Sherwood House
Care home in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Operated by Nottingham Community Housing Association
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Sherwood House is a residential care home in Linby, Nottinghamshire, with 19 registered beds. The home provides respite care for people with physical disabilities and offers both short and longer stays. It is run by Nottingham Community Housing Association, a registered charitable social landlord.
The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2019. It was marked as Good for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care, though the Safe key question was rated as Requiring Improvement. The building has been modernised and is accessible for wheelchair users.
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
240 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 | — |
- 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 Nottinghamshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £838 |
| 2025 | £906 |
What Nottinghamshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Sherwood House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is King's Mill Hospital, 5.7 miles away. The local GP practice is OAKENHALL MEDICAL PRACT, 1.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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;…
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…
Age UK Derby & Derbyshire
Provides services.Provides daycare, befriending, advocacy, advice, information services for older people in Derby and Derbyshire.
Part of Nottingham Community Housing Association
Sherwood House is one of 2 homes run by Nottingham Community Housing Association 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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