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Millington SpringsNottinghamshire

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Rated:Requires ImprovementNursing

Millington Springs

160 Portland Road, Selston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6AN

01773863557

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

28 July 2021

Provider

BKR CCH Limited

Beds

42 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 50 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 41 are rated higher by CQC, 8 are the same and 1 is lower.

33 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

Requires ImprovementFeb 2019
InadequateJan 2021
InadequateApr 2021
Requires ImprovementAug 2021

Improved from Inadequate to Requires Improvement in 2021. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2019.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by BKR CCH Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 1 rated 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.

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 Millington Springs

Millington Springs is a nursing care home set in Nottinghamshire, offering families a reassuring place to turn when looking for dedicated support for a loved one. The team there takes genuine pride in creating a warm, homely atmosphere where residents can feel comfortable and valued. For families beginning what can feel like a daunting journey, Millington Springs aims to be a friendly and approachable option worth getting to know.

Millington Springs accommodates up to 42 people across two floors and currently supports 14 residents, including those living with dementia. Since the last inspection, the service has made significant improvements that have positively affected residents' experiences. Management acknowledges there are still further improvements to be made.

Residents, their relatives, and staff all feel listened to and engaged with the service. People feel safe receiving support, with risks assessed and managed well. Staff receive training to support people with specific needs, and residents are supported to take their medicines safely.

Care is delivered in line with current guidance and law, with people's needs properly assessed.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 August 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 42 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NG16 6AN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

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: Requires improvement.

Rating report published 7 August 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 July 2021.

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

Questions prompted by these ratings

Safe: What changes have been made to medicines, staffing and safeguarding since this rating?
Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

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

Read Millington Springs'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 Millington Springs, 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 Millington Springs, 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 Millington Springs'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