Independent Care Home

Watford House Care Home

Residential care home in High Peak, Derbyshire

Operated by Independent Care Home

CQC Requires improvement40 bedsDementiaResidential
NeighbourhoodPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
AddressWatford Rd, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 4EJ
Beds40
Weekly feefrom £1,170 · 2026
En-suite60%
Opened1982
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Watford House Care Home is an independent care home in High Peak, Derbyshire, with 40 registered beds. It provides residential care, respite care, and specialist dementia support.

The home is rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission. It was rated Good for Caring and Responsive, and Requires Improvement for Safe, Effective, and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area
Terrace Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children
Wellbeing Classes

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery950 m
A&E: Stepping Hill Hospital5.7 miles
Bus stop800 m
Train station1.2 miles
Shops800 m
Pub or bar1.1 miles
  • 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

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

4 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime50%
Other theft25%
Anti-social behaviour25%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,170
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees 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 £196 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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Derbyshire pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£910
2025—£974
2026£1,170—

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

Watford House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Stepping Hill Hospital, 5.7 miles away. The local GP practice is SETT VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Stepping Hill Hospital · 5.7 mi
Nearest GP
SETT VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.6 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in High Peak

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Connex Community Support

We help people in need in the High Peak, Derbyshire Dales & surrounding areas. We are a broker for volunteers and volunteering organisations. Our practical help services include Befriending,…

5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1067193)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Watford House?
You can find it in High Peak and it's conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Watford House?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Watford House has been assessed as requires improvement, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Watford House provide?
Watford House offers various forms of senior care including respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity of Watford House?
At present, Watford House can accommodate 40 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Watford House?
Independent Care Home is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Watford House offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Celebrations for Birthdays and Holidays, Classes for Wellbeing, and Baking & Cooking sessions.
How much does care at Watford House cost?
The cost of care at Watford House begins at £1,170 per week, but the final amount can differ based on the specific care needs of the elderly resident.

For a more accurate estimate, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01663 798342 to discuss your individual requirements.

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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