Branthwaite Care Home
Nursing home in Retford, Nottinghamshire
Operated by Knights Care
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Branthwaite Care Home is a nursing home in Retford, Nottinghamshire, providing care for up to 40 adults. The home is registered to provide nursing care and specialist dementia support. It is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, with particular strengths in how effectively and compassionately it delivers care, its responsiveness to residents' needs, and the quality of its leadership.
The home supports older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with dementia, physical disabilities, mental health conditions and sensory impairment. Staff focus on understanding each resident's individual needs and circumstances to provide personalised care in a comfortable environment.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
203 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Nottinghamshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £838 |
| 2025 | £906 |
What Nottinghamshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Branthwaite Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Bassetlaw Hospital, 7.5 miles away. The local GP practice is RIVERSIDE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Retford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of Knights Care
Branthwaite Care Home is one of 6 homes run by Knights Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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