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Nursing homes in Retford

4 of the 18 care homes in Retford are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 1 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.

Nursing homes in Nottinghamshire typically cost £1,375 a week, about £71,500 a year, based on 5 homes with a fee on record. That is close to the typical residential fee in Nottinghamshire of £1,325. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, typically costs £1,090 a week near Nottinghamshire and can look after a couple.

Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical nursing home in Nottinghamshire
£1,375a week

About £71,500 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,750 a week

PrimeCarersA 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

A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,395 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Nottinghamshire
75 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Nottinghamshire

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. 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.

Dementia careFees published
Branthwaite Care Home, Retford

Branthwaite Care Home

Retford, DN22 · 40 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingDementiaKnights Care (3)
Fee not published
Area typical £1,375 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Nottinghamshire

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

75 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Nottinghamshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,090
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Westvilla Nursing Home, Retford

Westvilla Nursing Home

Retford, DN22 · 35 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,375 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Cherry Holt Care Home, Retford

Cherry Holt Care Home

Retford, DN22 · 52 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaKnights Care (3)
Fee not published
Area typical £1,375 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Abbey Wood Court, Retford

Abbey Wood Court

Retford, DN22 · 62 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaAbbey Wood Court
Fee not published
Area typical £1,375 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Care at home

75 live-in carers within about an hour of Nottinghamshire

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 £980 to £1,260 a week. 63 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.

“Ernest is an amazing professional carer who delivers care from the heart.”
Melanie B., about Ernest C.
See live-in carers near NottinghamshireProfiles, 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.

Typical fees in Nottinghamshire

Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 278 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Nursing care
£1,375
Usually £1,368 to £1,450 a week5 homes
Residential care
£1,325
Usually £1,263 to £1,388 a week6 homes
Residential dementia care
£1,325
Usually £1,250 to £1,413 a week4 homes
Respite care
£1,425
Usually £1,350 to £1,513 a week4 homes
Care home fees
£1,183
Usually £999 to £1,413 a week8 homes
Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
£1,090
Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355

Not enough nursing homes in Retford have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.

Common questions

How much do nursing homes in Retford cost?

Nursing homes in Nottinghamshire typically charge £1,375 a week. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.

How many nursing homes are there in Retford?

4 of the 18 CQC-registered care homes in Retford are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Retford?

Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.

Will the council pay for nursing home care in Retford?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Nottinghamshire council for a needs assessment.