Avery Healthcare
Derby Heights Care Home
Nursing home in City of Derby, Derby
What do these badges mean?
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- 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).
Do you run Derby Heights Care Home? Manage this listing free.
About
Derby Heights Care Home, operated by Avery Healthcare, is a residential and nursing care home in Littleover, Derby, with 75 registered beds. The home provides residential care, nursing care, respite care and specialist dementia support.
The Care Quality Commission rated Derby Heights Good overall, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
1,171 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Gallery
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £995 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Derby usually pays £809 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £186 a week.
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 Derby council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £773 |
| 2025 | — | £809 |
| 2026 | £995 | — |
What Derby council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Derby Heights Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Derby Hospital, 1.3 miles away. The local GP practice is HOLLYBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in City of Derby
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Hadhari Project
In accordance with the Constitution, the principal activity of the charity is to promote the welfare, education, social and recreational needs of inhabitants within the City of Derby who are…
The Hardy Group
The charity provides a range of social and information activities for people with dementia and their carers. Regular social meetings and information is provided by guest speakers, our website and…
Borrowbrook Home Link
Helping older people in the parish of Borrowash and Ockbrook, Derbyshire, to live independent lives thereby increasing their confidence and self-esteem and reducing isolation and social exclusion…
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
Belper Community Cottage
Provide a weekly Lunch Club for the elderly.Run a fortnightly Contact Centre for estranged families in accordance with NACC.Provide meeting rooms for various local support groups e.g. Stop…
Erewash Community Transport Limited
Accessible Transport to people who are unable to use conventional transport due age, disability or social exclusion.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Derby Heights located?
What is the CQC rating of Derby Heights?
What types of elderly care are available at Derby Heights?
How many beds does Derby Heights have?
Who owns Derby Heights?
What types of activities and events are available at this care home?
What is the cost of care at Derby Heights?
It's best to call the home directly on 01332 215099 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.
More care homes near City of Derby
Information last reviewed October 2026.
Reviews from families
No reviews yet. If someone close to you lives or lived at Derby Heights Care Home, your experience helps other families.
Write a review
Make an enquiry
Free, independent help
Talk to an adviser
Not sure where to start with care home fees or funding? Ask Bart, our AI assistant, answers questions about funding, care types and what to look for straight away. For anything you’d rather talk through, leave your number and a person from AskBart calls you back within one working day.
We don’t sell your details or take commission from homes, so the advice is the same whichever home you choose.
Do you run Derby Heights Care Home?
This profile is built from the public CQC register and independent data. Claim it — free — to add a description, fees, vacancies and photos. Spotted something wrong? Let us know and we’ll fix it.