Care Homes in Heanor
Heanor has 3 CQC registered care homes. 2 are rated Good, and 1 has not yet been rated. 2 of the 3 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Heanor at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Heanor, 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+: 81. Derbyshire average is 73.
- People aged 75 and over: 15,700. Rising to 17,800 by 2035, up 13%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 146 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): 2,000. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 26%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,700. Rising to 5,900 by 2035, up 58%
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. (2.7 miles away)
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Arranging and funding a care home place in Heanor
Much of the worry around a move into care comes from not knowing how the funding works. The sequence is more orderly than it looks: needs first, finances next, and the choice of home after both are settled.
Requesting a care needs assessment
Anybody who appears to need care and support may ask for an assessment, whatever their income or savings. A practitioner looks at daily living, mobility, health and risk, then records in writing the support required. Assessments are carried out by Derbyshire County Council, which is likewise responsible for arranging funded support where someone qualifies. Families intending to pay privately still gain from the written outcome, as it sets out need independently.
Contributions towards the fees
A financial assessment follows, taking account of capital, income and property. Where savings fall below the national threshold the authority may contribute towards the weekly charge, and where registered nursing is needed a separate NHS contribution can apply. Should circumstances change, the assessment can be looked at again.
Knowing what the fees cover
Weekly charges differ between homes and with the level of support provided, so ask each one for a written breakdown of what is included and what is billed on top. Chiropody, hairdressing and outings often sit outside the basic fee. Check how frequently fees are reviewed as well.
Choosing a care home in Heanor and what to look for
The three homes listed here are Samuel House Care Home, Heanor Park Care Home and Florence Shipley Residential and Community Care Centre. All are registered for accommodation and personal care rather than nursing, which is worth bearing in mind when thinking about how needs may develop.
Working with the inspection reports
Two of the three hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission and one has not yet been rated. Where a rating exists, open the report and read the detail on staffing, safety and leadership rather than stopping at the summary. Where none has been published, ask the provider when it registered and whether an inspection is anticipated, and give more weight to what you observe yourself.
Seeing a home for yourself
Visit more than once and at different hours, including a mealtime where possible. Watch how staff talk to residents who need help, whether people appear occupied rather than simply sitting, and how easily residents get about. Ask about night staffing, how care plans are reviewed, and how families are kept informed.
3 care homes in Heanor
- Samuel House Care Home · Heanor, Derbyshire
- Park Care Home · Heanor, Derbyshire · CQC Good
- Florence Shipley Residential and Community Care Centre · Heanor, Derbyshire · CQC Good
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
- Florence Shipley Residential and Community Care Centre, 22 September 2022, Good
- Heanor Park Care Home, 19 October 2021, Good
Longest since a report
- Heanor Park Care Home, 19 October 2021, Good
- Florence Shipley Residential and Community Care Centre, 22 September 2022, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Heanor
How many care homes are there in Heanor?
Heanor has 3 CQC registered care homes: 2 Good, 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 Heanor?
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 Heanor were inspected most recently?
Florence Shipley Residential and Community Care Centre (22 September 2022) and Heanor Park Care Home (19 October 2021) have the most recent CQC reports.