Sherwood

8 First Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 6JL

07885203712

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

21 October 2026

Provider

Coveberry Limited

Beds

18 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2016
GoodNov 2016
OutstandingJul 2019
OutstandingOct 2026

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2019.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Coveberry Limited, which runs 6 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding, 3 Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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.
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 Sherwood

Sherwood is an 18-bed nursing home located on First Avenue in Nottingham. The home is operated by Coveberry Limited and specialises in supporting younger adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. It holds an Outstanding CQC rating from its last inspection in July 2019.

The smaller size of the home means residents benefit from a more personalised environment, with staff trained to support individuals with complex needs. As a nursing home, it provides both care and clinical support on-site. The Nottingham location offers good access to local amenities and healthcare services in the East Midlands.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Sherwood, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Sherwood, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Sherwood'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