Ashmere Derbyshire
The King William Care Home
Residential care home in Amber Valley, Derbyshire
Operated by Ashmere Derbyshire
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
The King William Care Home, operated by Ashmere Derbyshire, is a 28-bed residential care home located in Amber Valley, Derbyshire. It provides residential care, dementia care, and respite services. The home is housed in a converted historic pub building.
The home was rated Requires Improvement overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2016. The key-question ratings were: Safe and Well-led both Requires Improvement; Effective, Caring, and Responsive all rated Good.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2026
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
4 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £993 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Derbyshire usually pays £974 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £19 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 Derbyshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £910 |
| 2025 | — | £974 |
| 2026 | £993 | — |
What Derbyshire 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
The King William Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is King's Mill Hospital, 9 miles away. The local GP practice is RIPLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.7 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Amber Valley
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Ashbourne Community Transport
To provide transport facilities for those residents of West Derbyshire, southern Derbyshire Dales focused on Ashbourne and surrounding villages, East Staffordshire and Staffordshire Moorlands…
Careline
The object of the organisation is to relieve the isolation of older, vulnerable or isolated people in Ashbourne, the Derbyshire Dales, East Staffordshire and its surrounding areas by offering a…
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…
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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For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01773 307302.
Part of Ashmere Derbyshire
The King William Care Home is one of 10 homes run by Ashmere Derbyshire on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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