, 10 February 2024, Good
- Dove House Residential Home, 11 January 2024, Good
- Wheathills House, 24 July 2021, Requires improvement
Longest since a report
- Wheathills House, 24 July 2021, Requires improvement
- Dove House Residential Home, 11 January 2024, Good
- Dove House, 10 February 2024, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Ashbourne
How many care homes are there in Ashbourne?
Ashbourne has 4 CQC registered care homes: 2 Good, 1 Requires improvement, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Ashbourne?
Derbyshire County Council pays an average of £974 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,233 to £1,449 a week. East Midlands figure, because too few Derbyshire homes publish this price. 34 homes. Median £1,356. 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.
Which care homes in Ashbourne were inspected most recently?
Dove House (10 February 2024), Dove House Residential Home (11 January 2024) and Wheathills House (24 July 2021) have the most recent CQC reports.