Connect House

Connect House

Care home in Nottingham

CQC Requires improvement74 beds
NeighbourhoodGreen Surroundings
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  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
Address8A Riber Crescent, Basford, Nottingham, NG5 1LP
Beds74

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About

Connect House is a care home in the Basford area of Nottingham, offering residential, dementia and respite care. It is registered for 74 beds. The home stands in a quiet residential area, close to local shops and parks, with Nottingham City Centre a little further afield. Nottingham City Hospital is about a five-minute walk away, and the home has good transport links.

Residents are served home-cooked meals and can take part in activities or spend time in the communal spaces. A central hub houses the Connect Corner Store, which sells toiletries, sweets, snacks and small gifts. The home is led by a Registered Manager, Linsey Lockley (RGN). In its 2024 report, the Care Quality Commission rated Connect House Requires Improvement overall. Its Safe, Caring and Well-led areas were rated Good, while Effective and Responsive were rated Requires Improvement.

What's nearby

GP surgery500 m
A&E: Queen's Medical Centre3.4 miles
  • Near a main road

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAmple
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

Local crime statistics

240 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime37%
Anti-social behaviour18%
Public order10%
Criminal damage & arson9%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential careFees 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 Nottingham council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Nottingham pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£699
2025£713

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

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Local health safety net

Connect House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen's Medical Centre, 3.4 miles away. The local GP practice is HUCKNALL ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Queen's Medical Centre · 3.4 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
HUCKNALL ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.3 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Nottingham

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

Charity

Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire

The Charity provides services for older people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire within the following categories; Housing Services, Advice, Advocacy, Health & Wellbeing including Day Care and Core…

3.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1067881)
Charity

Old Park Ward Old Age Pensioners Fund

To provide a facility seven days a week for the elderly in the Old Park Ward. Through organizing events and hiring of the centres facilities to outside sources we are able to make a donation to…

5.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (201037)
Charity

Age Concern Carlton and District

A dynamic and unique local charity with a sound track record of delivering quality services and support aimed at improving the health and well being of older people. With over 50 volunteers the…

5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (702763)
Charity

Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind

My Sight Nottinghamshire (working name for Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind) is dedicated to improving the lives of visually impaired people in Nottinghamshire. Services including;…

5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (511288)
Charity

Sing Along with Ellie

To relieve the needs of people with dementia, neurodiversity or those recovering from a stroke, and their carers, through the provision of singing groups designed to reduce social isolation and…

6.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1215999)
Charity

Age UK Derby & Derbyshire

Provides services.Provides daycare, befriending, advocacy, advice, information services for older people in Derby and Derbyshire.

6.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1068550)

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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