Nottingham Care Village
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes, Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds55
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-06-14
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-06-14
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the May 2022 inspection. The home is registered to provide both nursing and residential care, and lists dementia as a specialism for adults of all ages. The published inspection text does not include specific detail on care plan quality, dementia training content, GP access arrangements, or how food and nutrition are managed. The rating indicates the inspector judged the home to be meeting required standards in this area.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the May 2022 inspection. No specific inspector observations of staff interactions, resident testimony, or relative feedback are included in the published inspection text. The Good rating indicates the inspector was satisfied that residents were treated with dignity and respect, but the report provides no examples of what that looked like in practice.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the May 2022 inspection. The home is registered for dementia care and serves both older adults and younger people, which suggests some capacity for varied individual needs. The published inspection text does not describe the activities programme, individual engagement for people who cannot join groups, or how end-of-life care is planned. The Good rating indicates the inspector was satisfied but the report provides no observable detail.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the May 2022 inspection, again representing an improvement from the previous Requires Improvement overall rating. A named registered manager, Ms Emma Louise Hill, is recorded as in post, and a nominated individual is identified at provider level. The published inspection text does not describe the manager's visibility to residents and staff, how staff are supported to raise concerns, or how governance processes work in practice.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides care for adults over 65 and under 65, with dementia support available. Dementia care is provided within the home, though families have shared varying experiences about the quality and consistency of this specialist support. Some have found the dementia floor environment and engagement levels concerning. 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
Nottingham Care Village received a Good rating across all five domains at its June 2022 inspection, having improved from Requires Improvement. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating outcome rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Nottingham Care Village on Spring Lane in Nottingham was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its May 2022 inspection, published in June 2022. This is a meaningful improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating, and covers a 55-bed home registered for nursing and residential care, including specialist dementia care for both older adults and younger people living with dementia. A named registered manager is in post and a nominated individual is identified at provider level, which indicates a clear leadership structure. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text is very brief, providing almost no specific observational detail, direct quotes from residents or relatives, or concrete evidence about daily life in the home. The Good rating tells you the inspector was satisfied, but it does not tell you what you would see, hear, or experience if your parent moved in. Before visiting, prepare a list of specific questions: how many staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, how often care plans are reviewed with families, what the activity programme looks like for someone who cannot join group sessions, and how agency staff use is managed. Then observe how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas during your visit, not just what you are told in the office.
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In Their Own Words
How Nottingham Care Village describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Mixed reports suggest careful consideration needed for dementia support
Nottingham Care Village Ltd – Your Trusted nursing home,residential home
Families considering Nottingham Care Village Ltd in Nottingham find themselves weighing conflicting experiences from those who've been there. While some speak warmly of the clean environment and home-cooked meals, others have raised concerns about consistency of care, particularly for residents with dementia. The home cares for adults both over and under 65, with dementia care forming a key part of their service.
Who they care for
The home provides care for adults over 65 and under 65, with dementia support available.
Dementia care is provided within the home, though families have shared varying experiences about the quality and consistency of this specialist support. Some have found the dementia floor environment and engagement levels concerning.
“With such varied family experiences, visiting and asking detailed questions about current practices seems particularly important here.”
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
Nottingham Care Village received a Good rating across all five domains at its June 2022 inspection, having improved from Requires Improvement. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating outcome rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Nottingham Care Village on Spring Lane in Nottingham was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its May 2022 inspection, published in June 2022. This is a meaningful improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating, and covers a 55-bed home registered for nursing and residential care, including specialist dementia care for both older adults and younger people living with dementia. A named registered manager is in post and a nominated individual is identified at provider level, which indicates a clear leadership structure. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text is very brief, providing almost no specific observational detail, direct quotes from residents or relatives, or concrete evidence about daily life in the home. The Good rating tells you the inspector was satisfied, but it does not tell you what you would see, hear, or experience if your parent moved in. Before visiting, prepare a list of specific questions: how many staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, how often care plans are reviewed with families, what the activity programme looks like for someone who cannot join group sessions, and how agency staff use is managed. Then observe how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas during your visit, not just what you are told in the office.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Nottingham Care Village measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Nottingham Care Village describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Mixed reports suggest careful consideration needed for dementia support
Nottingham Care Village Ltd – Your Trusted nursing home,residential home
Families considering Nottingham Care Village Ltd in Nottingham find themselves weighing conflicting experiences from those who've been there. While some speak warmly of the clean environment and home-cooked meals, others have raised concerns about consistency of care, particularly for residents with dementia. The home cares for adults both over and under 65, with dementia care forming a key part of their service.
Who they care for
The home provides care for adults over 65 and under 65, with dementia support available.
Dementia care is provided within the home, though families have shared varying experiences about the quality and consistency of this specialist support. Some have found the dementia floor environment and engagement levels concerning.
The home & environment
The home's physical environment draws some praise from families, with clean, private bedrooms and on-site cooking producing fresh meals daily. Communal spaces have been described as comfortable and well-arranged for residents to spend time together.
“With such varied family experiences, visiting and asking detailed questions about current practices seems particularly important here.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
