Church Farm Nursing Home at Skylarks

Skylarks, Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 5AS

01159825568

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

14 September 2022

Provider

Church Farm Nursing Home Limited

Beds

52 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 64 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 5 are rated higher by CQC, 47 are the same and 12 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJun 2015
GoodFeb 2018
GoodNov 2022

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Church Farm Nursing Home Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Church Farm Nursing Home at Skylarks

Church Farm Nursing Home at Skylarks is a nursing home in Nottinghamshire. It provides nursing care for a range of adults with varying needs. Further details on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

Church Farm Nursing Home at Skylarks provides personal and nursing care to up to 52 people, with 48 residents at the time of inspection. The service supports people with dementia, older people, younger adults, those with physical disabilities, and people detained under the Mental Health Act. The home is organised into four separate households, each with its own communal areas including lounges and kitchenettes.

Bedrooms feature ensuite facilities, and most have direct access to enclosed garden or patio areas, allowing residents independence and outdoor space.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 November 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger 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.

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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: 52 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NG2 5AS

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act; Dementia; Physical disabilities.

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: Good.

Rating report published 25 November 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 September 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 14 February 2018: Good
CaringPublished 14 February 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 14 February 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Church Farm Nursing Home at Skylarks'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 Church Farm Nursing Home at Skylarks, 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 Church Farm Nursing Home at Skylarks, 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 Church Farm Nursing Home at Skylarks'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