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Located at 29 Village Street, Normanton, DE23 8TA, Sherwood Forest Care Home provides 75 beds for individuals requiring residential, nursing, dementia, or respite support in Derby. This facility is registered with the CQC and holds a "Good" rating. NHS-funded placements are accepted at this Nursing Home, which maintains a weekly fee starting from £1087.
Feedback from visitors highlights the dedicated, compassionate staff, well-maintained facilities, and an engaging activities program within a welcoming environment. Some residents have reported concerns regarding staff attentiveness and the management of personal belongings. As a provider of care in England, the home operates 24 hours a day, Monday through Thursday. Prospective families can contact the home directly via phone or visit their official website to learn more about this option for nursing home care in England.
Key facts
- CQC rating
- Good
- Dementia specialist
- Yes
- Care types
- Residential Nursing Dementia Respite Palliative
- Weekly fee from (GBP/week)
- 1087 GBP/week
- Number of beds
- 75
- Accepts NHS / local-authority funding
- Yes
Opening hours
MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours
What guests say
Praised
- Compassionate and dedicated staff
- Engaging activities program
- Well-maintained facilities
- Supportive and welcoming environment
Mixed
- Recent management changes
- Ongoing facility improvements
Criticised
- Poor handling of personal belongings
- Concerns regarding staff attentiveness
Based on 5 reviews · AI summary of public reviews
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