Ashmere Derbyshire
Valley Lodge Care Home
Nursing home in Matlock, Derbyshire
Operated by Ashmere Derbyshire
What do these badges mean?
- 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).
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About
Valley Lodge Care Home is a 64-bed home in Matlock, Derbyshire, run by Ashmere Derbyshire. It provides residential, nursing, respite and specialist dementia care on a 24-hour basis. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report dated 25 August 2024).
The home supports older adults requiring long-term care, short-term respite stays, or dementia-specific support. It operates as part of the Ashmere Care Group and is situated in the Derbyshire Dales.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,125 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
Derbyshire usually pays £974 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £151 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 | £1,125 | — |
What Derbyshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Valley Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Chesterfield Royal Hospital, 9.6 miles away. The local GP practice is LIME GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE, 1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Matlock
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Bakewell and Eyam Community Transport
The Charitys primary objective, is to establish and maintain, on a non-profit-making basis, a community transport scheme for the benefit of the communities within Derbyshire.
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How much does care at Valley Lodge cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it's recommended to contact the home directly at 01629 709884.
Part of Ashmere Derbyshire
Valley Lodge 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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