England

Rated:GoodResidential

The Herons

The Herons Residential Home, Calverton Close, Toton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 6GY

01159460007

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

2 February 2021

Provider

Methodist Homes

Beds

39 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 35 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 27 are the same and 5 are lower.

30 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

GoodMar 2015
GoodJan 2017
GoodOct 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Methodist Homes, which runs 69 care homes in England: 6 rated Outstanding, 54 Good and 9 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 The Herons

The Herons is a residential care home in Nottinghamshire, providing personal care for older people. Details of the CQC's most recent findings on the service are set out below.

The Herons is a residential care home providing personal care for up to 39 older people, with all bedrooms en-suite. The facility includes a range of communal spaces such as a lounge, dining room, reading room and visitors room.

Residents were supported to maintain contact with family members and friends using telephones and video calling, with a separate visitors' area and designated entrance enabling safe visiting. Staff were observed wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment in line with government guidance.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 February 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The home has furnished en-suite rooms, lounges and landscaped gardens with a greenhouse.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 39 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NG9 6GY

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 16 October 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 2 February 2021.

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

Read The Herons'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 The Herons, 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 The Herons, 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 The Herons'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