Branthwaite Care Home
CQC Outstanding
Branthwaite Care Home is a 40-bed nursing home in Retford, Nottinghamshire, providing nursing and dementia care.
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Nursing homes in Retford
There is 1 nursing home in and around Retford on AskBart. The largest is Branthwaite Care Home, with 40 beds. The most recent inspection was at Branthwaite Care Home in November 2020.
Key facts: Retford
| Nursing homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Nottinghamshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £906 |
| Largest | Branthwaite Care Home (40 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Branthwaite Care Home (November 2020) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Retford
Low Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 66% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Nottinghamshire data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Nottinghamshire data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Nottinghamshire data (town-level not yet available)
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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, March 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Care homes in Retford on the map
- Outstanding
Care homes (1)
updated September 2026
Top-rated in Retford
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission — the CQC’s highest rating.
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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.
Types of care in Retford
Nursing homes
1 in RetfordDementia care homes
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How many nursing homes are there in Retford?
AskBart lists 1 nursing home in and around Retford, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are nursing homes in Retford rated?
Of the 1 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 0 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between nursing 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 "Residential vs nursing 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
- Nursing homes in North Hykeham (3)
- Nursing homes in Chesterfield (4)
- Nursing homes in Lincoln (6)
- Nursing homes in South Normanton (3)
- Nursing homes in Sheffield (4)
- Nursing homes in City of Nottingham (4)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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