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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, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

Dementia careFees published
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.

Nontando S.
1 review
From £1,204 a week, 18 years caring
Based about 24 minutes from Nottinghamshire. Can care for a couple
Veronica D.
2 reviews
From £1,050 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 24 minutes from Nottinghamshire. Can care for a couple
Ernest C.
1 review
From £1,096 a week, 18 years caring
Based about 26 minutes from Nottinghamshire
Adetumi B.
1 review
From £1,236 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 27 minutes from Nottinghamshire. Can care for a couple
“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.

Enhanced DBS, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview before a carer appears, then continuous DBS monitoring for as long as they work. 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
£1,350
Usually £1,008 to £1,425 a week7 homes

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

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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.