Barnby Court Care Home

Barnby Moor, Retford, DN22 8QS

01777705902

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

11 September 2019

Provider

Ashall Care (Barnby Moor) Ltd

Beds

25 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 9 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 5 are the same and 3 are lower.

6 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodOct 2016
GoodSept 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Ashall Care (Barnby Moor) Ltd runs in England.

Average care home fees in the East Midlands: £958 a week for residential care and £1,250 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Barnby Court Care Home

Barnby Court is a small residential care home in Barnby Moor, a village near Retford in Nottinghamshire. The home provides care for 25 residents and supports older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia. It is operated by Ashall Care (Barnby Moor) Ltd.

The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following an inspection in September 2019. The rural location offers a quieter environment whilst remaining within reasonable distance of Retford town centre and local services. As a smaller facility, it typically provides a more intimate setting compared to larger care homes.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Barnby Court Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Barnby Court Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Barnby Court Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees