Finding the right care home for a loved one is one of the most important decisions a family can make. To help you get started, we have pulled together the 10 highest-rated care homes within 16 miles of Nottingham, based on Google review scores. Every home on this list has at least five Google reviews, and we have used a weighted scoring method to make the rankings fair: a care home with a 4.8 rating from 60 reviews ranks ahead of one with a 5.0 from just 6 reviews, because the larger sample tells a more reliable story.
Google reviews capture the experiences of residents, families, and visitors over time, and they are a genuinely useful starting point. That said, they are only one signal. Review counts vary between homes, and sentiment can shift as management or staffing changes. We always recommend reading the latest inspection report from the relevant regulator and, above all, visiting in person before making any final decision.
The homes below are a mix of nursing homes and residential care homes. Not every home will suit every need, so treat this list as a shortlist to explore further rather than a definitive verdict.
- Lonsdale Mews is based in Loughborough and operates as a nursing home. It holds a Google rating of 5.0/5 from 39 reviews, and has been rated Good by the CQC.
- Edwalton Manor Care Home in Nottingham has earned a 4.9/5 score from 50 Google reviewers. This nursing home has been rated Good by the CQC.
- Located in Nottingham, Buddleia House Care Home is a residential care home with a strong 5.0/5 Google rating from 20 reviews. It has been rated Good by the CQC.
- Middleton Lodge Care Home is a residential care home serving Derby. With 19 Google reviews averaging 5.0/5, it has been rated Good by the CQC.
- Moorlands Care Home, a residential care home in Nottingham, carries a 5.0/5 Google rating from 18 reviews. At its most recent assessment it was rated Good by the CQC.
- The Meadows Care Home in Alfreton has earned a 5.0/5 score from 16 Google reviewers. This nursing home has been rated Good by the CQC.
- Located in Mansfield, Newgate Lodge Care Home is a residential care home with a strong 5.0/5 Google rating from 16 reviews. It has been rated Good by the CQC.
- Cherry Trees Resource Centre is a residential care home serving Nottingham. With 44 Google reviews averaging 4.8/5, it has been rated Good by the CQC.
- Located in Newark, Edingley Lodge Care Home is a residential care home with a strong 4.9/5 Google rating from 21 reviews. It has been rated Good by the CQC.
- Bramwell is based in Nottingham and operates as a residential care home. It holds a Google rating of 4.8/5 from 42 reviews, and has been rated Good by the CQC.
How to choose between them
Once you have a shortlist, here are four things worth doing before you commit:
- Visit at mealtimes. The atmosphere in a dining room tells you a lot about the day-to-day culture of a home: are staff present and engaged, does the food look and smell appealing, do residents seem comfortable?
- Ask about staff turnover. High turnover is one of the most consistent predictors of lower care quality. A good home will be comfortable talking honestly about this.
- Read the latest inspection report. Ratings change. A home that was Good two years ago may have been reinspected since, and vice versa. Always check the most recent published report from the regulator before visiting.
- Involve the person who needs care. Where possible, bring your loved one to visit. Their comfort and instinct about the environment matters as much as any rating or report.
For a full comparison of care homes in Nottingham, including CQC ratings, care types, and map search, visit our care homes in Nottingham page. You can also search across the UK if you are exploring options in other areas.
Ratings reflect public Google review data as of June 2026. This list is not an endorsement of any individual care home, and details including ratings, inspection outcomes, and availability can change. Always check the latest inspection reports and visit in person before making a decision.