VerifiedBluebird Care (Derbyshire Dales & Amber Valley) is a home care agency based in Belper, Derbyshire.
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There are 2 dementia home care agencies in and around Belper on AskBart. The most recent inspection was at Bluebird Care (Derbyshire Dales & Amber Valley) in November 2019.
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VerifiedBluebird Care (Derbyshire Dales & Amber Valley) is a home care agency based in Belper, Derbyshire.
Whites Community Care is a home care agency based in Belper, Derbyshire, providing care and support in people's own homes.
| Dementia home care agencies listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Derbyshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £974 |
| Most recently inspected | Bluebird Care (Derbyshire Dales & Amber Valley) (November 2019) |
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 Belper compares with the wider Derbyshire area and the UK.
| Type of care | Belper | Derbyshire avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | £950 | £1,104 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | £950 | £1,132 | £1,500 |
| Live-in care (est.) | — | — | ~£1,400 |
| Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.) | — | — | ~£460 |
Residential care in Belper averages £950/week — about 21% below the UK average.
Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Belper within ~5 miles; Derbyshire 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 2 dementia home care agencies in and around Belper, each with its latest CQC rating.
Of the 1 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 0 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 Belper:
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
More in our home care guides.
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