Heron Court Care Home
Derby, DE23 · 0.2 km · 59 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,087 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
CQC: Good
Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home
29 Village Street, Derby, DE23 8TA
Nursing home · 75 beds · Sanctuary Care
- Weekly fee
- from £1,200
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- September 2025
- Beds
- 75
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home's stated fee
£1,200a week
About £62,400 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,400 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,045 a week less than two places.
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78 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Derby
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About Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home
Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home is a nursing home in Derby, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 75 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Sanctuary Care, which operates 104 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2020.
At its latest inspection, published September 2025, the CQC rated Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home charges from £1,200 a week for nursing care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £62,400 a year. It is about 10% above the typical residential fee in Derby of £1,087 a week.
There are 71 registered care homes in Derby. The nearest to Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home include Heron Court Care Home, Coleridge House and Littleover Nursing Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- Sanctuary Care Limited
- Brand
- Sanctuary Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- October 2020
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (September 2025)
- Council area
- Derby
- Town
- Derby
The CQC inspection, explained
Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home is Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with some staff asking for more training on supporting distress and anxiety.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | from £1,200 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Self-Funder Nursing Care – From £1,200*” View on Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home’s website | From the home's website “Self-Funder Nursing Care – From £1,200*” View on Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home’s website |
| Residential care | from £1,087 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Self-Funder Residential Care – From £1,087*” View on Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home’s website | From the home's website “Self-Funder Residential Care – From £1,087*” View on Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,070 a week near Derby, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home
How much does Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home cost?
Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home charges from £1,200 a week for nursing care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home Good in September 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home provide nursing care?
Yes. Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home have?
Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home is registered for up to 75 residents.
Care at home
78 live-in carers within about an hour of Derby
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,260 a week. 62 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Theresa t.
2 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 21 years caring
Based about 19 minutes from Derby. Can care for a couple
Dawn Z.
1 review
From £1,050 a week, 21 years caring
Based about 20 minutes from Derby. Can care for a couple
Sinikiwe M.
2 reviews
From £1,229 a week, 21 years caring
Based about 24 minutes from Derby. Can care for a couple
Rachel K.
1 review
From £980 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 27 minutes from Derby. Can care for a couple
“We particularly appreciate the companionship Dawn gives in the evenings when she plays cards and Scrabble with my mother.”
“Rachel is a quietly spoken, extremely caring person and looked after Val very well.”
See live-in carers near DerbyProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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78 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Derby
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Coleridge House
Derby, DE23 · 0.8 km · 2 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialChanging Lives Quality Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,087 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Littleover Nursing Home
Derby, DE23 · 0.8 km · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,087 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week