Branthwaite Care Home

34 Welham Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6TN

01777706720

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

20 November 2020

Provider

Knights Care (3) Limited

Beds

40 beds

About Branthwaite Care Home

Branthwaite Care Home has earned an Outstanding CQC rating in Nottinghamshire, a reflection of the genuine dedication and warmth that runs through everything the team does. For families searching for nursing care, it can be a daunting journey, and Branthwaite aims to make that process feel a little more human. This is a place where residents are truly known as individuals, and where families can feel confident their loved ones are in caring, capable hands.

Branthwaite Care Home provides personal care and accommodation for up to 40 older people living with dementia in a purpose-built two-storey building. At inspection, 31 people were residing at the service. The home is clean and well maintained throughout.

The provider has implemented clear systems for infection prevention and control, including visitor screening for respiratory symptoms, personal protective equipment protocols, and social distancing measures. People are supported to maintain contact with relatives through technology, including video calls, helping to sustain important family connections. The provider has arrangements in place to prevent the spread of infections and is planning how to facilitate safe visiting during winter months in accordance with current guidance.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 December 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 40 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DN22 6TN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Outstanding.

Rating report published 6 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 November 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Outstanding
Caring: Outstanding
Responsive: Outstanding
Well-led: Outstanding

Read Branthwaite Care Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Branthwaite 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 Branthwaite 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 Branthwaite 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