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The Vale Care Home

Castle Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield S44 6PS

  • From £1,250 / week
  • Up to 37 residents
  • CQC: Good
The outside of The Vale Care Home

About The Vale Care Home

Located in the historic town of Bolsover, Chesterfield, The Vale Care Home provides a warm, welcoming and comfortable environment with beautiful views of Bolsover Castle and the surrounding countryside. Our home offers residential, nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care, with a dedicated team providing personalised support around the clock.

The home features 37 spacious single bedrooms, including 14 with private ensuite wet rooms, allowing residents to enjoy comfort, privacy and independence. Spread across two floors, each with its own lounge and dining areas, The Vale offers inviting spaces for residents to relax, socialise and spend quality time with family and friends. Residents can also enjoy our peaceful gardens and outdoor spaces.

At The Vale, we focus on creating a genuine sense of home, where every resident is treated with dignity, kindness and respect. Our compassionate team takes time to understand individual preferences, routines and care needs, helping residents maintain their independence and enjoy a fulfilling, comfortable and meaningful daily life.

At a glance

Home manager
Leanne Pierce
Capacity
Up to 37 residents
Admissions
Ages 65+
Rooms
37 rooms, of which 14 have ensuite wet rooms
Building
Purpose Built: YesLast Refurbishment: 2025Number of floors: 2
Local authority
Derbyshire County Council

Care and Support

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Who we support

  • •Older Person Care
  • •Dementia
  • •Learning Disability
  • •Autism
  • •Mental Health Condition
  • •Physical Disability
  • •Visual / Hearing Impairment

Dementia care

  • •Mild Dementia
  • •Moderate Dementia

Specialist support

  • •Parkinson's Disease
  • •Stroke
  • •COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • •Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • •Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Secure gardens and outdoor seating areas
  • Communal lounges
  • Activities and entertainment
  • Personalised bedroom accommodation
  • Freshly prepared meals
  • Residents may bring their own furniture, by arrangement
  • Pets welcome by arrangement
  • Close to shops and public transport

Fees

Indicative weekly charges per person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,250From £1,250
Nursing CareFrom £1,300From £1,300

Fees are a guide and depend on the level of care assessed. Our team will talk you through exact costs before any decision is made.

Funding

Funding accepted

  • Self-funding (private)
  • Local Authority
  • Local Authority with top-up
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
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Inspection Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) · Latest report published 22 May 2025

  • SafeGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • CaringGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • Well-ledGood

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Inside The Vale Care Home
Inside The Vale Care Home
Inside The Vale Care Home
Inside The Vale Care Home
Inside The Vale Care Home

Finding The Vale Care Home

Castle Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield S44 6PS

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