How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Chesterfield?

Contact Derbyshire County Council and ask for an adult social care needs assessment, which anyone who appears to need support can request. It costs nothing, it is not means tested, and a relative or friend can ask on the person's behalf with their agreement. A practitioner will look at daily living, health, mobility and safety, then set out what support would meet those needs and whether nursing care is required. If the outcome points towards funded help, a financial assessment of income and capital is arranged separately.

Will Derbyshire County Council pay for a nursing home placement?

It may, provided the care needs assessment identifies eligible needs and the financial assessment shows that public funding is due. The financial assessment considers income, savings and in some cases property, and compares them against the national capital threshold. Where nursing care is part of the placement, an NHS contribution towards the nursing element may also be payable following a separate assessment. Anyone funding their own place is still entitled to an assessment and to advice about what is available.

Which nursing homes are available in Chesterfield?

Twenty seven registered nursing homes match this search, and all of them are listed on this page. Every one is registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide nursing care, and each entry links to a profile with its registration details and published rating. Twenty one hold a Good rating and six have been told they Require Improvement. Comparing profiles first, then shortlisting for a visit, is usually quicker than approaching homes one at a time.

How does a nursing home differ from a residential care home?

Both provide accommodation, meals and help with personal care, and both have staff on site at all times. The difference is clinical: a nursing home has registered nurses on duty who can manage treatment such as wound care, complex medication and conditions that need regular monitoring. A residential home meets personal care needs but would call in community health staff for anything clinical. Choosing between them is usually settled by the care needs assessment rather than by preference alone.

How early should we begin looking at nursing homes?

Begin as soon as it becomes clear that nursing care is likely to be needed, rather than waiting for a hospital discharge to force the pace. Good homes may have no vacancy in the particular room or unit you want, and assessments and funding decisions add further time. Starting early gives you room to visit unhurriedly, revisit a shortlist and ask questions without pressure. Where a move is needed urgently, say so plainly to the assessment team, since short term arrangements can sometimes bridge the gap.

What should I ask when visiting a nursing home in Chesterfield?

Ask how many registered nurses are on shift by day and by night, and how the home covers absence without relying heavily on agency staff. Ask how care plans are written and reviewed, how families are involved in that, and how the home communicates when someone's health changes. Request the most recent inspection report and ask the manager directly about anything it raised. Practical questions matter too, such as visiting arrangements, what the fee covers, and how personal preferences about food, routine and activities are recorded and honoured.

Nursing Homes in Chesterfield

Chesterfield has 27 CQC registered nursing homes. 21 are rated Good, 6 Requires improvement. 15 of the 27 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Chesterfield at a glance

What the local numbers say about care for older people in Chesterfield, 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+: 87. Derbyshire average is 73.
People aged 75 and over: 12,000. Rising to 14,100 by 2035, up 17%
Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 64 beds.
Who pays, across Derbyshire (estimate): 41% council, 38% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,500. Rising to 1,900 by 2035, up 25%
People aged 85 and over: 3,000. Rising to 4,500 by 2035, up 49%

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Arranging a Nursing Home Place in Chesterfield and Meeting the Cost

Two separate assessments usually stand between a first enquiry and a funded nursing home place, and knowing which is which saves a great deal of confusion later. One establishes what care a person actually needs, the other establishes what they can be asked to contribute towards it. Neither is worth putting off, because both take time to organise and the financial side cannot be settled until the care need itself has been recorded.

Starting With the Care Needs Assessment

Anyone who appears to need care and support is entitled to an assessment, free of charge and whatever their savings. Derbyshire County Council is responsible for carrying that assessment out for people in Chesterfield and for arranging funded support where someone qualifies. A practitioner will look at daily tasks, mobility, health conditions and safety at home, then record whether those needs can still be met with support at home or whether they call for the continuous nursing presence a nursing home provides. Where nursing care is needed, a separate NHS assessment may also apply towards the nursing element of the weekly fee, so it is worth asking about that at the same time.

Working Out Who Contributes

A financial assessment follows, taking account of income, savings and in some circumstances the value of a property. Where capital sits above the national threshold the placement is normally funded privately, and where it falls below it, the council contributes on the basis of what the assessment finds. Fees differ from one home to the next and according to how much nursing a person requires, so ask every home you are considering for a written schedule showing what the weekly fee includes and what is billed on top of it. It is also sensible to ask what happens if a person's funding position changes after they have moved in.

