Distance from the town centre: 0.5 miResidential care homes in Ripley
6 homes
There are 6 residential care homes in and around Ripley on AskBart. 50% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £979 a week, while Derbyshire usually pays £974. The largest is Spencer Grove Care Home, with 68 beds.
- care homes
- 6
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 50%
- typical residential fee
- £979/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Derbyshire council pays
- £974/wk
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Care homes in Ripley (6)
4 in Ripley, 2 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Outstanding
- Good
- Requires improvement
Top-rated in Ripley
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.
Distance from the town centre: 0.5 mi
Distance from the town centre: 1.1 miCQC Requires improvement
from £993/wk
Distance from the town centre: 1.2 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.0 miCQC Good
from £993/wk
Distance from the town centre: 2.5 miCQC Outstanding
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 2.6 miCQC Requires improvement
from £950/wk
Compare every home in Ripley in one table
| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codnor Park Care Home | Good | £993 | 40 | 8.5 mi | — | 2.0 mi |
| Kilburn Care Home | Requires improvement | £950 | 49 | 7.5 mi | — | 2.6 mi |
| Maple Leaf House | Requires improvement · Nov 2022 | On request | 48 | 9.7 mi | — | 0.5 mi |
| Spencer Grove Care Home | Outstanding · Feb 2020 | On request | 68 | 8.1 mi | — | 2.5 mi |
| The King William Care Home | Requires improvement · Jun 2016 | £993 | 28 | 9.0 mi | — | 1.1 mi |
| Woodlands Nursing Home | Good · Jul 2019 | On request | 40 | 8.9 mi | — | 1.2 mi |
Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.
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Ripley in numbers
50% of Ripley’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 6 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Ripley costs about £979/week, while Derbyshire’s published usual rate is around £974/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £5/week (about £260/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.
What Derbyshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Residential care homes listed | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 6 (50%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 3 |
| Average published weekly fee | £979 |
| Derbyshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £974 |
| Largest | Spencer Grove Care Home (68 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Maple Leaf House (October 2022) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 6 · Nursing 3 · Dementia 5 · Respite 4 |
| Average house price, Amber Valley (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £237,857 |
Outstanding1
Good2
Requires improvement3
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Amber Valley. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Derbyshire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Amber Valley
The average house price in Amber Valley is £237,857, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £237,857
- Detached
- £345,563
- Semi-detached
- £224,295
- Terraced
- £178,352
- Flats & maisonettes
- £137,418
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Living in Ripley
- Well Served
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceB
Good — quieter than 60% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
124 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime62
- Criminal damage & arson12
- Shoplifting11
- Anti-social behaviour10
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
Community & connection in Ripley
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Stepping Stones (Amber Valley)
Stepping Stones (AMBER VALLEY) is a Day Care & Community Centre situated in Heanor, Derbyshire. The Day Care Centre caters for the over 50 + age group; (i.e. Older Adult /Elderly, social, physical…
2.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1086086)
Charity
Amber Valley Stroke Group
to hold meetings fortnightly with entertainment and occasional outings to local venues to promote a convivial and friendlyatmosphere for local stroke victims
2.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1093663)
Charity
Age UK Derby & Derbyshire
Provides services.Provides daycare, befriending, advocacy, advice, information services for older people in Derby and Derbyshire.
3.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1068550)
Charity
Sing Along with Ellie
To relieve the needs of people with dementia, neurodiversity or those recovering from a stroke, and their carers, through the provision of singing groups designed to reduce social isolation and…
5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1215999)
Charity
Age Concern Eastwood
Day centre open from 10.00am until 2.00pm four days a week. Provision of freshly cooked meal and stimulating activities, for example speakers on a wide variety of subjects, or an entertainer. We…
5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (518442)
Charity
Wainman Trust
As a charitable business, the Directors are devoted to opening a care home for older people, run with a Christian ethos. Meanwhile the charity runs three clubs for older people in the Nottingham…
5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1152488)
Ripley: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+60.7%
Projected change in Amber Valley, 2025 to 2035 (3,676 to 5,908). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+21%
Projected change in Amber Valley, 2025 to 2035 (30,354 to 36,717). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
3
Nearest: Boots (0.8 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
6
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.2%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 93.6% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
7.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–8 out of 10
Where the 12 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Ripley
- Ash Tree Court · 8.9 milesCQC page
- Treetops Hospice · 9.8 milesCQC Good (report published June 2016). CQC page
- John Eastwood Hospice · 9.9 milesCQC page
Hospitals near Ripley
- Care homes near Ripley Hospital · urgent care · 0.5 miles
- Care homes near Ilkeston Community Hospital · urgent care · 5.8 miles
- Care homes near Whitworth Hospital · urgent care · 9.6 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Is Ripley a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Ripley
Ripley suits people drawn to an established community with a good over-65 population (22.6%, above the national average of 18.6%) and reasonable local facilities. It's not a specialist retirement destination, but a working town where later-life living is well-represented. Affordability and proximity to family will be your key deciding factors.
Health & support
- Medical access: You'll have several GP surgeries and pharmacies within reach; the town is positioned within reasonable distance of major hospitals across the East Midlands region.
- Safety: Recorded crime was 124 offences in April 2026, with violent crime, criminal damage and shoplifting among the most common reports — slightly above concern, worth considering if safety is a priority.
- Family & connection: Ripley's size and established older population mean you may find familiar faces, but weigh how close your own family and support networks are to the town.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Data on local weekly fees is not available here; compare any care home quotes you receive against the national average and other East Midlands options to judge value.
- Transport: Ripley has a good range of buses and connectivity to nearby cities across the region; the town centre is reasonably walkable for everyday needs, though some areas are car-dependent.
- Housing options: The town has multiple care homes available; choice is better than in smaller towns, though you should expect to tour several and compare their individual terms and facilities.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Four parks and six allotments offer outdoor space and potential for active interests; 19 restaurants and cafes and 22 pubs and bars provide regular social venues.
- Community: A substantial older population should mean local clubs, memory cafés and social groups exist, though you'll want to ask care homes directly about what's on offer locally.
- Climate: Typical East Midlands climate: cool winters with occasional frost, mild summers, moderate rainfall year-round — no extreme weather, but prepare for winter heating needs.
Things to weigh up
- Crime levels: At 124 recorded offences, crime is noticeably present; if a very quiet, low-crime setting is essential, this may not be the right fit.
- Not a specialist retirement hub: Ripley is a general town, not designed primarily for older people; if you want a retirement community with built-in peer groups and age-focused activities, you may need to build that yourself or choose elsewhere.
Questions about care homes in Ripley
How many residential care homes are there in Ripley?
AskBart lists 6 residential care homes in and around Ripley, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Ripley rated?
Of the 6 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 3 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Ripley cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £979 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Ripley?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Ripley?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Ripley:
Near Ripley
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- Care homes in Heanor 3
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.
Header photo: Stephen McKay, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons