Larwood House

1 Edison Street, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 9EP

01623752936

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

8 February 2022

Provider

Potensial Limited

Beds

9 beds

Rating history

GoodJan 2016
GoodOct 2018

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

Run by Potensial Limited, which runs 23 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 21 Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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.

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 Larwood House

Larwood House is a residential care home in Nottinghamshire, providing personal care and accommodation for people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent observations of the service.

Larwood House provides personal care and accommodation for up to nine people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities. The service implemented robust infection control measures during our inspection, including visitor checks upon arrival and clear communication with relatives about current guidance. Staff had designated areas throughout the home to safely don, doff and dispose of personal protective equipment, and were observed following current PPE guidance.

The registered manager implemented COVID-19 testing protocols to identify positive cases quickly and protect residents and the wider community.

The home ensured people living there understood the pandemic through guidance produced in pictorial and easy-read formats, demonstrating commitment to accessible communication. Staff supported residents in comprehending the ongoing situation with tailored information appropriate to their individual needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 February 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthOlder 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.

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: 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NG17 9EP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; 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 5 October 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 8 February 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Requires improvement
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Questions prompted by these ratings

Effective: How are staff training, nutrition and health outcomes checked now?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Larwood House'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 Larwood House, 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 Larwood House, 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 Larwood House'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