Sherwood Forest Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the vibrant and multicultural Normanton district of Derbyshire, Sherwood Forest Care Home is a haven of comprehensive care services, including…
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Residential care homes in Sinfin
There are 9 residential care homes in and around Sinfin on AskBart. 86% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, May 2023). Published fees average about £1,150 a week, while Derby usually pays £809. The largest is Kiwi House Care Home, with 78 beds.
Average residential fee in Sinfin: £1,150/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Sinfin
| Residential care homes listed | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 6 of 7 (86%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,150 |
| Derby usual weekly rate (2025) | £809 |
| Largest | Kiwi House Care Home (78 beds) |
Data: CQC register, updated May 2023. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Sinfin
Green SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
SafetyB
Good — safer than 41% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Derbyshire data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Derbyshire data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Derbyshire data (town-level not yet available)
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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Sinfin is about £1,150/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
The care market in Sinfin
86% of Sinfin’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — above the national average of 79%.
Good or above in Sinfin
86%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
6 of 7
Of the homes in and around Sinfin, 4 offer nursing care, 9 offer dementia care and 9 offer residential care.
Based on 7 CQC-rated homes in and around Sinfin. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in Sinfin
The average residential care home in Sinfin costs about £1,150/week, while Derby’s published usual rate is around £809/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £341/week (≈ £17,732/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Sinfin
£1,150/wk
Derby usual rate
£809/wk
Likely top-up gap
£341/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Derby’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Sinfin on the map
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
Care homes (6)
1 in Sinfin, 5 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Derby Heights Care Home
CQC Good
Derby Heights is a modern Avery Healthcare care home in Littleover, Derby, offering residential, dementia and respite care, rated CQC Good.
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Shelton Lock Care Home
CQC Good
Shelton Lock Care Home is a 40-bed residential care home in Derby, East Midlands.
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Bluebell Park Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the serene suburban village of Chellaston, on the fringes of Derby, you'll find Bluebell Park. This state-of-the-art, purpose-built care home is a…
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Kiwi House Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the heart of Alvaston, Derby, Kiwi House is a family-operated care home renowned for its exceptional residential, dementia, respite, and daycare…
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Douglas Court Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the heart of Derby, Douglas Court is a family-operated care home renowned for its exceptional residential, dementia, respite, and daycare services.…
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What care costs in Sinfin
Residential (avg)
£1,150/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,150/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,086/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in City of Derby
The average house price in City of Derby is £204,016, 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
- £204,016
- Detached
- £312,143
- Semi-detached
- £207,113
- Terraced
- £163,361
- Flats & maisonettes
- £106,640
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.
Types of care in Sinfin
Residential care homes
9 in SinfinNursing homes
4 in SinfinDementia care homes
9 in SinfinRespite care
7 in SinfinCommon questions
How many residential care homes are there in Sinfin?
AskBart lists 9 residential care homes in and around Sinfin, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Sinfin rated?
Of the 7 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 6 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Sinfin cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,150 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 Sinfin?
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.
Near Sinfin
- Residential care homes in Derby (9)
- Residential care homes in City of Derby (5)
- Residential care homes in Burton-on-trent (3)
- Residential care homes in Belper (4)
- Residential care homes in Heanor (3)
- Residential care homes in Ripley (5)
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