England

Rated:GoodResidential

Southwell Court Care Home

Racecourse Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0TX

01636815599

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

1 June 2023

Provider

Care Worldwide (Southwell) Limited

Beds

82 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 29 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 21 are the same and 7 are lower.

20 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJun 2016
GoodJul 2019
GoodJul 2023

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

This is the only care home Care Worldwide (Southwell) Limited runs in England.

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.

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 Southwell Court Care Home

Southwell Court Care Home is a residential care home in Nottinghamshire, providing personal care for older adults. The full findings from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

This residential care home provides personal care to up to 82 older adults, many of whom are living with advanced dementia. At inspection, 52 people were using the service. Systems effectively protect people from abuse and neglect, with risks properly assessed, managed and monitored.

Staff are described by residents and relatives as kind and knowledgeable, providing safe medicine management. The service has implemented infection control measures and investigates all incidents and accidents through the registered manager and senior management team.

The home promotes choice and control, supporting people in the least restrictive ways possible and in their best interests. The registered manager, deputy manager and staff foster an open, inclusive and person-centred culture. Management takes responsibility for being transparent with people and responds appropriately when issues arise.

Source: CQC inspection report, 14 July 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Facilities & Amenities

GardenPets AllowedParkingWiFiHairdresserActivities ProgrammeLaundry ServiceEn-suite Rooms

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The purpose-built home offers single and double rooms in grounds backing onto fields, with hairdressing, Wi-Fi and car parking.
The provider describes the home as pet-friendly.

Published on the provider's website, checked 21 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 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: 82 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NG25 0TX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 14 July 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 June 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 26 July 2019: Good
CaringPublished 26 July 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 26 July 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Southwell Court Care Home'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 Southwell Court Care Home, 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 Southwell Court Care Home, 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 Southwell Court Care Home'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