Comparing the Nursing Homes in Chesterfield

Twenty seven registered nursing homes serve Chesterfield, which is a workable number to compare properly if you approach it methodically. Twenty one carry a Good rating and six have been told they Require Improvement. That published picture is a sound place to begin, but it is a summary of one inspection on one set of days, and it deserves to be read alongside your own impressions rather than in place of them.

What a Rating Does and Does Not Settle

A Requires Improvement rating can rest on a single area, such as record keeping or staffing levels on the day inspectors visited, rather than on poor care at the bedside. The report itself shows which of the key questions was marked down and how serious the concern was, which is why reading it matters. Homes rated Good can equally have changed since their inspection, through a new manager, a change of owner or a shift in the staff team, so check the date on the report as carefully as the rating. Where a report is a few years old, ask the home directly what has changed since.

What to Notice When You Visit

Try to visit at a busy point in the day, late morning or over a mealtime, rather than during a quiet afternoon when any home looks calm. Notice whether staff greet residents by name, how quickly call bells are answered, and whether people are up, dressed and occupied rather than left in front of a television. Ask how many registered nurses are on duty overnight, how the home handles a sudden change in someone's health without an automatic trip to hospital, and how families are kept informed when something happens. Ask about staff turnover as well, because a settled team is one of the more reliable signs of a home that is well run.

