Southwell Court

Racecourse Road, Southwell NG25 0TX
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9.3 28 Reviews
  • Southwell Court, Southwell
Southwell Court is a very attractively designed building, generously proportioned in all areas. They offer and provide person-centred care with an excellent staff ratio to residents, plus many activities. Mealtimes are times for social interaction with hotel quality service, a varied menu and attractively prepared and tasting food.

A team of qualified and passionate staff focus on the individual needs of each person – delivering bespoke residential and respite care in a warm and welcoming environment.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 82 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
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  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1400 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1400 – £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1400 – £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1400 – £1500

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Southwell Court to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Tarnya Fairburn (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 18+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (72)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (72)

Southwell Court Reviews (28)

9.3

Southwell Court has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.310) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Southwell Court has 28 reviews.

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Review from M P (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy that we chose Southwell Court for mum. The carers go above and beyond when looking after her with so much kindness and great attention paid to her individual needs. We have got to know many of the staff well during this time, it feels like one big family. We have been shown love and
compassion, along with friendship and humour. We have felt blessed on several occasions when special dates have received a surprise celebration. We appreciate Soutwell Court very much and are hugely grateful for all the care they bestow on mum.
Reply from Tarnya Fairburn, Home Manager at Southwell Court

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you are happy with mum's care. We do try to make everyone feel like family and i will pass your lovely comments to the team.

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Review from Claire R (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What makes Southwell Court is the staff. Mum has been in the home 6 weeks now and has settled better than we could have imagined. This is entirely down to the time staff take to listen to residents and family in order to get the best for the residents. Mum says that everyone is kind and l have felt
supported and reassured when trying to get the best for Mum whilst living abroad. Staff team - you really are doing a great job and making a positive difference to lots of people's lives. Thank you.
Reply from Tarnya Fairburn, Home Manager at Southwell Court

Thank you for your lovely comments. We do feel we have a brilliant staff team and i will print your review and let them read it. Thank you

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Review from Karen D (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 15 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care given to residents is exceptional, the care and compassion are always evident. Each resident is treated with dignity and respect, their individual personalities allowed to flourish and they have the freedom to express themselves without fear or recrimination. The staff's care and attention
to individual needs are always at the front of the excellent service delivered by the team at this home.
Reply from Sara Manager, Home Manager at Southwell Court

Thank you so much for your review and kind words. I will be sure to pass these wonderful comments on to the team.

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Review from Elaine H (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was very reluctant to put my mum in a home as anybody would be, she has been in this home for a year now and settled straight away, it's home from home for my mum and I could not be happier. The staff are very caring and the activities here are brilliant. I myself feel very relaxed and happy when
I visit my mum, it's like one big family.
Reply from Sara Manager, Home Manager at Southwell Court

Thank you so much for your review. It really does make our day knowing that your Mum is happy here. I will be sure to pass on your comments to the team.

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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can't thank the wonderful staff of Southwell Court enough. Kind, compassionate, respectful of dignity, fun, caring, upbeat but sympathetic when needed - 10/10. Care home is clean to a high standard, food lovely, regular tea, coffee and cake! I know my mum is well looked after, can't ask for more. Lots
of lovely activities but also no pressure, nice spaces to watch the world go by and lovely garden. Highly recommend. Top floor being refurbished so can see investment!
Reply from Sara Manager, Home Manager at Southwell Court

Thank you so much for your review. We love having your Mum here with us and we really do appreciate your kind words.

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Review from C W (Wife of Resident) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Clean, homely, friendly and welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff. Lovely garden with easy access. The family encouraged to join residents for meals. I often come here for Sunday lunch. All staff are excellent and some are outstanding. I feel my husband is in safe hands.
Reply from Sara Manager, Home Manager at Southwell Court

Thank you so much for your kind comments. We really enjoy supporting you and your husband to share meaningful time together whether that be a meal or during our many events and activities. We are also really pleased that your husband is so happy in his new room!

