Shortwood House

145 Beardall Street, Hucknall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 7HA

01159520950

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

6 February 2019

Provider

Mrs Colette Louise Thomas & Mr Michael Shaun Thomas

Beds

12 beds

About Shortwood House

Shortwood House is a residential care home in Nottinghamshire, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia. Further details from the CQC's most recent inspection are set out below.

Shortwood House provides care and support for up to 12 older people, some living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 10 people were using the service. People were very happy living at the home and felt safe, with staff who supported them well.

Relatives were very satisfied with the service, felt welcomed when visiting, and expressed confidence in the care their loved ones received. The inspection found no evidence of serious risks or concerns, with observations continuing to support a good standard of care throughout the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 March 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

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

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 12 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NG15 7HA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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: Good.

Rating report published 28 March 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 6 February 2019.

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

Read Shortwood 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 Shortwood House, 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 Shortwood House, 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 Shortwood 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