DCC Amber Valley Home Care
DCC Amber Valley Home Care is a home care agency in Alfreton, Derbyshire (DE55 7AL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About DCC Amber Valley Home Care
We at DCC Amber Valley Home Care are proud to deliver compassionate home care across Alfreton and the wider Derbyshire community, supporting older people and younger adults to live well within the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. As a home care provider rooted in the East Midlands, our team travels to residents throughout the Alfreton area and the surrounding DE postcode communities. Rather than asking those we support to adapt to a new setting, we bring thoughtful, tailored care directly to the places they know and love. Whether that is a family home filled with decades of memories or a quiet flat where independence matters most, we work respectfully within each person's own environment, honouring routines, preferences and the small daily rituals that make a house feel like home. Our specialisms centre on older person care, home care and support for younger adults, which means our approach is genuinely person led rather than one size fits all. For older residents, this can involve gentle assistance with personal care, medication reminders, meal preparation and companionship, helping to ease the everyday tasks that may have become more challenging over time. For younger adults, our support often focuses on enabling greater independence, whether that means help with daily living skills, encouragement to engage with the local community, or simply having a reliable, familiar presence to rely on. Families tell us that knowing a trusted carer is visiting brings enormous peace of mind, particularly when relatives live further away or juggle their own busy commitments. We understand that inviting a care team into a loved one's home is a significant step, and one that families rarely take lightly. That is why we place such value on continuity, clear communication and building genuine relationships between our carers, the people we support and their wider family circle. Small gestures matter to us, from remembering how someone takes their tea to noticing subtle changes in wellbeing that might otherwise go undetected. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection, carried out in November 2023, where we were rated Good overall. We also achieved a Good rating across all five key domains the CQC assesses, covering whether our care is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led. For families weighing up their options, this consistency across every area offers helpful reassurance that the standard of care experienced day to day is thoughtfully maintained across every aspect of what we do, from the warmth of our carers to the leadership guiding the team behind the scenes. If you are exploring home care for a parent, partner, relative or yourself, we warmly invite you to get in touch with us at DCC Amber Valley Home Care. We are always happy to talk through what support might look like, answer any questions you may have, and take the time to understand what really matters to your family. Choosing care is a personal journey, and we would be privileged to walk that path with you here in Alfreton.
Care provided at DCC Amber Valley Home Care
- Older person care
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 7 November 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about DCC Amber Valley Home Care
Where is DCC Amber Valley Home Care located?
DCC Amber Valley Home Care is a home care agency based in Alfreton, Derbyshire (DE55 7AL), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does DCC Amber Valley Home Care provide?
DCC Amber Valley Home Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is DCC Amber Valley Home Care's CQC rating?
DCC Amber Valley Home Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 7 November 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about DCC Amber Valley Home Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. DCC Amber Valley Home Care does not list dementia care on the CQC register. Choose an agency that does if dementia is part of the picture.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. DCC Amber Valley Home Care covers roughly 10 miles from Alfreton.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the East Midlands
DCC Amber Valley Home Care has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £26 to £31 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from DCC Amber Valley Home Care. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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