Care Homes in Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire has 280 CQC-registered care homes across East Midlands, offering 9,105 beds for residents needing residential or nursing support. 23 homes hold an Outstanding CQC rating — the highest grade — and 198 are rated Good, reflecting strong overall care standards across the area. The local offer includes 86 nursing homes and 194 residential homes, with particular strength in dementia and physical disabilities care.
Areas in Nottinghamshire
Specialist Care in Nottinghamshire
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NG2 (15)
NG19 (16)
NG14 (8)
NG17 (33)
NG12 (11)
NG18 (20)
NG9 (21)
NG24 (11)
DN22 (20)
S81 (12)
LE12 (2)
NG16 (14)
NG20 (6)
NG23 (4)
NG21 (14)
NG15 (17)
NG5 (10)
S80 (5)
NG3 (3)
NG11 (9)
NG4 (7)
DN11 (2)
NG13 (3)
NG22 (9)
NG6 (2)
NG8 (2)
Choosing a Care Home in Nottinghamshire
With 280 care homes across Nottinghamshire, families have 221 well-rated options to consider. 38 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Nottinghamshire — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
Nottinghamshire has 23 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Nottinghamshire.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Nottinghamshire?
There are 280 CQC-registered care homes in Nottinghamshire with a total of 9,105 beds. They span 28 postcode districts across the East Midlands region.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Nottinghamshire have?
Of the 280 care homes in Nottinghamshire: 23 are rated Outstanding, 198 are rated Good, 38 Require Improvement, 0 are rated Inadequate, and 21 have not yet been rated by the Care Quality Commission.
Are there specialist care homes in Nottinghamshire?
Yes — Nottinghamshire has specialist care homes for: Dementia Care (150 homes), Learning Disability Care (115 homes), Mental Health Care (107 homes), Nursing Care (86 homes), Physical Disability Care (121 homes), Residential Care (194 homes), Sensory Impairment Care (79 homes).
How do I choose a care home in Nottinghamshire?
Start by shortlisting three to five homes based on CQC rating, location, and specialist needs. Visit each in person and check the latest CQC inspection report on carehome.page. Contact Nottinghamshire council to understand funding contributions — the local authority may cover part of the cost depending on financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data