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The Chestnuts Retirement Home was started 40 years ago and the owner and his...
Care Provided by Chestnuts Retirement Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 14 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Day care is £60 a day
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Chestnuts Retirement Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Chestnuts Retirement Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- The Chestnuts Retirement Home
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Bethany Relf(Proprietor and manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (9)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any time.
Parking
- Space for three cars at the front of the home, and further parking available by private entrance off Station Road.
Chestnuts Retirement Home Reviews (21)
Chestnuts Retirement Home has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.839) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chestnuts Retirement Home has 21 reviews.
In January, Mum needed a bit of respite care as she was finding it difficult to manage at home & luckily, a room was available at The Chestnuts. Mum was reluctant to leave her home & didn't particularly enjoy other people's company, so we were overjoyed to see her settle in so quickly. The atmosphere is so relaxed and homely. The staff are very down to earth and nothing is too much trouble. Everyone is so caring. The other residents are very friendly and welcomed Mum to make her feel at ease from day one. Mum has since decided to stay permanently at The Chestnuts as she feels safe and content there. The food is all home cooked and looks lovely. Mum was so touched when she was presented with a beautiful cake on her birthday. There are multiple activities on offer most days, and it is great to see Mum joining in & looking so happy. It is very comforting as her family to know that Mum is content and being so well cared for at The Chestnuts. We can't recommend them highly enough.
The care he receives is exceptional; all the staff are kind, thoughtful and treat Dad with the utmost care and respect.
We could not be more impressed, both with the running of the home, and the management team and their staff.
Thank you for such lovely feedback. The positive comments will be passed on to our team
I found the staff charming, caring and efficient. My father is treated with respect and dignity. The accommodation is clean and comfortable - a home from home. I'd like to thank all the staff for the care and support they are offering my father.
I have visited the home on several occasions and have become familiar with the staff. They are a friendly and honest team who interact well with the residents and guests at the home. The home provides a variety of great activities and it’s nice to see the children visit from the primary school. The people seem genuinely happy.
The home is always welcoming, warm and friendly. The lunches always smell delicious. They keep everyone motivated enjoying music and activity.
The staff are wonderful, caring individuals, they treat everyone, service users and relatives with respect. The meals are all home-cooked and look delicious. The rooms are kept beautifully clean and you can add your own belongings to make it homely and personal. Everyone can join in games if they wish, go for trips out, have a walk around the village, do a bit of gardening, sit and read, there is also musical entertainment on a regular basis, petting animals visit. The home has a lovely friendly atmosphere.
Thank you for such lovely feedback. It is greatly appreciated and I will share all the positive comments with our team.
Enjoys the food and entertainment.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.
My auntie took a fall and cracked her rib, the hospital said she couldn't go home and needed to be in respite care until she was back on her feet. We were very fortunate that the Chestnuts Retirement Home had a room vacant as their reputation in our village of Ruskington precedes them. My auntie is a very private and independent lady so I knew it was going to be difficult for her to let people help her but she was treated with the utmost care, respect, patience and dignity. All the staff really do care about the residents, they are all very friendly, helpful and fun, nothing was ever too much trouble. There were various activities going on and entertainment for the residents and everyone was encouraged to join in. The food was fantastic, lots of homemade favourites which my auntie enjoyed! The atmosphere is a warm, relaxed and friendly one where residents are treated as individuals, it is definitely a "home from home", like one big family and the care given is excellent! A fantastic place!
Unfortunately, my mum only had three nights in Chestnuts Retirement Home, however, I cannot praise the manager and her team highly enough. From the first visit, the moving-in day, the compassionate care, homely feel and excellent food, to the task of notifying us of her death - they were all outstanding! We just wish she had loved longer to enjoy being looked after.
Thank you so much for your kind review. We really enjoyed your mum's company and her bubbly personality, please feel free to pop in anytime and join us for a cup of tea/coffee and cake.
The Chestnuts Retirement Home has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, clean and warm with a homely feel. Exceptionally well managed, all staff have made every effort to make my mum feel safe and secure. They are kind, polite and caring. Residents are encouraged to take an active part in decision-making activity choices, food preferences and colour choices when communal areas need repainting. Anybody living here will feel included and respected, their voice matters and that is a joy to see.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Please feel free to pop in and see us anytime or join us for a cup of tea/coffee and cake.
This is a brilliant home. It's a small family-run home. It's small and just like a family. The care is second to none. I am incredibly impressed. I have been kept up to date with anything that happens. There is a great atmosphere. Food is homecooked and nothing is too much trouble. If someone isn't well they will do the food the client wants. I am more than happy with everything. The staff are caring and friendly and would thoroughly recommend.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Please feel free to pop in and see us anytime or join us for a cup of tea/coffee and cake.
Very good, excellent staff.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Here at the Chestnuts, we are always looking at new ideas/suggestions you would like to see or for us to improve on. Come and see us anytime or join us for a cup of tea/coffee and cake.
Mum settled well into the home. Staff are very caring and supportive to her, they are friendly and helpful towards family. Food is excellent, lots of different activities for all residents and the home manager is always looking at doing different activities/events. Communication has improved greatly to inform us of different things.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Here at the Chestnuts, we are always open to suggestions on how we can improve our home in any way. Please feel free to pop in and see us anytime or join us for a cup of tea/coffee and cake.
At Chestnuts she made new friends. She always ate well, always bragging about her meals!
When I think back, one of the best things about the place was that it didn't feel like a normal, stereotypical care home, it felt like a bunch of lovely friends living together. The staff are really nice. The owner and her family spend a fair bit of time there and simply breathe life into the place.
There is always stuff going on. Always arts and crafts, celebrations, fun and games. I'd go as far as saying I can't wait until I'm old enough to move in!
Mum has recently joined this lovely, small home and is looked after very well. It's like a second family! Very homely with the gorgeous smell of home cooking every day. Well-balanced meals/fresh vegetables. Staff/carers are all kind, considerate, cheerful and understanding. Management involves residents in decisions on their surroundings - decor, garden plants and activities. Residents are encouraged to join in various activities - music, crafts, games and gentle exercise. They enjoy each other's company. Local school children visit and friendly dogs can too! I thank everyone for the excellent care they give and recommend this lovely, small, well-run family home. Thank you.
Mum was originally admitted for respite care due to several falls at her own home. The staff warmly welcomed her to the home as it is located in the same village and went through admission questions accompanied by myself and my sister. It turned out that she was suffering from increasing dementia and she is now a resident. She has good days and bad days but whenever we visited the staff were very helpful and informative. She did have a fall during the night one time which resulted in hospitalisation for her injuries but was welcomed back with open arms by the staff on discharge. We were really worried about her when we first saw her but after one week she was better than we had seen her since first admission. I have nothing but praise for the staff who always pay attention to Mum's needs and wishes. Mum loves the food which I gather is locally sourced and freshly prepared. Daily activities keep the residents happy. The manager is always open to suggestions for improvements.
A close family friend lives here. What a lovely place it is. It's a real family home. The staff are very welcoming and extremely attentive. It has a real cosy, comfortable atmosphere. Absolutely recommend this place as the perfect retirement home.
Good service, room good, staff friendly. The whole place is well run. Very good all-round. Clean and tidy.
I have been treated with care and kindness by everyone. No complaints.
Have just spent around 6 weeks in here after being unable to return home after breaking my leg and shattering my knee cap. I cannot stress enough about the excellent care I received. Nothing was too much trouble and all staff were friendly, helpful and kind. I was there over the Xmas period and they made a real effort to make it a special time. The food although good home cooking was except, and well cooked. A huge thank you to all staff.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 October 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 01 May 2026Recipient: Chestnuts Retirement Home
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- 07 Dec 2024Recipient: Chestnuts Retirement Home
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Meet the Team (3)

