Derby
Office: 75 Copes Way, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4NU
Areas Home Fairy Covers: Spondon - Chaddesden - Oakwood - Chester Green - 5 Lamps - Littleover - Mickleover - Sinfin - Alvaston - Chellaston - Shelton Lock - Allenton - Normaton - Allestree - Darley Abbey - Quarndon. Amber valley; West Hallam - Ilkeston - Smalley. Erewash: Long Eaton - Sandiarce - Breaston - Borrowash - Elvaston.
Home care agency · Home Fairy
- Hourly rate
- Not published
- area typical £28.75
- Live-in care
- Not offered
- CQC rating
- Good
- August 2026
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £403 a week for two one-hour visits a day
Live-in care £1,675 a week
Typically £20, about £280 a week for the same visits
Your own carer could cost about £123 a week less, £6,370 over a year
Live-in care near Derby typically £1,090 a week.
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About Derby
Derby is a home care agency based in Derby, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It Areas Home Fairy Covers: Spondon - Chaddesden - Oakwood - Chester Green - 5 Lamps - Littleover - Mickleover - Sinfin - Alvaston - Chellaston - Shelton Lock - Allenton - Normaton - Allestree - Darley Abbey - Quarndon. Amber valley; West Hallam - Ilkeston - Smalley. Erewash: Long Eaton - Sandiarce - Breaston - Borrowash - Elvaston. Its website lists hourly visits, end of life care, companionship without personal care and children's care. It is run by Home Fairy. The agency has been registered since May 2015.
At its latest inspection, published August 2026, the CQC rated Derby Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.
Derby has not published its rates and has not yet told us what they are. Home care agencies in Derby with a rate on record typically charge about £28.75 an hour and £1,675 a week for live-in care, so expect a figure in that range and ask for a written price list that shows weekend and bank holiday rates.
On how it works, the agency says: 60 minute visits, employs its carers and carers drive. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.
There are 116 registered home care agencies in Derby. Others working the same area include Kitcare Supported Living, Caringlinks Limited and SentriCare East Mids Ltd, 2 of which have a rate on record. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care typically about £1,120 a week across England.
Care offered
- Hourly visits
- End of life care
- Companionship without personal care
- Children's care
Experience with
- Dementia
- Learning disability
- Sensory impairment
- Complex clinical care
How they work
- 60 minute visits
- Employs its carers
- Carers drive
Read from the agency’s own website. Details change; check when you call.
Registered with the CQC for
Postcode districts covered
DE24, DE7, WF6
Read from the agency's website; ring to check yours.
Registration
- Provider
- Home Fairy CIC
- Registered name
- Home Fairy - Derby
- Registered with CQC
- May 2015
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (August 2026)
- Council area
- Derby
- Office town
- Derby
Rates
Derby has not published its rates and has not yet told us what they are. Home care agencies in Derby typically charge about £28.75 an hour and £1,675 a week for live-in care. Carers on PrimeCarers show their rate on their profile: £18 to £25 an hour for visits.
Reviews
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Common questions about Derby
How much does Derby charge an hour?
Derby has not published its rates. Home care agencies in Derby typically charge about £28.75 an hour and £1,675 a week for live-in care. Ask the agency for a written price list.
Does Derby offer live-in care?
Derby does not list live-in care on its website as far as we can see. If you need live-in care, filter the Derby listing for agencies that offer it.
What is the CQC rating for Derby?
The Care Quality Commission rated Derby Good in August 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Which areas does Derby cover?
Derby Areas Home Fairy Covers: Spondon - Chaddesden - Oakwood - Chester Green - 5 Lamps - Littleover - Mickleover - Sinfin - Alvaston - Chellaston - Shelton Lock - Allenton - Normaton - Allestree - Darley Abbey - Quarndon. Amber valley; West Hallam - Ilkeston - Smalley. Erewash: Long Eaton - Sandiarce - Breaston - Borrowash - Elvaston. If your postcode is on the edge of that, ring and ask: most agencies will travel a little further for a regular package of visits.
Does Derby care for people with dementia?
Derby is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If that is needed, filter the Derby listing for agencies that are.
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