Care Homes in NG5
The NG5 postcode district has 32 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 874 beds, falling under Nottingham council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 23 are rated Good. 6 homes currently require improvement. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in NG5
NG5 covers Arnold, Sherwood, and Bestwood in north Nottingham — a largely residential district with 32 CQC-registered care homes providing 874 beds. One home holds Outstanding status: Cherry Trees Resource Centre in Arnold, a specialist dementia and nursing provider. Six homes are rated Requires Improvement, so verification of current inspection status is important. Ten homes provide nursing care, giving NG5 above-average nursing provision for a district of this size. Nottinghamshire County Council administers social care for homes in the Arnold and Bestwood areas, while Nottingham City Council covers homes within the city boundary of NG5 — the postcode straddles the county/city boundary, which affects personal budget rates and assessment processes. Families should confirm which council is responsible for the specific home before beginning a formal assessment. Nottingham City Hospital is the main acute trust and is accessible from most of NG5. The Arnold area, in particular, has several well-established family-run care homes that predate the large national provider chains; these often show lower staff turnover and stronger community ties, both predictors of care continuity.
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Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data