Barnby Court Care Home

Great North Road, Barnby Moor, Retford DN22 8QS
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  • Barnby Court Care Home, Retford
Barnby Court Care Home is an award winning family-run care home who genuinely care. The dedicated and long-serving team of friendly carers are tirelessly committed to the wellbeing and happiness of residents' lives. Barnby Court is a small home with a big heart.

Ashall Care believes that people should be encouraged and helped to continue the life they have always lived. Maintaining an individuals right to choose is the foundation of their wellbeing and promotes happiness and contentment throughout the home, not only for residents but for the families and staff too. From here, the team can do wonderful things to enrich the lives of everyone who lives here.

Barnby Court has 23 bedrooms, all of which have a sink within; they are individually and tastefully decorated. Externally there is a beautiful enclosed garden with seating. An active lifestyle is encouraged and a varied activities programme tailored to individual interests is offered.

The home is located centrally within Barnby Moor. There are good road connections an the home is easily accessible from the A638 and A1. It is approximately 3 miles north of Retford.

Barnby Court has a 'Good' CQC rating (December 2020) and is a band 4 Nottinghamshire County Council Quality Rating and has a top band 5 Food Hygiene rating (March 2023).

Care Provided by Barnby Court Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 25 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Margaret Greaves (Registered Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Self-referrals accepted along with NCC, CCG, NHS referrals
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (21)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2024
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Barnby Court Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,000
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,200
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,200
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,400
  • Fees are all inclusive of 24-hour care, rates, laundry and meals. Excluded from our care fees are sundry items such as hairdressing, chiropody, clothing etc.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Barnby Court Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Gardens
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Visitors are welcome at any time of the day. Should a consultation with the Registered Manager by required it is suggested it be pre-booked to ensure that they are available.


  • Parking
  • Off road parking available to the front of the home for visitors.


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9.6

Barnby Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.627) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barnby Court Care Home has 133 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

At her home Mum had become a very insular person with increasing dementia. Often staying in bed and refusing to leave her bedroom. Home care with support was difficult as she became a risk to herself. Mum had some respite here last year with super results. On this arrival she was greeted as family coming
home and has quickly come out of herself, through the wonderful staff and positive gentle encouragement. No longer staying in her bedroom for long periods, just an odd lie in. The staff have a fun side that really brought back mums witty side. Staff easily have the ability to bring out a sunny side of all around them. Mum now more often happily joins the other residents in everyday activities from meals to fun games and specialty days. Her appetite is also much improved often tucking into food she has not attempted for years!
The team respect mum and her choices, giving her time to think and respond. If mum requires a quieter day alone in her room or a quieter area this is easily achieved, however staff are always mindful of her being isolated there, popping in frequently chatting and checking or sitting with her during mealtime if mum wants a bit of company. Staff all make family and friends extremely welcome and keep the family fully informed and updates but still make time to listen to you too. This care home is so openly friendly and welcoming mum has lots more visits opportunities. Back to her regular hair do day.

After looking around at others this is the one and they really do care.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother is well cared fror and it generally content. Staff are friendly and helpful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are always friendly and welcoming. Always respectful of mum and fun.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are friendly and make you feel welcome. The home is always clean and tidy. My dad has improved loads since coming in here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt has been a in Barnby Court about 18 months and the care she has received has been excellent. The carers treat her with fondness and respect under difficult circumstances.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We (my wife and I) have been visiting our friends now for almost 3 years. We have always been made welcome by the staff. She always appears to be quite comfortable and has settled in quite well. The homes rooms are well furnished and recent refurbishment have improved the general appearance.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been at Barnby Court Care Home for 20 months and since she has been here I have seen a marked improvement in herself i.e. eating better, more content and happy and Parkinson's has improved she's not shaking at all now! The staff are caring and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. I would recommend
Barnby Court Care Home to anyone who was thinking about long term care for a relative.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend is happy and well cared for. Visitors are always made welcomed by the staff and offered refreshments. Food and drink must be good as she looks so much better. I do not know about the activities of the cost of care.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nice and friendly, makes you feel very welcome and dad looks very comfortable and clean.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very professional but homely care, the staff are caring towards the residents and also are very supportive to the relatives and friends of residents. We are so fortunate to have mum looked after by such a gem of a care home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Visitors always welcome. I find my friend quite happy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nice and clean and very friendly staff. Also my dad looks very comfortable.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been diagnosed with dementia in hospital and has been so confused. After 2 weeks in Barnby Court it was like having my father of 10 years back. His appearance and general health has dramatically improved because of the care given by Barnby Court. He even think she is in a hotel!

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.627)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.627) out of 10 for Barnby Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.627 for Barnby Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (210 Excellents x 5) + (56 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 279 Ratings = 4.627

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barnby Court Care Home is based on 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 25 registered maximum number of service users is 5, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Bed Vacancies

Bed Vacancies

posted 17 Mar 2025

We currently have rare vacancy for a downstairs room, along with a couple of first floor rooms accessible via a chairlift. All rooms have a sink within and were refurbished June 2024.


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Meet the Team (2)

Margaret

Margaret Greaves

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2000

Mags has gained many years’ experience in providing care and support to older people, to enrich their lives.


She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards of care and quality of life for Residents.


Mag aims to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident. She extends this caring approach to her colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to Residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.


She also works hard to arrange events and activities with nearby schools and clubs and is always keen to include the local community in life at Barnby Court.


When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Mags remarked:
“Every day is so different, I love planning for the future and improving our services. I love the diversity of my role and the people we meet, I love sharing knowledge and training and empowering the team.”


If you would like to find out more information about Barnby Court, Mags has an ‘Open Door Policy’ and would be pleased to welcome you at any time for an informal discussion.


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Jacqui Swannack

Job Title: Deputy Home Manager

Joined: 2019

Jacqui has always had a passion for helping others, at a young age she extended her helping hand and provided company for her elderly neighbour, who she continued to support throughout her teenage years. Jacqui feels that making a difference in someone's life is a truly special position to be in and she couldn't think of a greater privilege than to lead, support and empower an inspirational team to provide a high standard of care and wellbeing each day.