VerifiedBirchwood Homecaring Services Limited is a home care agency based in Ripley, Amber Valley, Derbyshire.
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There are 5 dementia home care agencies in and around Ripley on AskBart. The most recent inspection was at Birchwood Homecaring Services Limited in February 2023.
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| Dementia home care agencies listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Derbyshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £974 |
| Most recently inspected | Birchwood Homecaring Services Limited (February 2023) |
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
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Every agency here is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Each profile shows the full CQC breakdown — whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Visiting care typically costs £22–£30 per hour across the UK. That’s a typical range, not a local quote, so ask each agency for a written quote. For context, Derbyshire council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £974/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Derbyshire council carries out the free care needs assessment.
Typical costs · Paying for home care · Agency or private carer · Support at home
Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Ripley compares with the wider Amber Valley area and the UK.
| Type of care | Ripley | Amber Valley avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | £979 | £1,031 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | £950 | £950 | £1,500 |
| Live-in care (est.) | — | — | ~£1,400 |
| Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.) | — | — | ~£460 |
Residential care in Ripley averages £979/week — about 18% below the UK average.
Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Ripley within ~5 miles; Amber Valley county-wide); actual fees depend on the home, room and level of care. Home-care figures are typical UK estimates — we don’t yet hold verified local agency rates, so they aren’t shown per area. Always get written quotes. Model your own numbers with the care cost calculator.
AskBart lists 5 dementia home care agencies in and around Ripley, each with its latest CQC rating.
Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
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 "Dementia live-in care: a guide" covers what to look for.
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Ripley:
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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