Care homes in Retford

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Retford has 18 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 4 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 4 Outstanding, 8 Good and 5 Requires improvement. 1 home is not rated yet.

Retford at a glance

18on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding4
  • Good8
  • Requires improvement5
  • Not yet rated1
  • 71% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.8 / 10
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Retford on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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18 care homes in Retford

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The Old Red Lion

Run by Creative Care (East Midlands) Limited

Old Red Lion, Town Street, Treswell, Retford, DN22 0EJ
OutstandingCQC · May 2026
  • Residential
  • 7 beds

Residential care home for 7 residents in Retford, run by Creative Care (East Midlands) Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Branthwaite Care Home

Run by Knights Care (3) Limited

34 Welham Road, Retford, DN22 6TN
OutstandingCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 40 beds

Branthwaite Care Home supports adults with residential, dementia and nursing care, with respite and day care also available. As part of Knights Care, its nursing provision includes registered nurses overseeing health and wellbeing, while respite can support recovery or planned carer breaks.

Palliative care focuses on comfort, dignity, familiar routines and family support.

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Redbank House

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

Town Street, South Leverton, Retford, DN22 0BT
OutstandingCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds

Redbank House supports seven people with learning disabilities and autism in a residential care setting near Retford. The home also supports people who may exhibit behaviours that challenge and specialises in Prader-Willi syndrome.

Its registered care-home provision is without nursing, with the service focused on learning disabilities, younger adults and eating disorders.

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Tigh Fruin

Run by Kisimul Group Limited

40a Main Street, Hayton, Retford, DN22 9LL
OutstandingCQC · Mar 2026
  • Residential
  • 6 beds

Children and young adults with autism and learning disabilities can receive specialist residential support at Tigh Fruin. The service sits within a provider offering residential settings, therapeutic services, schools and colleges for people whose needs require structured care.

Its therapeutic services team provides direct and indirect support around an individual’s needs during admission and throughout the placement.

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Barnby Court Care Home

Run by Ashall Care (Barnby Moor) Ltd

Barnby Moor, Retford, DN22 8QS
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 25 beds

Barnby Court Care Home supports older people with residential care, delivered by a dedicated care team alongside catering, housekeeping and maintenance professionals. The home helps residents retain their identity, continue familiar routines and take part in community life.

Care is delivered around the clock, with individual needs guiding daily support and activities.

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Farthings Residential Care Home

Run by Ashall Care Ltd

Old London Road, West Drayton, Retford, DN22 8ED
GoodCQC · May 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 22 beds

Residential care home for 22 residents in Retford, run by Ashall Care Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Iedale

Run by Autism East Midlands

Iedale, London Road, Retford, DN22 7JG
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds

Iedale provides modern residential support for autistic adults in Retford. Each resident has an apartment or pod with a living area, bathroom, kitchen and bedroom, while communal lounges and kitchens provide shared space and support. The arrangement is designed to encourage independence without removing the safety net of a residential setting.

The service forms part of Autism East Midlands’ adult provision, which also includes support connected…

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Lound Hall

Run by Bramling Cross Care Limited

Town Street, Lound, Retford, DN22 8RS
GoodCQC · Mar 2024
  • Residential
  • 30 beds

A Grade II listed manor house near Retford, Lound Hall gives older people and adults with mental or physical health needs a smaller residential setting. The home includes bright bedrooms, shared sitting rooms, dining space, gardens and wheelchair-accessible living areas.

Care plans take account of medical, personal, dietary and religious needs, together with individual likes and dislikes.

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South Lodge

Run by Autism East Midlands

South Lodge, London Road, Retford, DN22 7JJ
GoodCQC · Jun 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds

South Lodge provides modern residential accommodation for autistic adults who need structured support while developing confidence and independence. Each resident has an apartment or pod with a living area, bathroom, kitchen and bedroom, combining personal space with the reassurance of a residential setting.

The service is part of Autism East Midlands’ adult support provision and works with individuals and families around care, education and daily…

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Glenesk Care Home

Run by Memento Care Limited

Glenesk, Queen Street, The Crescent, Retford, DN22 7BX
GoodCQC · Aug 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 22 beds

Residential care home for 22 residents in Retford, run by Memento Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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St Saviours Care Home

Run by St Saviours Care Home Limited

5 Lidget Lane, Retford, DN22 6QW
GoodCQC · Sept 2019
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 58 beds

Residential support for older people at St Saviours Care Home includes care for those living with dementia. The home takes a person-centred approach, with activities organised seven days a week to support social interaction, mental alertness and meaningful daytime occupation.

Facilities include quiet lounges, secure gardens, assisted bathrooms, television rooms and a bar for socialising and pub games.

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Westvilla Nursing Home

Run by Westvilla (MPS) Limited

Westfield Road, Retford, DN22 7BT
GoodCQC · Jul 2021
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 35 beds

Care home with nursing for 35 residents in Retford, run by Westvilla (MPS) Limited. Supports older people.

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Breagha House

Run by Kisimul Group Limited

40 Main Street, Hayton, Retford, DN22 9LL
Requires improvementCQC · Dec 2021
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds

Breagha House supports younger adults and people with learning disabilities through residential care without nursing. Kisimul’s Meaningful Life Model shapes support around individual goals, needs and aspirations, with bespoke planning intended to help each person pursue a fulfilling daily life.

The home belongs to a wider specialist organisation whose therapeutic services provide direct and indirect support during admission and throughout a…

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Beeches

Run by Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited

Retford Road, South Leverton, Retford, DN22 0BY
Requires improvementCQC · Apr 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 12 beds

Specialist residential support at Beeches is designed for adults with autism, learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge. The 12-bed service sits within Cygnet Health Care’s wider social care provision for adults with complex support needs.

The service is intended for people seeking a specialist residential setting rather than general older-person care.

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Oakwell House

Run by Creative Care (East Midlands) Limited

6 Church Lane, Hayton, Retford, DN22 9LD
Requires improvementCQC · Oct 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds

Residential care home for 6 residents in Retford, run by Creative Care (East Midlands) Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Cherry Holt Care Home

Run by Knights Care (3) Limited

28 Welham Road, Retford, DN22 6TN
Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 52 beds

Care home with nursing for 52 residents in Retford, run by Knights Care (3) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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The Hollies Residential Home

Run by RKL Care Ltd

19-23 London Road, Retford, DN22 6AT
Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 22 beds

Older people and people living with dementia receive person-centred residential care at The Hollies Residential Home, a small 22-bed setting in Retford. Support is shaped around each resident’s needs, preferences and life story.

Residents are encouraged to remain socially active and connected with the community, while staff provide support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Abbey Wood Court

Run by Abbey Wood Court Limited

Abbey Wood Court, Bolham Lane, Retford, DN22 6SU
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 62 beds

Abbey Wood Court delivers residential and nursing care around the clock, with specialist provision for dementia, respite, palliative and end-of-life care. Qualified nursing staff are based at the home, while visiting doctors and district nurses can attend when required.

Residents have individual care plans that are regularly reviewed, and the home arranges visits from services such as hairdressing, chiropody, opticians and dentists.

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Questions families ask

How many care homes are there in Retford?

18 care homes in Retford are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which care homes in Retford are rated Outstanding?

The Old Red Lion, Branthwaite Care Home, Redbank House and Tigh Fruin.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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