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Ridgeway Nursing Home
Care home in Belper, Derbyshire
Ridgeway Nursing Home
Care home in Belper, Derbyshire
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Ridgeway Nursing Home is a 37-bed nursing home in Belper, Derbyshire. It provides nursing care for adults requiring professional medical support and daily assistance with personal care.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, achieving Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
108 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 Derbyshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £910 |
| 2025 | £974 |
What Derbyshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Ridgeway Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Derby Hospital, 9.7 miles away. The local GP practice is WHITEMOOR MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Belper
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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