Care Homes in Buxton
Buxton has 9 CQC registered care homes. 2 are rated Good, 6 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 5 of the 9 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Buxton at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Buxton, 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+: 62. Derbyshire average is 73.
- People aged 75 and over: 10,700. Rising to 12,700 by 2035, up 19%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 2 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 120 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): 1,400. Rising to 1,700 by 2035, up 28%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,500. Rising to 4,000 by 2035, up 60%
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What residential care in Buxton involves, and what to weigh up
Residential care means someone moves into a registered home, keeps a room of their own, and has staff on hand at any hour for washing, dressing, meals and medicines. Nine homes in Buxton are registered to provide it, which is enough choice to be selective about the things that matter most to the person moving in.
Making sense of the inspection picture
Three of the nine hold a rating of Good, among them Hollin Knowle Residential Care Home and the Moore Care (Registered) Limited homes at Beechmoore and at Woodsmoore. Five are rated Requires Improvement, including Pavilion Care Centre, Argyle Residential Home, Thomas Fields Care Centre and The Gables Care Home. Robertson Road Core Unit has not yet been rated. A Requires Improvement rating is not a reason to rule a home out on its own, but it does mean you should read the report, see what inspectors actually found, and ask the manager what has changed since.
What to notice when you visit
Pay attention to how staff speak to residents when they think nobody is listening, and whether people look occupied rather than parked in front of a television. Ask about staffing levels overnight, how long the senior team has been in post, and how the home handles someone whose needs increase. Check the practical things too, such as whether the room can be made to feel personal and how visitors are welcomed.
Getting an assessment and working out who pays
The care needs assessment
Any adult who seems to need help with daily living can ask for a free care needs assessment, and a family member can request one on their behalf. Derbyshire County Council carries out that assessment for people living in Buxton, identifies which needs are eligible, and sets out how they should be met. Doing this before a placement is agreed usually makes everything that follows simpler.
Funding and what it tends to cost
A financial assessment follows and looks at income, savings and property to decide whether the council contributes, whether the cost is met privately, or whether something in between applies. Residential fees are quoted weekly and vary between homes according to the room and the level of support needed, so ask each home for its current rate in writing. Where nursing input is required rather than residential care alone, funding can involve the NHS as well, and the assessment will flag that.
9 care homes in Buxton
- Moore Care (Registered), 4 Manchester Road · Buxton, Derbyshire · CQC Requires improvement
- Moore Care (Registered), Woodsmoore · Buxton, Derbyshire · CQC Good
- Moore Care (Registered), Beechmoore · Buxton, Derbyshire · CQC Good
- Argyle Residential Home · Buxton, Derbyshire · CQC Requires improvement
- Pavilion Care Centre · Buxton, Derbyshire · CQC Requires improvement
- Thomas Fields Care Centre · Buxton, Derbyshire · CQC Requires improvement
- Hollin Knowle Residential Care Home · Buxton, Derbyshire · CQC Requires improvement
- The Gables Care Home · Buxton, Derbyshire · CQC Requires improvement
- Robertson Road Core Unit · Buxton, Derbyshire
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
- Hollin Knowle Residential Care Home, 14 September 2026, Requires improvement
- The Gables Care Home, 23 March 2026, Requires improvement
- Moore Care (Registered) Limited, 4 Manchester Road, 24 November 2023, Requires improvement
Longest since a report
- Moore Care (Registered) Limited, Woodsmoore, 22 February 2019, Good
- Moore Care (Registered) Limited, Beechmoore, 6 March 2019, Good
- Thomas Fields Care Centre, 16 January 2020, Requires improvement
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Buxton
How many care homes are there in Buxton?
Buxton has 9 CQC registered care homes: 2 Good, 6 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 care home cost in Buxton?
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 Buxton were inspected most recently?
Hollin Knowle Residential Care Home (14 September 2026), The Gables Care Home (23 March 2026) and Moore Care (Registered) Limited, 4 Manchester Road (24 November 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.