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The Rookery is thriving under new management since 2015 and has been graded as 'Good' in all the categories in latest CQC inspection report (August 2016).
Care Provided by The Rookery Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 30 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Local Authority residents are charged only Local Authority official rates and there is no "Top-Up".
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Rookery Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Rookery Care 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
- Dual Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lynne Brewell (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (21)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- Here at The Rookery you are welcome to visit at any time and stay for as long as you may like. You are welcome to sit in the lounge or in the bedroom or if you like, take your friend / relative for a day out. We would recommend, if you are coming from far away to call before you leave, just in case the person you are visiting has gone out or has a doctor/GP appointment.
Parking
- Numerous parking places are available on the road in the front and on the side. Limited parking slots are also available within the Rookery building premises.
The Rookery Care Home Reviews (40)
The Rookery Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.788) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Rookery Care Home has 40 reviews.
Alway find all the staff frienly ana kind. And away happy to help.
The home is lovely and the staff are amazing and my nana has never seemed happier.
MAny thanks for taking the time to send in a review.
Your Kind words mean alot to us all
Lynne
Manager
This home is wonderful - it takes care of my brother in law's needs so well! The food is fantastic - home cooked, and the staff are so friendly it is a wonderful environment. It feels like a large family. We are very happy with his care! Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to send in a review,we really appreciate your kind words
I could not recomend this place enough, from the start I have had support on moving my aunt into The Rookery, the staff are fantastic, bubble, and kind the rooms are made to feel like home! The meals are great and lots of snacks, nothing is to much trouble here, my aunt has settled well and feels at home. Management are fantastic, and Nick is a credit to the team!
Lisa, Thank you so much for you lovely words, we have conveyed your comments to Nick
I cannot fault the care and attention they gave to my sister in law. They treated her like family. I would highly recommend this home to family and friends, thank you.
your sister in law is sadly missed by all here, she was a lovely lady full of fun
They cared for my sister in law 100% all the time. They helped her through a difficult time with her losing her husband. I don't know what I would have done without them. I would highly recommend. This nursing home to anyone. Thanking you all.
Thank you so much for your kind words it was an honour to look after such a lovely lady
Although Mum's stay was only short. I could not have wished for better loving care, from her personal care to making her feel at home. All the staff were caring, helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The district nurses were also very caring and helpful, giving and getting everything she needed. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was an honour that you Chose the Rookery to Care for your mum in her final days. May she now Rest in Peace
He is well looked after and the staff go beyond what is required for his safety and wellbeing.
No matter when I visit everyone is very friendly and always helpful. The home is very well run and everyone is professional in their roles.
It feels like a real home for my Dad.
Thank you all very much.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback it really is appreciated, as you know we strive to ensure all our Residents are well cared for to the best of our ability, and always looking to improve our serviceKind regardsLynneRegistered Manager
My grandmother is in the rookery care home and I couldn't as my for a better place for her to be, the staff and management are amazing and so friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble, anything that we raise they sort straight away, there is always a warm homely welcome when you walk through the door, it really is home from home.
KS Thank you so much for taking the time to send in a review for the Home, your kind words mean a lot. Kind regards
My mother-in-law is a resident of The Rookery where she is well cared for and seems happy, she has a nice room, which is very clean and tidy and she enjoys her time with the other residents downstairs in the communal area where the staff take great care of all of the residents. The staff are very dedicated, professional and experienced and they make everybody welcome.
Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review for The Home and for your kind words.We continue to strive to do our very best for our Residents
I will always be grateful to the staff for the kindness, care and compassion shown to my mum. All the staff are friendly and make us feel very welcome when we visit. The management team are friendly and approachable and deal with any issues and queries.
Thank you so much for your kind words.We do strive to provide the best possible care for each and everyone of our Residents Kind Regards
Moving my brother to a care home was a hard decision for our family, but moving him to The Rookery has been the best decision we have made, the place is very homely and staff are great with him as he can be difficult, now he's settled and so are we and we can relax knowing he is in great care.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review regarding your mum's care, your positive feedback means a lot to the management and staff as we strive to provide the best quality care for all our residents. Kind regards
My mother-in-law is in The Rookery, the staff make you feel so welcome, they go out of their way to help you, the activities coordinator is so full of life and makes them smile, he is amazing with them, the two managers go out of their way to help you, the home smells lovely all the time.
Thank you for your kind words and positive review, this means a great deal to the management and staff. Kind regards, Registered Manager.
My mum has been at The Rookery for almost 2 years and in all that time she has been treated with kindness and empathy. The staff are all really good and I feel so welcome on my visits.
Thank you so much for your very positive review, this means so much to the management and staff of the home to know we are doing our best to provide a high standard of Care. Kind regards, Registered Manager
I would like to point out the level of care and attention and respect that my mother has received whilst at the The Rookery, the staff are caring and very attentive to her requirements. I know she is very comfortable and happy with her day-to-day environment. We also made very welcome on our visits, making it an enjoyable afternoon whilst spending time with my mother the staff clearly put the needs of others first and they do it extremely well with lots of care.
Many thanks for taking the time to post a review and the kind, positive comments you have made. Kind regards, registered manager.
My mother-in-law is loved, warm, safe and cared for, which are the main priorities for us. You always are welcomed into the home at any time of the day, with the offer of a cuppa.
Many thanks for taking the time to send in a review of the hope, the time and trouble you have taken is much appreciated. We are glad to hear that you are happy with the service we provide for your mother-in-law. Kind regards.
The Rookery is really homely and the staff are brilliant!
Many Thanks for taking the time to post a review. I am so glad you are happy with the service we provide. Kind regards
So glad we found a place for Dad at The Rookery. It's such a homely and down-to-earth place. The staff treat residents like family and relatives are treated the same. It's not posh or clinical like some and it's altogether better for that. We can visit Dad whenever we want no appointment/time limits (apart from after bedtime) and we are kept in the loop at all times. Perfect place for Dad, he loves it there.
Kind regards.
Their understanding, care and attention to detail towards residents is a pleasure to see.
Mum lived for over four years at The Rookery Care Home. She was not just given care by the staff but she was made to feel at home and was loved by them too. That's what makes The Rookery Care Home stand out as a good residential home. Whilst providing quality professional care, they have somehow fostered a family atmosphere that felt warm and welcoming.
Hi John, thank you so much for your kind words. Your mum was part of our family and is sadly missed by all at The Rookery Care Home. Thank you for allowing us the honour of caring for your mum.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 December 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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 (7)
- 01 Jun 2017Recipient: The Rookery Care Home
- 01 Jan 2016Recipient: The Rookery Care Home
- 01 Feb 2015Recipient: The Rookery Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Rookery Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Lynn Brewell is an experienced manager who has been working in the care sector now for the past 30 years. She is passionate and dedicated about promoting residents rights and proactive involvement in the care home.
Previous to Care Manager role Lynn was registered Nurse for 20 Years
Lynn is a loyal, committed and hardworking manager who strives to make a difference to the lives of our elders at the care home. She has successfully managed to foster positive working relationships with representatives of the local authority and residents family members.
Lynn has been working at the Rookery Residential Care home since 2018 and during this time she has made the care home a 'home from home' environment for all our residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Rookery Care Home
What types of Care is The Rookery Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Rookery Care Home have?
There are 21 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Rookery Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Rookery Care Home to the centre of Nottingham?
7.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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