Sutton Court

Priestsic Road, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 2AH

01623441130

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

7 June 2023

Provider

Ashmere Nottinghamshire Limited

Beds

59 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 34 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 27 are the same and 6 are lower.

16 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

GoodJun 2019
GoodJul 2023

Rated Good at every inspection 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 Ashmere Nottinghamshire Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 2 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.

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 Sutton Court

Sutton Court is a residential care home in Nottinghamshire, offering personal care to older people, people living with dementia, and adults with sensory impairments or physical disabilities. It also supports younger adults and provides short-term rehabilitation placements alongside permanent residency. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Sutton Court is a purpose-built residential care home accommodating up to 63 residents, though 47 people were using the service at inspection. The home provides personal care support to older people, people with dementia, and those with sensory impairments or physical disabilities, as well as younger adults. It includes both permanent residents and short-term rehabilitation placements through an arrangement with the local NHS Trust, designed to help people improve their mobility and independence before returning home.

The service was exceptionally person-centred and responsive to people's individual needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 July 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 59 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NG17 2AH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 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 28 July 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 7 June 2023.

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

Read Sutton Court'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 Sutton Court, 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 Sutton Court, 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 Sutton Court'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