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Care homes in Ilkeston

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There are 14 care homes in and around Ilkeston on AskBart. 89% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £993 a week, while Derbyshire usually pays £974. The largest is Canal Vue, with 70 beds. The most recent inspection was at Oliver House in October 2023.

care homes
14
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
89%
typical residential fee
£993/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Derbyshire council pays
£974/wk

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Ilkeston

Care homes in Ilkeston (14)

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11 in Ilkeston, 3 more within 5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Distance
Bennerley Fields Centre—On request405.8 mi—1.5 mi
Bramble LodgeGood · Jan 2022On request657.6 mi—2.4 mi
Canal Vue—On request705.6 mi—1.0 mi
Chilwell HouseGood · May 2023On request175.6 mi—0.4 mi
Evelyn Court Care Home—On request369.0 mi—4.0 mi
GHC Nursing HomeGood · Dec 2025On request406.0 mi—2.9 mi
Haddon House Care HomeGood · Jun 2026On request305.7 mi—0.6 mi
Oliver HouseGood · Nov 2023On request265.7 mi—0.8 mi
Rutland Manor Nursing HomeGood · Jun 2023On request416.0 mi—1.1 mi
Samuel House Care Home—On request667.4 mi—2.4 mi
The Cedars and Larches Care Home—On request695.5 mi—0.2 mi
Victoria CourtGood · Apr 2026On request405.7 mi—0.5 mi
Victoria Park Care Home (Ilkeston)Good · Jul 2019On request395.8 mi—0.6 mi
West Hallam Care HomeRequires improvement · Jan 2017£993317.3 mi—2.7 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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Ilkeston in numbers

89% of Ilkeston’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 9 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Ilkeston costs about £993/week, while Derbyshire’s published usual rate is around £974/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £19/week (about £988/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

Care homes listed14
Rated Good or Outstanding8 of 9 (89%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£993
Derbyshire usual weekly rate (2025)£974
LargestCanal Vue (70 beds)
Most recently inspectedOliver House (October 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 3 · Nursing 3 · Dementia 4 · Respite 1
Average house price, Erewash (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£217,901
Good8
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated5
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Ilkeston£993/wk
  • Dementia, Ilkeston£993/wk
  • Erewash average£993/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Derbyshire usual rate£974/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Erewash. 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.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Erewash

The average house price in Erewash is £217,901, 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
£217,901
Detached
£320,517
Semi-detached
£214,177
Terraced
£167,256
Flats & maisonettes
£102,851

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 Ilkeston

Ilkeston is a working town in the East Midlands with a growing older population — nearly a quarter of residents are 65-plus — and a solid spread of everyday shops, green space and community amenities. It's a practical choice if you want lower costs than many southern UK retirement areas, but crime levels are worth factoring in.

  • Green Surroundings
  • Well 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, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 20% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

272 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime107
  • Anti-social behaviour44
  • Shoplifting39
  • Public order26
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 Ilkeston

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

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…

3.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (518442)
Charity

Old Park Ward Old Age Pensioners Fund

To provide a facility seven days a week for the elderly in the Old Park Ward. Through organizing events and hiring of the centres facilities to outside sources we are able to make a donation to…

3.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (201037)
Charity

Age UK Derby & Derbyshire

Provides services.Provides daycare, befriending, advocacy, advice, information services for older people in Derby and Derbyshire.

3.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1068550)
Charity

Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire

The Charity provides services for older people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire within the following categories; Housing Services, Advice, Advocacy, Health & Wellbeing including Day Care and Core…

4.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1067881)
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…

5.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1086086)
Charity

Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind

My Sight Nottinghamshire (working name for Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind) is dedicated to improving the lives of visually impaired people in Nottinghamshire. Services including;…

6.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (511288)

Ilkeston: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+44.7%
Projected change in Erewash, 2025 to 2035 (3,087 to 4,467). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+16.2%
Projected change in Erewash, 2025 to 2035 (24,475 to 28,435). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
7
Nearest: Peak Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
7
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
10.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–10 out of 10
Where the 24 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 1 is in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Ilkeston

  • Ash Tree Court · 3 milesCQC page
  • Treetops Hospice · 3.6 milesCQC Good (report published June 2016). CQC page
  • Nottinghamshire Hospice · 7 milesCQC Good (report published August 2025). CQC page

Hospitals near Ilkeston

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Ilkeston a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Ilkeston

Ilkeston suits those who value affordability and practical town amenities over countryside quiet. With 22.6% of the population aged 65 or over — well above the national average of 18.6% — it has established support for older residents. The town offers enough shops, parks and social venues to stay occupied, though you'll want to weigh recorded crime rates and check the specific care homes available locally before committing.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Your GP and pharmacy access will depend on which care home you choose; ask each provider about their medical partnerships and distance to Ilkeston's healthcare services.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in Ilkeston is 272 offences in the most recent reporting period, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour among the more common categories. This is higher than many retirement-focused areas and worth discussing with your family.
  • Family & connection: Consider how often family can reach you by car or public transport, and whether your support network is already in the East Midlands or elsewhere.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Check with local care homes for current weekly fees; Ilkeston's position in the Midlands typically offers lower care costs than southern England, though exact prices vary by provider and room type.
  • Transport: The town has bus services and rail links to nearby cities in the East Midlands; it is reasonably walkable in the town centre for everyday errands, though some facilities may need a car or bus pass.
  • Housing options: Ask local providers and the council what care homes and retirement schemes are available in Ilkeston — choice and availability vary, so visit a few to see what suits your needs.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Ilkeston has 33 parks and 19 allotments, plus 38 restaurants and cafes and 28 pubs, offering regular options for getting out and socialising.
  • Community: Many towns this size host social groups and memory cafés; check with your care home or the local council what's running in Ilkeston to keep you connected.
  • Climate: As an East Midlands town, expect typical central England weather — mild summers, cold winters with occasional frost and snow, and fairly regular rain year-round.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime rates: Recorded violent crime and anti-social behaviour are notable here; speak honestly with the care home about what this means day-to-day and how the home keeps residents safe.
  • Established retirement area: While Ilkeston has above-average numbers of older residents, it's a working town rather than a purpose-built retirement destination; amenities are mixed, so visit in person to judge the fit.

Questions about care homes in Ilkeston

How many care homes are there in Ilkeston?

There are 14 care homes listed in and around Ilkeston on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Ilkeston cost?

Care homes in Ilkeston range from around £993 per week, with averages of £993 for residential, £993 for dementia care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Ilkeston compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Ilkeston is about £993 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Ilkeston are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

8 of the 14 care homes in and around Ilkeston are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Ilkeston?

Homes in and around Ilkeston offer dementia (4), nursing (3), residential (3), respite (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Ilkeston?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Ilkeston:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Ilkeston

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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

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