Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home

29-31 Village Street, Old Normanton, Derby DE23 8TA
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  • Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home, Derby
A home rich in cultural diversity, Sherwood Forest provides residential, dementia, nursing care and palliative care.

The team, many of whom have been with the home for over 10 years, also offer respite care breaks, which can be booked in advance. These are ideal for family carers who would like to plan a short break themselves, with the peace of mind of knowing their loved one is being well cared for.

There are so many faiths and cultures in the home, with a team who speak several Asian languages, as well as English.

The residents enjoy home-cooked meals, with a variety of Asian and English dishes, from roast dinners with all the trimmings to homemade curries and daal dishes. And there are freshly baked cakes and treats every day for afternoon tea. The chef likes to spend time with the residents to get their feedback, which helps to shape the menu. And there is a special menu for special occasions, from Diwali to traditional afternoon tea.

There are lots of activities to enjoy, from baking and pamper sessions, with manicures and hand massages, to crafts, music and visits from well-behaved dogs. And the enclosed garden is a lovely space to enjoy the warmer weather.

The local community is embraced into life in the home, from visiting school children to musical entertainers.

There is a conservatory and welcoming lounges to relax in and spend time enjoying activities or relaxing with loved ones, who are welcome at any time. And the home has a private family and friends Facebook page, where members can see what the residents have been enjoying doing.

The home also has a hair salon, for weekly appointments with a mobile hairdresser.

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Care Provided by Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 75 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Donna Lukoschus (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (75)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No

Funding & Fees Guide for Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing 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 £1,035
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,104
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,035

  • Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1035 and for nursing care £1104, but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.


    *If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home Reviews (66)

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9.5

Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.514) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home has 66 reviews.

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Review from John C (Husband of Resident) published on 3 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursing staff in this home are excellent. The care staff are numerous and well trained. All staff are polite, communicate well and show a kind and caring attitude. The home is well furnished and always warm and inviting.
Everywhere is cleaned to a high standard. Bedrooms are simple but functional
and laundering is provided to all residents.
Overall the residents are treated with respect and dignity.
The management and all staff are committed to providing a good standard of care.

Reply from Fae Doherty, Marketing Officer at Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home

Dear John, thank you for your feedback - it is truly invaluable to both our team and to our potential residents and their families. Best wishes.


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Review from M H (Nephew of Resident) published on 27 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All staff at all levels provide quality care for residents. All are very pleasant and treat the residents with dignity.
The standard of meals is very high with plenty of food options.
All areas appear clean and tidy.
Overall, good quality of accommodation and care.

Reply from Ruth Brown, Senior Marketing Officer at Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home

Hello Mikios, many thanks for your lovely review of Sherwood Forest's staff, care and accommodation.


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Review from Janet R (Wife of Resident) published on 27 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am very satisfied with all the care and respect given by all the staff. My husband has shown some improvement since being here. He was admitted with "end of life" from hospital 9 months ago. I am also welcomed by the staff at any time of the day to visit.

Reply from Ruth Brown, Senior Marketing Officer at Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home

Thank you for your review regarding the care of your husband. We are so pleased to hear he has improved since coming to Sherwood Forest.


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Review from Pete B (Son of Resident) published on 27 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very good.

Reply from Ruth Brown, Senior Marketing Officer at Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home

Hello Pete, thank you for your kind review of Sherwood Forest.


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Review from S T (Son of Resident) published on 12 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Father has been at the Sherwood Nursing home for most of this year since his diagnosis of Dementia. Not having any previous experience with care homes we were very lucky to find a placement within this care provider. Since he arrived he has been treated with the utmost dignity and respect despite
presenting some challenging behaviour. The team at Sherwood have gone out of their way not only to support my Father but also they have made themselves available to support the entire family at this challenging time. One of the hardest decisions we have ever had to make was to find a placement for our father however, we have peace of mind in knowing that he is safe, cared for and treated with dignity and respect. The entire team are passionate about the role they each play in caring for a wide range of residents each with their own care needs. The Management team are very approachable and its clear to see they ensure their team are not only well trained but understand how important what they do is.

Reply from Fae Doherty, Marketing Officer at Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home

Dear Stephen,
What a heart-warming review, thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate that the transition into the care of a loved one, can be a difficult time for families, so we are really glad that you are confident in the care that your father is receiving and that you now have peace of mind. I will pass your lovely comments onto the team at Sherwood Forest. Best wishes, Fae.


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Review from D N (Son of Resident) published on 26 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has been in 5 homes and in terms of care, this has been the best.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.514)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.514) out of 10 for Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.514 for Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (144 Excellents x 5) + (91 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 249 Ratings = 4.514

  • 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 Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home is based on 21 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 75 registered maximum number of service users is 15, which has been reached with 21 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.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 20 Aug 2022

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    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (5)

Donna

Donna Lukoschus

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2024

I have worked in care for the last 18 years. My main focus is to ensure our residents and their families experience the very best care and support they could wish for and to champion our residents to take the lead on what they would like in their homes.


Cheryl

Cheryl Pickering

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2018

I have worked for Sanctuary Care at Sherwood Forest for 5 years now. I love looking after my residents because they have such wonderful stories to tell every day.


Karrie

Karrie Barker

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2020

I also have worked as a carer at the home. I love working at Sherwood Forest because the residents make me happy and I enjoy helping to make them happy too.


Lesley

Lesley Sturgess

Job Title: Nurse

Joined: 2002

I have worked for Sanctuary at Sherwood Forest for over 20 years I love working for the residents and with my colleagues.


Baby

Baby Joy

Job Title: Maintenance Officer

Joined: 2010

I like working for Sanctuary Care at Sherwood Forest because I love making the residents smile.