The Byars Nursing Home

What the inspectors found

A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of The Byars Nursing Home. Report published 9 August 2019.

• Inspectors visited on 16 April 2019 during a routine inspection.
• 30 places, 28 people were using the service at the time

Safe

People consistently told inspectors they felt safe. Enough staff were deployed to meet people's needs safely, and staff had comprehensive training to protect people from harm or abuse. The service employed dedicated cleaning staff, and infection control policies were regularly reviewed.

Effective

Staff were very well trained and supported, and were encouraged to progress and develop. Care was delivered in partnership with people and their families, and people were always asked for consent. Steps were taken so that people who lacked capacity to make decisions received care in their best interest.

Caring

Inspectors saw very positive relationships between people and the staff who supported them. Staff were committed and compassionate. They promoted people's right to make their own decisions and respected the choices people made.

Responsive

People had many opportunities to take part in social activities that matched their interests and hobbies. The home had animals that people enjoyed. People also took part in the local community, and inspectors found people received end of life care that was fully planned with them and their families.

Well-led

Inspectors said the service was exceptionally well-led. The registered manager had an open and listening style and robust quality assurance systems. These had sustained continual development and improved outcomes for people.

What people told the inspectors

People consistently told inspectors they felt safe. The staff team told inspectors they were truly valued and respected.

Since the last inspection

The service was inspected before this on 30 November 2016. Its earlier ratings are not held here yet.

• 9 August 2019: Routine inspection. This inspection gave the current rating.
• 30 November 2016: Routine inspection
• 20 May 2015: Routine inspection
• 28 January 2014: Routine inspection
• 24 October 2012: Routine inspection

Read the full report on the CQC website

Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.

How The Byars Nursing Home compares in Newark and Sherwood

Measured against the 31 care homes for older people registered in Newark and Sherwood. The dark dot is this home.

Size

30 places. Smaller than 18 of the 31 homes. The local average is 39 places.

CQC rating

Outstanding. 23 of the 31 homes (74%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Nottinghamshire the figure is 76%.

Latest report

9 August 2019. 25 of the 31 homes have published a newer inspection report since.

Registered

December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 26 of the 31 registered more recently.

Care offered

Nursing and dementia care. Of the 31 homes, 12 offer nursing care and 19 offer dementia care.

Food hygiene

5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 23 of the 26 homes that have one.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Newark and Sherwood.

The local picture: Newark and Sherwood

What the numbers say about care for older people in Newark and Sherwood, in Nottinghamshire.

What care costs in Nottinghamshire, per week

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

• People aged 75 and over: 15,500. Rising to 18,300 by 2035, up 18%
• People aged 85 and over: 3,800. Rising to 5,900 by 2035, up 56%
• Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 28%
• Dementia diagnosis rate: 53%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Nottinghamshire as a whole is 69%.
• Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 71. Nottinghamshire average is 86.
• Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed. 6 changed owner, covering 334 beds.
• Care home beds filled across Nottinghamshire: 79%. The 12 month average is 79%.
• Who pays, across Nottinghamshire (estimate): 34% council, 36% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.

Planned and recent building work within 5 miles

• 4.4 miles: Land Off Lambley Lane Gedling Nottinghamshire. Application for a 80 bed care home. Submitted 23 December 2025. Approved with conditions 15 October 2026.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Good to know about The Byars Nursing Home

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC

13 December 2010, so 15 years.

Food hygiene rating

5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 4 February 2026.

Run by

Beckedge Limited, which runs this service only.

Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.

Local services near The Byars Nursing Home

The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.

Nearest 24 hour A&E

• Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, 9.5 miles away

It is about 9.5 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.

Nearest GP practices

• East Bridgford Med Centre, 2.2 miles away
• The Ivy Medical Group, 2.7 miles away
• The Calverton Practice, 4.6 miles away

Nearest dentists

• The Peartree Dental Centre, 2.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)
• Brompton House Dental Practice, 4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
• Buttercross View Dental Surgery, 4 miles away (NHS.uk details)

Nearest pharmacies

• Lowdham Pharmacy, 0.9 miles away
• Boots, 2.6 miles away
• Bingham Pharmacy, 4 miles away

Nearest railway stations

• Lowdham Station, 0.6 miles away
• Thurgarton Station, 1.7 miles away
• Bleasby Station, 2.9 miles away

Around The Byars Nursing Home

• H: The Byars Nursing Home
• A: 24 hour A&E
• G: GP practice
• D: Dentist
• P: Pharmacy
• S: Railway station

Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.