Care Homes in NG17
The NG17 postcode district has 33 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 955 beds, falling under Nottinghamshire council. 2 homes are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 26 are rated Good. 4 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in NG17
NG17 covers Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Hucknall and Sutton-in-Ashfield in Nottinghamshire — a post-industrial district with one of the highest Outstanding-rated care home concentrations in the East Midlands. Two homes hold Outstanding status: Ashcroft Care Home and Sutton House, both providing nursing care. Of 33 total homes with 955 beds, 26 are rated Good and four Requires Improvement. Nottinghamshire County Council administers social care for NG17 residents, with personal budget rates broadly mid-range for the East Midlands. Kings Mill Hospital in Sutton-in-Ashfield sits within NG17 and serves as the main acute trust for this market — the close proximity to an acute hospital makes discharge-to-care pathways significantly simpler than in more rural parts of Nottinghamshire. The NG17 care market reflects the area's mixed character: larger purpose-built nursing facilities sit alongside smaller residential homes in former miners' welfare buildings or Victorian terraces. Families looking for the highest-quality nursing care in this district should prioritise visits to Ashcroft Care Home and Sutton House while recognising that both Outstanding homes may have waiting lists. The area's lower-than-average house prices mean private-pay care fees here are among the more accessible in the Nottinghamshire market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the NG17 postcode area?
There are 33 CQC-registered care homes in NG17, offering a combined 955 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in NG17 have?
Of the 33 care homes in NG17: 2 homes are rated Outstanding; 26 are rated Good; 4 require improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in NG17?
Ashcroft Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in NG17, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 53 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the NG17 postcode?
The NG17 postcode area falls under Nottinghamshire. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in NG17?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Nottinghamshire's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data