Care Homes in NG3
The NG3 postcode district has 17 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 264 beds, falling under Nottingham council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 9 are rated Good. 3 homes currently require improvement. 3 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in NG3
NG3 covers Mapperley, Sherwood, Carlton Hill and the inner northern suburbs of Nottingham — a dense urban postcode with a care home market spanning large purpose-built homes on the arterial roads and smaller converted Victorian villas on residential streets. The 17 CQC-registered homes provide around 264 beds, with 9 rated Good, 1 Outstanding and 1 Inadequate. NG3 borders the city centre and has good bus connectivity via the NCT network, making it practical for families without cars. The area includes parts of St Ann's and Sneinton, two of Nottingham's most historically significant working-class districts, and homes here often serve the older populations of families who have lived in the city for multiple generations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the NG3 postcode area?
There are 17 CQC-registered care homes in NG3, offering a combined 264 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in NG3 have?
Of the 17 care homes in NG3: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 9 are rated Good; 3 require improvement; 1 is rated Inadequate; and 3 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 NG3?
The Conifers Rest Home is among the highest-rated care homes in NG3, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 18 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the NG3 postcode?
The NG3 postcode area falls under Nottingham. 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 NG3?
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 Nottingham'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