Blackwell Care Centre
Care home in Alfreton, Derbyshire
Operated by Only Care
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Blackwell Care Centre is a home in Alfreton, Derbyshire, with 49 registered beds. It provides residential care, where residents keep their independence with help available when needed, as well as nursing care for people with more complex health needs and dementia care built around familiar routines. Respite stays are also offered, from a few days to several weeks.
The home has spacious bedrooms, comfortable communal areas and gardens. Meals are home-cooked and adapted to individual tastes, and mealtimes are a sociable part of the day. A varied activities programme is available. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2024 report, and gave Good ratings for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
17 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Derbyshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £910 |
| 2025 | £974 |
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Local health safety net
Blackwell Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is King's Mill Hospital, 5.1 miles away. The local GP practice is THE VILLAGE SURGERY, 1.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of Only Care
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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