Best Care Homes in Nottinghamshire (2026)
280 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| RoseLea House | Outstanding | Residential | 9 |
| Thistle Hill Hall | Outstanding | Nursing | 23 |
| The Byars Nursing Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 30 |
| Sutton House | Outstanding | Residential | 7 |
| Belvoir Vale Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 62 |
| Baily House | Outstanding | Residential | 68 |
| Landermeads Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 89 |
| The Old Orchard | Outstanding | Residential | 6 |
| Branthwaite Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 40 |
| Redbank House | Outstanding | Residential | 8 |
| Corner House Residential Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 11 |
| Ashcroft Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 53 |
| Bridle Lodge | Outstanding | Residential | 5 |
| Beech House Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 32 |
| Derbyshire House Residential Care | Outstanding | Residential | 31 |
| Spring Bank | Outstanding | Residential | 7 |
| The Oaklands | Outstanding | Residential | 20 |
| Goodman House | Outstanding | Nursing | 10 |
| Elston House | Outstanding | Residential | 8 |
| Esmer House | Outstanding | Residential | 6 |
| Hatzfeld House | Outstanding | Residential | 42 |
| McMorrow House | Outstanding | Residential | 13 |
| Wren Hall Nursing Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 55 |
| Nottingham Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre | Good | Nursing | 71 |
| GHC Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 40 |
| Harrier House Care Home | Good | Residential | 84 |
| The Dovecote Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 18 |
| Southwell Court Care Home | Good | Residential | 82 |
| Shortwood House | Good | Residential | 12 |
| Lowmoor Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 48 |
| Rivendell View | Good | Residential | 66 |
| Portland College | Good | Nursing | 135 |
| Manor Residential Home (Arnold) Limited | Good | Residential | 27 |
| Westvilla Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 35 |
| Blyth Country House Care Home | Good | Nursing | 30 |
| Victoria Care Home | Good | Nursing | 93 |
| Care @ Rainbow's End | Good | Residential | 5 |
| The Beeches | Good | Residential | 26 |
| The Orchard Care Home | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Orla House | Good | Residential | 16 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Nottinghamshire
With 280 care homes in Nottinghamshire, families have 221 well-rated options to choose from. 38 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 86 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 194 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Nottinghamshire care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, learning disability care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Nottinghamshire?
Nottinghamshire has 280 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 9,105 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Nottinghamshire?
Nottinghamshire has 23 Outstanding-rated care homes and 198 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Nottinghamshire?
Nottinghamshire has 86 nursing care homes and 194 residential homes, including 150 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Nottinghamshire?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Nottinghamshire?
Nottinghamshire Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.