Nursing Homes in Retford
Retford has 4 CQC registered nursing homes. 1 is rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 1 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 3 of the 4 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Retford at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Retford, 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+: 87. Nottinghamshire average is 86.
- People aged 75 and over: 14,600. Rising to 17,000 by 2035, up 17%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 2 opened, 0 closed
- Who pays, across Nottinghamshire (estimate): 34% council, 36% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,800. Rising to 2,300 by 2035, up 27%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,600. Rising to 5,700 by 2035, up 56%
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Planning and Paying for Nursing Care in Retford
Start with an assessment
Having an independent account of what someone needs makes every later conversation easier, and that is what a care needs assessment gives you. Anyone who appears to need care and support can ask for one free of charge, whatever their savings. Nottinghamshire County Council carries out that assessment for people in Retford and arranges funded support where a person qualifies. The assessor looks at health needs, personal care, mobility, medication and safety. If the person is in hospital, ask the ward to involve the hospital social work team, since assessments linked to a discharge move on a different timescale.
Three ways the cost may be met
Funding nursing care is rarely a single question. A financial assessment measures income, savings and other capital against the national threshold, and above it a placement is normally self funded. Separately, where a resident requires care from a registered nurse, the health service may pay a contribution towards that nursing element whatever their savings. Where health needs are the main reason care is required at all, NHS continuing healthcare may cover the whole cost and is assessed on different criteria again. Ask which of these has been looked at, and ask each home for its weekly fee in writing with a clear note of what is included.
Choosing a Nursing Home in Retford and What to Check
A list that the ratings genuinely sort
With one home at Outstanding, one at Good, one at Requires Improvement and one without a published rating, the inspection outcomes here do real work. Branthwaite Care Home holds the Outstanding rating, a judgement that is uncommon and worth reading closely rather than accepting on trust. The unrated home has most likely not been inspected under the current approach, which is not a mark against it but does leave you relying more on your own judgement. Where a home has been asked to improve, the report names the concerns precisely.
Questions for the manager
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty during the day and overnight, and how absences are covered. Ask whether the team has direct experience of the clinical needs involved, and press for examples rather than assurances. Find out how the home works with local health services and how quickly someone is reviewed when their condition changes. Ask as well what training staff have in pain management, pressure care and end of life support, and what would prompt a hospital admission rather than treatment in the home.
4 nursing homes in Retford
- Branthwaite Care Home · 34 Welham Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6TN
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Knights Care (3) Limited
We at Branthwaite Care Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the welcoming market town of Retford, Nottinghamshire. Our home provides a nurturing environment where residents receive expert clinical support alongside the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Cherry Holt Care Home · 28 Welham Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6TN
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Knights Care (3) Limited
Cherry Holt Care Home is a nursing home in Retford, Nottinghamshire, caring for older people and younger adults whose needs require qualified nursing alongside daily support. Registered nurses work with our care team, which means we can...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Abbey Wood Court · Abbey Wood Court, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6SU
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Abbey Wood Court Limited
Abbey Wood Court is a nursing home in Retford. We care for older people and younger adults who need nursing support, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss. Registered...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Westvilla Nursing Home · Westfield Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7BT
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Westvilla (MPS) Limited
Westvilla Nursing Home is in Retford in Nottinghamshire. We care for older people who need nursing support, and we take respite bookings for people who need nursing care for a short period. Having qualified nurses on site around the clock...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, 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
- Cherry Holt Care Home, 2 September 2023, Requires improvement
- Westvilla Nursing Home, 15 July 2021, Good
- Branthwaite Care Home, 6 August 2019, Outstanding
Longest since a report
- Branthwaite Care Home, 6 August 2019, Outstanding
- Westvilla Nursing Home, 15 July 2021, Good
- Cherry Holt Care Home, 2 September 2023, Requires improvement
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Retford
How many nursing homes are there in Retford?
Retford has 4 CQC registered nursing homes: 1 Outstanding, 1 Good, 1 Requires improvement, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Retford?
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 Retford were inspected most recently?
Cherry Holt Care Home (2 September 2023), Westvilla Nursing Home (15 July 2021) and Branthwaite Care Home (6 August 2019) have the most recent CQC reports.