Rushcliffe Care Group
Castle Donington Nursing Home
Nursing home in Castle Donington, Leicestershire
Operated by Rushcliffe Care Group
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About
Castle Donington Nursing Home is a purpose-built care home in Castle Donington, near Derby, opened in 2003. It provides residential and nursing care in 50 registered beds, including a 22-bed specialist unit on the first floor for people whose behaviours are linked to their diagnosis. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Requires Improvement overall (report published 2024). Caring and Responsive are rated Good, while Safe, Effective and Well-led are rated Requires Improvement.
Every bedroom has an en-suite, and residents may bring their own furnishings. Some rooms overlook a neighbouring bowling green. Facilities include a garden with seating and resident animals, a hair salon, lift access and adapted bathrooms. A local GP visits regularly, and an activity coordinator plans daily activities around each resident's preferences. Meals are freshly made from locally sourced food and can be taken communally or in individual rooms.
Care provided
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
61 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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 Leicestershire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £929 |
| 2025 | £986 |
What Leicestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Castle Donington Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Derby Hospital, 8.8 miles away. The local GP practice is CASTLE DONINGTON SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Castle Donington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Ashby U3a
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Soar Valley U3a
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Part of Rushcliffe Care Group
Castle Donington Nursing Home is one of 10 homes run by Rushcliffe Care Group 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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