Nursing Homes in Ilkeston
Ilkeston has 7 CQC registered nursing homes. 5 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 4 of the 7 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Ilkeston at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Ilkeston, 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+: 71. Derbyshire average is 73.
- People aged 75 and over: 12,600. Rising to 13,900 by 2035, up 10%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 3 closed. 6 changed owner, covering 242 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): 1,600. Rising to 1,900 by 2035, up 20%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,000. Rising to 4,500 by 2035, up 46%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- Oliver House Nursing Home, Oliver Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Application for a 8 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 17 December 2025. Approved with conditions 12 February 2026. (0 miles away)
- Bostocks Lane, Long Eaton, Derbyshire. Application for a 76 bed care home. Submitted 12 August 2025. Decision pending. (3.6 miles away)
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What Nursing Care in Ilkeston Involves and What to Look For
What separates a nursing home from a residential one is who is on the premises at three in the morning, not what the lounge looks like on a Tuesday afternoon. That single fact explains the higher weekly fee and is the reason the registration deserves more attention than the decor.
When a nursing registration is the right answer
Nursing registration matters where clinical tasks recur rather than happen once, such as complex wound care, a feeding tube, catheter management, or a long term condition that keeps shifting. It also matters where somebody is approaching the end of life and the family would rather avoid a further move. A district nurse or hospital discharge team can usually say plainly which category a person falls into, and it is worth asking them outright. Where the need is chiefly for help with washing, dressing and medication, a residential home with community nursing support may serve just as well and cost less.
What to look for on a visit
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty by day and overnight, and how the home covers a nurse calling in sick at short notice. Ask what happens when a resident deteriorates in the early hours and at what point an ambulance would be called rather than the situation managed on site. Names on this page include Victoria Park Care Home (Ilkeston), Rutland Manor Nursing Home, Oliver House and The Cedars and Larches Care Home, and each entry opens into a profile with the registration details attached. Arrive near a mealtime if you can, since staffing shows itself at busy moments rather than quiet ones.
Getting an Assessment and Funding the Placement
Three funding routes can apply where nursing is involved, and two of them frequently run at the same time. Knowing which is which prevents a good deal of confusion later on.
The care needs assessment
Any adult who appears to need care and support may request an assessment, whatever their savings, and there is no charge for it. A practitioner records what the person still manages alone, what has become unsafe, and what level of registration would meet the need. Derbyshire County Council is the authority responsible for carrying out that assessment and for arranging funded support where the national eligibility criteria are met. A financial assessment then examines income and capital in order to set the contribution due. Ask for both outcomes in writing, since they anchor every conversation that follows.
Fees, the nursing contribution and the contract
Nursing home fees are quoted weekly and usually cover the room, meals, personal care and nursing, while hairdressing, chiropody and outings are billed separately. Where a resident has assessed nursing needs, the NHS pays a contribution towards the nursing element directly to the home, and it is worth checking how that appears on the invoice. Where health needs are the main reason for the placement, an assessment for continuing healthcare may be appropriate, and a hospital or community team can begin it. Read the contract closely for the notice period, how annual increases are set, and what stays payable while a resident is in hospital.
7 nursing homes in Ilkeston
- Rutland Manor Nursing Home · 99-109 Heanor Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8TA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Rutland Manor Limited
Rutland Manor Nursing Home is in Ilkeston. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Having registered nurses on site around the clock...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Victoria Park Care Home · Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5HB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One Limited
Victoria Park Care Home in Ilkeston is a nursing home caring for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with everyday life, and for younger adults whose nursing needs are best met in a home like ours. Nurses are on duty day...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Haddon House Care Home · 38 Lord Haddon Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Imperial Care Consortium Ltd
Haddon House Care Home is a nursing home in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. We care for older people who need nursing support, including people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for those who need care for a shorter period. Having...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Evelyn Court Care Home · 160 Heanor Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 6DY
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Evelyn Court Care Limited
Evelyn Court Care Home is a nursing home in Ilkeston. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, we support people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. We are registered with the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Cedars and Larches Care Home · 16 Queens Drive, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5GR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Cedars & Larches Care Ltd
The Cedars and Larches is a nursing home in Ilkeston, caring for older people, including those living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. Qualified nurses are on duty throughout the day and night. Having nursing here means...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Ladywood · Eaton Avenue, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4HL
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One Limited
We at Ladywood are proud to offer dedicated nursing care in the welcoming town of Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Our home provides a calm and supportive setting where older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia receive the skilled,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Oliver House · 33 Oliver Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4JY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Oliver House (Kirk Hallam) Ltd
Oliver House is a nursing home in Ilkeston, caring for older people from across Derbyshire who need nursing as well as help with everyday life. Many of our residents are living with dementia, we support younger adults whose health needs...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia 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
- Haddon House Care Home, 23 June 2026, Good
- The Cedars and Larches Care Home, 31 March 2025, Good
- Oliver House, 3 November 2023, Good
Longest since a report
- Victoria Park Care Home (Ilkeston), 24 July 2019, Good
- Ladywood, 26 May 2023, Requires improvement
- Rutland Manor Nursing Home, 6 June 2023, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Ilkeston
How many nursing homes are there in Ilkeston?
Ilkeston has 7 CQC registered nursing homes: 5 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 nursing home cost in Ilkeston?
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 Ilkeston were inspected most recently?
Haddon House Care Home (23 June 2026), The Cedars and Larches Care Home (31 March 2025) and Oliver House (3 November 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.