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Distance from the town centre: 0.7 miCQC Requires improvement
Fees on request
Dementia care homes in Retford
4 homes
There are 4 dementia care homes in and around Retford on AskBart. 75% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The largest is Branthwaite Care Home, with 40 beds. The most recent inspection was at Farthings Residential Care Home in March 2022.
- care homes
- 4
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 75%
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Care homes in Retford (4)
All within 5 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Outstanding
- Good
- Requires improvement
Top-rated in Retford
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.
Distance from the town centre: 1.1 miCQC Outstanding
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 3.1 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 4.0 miCQC Good
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnby Court Care Home | Good · Sept 2019 | On request | 25 | 5.0 mi | — | 3.1 mi |
| Branthwaite Care Home | Outstanding · Aug 2019 | On request | 40 | 7.5 mi | — | 1.1 mi |
| Farthings Residential Care Home | Good · May 2022 | On request | 22 | 7.9 mi | — | 4.0 mi |
| The Hollies Residential Home | Requires improvement · Jun 2025 | On request | 22 | 7.1 mi | — | 0.7 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
| Dementia care homes listed | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 4 (75%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Nottinghamshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £906 |
| Largest | Branthwaite Care Home (40 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Farthings Residential Care Home (March 2022) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 3 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 4 · Respite 1 |
| Average house price, Bassetlaw (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £210,596 |
Outstanding1
Good2
Requires improvement1
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 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)
Retford: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+58.3%
Projected change in Bassetlaw, 2025 to 2035 (3,575 to 5,661). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+22.4%
Projected change in Bassetlaw, 2025 to 2035 (28,255 to 34,584). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
5
Nearest: Boots (0.4 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
5
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.4%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 94.1% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
6.6 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 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–9 out of 10
Where the 15 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Retford
- Bassetlaw Hospice · 0.4 milesCQC page
- Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice · 11.7 milesCQC page
- St John's Hospice · 14.8 milesCQC page
Hospitals near Retford
- Care homes near Bassetlaw Hospital · A&E · 6.5 miles
- Care homes near John Coupland Hospital · urgent care · 9.4 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Questions about care homes in Retford
How many dementia care homes are there in Retford?
AskBart lists 4 dementia care homes in and around Retford, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Retford rated?
Of the 4 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Retford?
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 "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Retford?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Retford:
Near Retford
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- Dementia care homes in Eckington 2
- Dementia care homes in Southwell 1
- Care homes in Bassetlaw 14
- Care homes in Broxtowe 2
- Care homes in City of Nottingham 9
- Care homes in Eastwood 1
- Care homes in Mansfield 35
- Care homes in Newark 10
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Dementia-Friendly Care Home
- The Stages of Dementia: What to Expect (2026)
- Caring for Someone with Dementia: How to Cope (2026)
More in our dementia care guides.
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