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There are 10 care homes in and around Retford on AskBart. 78% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). The largest is Abbey Wood Court, with 62 beds. The most recent inspection was at Cherry Holt Care Home in July 2023.

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Retford

Care homes in Retford (10)

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All within 5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

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Distance
Abbey Wood Court—On request627.2 mi—0.8 mi
Barnby Court Care HomeGood · Sept 2019On request255.0 mi—3.1 mi
Branthwaite Care HomeOutstanding · Aug 2019On request407.5 mi—1.1 mi
Cherry Holt Care HomeRequires improvement · Sept 2023On request527.4 mi—1.0 mi
Farthings Residential Care HomeGood · May 2022On request227.9 mi—4.0 mi
Glenesk Care HomeGood · Aug 2022On request226.5 mi—0.1 mi
Lound HallGood · Mar 2024On request307.2 mi—3.5 mi
St Saviours Care HomeGood · Sept 2019On request587.3 mi—0.9 mi
The Hollies Residential HomeRequires improvement · Jun 2025On request227.1 mi—0.7 mi
Westvilla Nursing HomeGood · Jul 2021On request356.5 mi—0.1 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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Retford in numbers

78% of Retford’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, in line with the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 9 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

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

Care homes listed10
Rated Good or Outstanding7 of 9 (78%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate2
Nottinghamshire usual weekly rate (2025)£906
LargestAbbey Wood Court (62 beds)
Most recently inspectedCherry Holt Care Home (July 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 4 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 4 · Respite 1
Average house price, Bassetlaw (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£210,596
Outstanding1
Good6
Requires improvement2
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Nottinghamshire average£1,143/wk
  • UK average£1,704/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.

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

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

House prices in Bassetlaw

The average house price in Bassetlaw is £210,596, 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
£210,596
Detached
£314,611
Semi-detached
£186,409
Terraced
£150,682
Flats & maisonettes
£91,252

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 Retford

  • Green Surroundings
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 27% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityB

Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

203 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime90
  • Anti-social behaviour27
  • Shoplifting18
  • Other crime12
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 Retford

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

Charity

The Hospital of the Holy and Undivided Trinity

The Charity provides low cost accommodation and other financial support for 19 elderly, single or widowed men, aged over 50 years, who should be fit and well and able to look after themselves and…

0.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (231984)

Questions about care homes in Retford

How many care homes are there in Retford?

There are 10 care homes listed in and around Retford on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

Which care homes in Retford are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

7 of the 10 care homes in and around Retford are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Retford?

Homes in and around Retford offer dementia (4), residential (4), nursing (2), respite (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

How many care homes in Retford offer dementia care?

4 care homes in and around Retford offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's CQC report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.

Do any care homes in Retford offer respite care?

Yes — 1 care home in and around Retford offer respite (short-stay) care, for recovery after a hospital stay or to give a regular carer a break. Availability changes often, so contact the home directly to check.

Weighing up your options in Retford?

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

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

Guides for families

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