27 nursing homes in Chesterfield

St Michaels Nursing Home · 9 Chesterfield Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 1AB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by SMN Investment Limited
Here at St Michaels Nursing Home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, we provide nursing care for older adults across a wide range of needs and circumstances. We are proud to have received a rating of "good" from the Care Quality Commission, which...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Broomhouse Nursing Home · Broomhill Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9EB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Intacare Limited
Broomhouse Nursing Home in Chesterfield provides nursing care for adults, with qualified nurses on duty at all times. Much of our work is with younger adults and with people who have learning disabilities or autism alongside health needs...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Ashgate House Care Home · Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7JE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Ashgate Care Limited
We are Ashgate House Care Home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia and people managing mental health conditions, and we also offer respite stays...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Belvedere House Care Home · 59 St. Augustines Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2SA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Crown Care XIV Ltd
At Belvedere House Care Home, we provide nursing care for people living in and around Chesterfield, Derbyshire. We are a nursing home that supports older adults, people living with dementia, those with physical disabilities, and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Ashcroft Care Home · 18 Lee Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 0BT
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Ashcroft SC Ltd
Ashcroft Care Home is a nursing home in Chesterfield. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and some younger adults. Respite stays are available as well...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Fisher Close · 1-3 Fisher Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2UN
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by EMH Care and Support Limited
Fisher Close is a nursing home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. We care for older people and younger adults with nursing needs, including people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people with mental...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders
Hill House Nursing Home · Hill House Care Home, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9DZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sun Care Living Limited
Hill House Nursing Home is in Chesterfield. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with everyday living, including residents living with dementia, and we also care for some younger adults with complex health...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Tapton Grove · Grove Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 1QH
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Sun Healthcare Limited
Tapton Grove is a nursing home in Chesterfield, caring for people from across Derbyshire. Because we are registered for nursing care, registered nurses are part of our team around the clock, which means we can support people whose health...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Mental Health, Respite Care
Millfield Nursing and Residential Home · Cedar Park Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6XP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Indigo Care Services Limited
Millfield Nursing and Residential Home in Chesterfield offers both nursing and residential care, with qualified nurses on duty at all times. We care for older people and younger adults, including many people living with dementia, and we...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Riverdale · Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7LL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Indigo Care Services Limited
Here at Riverdale, we provide nursing home care for people in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, and we take genuine pride in the environment we have built together as a team and community. We support a range of people with varying needs, including...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Vale Care Home · Castle Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6PS
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sunshine Care Group Ltd
We are a nursing home in Chesterfield, caring for people whose needs require qualified nursing alongside help with daily living. We look after older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia and people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Cherry Tree House · 96 Creswell Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4NA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Lime Tree Care Ltd
Cherry Tree House is a nursing home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Having qualified nurses on duty means we can care for people whose health needs go beyond what a residential home can safely manage, and it usually means somebody can stay...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Eden Holme Care · Wardgate Way, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4SL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Langdale Lodge Limited
We are Eden Holme Care, a nursing home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Registered nurses are on duty here at all hours, so we can support people whose needs are greater than a residential home can meet, including older people and younger...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Haddon House Nursing Home · 32-34 High Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4JU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Monarch Consultants Limited
Haddon House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, providing nursing and personal care for older people whose health needs go beyond what can reasonably be managed at home. We care for residents living with dementia...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Respite Care
The Green Care Home with Nursing, Hasland · 45 The Green, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 0LW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by The Green Nursing Homes Limited
The Green at Hasland is a care home with nursing in Chesterfield, providing nursing and personal care for older people. Registered nurses are on duty here at all hours, working alongside carers who know the people they look after well. We...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Lime Tree House · 119 Handley Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2EF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Lime Tree Care Ltd
Lime Tree House is a nursing home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. We support older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing care, including adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people managing mental health...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Holmewood Manor Care Home · Barnfield Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 5RH
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Hallmark Healthcare (Holmewood) Limited
Holmewood Manor is a nursing home in Chesterfield caring for adults who need qualified nursing support alongside help with everyday living. We support older people, people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Whittington Care Home · 40 Holland Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9HF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Care Plus London Limited
Whittington Care Home is a nursing home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. We provide nursing care for older people, with registered nurses on duty so that health needs can be met here rather than requiring a move every time something changes....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Amberley Nursing Home · Church Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5AG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by EMH Care and Support Limited
Amberley Nursing Home is in Chesterfield, and we care for a wide range of people. Older people whose health needs go beyond residential care. Younger adults living with conditions that require qualified nursing. People living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders
Broomhill Care Centre · Broomhouse Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9EB
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Intacare Limited
Broomhill Care Centre is a nursing home in Chesterfield caring for a broad range of adults. Most of our residents are older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily life, and we also support adults with mental health...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Meadow View · Church Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5AG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by EMH Care and Support Limited
Meadow View is a nursing home in Chesterfield caring for a broad range of adults who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily life. Most of our residents are older people, and we also support adults with a learning disability,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders
Barnfield Manor Care Home · Barnfield Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 5RH
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Hallmark Healthcare (Holmewood) Limited
Barnfield Manor Care Home is a nursing home in Chesterfield providing nursing and personal care for older people, for younger adults with nursing needs, and for people living with dementia. Registered nurses are on duty at all hours, so...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Brookholme Croft · Woodstock Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 0EU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Brookholme Croft Ltd
Brookholme Croft is a nursing home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Because we have qualified nurses on duty, we can care for people whose health needs are beyond what a residential home can safely manage, and we can usually carry on caring...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Brookview Nursing Home · Holmley Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S18 2HQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Brookview Nursing Home Limited
Brookview Nursing Home is a nursing home in Chesterfield, with registered nurses on duty around the clock alongside our care team. We look after older people whose health needs require nursing, younger adults with nursing needs, people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Langdale Lodge · 56 Selhurst Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7HR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Langdale Lodge Limited
Langdale Lodge is a nursing home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Qualified nurses are on duty here at every hour, and people generally come to us at the point where health needs have passed what a residential home or a family at home can...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Green Care Home with Nursing, Dronfield · 2 Green Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S18 2LZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by The Green Nursing Homes Limited
The Green Care Home with Nursing in Dronfield cares for older people who need nursing support, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Having registered nurses on site around the clock means clinical needs are met in the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
The Willows Care Home · 7 Norbriggs Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3BW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Countrywide Healthcare Ltd
The Willows is a nursing home in Chesterfield, with qualified nurses on duty at all times. We care for older people, including many people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. People usually come to...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, 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

Brookview Nursing Home, 28 May 2026, Good
Tapton Grove, 24 April 2026, Requires improvement
Amberley Nursing Home, 10 April 2026, Good

Longest since a report

Fisher Close, 10 February 2018, Requires improvement
The Willows Care Home, 26 February 2019, Good
Haddon House Nursing Home, 27 February 2019, Good

Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Chesterfield

How many nursing homes are there in Chesterfield?

Chesterfield has 27 CQC registered nursing homes: 21 Good, 6 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a nursing home cost in Chesterfield?

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 nursing homes in Chesterfield were inspected most recently?

Brookview Nursing Home (28 May 2026), Tapton Grove (24 April 2026) and Amberley Nursing Home (10 April 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.