Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home – Sanctuary Care
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds75
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-08-20
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors describe a friendly atmosphere where staff take time to understand each resident's individual needs. The team shows particular dedication during end-of-life care, providing comfort and support when families need it most.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-08-20
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The effective domain was rated Good at the July 2025 inspection. The published report does not include specific detail about care plan quality, how often plans are reviewed, GP access arrangements, dementia training content, or how the home manages nutrition and hydration. The home holds a dementia specialism, which means inspectors will have considered whether staff have appropriate training and whether care is tailored to individual needs. The Good rating suggests this standard was met, but the evidence behind it is not described in the published text.Is this home caring?
The caring domain was rated Good at the July 2025 inspection. The published report does not include inspector observations of staff interactions, resident testimony about how they feel treated, or specific examples of dignity and respect being upheld. Staff warmth and compassion are the two highest-weighted themes in our family review data, and both are impossible to assess from the published text alone. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with what they observed, but the detail behind that judgement is not available.Is the home responsive?
The responsive domain was rated Good at the July 2025 inspection. The published report does not describe the activities programme, how the home supports people who cannot join group activities, how individual preferences are recorded and acted on, or how end-of-life care is approached. For a home with a dementia specialism, responsiveness includes whether staff can recognise and respond to distress that is not expressed verbally. The Good rating is positive, but the absence of specific detail means this must be explored directly.Is the home well-led?
The well-led domain was rated Good at the July 2025 inspection. The home has a named registered manager and a nominated individual from the provider, Sanctuary Care Limited. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains suggests that leadership has driven meaningful change. The published report does not describe the manager's tenure, how staff are supported to raise concerns, how the home uses feedback from residents and families, or how it monitors and learns from incidents.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides residential and nursing care for adults over 65, with particular experience supporting people with dementia. They also care for younger adults with complex needs. Staff show understanding of dementia care, working to maintain quality of life through structured activities and individual support approaches. 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
Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home scores 72 out of 100. Every domain was rated Good at the July 2025 inspection, and the home has improved from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a meaningful and positive shift. However, the published report contains very little specific detail, so most scores reflect the rating itself rather than verified observations, quotes, or evidence from inspectors.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors describe a friendly atmosphere where staff take time to understand each resident's individual needs. The team shows particular dedication during end-of-life care, providing comfort and support when families need it most.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team demonstrates genuine commitment to resident wellbeing, with staff who work hard to support those with complex requirements. However, some families have raised concerns about missing personal belongings and property management that the home needs to address.
How it sits against good practice
While the team's dedication shines through, families considering Sherwood Forest should discuss property management procedures during their visit.
Worth a visit
Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home, at 29 Village Street, Derby, was rated Good across all five domains at its most recent inspection in July 2025, with the full report published in September 2025. This is a significant improvement on a previous Requires Improvement rating, which tells you the home has addressed earlier concerns. The home is registered for up to 75 beds and cares for adults over and under 65, including people living with dementia. It is run by Sanctuary Care Limited and has a named registered manager in place. The main limitation of this report is that the published text provides almost no specific inspection detail: no direct observations, no resident or relative quotes, and no description of what inspectors actually saw. That means you cannot rely on this report alone to judge day-to-day life at the home. The improvement trend is genuinely encouraging, but you should visit in person, ask specific questions about staffing, dementia care, and activities, and speak to families of current residents before making a decision.
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In Their Own Words
How Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home – Sanctuary Care describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dedicated team supporting complex care needs in Derby
Dedicated nursing home Support in Derby
Finding the right place for someone with complex care needs can feel overwhelming, especially when other homes have said no. Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home in Derby has built its reputation on accepting residents others turn away, with a team that understands the challenges families face during difficult transitions.
Who they care for
The home provides residential and nursing care for adults over 65, with particular experience supporting people with dementia. They also care for younger adults with complex needs.
Staff show understanding of dementia care, working to maintain quality of life through structured activities and individual support approaches.
“While the team's dedication shines through, families considering Sherwood Forest should discuss property management procedures during their visit.”
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
Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home scores 72 out of 100. Every domain was rated Good at the July 2025 inspection, and the home has improved from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a meaningful and positive shift. However, the published report contains very little specific detail, so most scores reflect the rating itself rather than verified observations, quotes, or evidence from inspectors.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors describe a friendly atmosphere where staff take time to understand each resident's individual needs. The team shows particular dedication during end-of-life care, providing comfort and support when families need it most.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team demonstrates genuine commitment to resident wellbeing, with staff who work hard to support those with complex requirements. However, some families have raised concerns about missing personal belongings and property management that the home needs to address.
How it sits against good practice
While the team's dedication shines through, families considering Sherwood Forest should discuss property management procedures during their visit.
Worth a visit
Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home, at 29 Village Street, Derby, was rated Good across all five domains at its most recent inspection in July 2025, with the full report published in September 2025. This is a significant improvement on a previous Requires Improvement rating, which tells you the home has addressed earlier concerns. The home is registered for up to 75 beds and cares for adults over and under 65, including people living with dementia. It is run by Sanctuary Care Limited and has a named registered manager in place. The main limitation of this report is that the published text provides almost no specific inspection detail: no direct observations, no resident or relative quotes, and no description of what inspectors actually saw. That means you cannot rely on this report alone to judge day-to-day life at the home. The improvement trend is genuinely encouraging, but you should visit in person, ask specific questions about staffing, dementia care, and activities, and speak to families of current residents before making a decision.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home – Sanctuary Care measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home – Sanctuary Care describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dedicated team supporting complex care needs in Derby
Dedicated nursing home Support in Derby
Finding the right place for someone with complex care needs can feel overwhelming, especially when other homes have said no. Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home in Derby has built its reputation on accepting residents others turn away, with a team that understands the challenges families face during difficult transitions.
Who they care for
The home provides residential and nursing care for adults over 65, with particular experience supporting people with dementia. They also care for younger adults with complex needs.
Staff show understanding of dementia care, working to maintain quality of life through structured activities and individual support approaches.
Management & ethos
The care team demonstrates genuine commitment to resident wellbeing, with staff who work hard to support those with complex requirements. However, some families have raised concerns about missing personal belongings and property management that the home needs to address.
The home & environment
The home runs varied activities designed to enrich daily life and keep residents engaged. Recent investment under new management has brought improvements to the building and facilities.
“While the team's dedication shines through, families considering Sherwood Forest should discuss property management procedures during their visit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
