Learning disability care homes in Amber Valley

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Amber Valley has 12 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 1 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 11 Good and 1 Requires improvement. Derbyshire council paid on average £1,060 a week for a residential care place and £1,144 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Amber Valley (40)

Amber Valley at a glance

12on this list

Official rating
  • Good11
  • Requires improvement1
  • 92% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.8 / 10
  • Types of care75% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in Amber Valley are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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12 learning disability care homes in Amber Valley

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243 Church Street

Run by Our House Waingroves Limited

Our House Waingroves Limited, 243 Church Street, Waingroves, Ripley, DE5 9TF
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Five autistic and learning disabled adults aged 18 to 65 are supported at 243 Church Street, a small family-run care home in Ripley. Support is shaped around each person’s needs, wishes and choices, with housemates encouraged to take part in decisions about daily life.

The fully accessible house includes en-suite bedrooms, a sensory room, communal lounge and conservatory.

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Ecclesbourne Lodge

Run by Winslow Court Limited

Wirksworth Road, Duffield, Belper, DE56 4AQ
GoodCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Ecclesbourne Lodge provides supported residential care for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, including people requiring higher levels of support. It is part of a wider group offering special education, adult care and community support.

The placement process follows an assessment, which may be arranged relatively quickly depending on availability.

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Acacia Lodge

Run by Salvero Healthcare Limited

Peveril Court, Sandham Lane, Ripley, DE5 3NR
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 18 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Acacia Lodge provides 24-hour nursing support for people with enduring mental health difficulties, complex needs or behaviours that may challenge. The 18-bed home is arranged across three single-floor wings, with en suite facilities and care packages developed around individual goals. Support includes multidisciplinary assessment, treatment planning, psychiatric reviews, risk assessments and medication review.

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Ash Lea House

Run by Clearwater Care (Hackney) Limited

Chesterfield Road, Alfreton, DE55 7DT
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 14 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Ash Lea House provides 24-hour residential support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and behaviours that challenge. The Alfreton service supports people to lead active and fulfilling lives through tailored care and opportunities suited to their abilities and goals. It is part of Salutem’s adult services, which cover a broad range of social care needs.

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Hill House

Run by CIMA Care (Burton) Limited

109 Mansfield Road, Alfreton, DE55 7JP
GoodCQC · Apr 2023
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care for adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and other complex support requirements is provided at Hill House. Care plans reflect each resident’s history, preferences and needs, while the home has an energetic spirit and strong sense of community. Hill House forms part of Cima Care’s wider group of specialist providers.

Its registered scope also covers younger adults and people with physical or sensory disabilities.

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Morewood Centre

Run by Derbyshire County Council

Wingfield Road, Alfreton Park, Alfreton, DE55 7AL
GoodCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 10 residents in Alfreton, run by Derbyshire County Council. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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The Old Vicarage

Run by Creative Care (East Midlands) Limited

Bullock Lane, Ironville, Nottingham, NG16 5NP
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 9 residents in Nottingham, run by Creative Care (East Midlands) Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Treetops

Run by Midshires Healthcare Limited

10 Church Street, Riddings, Alfreton, DE55 4BX
GoodCQC · Nov 2025
  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Treetops provides outcome-focused residential care for adults aged 18 and over with enduring mental health difficulties, learning disabilities and associated complex needs. Short and longer-term residency are available within a 24-hour care and support model.

The service begins with a referral and clinical information, followed by assessment by a multidisciplinary team.

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Berrybrook House

Run by A.Berry Support Services Limited

230 Derby Road, Denby, Ripley, DE5 8NN
GoodCQC · May 2019
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 4 residents in Ripley, run by A.Berry Support Services Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Langley Homes

Run by Oasis-Care UK Group Limited

Peel Street Villas 37a - 39, Station Road, Langley Mill, Nottingham, NG16 4DQ
GoodCQC · Jun 2023
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 5 residents in Nottingham, run by Oasis-Care UK Group Limited. Supports learning disabilities, younger adults, children and eating disorders.

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The Old Vicarage

Run by Mr & Mrs R Miles

Market Place, Riddings, Alfreton, DE55 4BQ
GoodCQC · Sept 2022
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 10 residents in Alfreton, run by Mr & Mrs R Miles. Supports learning disabilities.

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Green Gables

Run by Valorum Care Limited

42 Wingfield Road, Alfreton, DE55 7AN
Requires improvementCQC · May 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 28 residents in Alfreton, run by Valorum Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in Amber Valley?

12 learning disability care homes in Amber Valley are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Amber Valley?

Derbyshire council paid on average £1,060 a week for residential care and £1,144 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,154 and £1,645. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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