Nursing Homes in Newark
Newark has 6 CQC registered nursing homes. 5 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 3 of the 6 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Newark at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Newark, to help you judge the options below.
- Nottinghamshire County Council pays, residential care: £906 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,233 to £1,449, median £1,356
- Care home beds filled across Nottinghamshire: 79%. The 12 month average is 79%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 71. Nottinghamshire average is 86.
- People aged 75 and over: 15,500. Rising to 18,300 by 2035, up 18%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed. 6 changed owner, covering 334 beds.
- Who pays, across Nottinghamshire (estimate): 34% council, 36% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 28%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,800. Rising to 5,900 by 2035, up 56%
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Planning and Paying for Nursing Care in Newark
Settling how a nursing placement will be funded usually takes longer than choosing between the homes themselves, which is a good reason to set that process going first. The route is much the same whichever of the six Newark homes eventually takes someone in.
The Care Needs Assessment
A free assessment is open to anyone who appears to need care and support, whatever their savings, and it is the proper first step towards a nursing placement. It weighs daily living and clinical need side by side: mobility, continence, medication, wound care, nutrition and how safely a person manages overnight. Nottinghamshire County Council Adult Social Care is responsible for carrying it out and for arranging funded support where someone is eligible, and the request can come from the person, a relative acting for them, or a hospital team planning a discharge. The written record of eligible needs it produces underpins every funding decision that follows.
How Much the Council Meets
A financial assessment runs separately, considering income, savings and in most cases the value of a property. Where capital sits above the national upper threshold the person meets the fee in full; below it the council contributes while the person pays an assessed amount from income. Where money remains tied up in a house that has not been sold, a deferred payment arrangement may be possible, and the council can say whether one applies.
The Nursing Element and the Extras
Anyone assessed as needing care from a registered nurse attracts an NHS contribution towards that element, paid straight to the home whoever funds the rest. Ask each home to show plainly how it appears on an invoice. Nursing fees generally run above residential ones and vary between rooms, so establish what the quoted figure covers and what is billed on top before anything is signed.
Choosing a Nursing Home in Newark and What to Check
Behind the Ratings
Five of the six homes hold a Good judgement and one requires improvement, so the headline words sort the list only broadly. Note when each inspection took place, read the five key questions individually rather than the overall grade, and ask what has changed since. A manager who answers that with evidence rather than reassurance is telling you something useful about how the home is run.
Questions for a Visit
Ask how many registered nurses cover a full day and a full night, how much agency cover is relied on, and how long the manager has been in post. Watch whether staff speak with residents rather than about them, and whether people look comfortable and properly attended to. Ask what would happen if clinical needs increased, whether the home could continue to meet them, and how families are told when something changes.
6 nursing homes in Newark
- Red Rose Care Community · 32 Brockton Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4TH
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Red Homes Healthcare Limited
We at Red Rose Care Community warmly welcome you to our nursing home in Newark, where compassionate dementia care, nursing support, and respite provision come together in the heart of Nottinghamshire. Nestled within the NG postcode area,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Boughton Manor Care Home · Church Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9JX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Every Sensation Care Ltd
Boughton Manor Care Home is a nursing home in Newark, Nottinghamshire, caring for older people and younger adults whose needs require qualified nursing alongside support with daily life. Registered nurses work with our care team, which...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Pathfinders Neurological Care Centre · Darwin Drive, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9GW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Pathfinders-Care (Ollerton) Limited
Here at Pathfinders Neurological Care Centre in Newark, Nottinghamshire, we provide nursing home care for people with a wide range of needs and conditions. Our team works closely with residents, their families, and healthcare professionals...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Tuxford Manor Care Home · 143 Lincoln Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0JQ
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Strong Life Care (Tuxford) Limited
Tuxford Manor Care Home is a nursing home near Newark, Nottinghamshire, offering both residential and nursing care. We support older people and younger adults, including residents living with dementia, residents with mental health needs...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Lancaster Grange · Cross Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3NH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Lancaster Grange is a nursing home in Newark, Nottinghamshire. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we also support some younger adults with nursing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Strawberry Fields Care Home · Strawberry Hall Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2EP
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Red Firs Carehome Limited
Strawberry Fields Care Home in Newark provides both residential and nursing care, which means people do not have to move on when their health needs grow. Registered nurses are on duty alongside our care team, and somebody who arrives...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Nottinghamshire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care East Midlands figure, because too few Nottinghamshire homes publish this price. 34 homes. Median £1,356. | £906 | £1,233 to £1,449 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few Nottinghamshire homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | £1,138 | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care East Midlands figure, because too few Nottinghamshire homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,350. | Not published separately | £1,278 to £1,475 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Nottinghamshire homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Pathfinders Neurological Care Centre, 21 May 2026, Good
- Red Rose Care Community, 17 December 2025, Requires improvement
- Boughton Manor Care Home, 4 September 2025, Good
Longest since a report
- Strawberry Fields Care Home, 9 May 2019, Good
- Tuxford Manor Care Home, 19 May 2020, Good
- Lancaster Grange, 29 May 2020, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Newark
How many nursing homes are there in Newark?
Newark has 6 CQC registered nursing homes: 5 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Newark?
Nottinghamshire County Council pays an average of £906 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,233 to £1,449 a week. East Midlands figure, because too few Nottinghamshire homes publish this price. 34 homes. Median £1,356. 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.
Which nursing homes in Newark were inspected most recently?
Pathfinders Neurological Care Centre (21 May 2026), Red Rose Care Community (17 December 2025) and Boughton Manor Care Home (4 September 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.