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Residential care homes in Newark

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There are 4 residential care homes in and around Newark on AskBart. 67% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The largest is Red Rose Care Community, with 65 beds. The most recent inspection was at Red Rose Care Community in May 2022.

care homes
4
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
67%

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Care homes in Newark

Care homes in Newark (4)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Distance
Edingley Lodge Care Home—On request3410.0 mi—10.5 mi
Red Roofs Residential Care HomeGood · Nov 2019On request3017.2 mi—6.2 mi
Red Rose Care CommunityRequires improvement · Dec 2025On request6516.6 mi—6.4 mi
Strawberry Fields Care HomeGood · Nov 2025On request5015.4 mi—4.3 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Newark in numbers

What Nottinghamshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Residential care homes listed4
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 3 (67%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Nottinghamshire usual weekly rate (2025)£906
LargestRed Rose Care Community (65 beds)
Most recently inspectedRed Rose Care Community (May 2022)
Homes by care typeResidential 4 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 2 · Respite 2
Average house price, Newark and Sherwood (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£233,902
Good2
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Nottinghamshire average£1,143/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Nottinghamshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Newark and Sherwood

The average house price in Newark and Sherwood is £233,902, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£233,902
Detached
£353,657
Semi-detached
£208,915
Terraced
£171,378
Flats & maisonettes
£105,110

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Newark

  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 87% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

6 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Other theft2
  • Vehicle crime1
  • Violent crime1
  • Anti-social behaviour1
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Newark

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Newark Dementia Carer's Group

We organise regular events including craft, music, table games, seated sports, meals, trips and holidays. Our members are people with personal experience of dementia, as patients, unpaid carers,…

6.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1171189)

Newark: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+57.3%
Projected change in Newark and Sherwood, 2025 to 2035 (3,771 to 5,933). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+23.4%
Projected change in Newark and Sherwood, 2025 to 2035 (30,121 to 37,167). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
1
Nearest: Collingham Pharmacy (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
1
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
97.8%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 18.9% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
5.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
7–10 out of 10
Where the 2 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 1 is in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Newark

  • Beaumond House Hospice Care · 5.2 milesCQC Good (report published March 2024). CQC page
  • St Barnabas Hospice - Specialist Palliative Care Unit · 11.5 milesCQC Outstanding (report published November 2019). CQC page
  • Bassetlaw Hospice · 14.9 milesCQC page

Hospitals near Newark

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Newark a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Newark

Newark suits people seeking a quieter East Midlands setting with established local networks and family ties to the area. The over-65 share (21.5%) is above the national average, signalling a reasonably established retirement community. However, modest eating-out and social provision means you'll need to value a slower pace or be willing to travel to nearby Nottingham for more varied leisure. Care-home choice appears limited, so early research is important.

Health & support

  • Medical access: A range of GP surgeries and pharmacies serve the town; Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is the nearest major emergency centre.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the most recent quarter was low in absolute terms (7 offences), though violent crime and burglary were among those recorded — worth considering relative to other towns.
  • Family & connection: Think carefully about whether family and support networks are close enough to visit regularly.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Weekly care-home fees in the DATA were not supplied; compare local providers against the current national average to judge affordability.
  • Transport: Regular bus services connect Newark to Nottingham and surrounding villages; the town has railway links to Nottingham, Lincoln and beyond. Town centre and some residential areas are walkable, though a car is useful for wider access.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision appears modest in scale; early contact with local providers and councils is advisable to understand the choice available.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Newark has a town centre with parks and open spaces; the River Trent runs nearby, offering walking routes. Community groups and hobby clubs operate locally, though the range is smaller than larger cities.
  • Community: A handful of pubs and bars offer some social meeting points; check with care homes and local community teams about memory cafés, lunch clubs and support networks.
  • Climate: East Midlands winters are cool and damp; summers are mild. Expect typical UK weather patterns.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime figures: Violent crime and burglary were recorded in the latest data; compare this against towns you're also considering.
  • Social and leisure offer: Only 2 pubs and bars are recorded locally, reflecting a quiet market-town character — suitable if you value calm, but limiting if you enjoy frequent eating out or structured activities.
  • Limited care-home choice: Provision appears modest; ensure you visit providers early and understand waiting lists and availability before committing.

Questions about care homes in Newark

How many residential care homes are there in Newark?

AskBart lists 4 residential care homes in and around Newark, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Newark rated?

Of the 3 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between residential care homes in Newark?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Newark?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Newark:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Newark

Near Newark

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.