Kingfisher Court
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds40
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-11-11
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about feeling at ease when they visit, finding staff who really listen to their concerns. The approach here feels personal rather than institutional, with carers taking time to understand what matters to each resident.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-11-11
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home received a Good rating for effectiveness at the October 2022 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, GP access, nutritional care, and whether the home acts on health information. The published text does not include specific observations about dementia training content, care plan quality, or food and nutrition provision. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with these areas, but without the underlying detail it is not possible to assess how strong the evidence was.Is this home caring?
The home received a Good rating for caring at the October 2022 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether residents are supported to maintain independence. The published text does not include inspector observations of staff interactions, resident or family quotes about the quality of care, or specific examples of dignity-preserving practice. The Good rating is positive, but the absence of detail means families cannot assess the texture of day-to-day care from the published report alone.Is the home responsive?
The home received a Good rating for responsiveness at the October 2022 inspection. This domain covers activities, engagement, individuality, and end-of-life planning. The published text does not include detail about the activities programme, whether one-to-one engagement is provided for residents who cannot join groups, or how end-of-life care is planned and communicated to families. The Good rating indicates the inspector was satisfied with these areas, but the detail is not available for independent assessment.Is the home well-led?
The home received a Good rating for being well-led at the October 2022 inspection, having previously been rated Requires Improvement in this domain or the overall rating. A Nominated Individual, Mrs Mandy Reeves, is registered and named. The published text does not include detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home learns from incidents and complaints. The improvement to Good in this domain is meaningful, but the basis for that judgement is not available in the published report.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults over 65, with specific expertise in dementia support. Their dementia care focuses on understanding each person as an individual, adapting support to changing needs while maintaining dignity and connection. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Kingfisher Court Care Centre scores 73 out of 100, reflecting a solid Good rating across all five inspection domains and a meaningful improvement from its previous Requires Improvement status. However, the published inspection text contains limited specific detail, so several scores reflect a positive but cautious reading rather than strong direct evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about feeling at ease when they visit, finding staff who really listen to their concerns. The approach here feels personal rather than institutional, with carers taking time to understand what matters to each resident.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team stays accessible and engaged with families, ready to discuss any concerns that come up. Staff show consistent kindness, particularly during difficult times, providing emotional support when families need it most.
How it sits against good practice
For families navigating these decisions, knowing there's genuine compassion behind the care can make all the difference.
Worth a visit
Kingfisher Court Care Centre, on Sturgeon Avenue in Nottingham, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its October 2022 inspection. This is a meaningful result because the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors found real and demonstrable progress across safety, care quality, staffing, management, and responsiveness to residents. The home is registered for 40 beds and specialises in dementia care for adults over 65. The honest limitation of this report is that the published inspection text available for this home is very brief, and it does not include the specific observations, resident quotes, or detailed findings that would allow a full picture to emerge. The Good rating is genuinely positive, but Sarah, you will need to do more of the evidential work yourself on a visit. Pay particular attention to night staffing numbers, how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas, and what one-to-one engagement looks like for residents who cannot join group activities. The improvement from Requires Improvement is encouraging, but understanding what went wrong before and how it was fixed is one of the most important questions you can ask the manager.
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In Their Own Words
How Kingfisher Court describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness meets genuine care in difficult moments
Compassionate Care in Nottingham at Kingfisher Court Care Centre
When families face tough decisions about care, they need somewhere that feels right. Kingfisher Court Care Centre in Nottingham offers that reassurance through staff who genuinely care about the people they look after. This home specialises in supporting older adults, with particular experience in dementia care.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65, with specific expertise in dementia support.
Their dementia care focuses on understanding each person as an individual, adapting support to changing needs while maintaining dignity and connection.
“For families navigating these decisions, knowing there's genuine compassion behind the care can make all the difference.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Kingfisher Court Care Centre scores 73 out of 100, reflecting a solid Good rating across all five inspection domains and a meaningful improvement from its previous Requires Improvement status. However, the published inspection text contains limited specific detail, so several scores reflect a positive but cautious reading rather than strong direct evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about feeling at ease when they visit, finding staff who really listen to their concerns. The approach here feels personal rather than institutional, with carers taking time to understand what matters to each resident.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team stays accessible and engaged with families, ready to discuss any concerns that come up. Staff show consistent kindness, particularly during difficult times, providing emotional support when families need it most.
How it sits against good practice
For families navigating these decisions, knowing there's genuine compassion behind the care can make all the difference.
Worth a visit
Kingfisher Court Care Centre, on Sturgeon Avenue in Nottingham, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its October 2022 inspection. This is a meaningful result because the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors found real and demonstrable progress across safety, care quality, staffing, management, and responsiveness to residents. The home is registered for 40 beds and specialises in dementia care for adults over 65. The honest limitation of this report is that the published inspection text available for this home is very brief, and it does not include the specific observations, resident quotes, or detailed findings that would allow a full picture to emerge. The Good rating is genuinely positive, but Sarah, you will need to do more of the evidential work yourself on a visit. Pay particular attention to night staffing numbers, how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas, and what one-to-one engagement looks like for residents who cannot join group activities. The improvement from Requires Improvement is encouraging, but understanding what went wrong before and how it was fixed is one of the most important questions you can ask the manager.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Kingfisher Court measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Kingfisher Court describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness meets genuine care in difficult moments
Compassionate Care in Nottingham at Kingfisher Court Care Centre
When families face tough decisions about care, they need somewhere that feels right. Kingfisher Court Care Centre in Nottingham offers that reassurance through staff who genuinely care about the people they look after. This home specialises in supporting older adults, with particular experience in dementia care.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65, with specific expertise in dementia support.
Their dementia care focuses on understanding each person as an individual, adapting support to changing needs while maintaining dignity and connection.
Management & ethos
The management team stays accessible and engaged with families, ready to discuss any concerns that come up. Staff show consistent kindness, particularly during difficult times, providing emotional support when families need it most.
The home & environment
The kitchen prepares meals from scratch daily, and visitors often mention the welcoming smell of home cooking when they arrive. It's these everyday touches that help create a comfortable environment.
“For families navigating these decisions, knowing there's genuine compassion behind the care can make all the difference.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
