DCC Dales Home Care
DCC Dales Home Care is a home care agency in Matlock, Derbyshire (DE4 3AG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About DCC Dales Home Care
We at DCC Dales Home Care are proud to provide compassionate home care across Matlock and the surrounding Derbyshire communities, supporting people to live well and safely within the comfort of their own homes. Our team delivers personalised support that places dignity, independence, and familiarity at the heart of everything we do. Based in the market town of Matlock, we are ideally positioned to serve individuals and families throughout the local area and wider Derbyshire Dales. Rather than asking people to move into an unfamiliar setting, we bring thoughtful, tailored care directly to the doorsteps of those who need it, allowing residents to remain surrounded by cherished memories, treasured belongings, and the neighbourhoods they know and love. Our specialisms span older person care, general home care, and support for younger adults, meaning we are well placed to assist a broad range of individuals with differing needs. For older people, this might involve help with daily routines, medication reminders, mobility support, or simply the reassurance of a friendly, familiar face throughout the week. For younger adults, our approach is centred on enabling independence, helping people to build confidence, maintain hobbies and interests, and participate meaningfully in their communities. Families can take comfort in knowing that our care plans are shaped around each person as an individual, never a one size fits all approach, and that we work closely with loved ones to ensure everyone feels informed and involved. In practice, this means our carers take the time to truly understand the people they support: their history, their preferences, their routines, and the small details that make each day feel like their own. Whether the need is for a short daily visit or more comprehensive ongoing support, we aim to be a steady, trusted presence for both clients and their families. We are pleased that our commitment to quality has been recognised by the Care Quality Commission, which rated us Good overall at our most recent inspection. This includes Good ratings across the Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive domains, reflecting the warmth, professionalism, and reliability our team strives to bring to every visit. We acknowledge that our Well-led domain was rated Requires Improvement, and we take this feedback seriously. It represents a clear commitment on our part to continue strengthening our leadership and internal practices so that the excellent care our clients experience is matched by equally strong governance behind the scenes. If you are exploring home care options for a loved one in Matlock or the wider Derbyshire area, we understand that this can feel like a daunting moment. We warmly invite you to get in touch with us for a conversation, without pressure or obligation, so we can listen, answer your questions, and help you consider whether our support might be the right fit for your family. Choosing care is a deeply personal decision, and we are here to walk alongside you at every step.
Care provided at DCC Dales Home Care
- Older person care
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 3 March 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about DCC Dales Home Care
Where is DCC Dales Home Care located?
DCC Dales Home Care is a home care agency based in Matlock, Derbyshire (DE4 3AG), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does DCC Dales Home Care provide?
DCC Dales 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 Dales Home Care's CQC rating?
DCC Dales 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 3 March 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about DCC Dales Home Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. DCC Dales 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 Dales Home Care covers roughly 10 miles from Matlock.
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 Dales 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 Dales Home Care. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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