My grandad started the care home 40 years ago. I have known the home since being 4 years old. I often came in and said Hi to people, just as my children (fourth generation) do now.
I have been actively involved in the care home for 20 years and our ethos is 'everyone should receive the same high standard of care you would want for your own family. My nana and grandad stayed at the Chestnuts when they needed care and 100% of our staff said they would happily move their own parents into the Chestnuts if they required some care or respite.
Moving into a care home is a huge change and people fear the loss of control. We offer everyone complete environmental mastery over their own room. People can choose the decor and we encourage them to make it as personal and homely as possible with their own furniture and pictures.

I have 20 Years of experience in elderly care and have worked my way up the ladder from care assistant to my current position as deputy manager. I love this job and have wanted to do this since I was a little girl, I have worked with dementia, residential and end-of-life care, and all of them are rewarding. I think giving as much love, care and attention to those that need it, especially because we wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for them fighting for our freedom in the wars. I will forever be grateful and will ensure I give 110% to the families during these difficult times.

I have worked here at The Chestnuts for 16 years and have been Deputy Manager since 2014.
I would describe myself as hard-working, driven, enthusiastic, attentive and caring.
I started my career in care as a carer and worked my way up to my current position. I am very passionate about my job and The Chestnuts. I still work shifts on care as I believe this is how you truly get to know the people you are looking after and they are your top priority.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chestnuts Retirement Home
What types of Care is Chestnuts Retirement Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Chestnuts Retirement Home have?
There are 9 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Chestnuts Retirement Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Chestnuts Retirement Home to the centre of Sleaford?
3.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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