Holmlea

Lincoln Road, East Markham, Newark, NG22 0SS

01777870656

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

26 May 2023

Provider

Kisimul Group Limited

Beds

5 beds

Rating history

GoodMar 2020
Requires ImprovementOct 2022
GoodJun 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2023. CQC has rated this home 3 times since 2020.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Kisimul Group Limited, which runs 21 care homes in England: 3 rated Outstanding, 15 Good and 3 Requires Improvement.

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 Holmlea

Holmlea is a residential care home in Nottinghamshire. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Dannsa House is a residential care home providing personal and nursing care for up to five people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions. At the time of inspection, four people were using the service, though nursing care was not being actively provided.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 June 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

Practical details from the provider

Residents can develop meal-preparation skills in a kitchen and dining area. Separate shared spaces include a lounge, conservatory and dining room.
The fenced back garden has a furnished patio, barbecue and grass for outdoor activities.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NG22 0SS

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning 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 28 June 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 26 May 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 26 March 2020: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Holmlea'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 Holmlea, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Holmlea, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Holmlea'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