Care Homes in NG24
The NG24 postcode district has 11 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 440 beds, falling under Nottinghamshire council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 8 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement.
About care in NG24
NG24 covers Newark-on-Trent and the surrounding Nottinghamshire villages — a historic market town on the River Trent and the Great North Road, with a significant civil war history, a large market square, and a mixed agricultural and commuter economy. The 11 CQC-registered care homes here provide 440 beds: one is Outstanding, eight are Good, and two Require Improvement — a broadly positive quality profile for a mid-sized market town district. Nottinghamshire County Council administers adult social care; Nottinghamshire's commissioning rates are mid-range nationally. Newark Hospital (part of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Trust) provides acute services locally, with Nottingham City Hospital available for complex cases approximately 20 miles south-west. Newark North Gate and Newark Castle stations both lie within the district and provide fast East Midlands trains to Nottingham (around 20 minutes) and direct services to London King's Cross (under 80 minutes). Kings Court (66 beds, Good) and The Troc Care Home (64 beds, Good) are the two largest Good-rated providers; The Old Orchard is the Outstanding-rated home but is a small specialist unit. The two Requires Improvement homes should be reviewed for the specific areas of concern identified in their CQC reports before being included in any shortlist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the NG24 postcode area?
There are 11 CQC-registered care homes in NG24, offering a combined 440 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in NG24 have?
Of the 11 care homes in NG24: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 8 are rated Good; 2 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in NG24?
The Old Orchard is among the highest-rated care homes in NG24, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 6 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the NG24 postcode?
The NG24 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 NG24?
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