Care Homes in Matlock
Matlock has 5 CQC registered care homes. 4 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 3 of the 5 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Matlock at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Matlock, 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 a care home place in Matlock
The rate a home quotes and the amount a family actually pays are rarely the same figure, and the gap between them is decided elsewhere. Two assessments establish it: one covering what care is needed, the other what the household can be expected to contribute. Neither carries a charge, and both are worth starting before any viewing is arranged.
The care needs assessment
A care needs assessment is the written record of what somebody can manage alone and where help is required. You can request one for yourself or for a relative who consents, and the right to one does not depend on income or savings. The assessor looks at washing, dressing, eating, medication, mobility, continence and how safe the present arrangement really is, then produces a support plan. Ask for a copy, because every home will want to see it.
How the council helps
Assessments and funded placements in Matlock are handled by Derbyshire County Council Adult Social Care, which carries out a financial assessment alongside the needs assessment to establish the household contribution. Income, savings and usually the value of a property are all taken into account, and anyone with capital above the upper threshold pays privately at the outset. Where the council does fund a placement it pays up to a set rate, and a home charging more may look for a contribution from a third party. Where health needs rather than social care needs dominate, NHS continuing healthcare may be assessed instead.
What a place is likely to cost
Weekly fees differ by home, by room and by how much support a person needs, so treat an early quotation as provisional. Ask each home for a written breakdown showing what the fee includes and what is charged on top, and check how often fees are reviewed. If a property has not yet been sold, raise the possibility of a deferred payment arrangement during the financial assessment rather than afterwards.
Choosing a home in Matlock and what to check
Five homes can all be visited inside a week, so there is little reason to shortlist on guesswork.
Reading past the rating
Long Meadow, Darley Hall Care Home, Meadow View Residential and Community Care Centre and Ivonbrook Care Home are rated Good, while Underhall Respite and Resource Centre currently sits at Requires Improvement. Open each report and read the sections individually rather than resting on the overall judgement, because a home can be rated Good while being noticeably stronger on care than on leadership, or the reverse. Note how recently each inspection took place. Where a home holds the lower rating, ask the manager what has changed since the inspectors left.
What to look for when you visit
Go at a busy hour rather than a quiet one, and notice whether residents are occupied or simply sitting. Ask how many carers are on duty overnight, how long the registered manager has been in post, and how many permanent staff have left over the past year. Watch how staff speak to the people already living there, because that is the thing no inspection summary ever fully captures.
5 care homes in Matlock
- Meadow View Residential and Community Care Centre · Meadow View Centre, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2JF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Derbyshire County Council
Meadow View Residential and Community Care Centre is a residential care home in Matlock, Derbyshire, providing a home and short stays for adults who need support with daily living. The people who live here have a wide range of needs. Some...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Underhall Respite and Resource Centre · Underhall, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2SD
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Underhall Respite and Resource Centre Ltd
Underhall is a residential setting in Matlock, Derbyshire, providing respite stays and short term support for a wide range of adults. We work with older people and younger adults, people living with dementia, adults with a learning...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders - Long Meadow · Bakewell Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Roseberry Care Centres GB Limited
We at Long Meadow are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Matlock, Derbyshire, where compassionate support meets a genuine sense of community. Our home has been thoughtfully created for older people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Darley Hall Care Home · Park Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2FB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ivonbrook Properties
Darley Hall Care Home is a residential home for older people near Matlock in Derbyshire, offering permanent places and respite stays. What we offer is fairly simple, and we would rather describe it plainly than dress it up. A comfortable...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Ivonbrook Care Home · Eversleigh Rise, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2JW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ivonbrook Properties
Ivonbrook Care Home is a residential care home in Matlock, Derbyshire. We support older people and younger adults who need help with the everyday business of living, and we offer respite care for planned short stays. Some of the people who...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, 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
- Ivonbrook Care Home, 7 August 2026, Good
- Darley Hall Care Home, 3 July 2026, Good
- Meadow View Residential and Community Care Centre, 22 June 2019, Good
Longest since a report
- Long Meadow, 10 April 2019, Good
- Underhall Respite and Resource Centre, 12 April 2019, Requires improvement
- Meadow View Residential and Community Care Centre, 22 June 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Matlock
How many care homes are there in Matlock?
Matlock has 5 CQC registered care homes: 4 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Matlock?
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 Matlock were inspected most recently?
Ivonbrook Care Home (7 August 2026), Darley Hall Care Home (3 July 2026) and Meadow View Residential and Community Care Centre (22 June 2019) have the most recent CQC reports.