Learning disability care homes in South Derbyshire

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South Derbyshire has 7 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 2 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 3 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 home is not rated yet. 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 South Derbyshire (27)

South Derbyshire at a glance

7on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding3
  • Good3
  • Not yet rated1
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.5 / 10
  • Types of care86% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in South Derbyshire 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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7 learning disability care homes in South Derbyshire

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The Old Lodge Nursing Home

Run by Folcarn Limited

Sandypits Lane, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6JA
OutstandingCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 47 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

The Old Lodge Nursing Home provides 24-hour nursing care for people with complex conditions, including neurological conditions and brain injuries. End-of-life care is also within its stated scope, supported by qualified nurses and a holistic approach. The countryside setting overlooks barley fields and offers peaceful surroundings.

Rooms can be personalised with furniture and pictures, with some en-suite facilities.

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Highfields

Run by Achieve Together Limited

Highfield Road, Swadlincote, DE11 9AR
OutstandingCQC · Mar 2026
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 5 residents in Swadlincote, run by Achieve Together Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Valleyview

Run by Achieve Together Limited

Highfield street, Swadlincote, DE11 9AS
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2026
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 8 residents in Swadlincote, run by Achieve Together Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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703 Burton Road

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

703 Burton Road, Midway, Swadlincote, DE11 0DL
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

703 Burton Road accommodates up to five adults with autism, learning disabilities and epilepsy in a residential care home in Midway, Swadlincote. The service is registered without nursing and provides a small group-home environment for people needing structured accommodation and daily support.

It is part of Voyage Care, whose wider services include residential homes, supported living and community support for people with complex needs.

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Newlands House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities

Run by Leonard Cheshire Disability

Main Street, Netherseal, Swadlincote, DE12 8DA
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 37 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Newlands House supports up to 37 disabled adults in Netherseal, providing assisted living and nursing support for people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and other complex needs. The home is close to local shops, pubs and a post office, with parkland nearby.

Its dedicated team includes nurses, physiotherapists and support workers. Support is organised to help residents remain independent, healthy and active, while the wider…

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Wright Homecare Limited

Run by Wright Homecare Limited

71 Meadow Lane, Newhall, Swadlincote, DE11 0UW
GoodCQC · Dec 2025
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 4 residents in Swadlincote, run by Wright Homecare Limited. Supports learning disabilities.

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The Bakery

Run by Home2Home with Care Ltd

18 Chapel Street, Castle Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9HZ
Not yet ratedCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

The Bakery provides residential care, respite care and short breaks for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and complex health needs. Support is tailored around individual needs, preferences, goals and aspirations, with a focus on independence and dignity.

The wider service includes community support and supported living, with help for daily living, life skills, education and community participation.

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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 South Derbyshire?

7 learning disability care homes in South Derbyshire are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which learning disability care homes in South Derbyshire are rated Outstanding?

The Old Lodge Nursing Home, Highfields and Valleyview.

How much does a care home cost in South Derbyshire?

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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