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Review from Michael J (Husband of Resident) published on 27 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My wife is happy and healthy physically therefore I am happy too. All the staff seem to be caring and loving people. Dementia has its problems for everyone but at Southwell Court everyone has patience. As seen by my ratings I have a good opinion of the building and the facilities and would commend the
home.
Reply from Sara Manager, Home Manager at Southwell Court

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It really is a pleasure to care for your wife and see you both enjoy all the events that we have been having at Southwell Court.

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Review from Anita A (Resident) published on 21 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are extremely kind and delicious food is served and plenty of it. I am very comfortable in Southwell Court.
Reply from Sara Scott, Home Manager at Southwell Court

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review! It is great that you feel so comfortable here and I will share your comments with the staff team.

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Review from Marguerite A (Friend of Resident) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A pleasant and friendly atmosphere exists, smiling and helpful staff. The rooms are tidy, clean and homely. Residents seem happy, relaxed and some are pleased to engage in banter with the staff. A tidy yet interesting garden enables all to access it. The interaction with herbs is good and needs to be
encouraged. It feels safe and secure as one enters the building.
Reply from Sara, Home Manager at Southwell Court

Thank you so much for your lovely review and we are pleased that your visits are enjoyable. We are extremely proud of our garden area and cannot wait to be back in it when the weather improves!

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Review from Andrew W (Son of Resident) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely care home with very attentive staff. My mother is very happy in Southwell Court.
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Review from M M (Resident) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find the staff very helpful and lovely. I am very happy here I like the decor if feels homely.
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Review from George O (Husband of Resident) published on 28 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife has been in this care home for one and a half months and during that time I have paid frequent visits at different times of day. She settled in beautifully after the upheaval of the first day and has been happy and content since then. I have observed many acts of kindness and care, including
the occasional kiss. The staff are always very understanding and helpful to me in dealing with suggestions or admin details. When telling others of my wife's permanent residence at Southwell Court, I have been amazing at how many have had family members, friends, or neighbours who have passed favourable comments about the care received. I have not heard one single complaint. Her bedroom and the ensuite wet room are immaculate, together with the communal areas such as the dining room, lounge and corridors etc. I have not sampled the food provided, but judging from the menu, I fully expect that the same standard of excellence will apply. The management and administration before and since my wife's arrival has been first class. Well done to all at Southwell Court.
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Review from M C (Wife of Resident) published on 15 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
If someone is in reasonable health and a resident on the ground floor Southwell Court is a pleasant care home, with some kind and welcoming carers though problems stem from staff shortages, not recognised/acknowledged by management though recognised as a problem by others. The staff often rushed and
stretched with little time to interact with residents. Social activity staff do a great job but have to cover three floors. It has been noted there is inconsistency in the level of basic personal care (nails, hair, shaving). When concerns are raised they are dealt with quickly but often reoccur. The lounge on the first floor is like a waiting room, often with people shouting for help. Described by my husband as a 'dumping ground'. The building is light and airy and the well kept garden is a lovely place to sit.
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Review from T C (Son of Resident) published on 15 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
Although there are some caring members of staff, there are sadly not enough dedicated carers to provide a consistent level of care. The garden at the rear is pleasant for the residents to enjoy in the winter months.
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Review from Ian I (Son of Resident) published on 27 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant care from lovely and attentive staff.
Well appointed - very clean building with lovely rooms and superb garden.
Great food.
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Review from Carol L (Next of Kin) published on 27 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The service user has been a resident at Southwell Court since April 2021. A survivor of Covid, she was still very ill and frail on admission. The excellent nursing care, good food and attention to her specific needs all helped to restore her to much better health.
More recently, during an episode
of ill health, the management respected her wishes not to go into the hospital. This entailed the manager having to arrive over 20 miles to obtain the reassuring medication - "literally going the extra mile". Total dedication, care and compassion.
Reply from Margaret Hemstock, Home Manager at Southwell Court

Thank you for your kind comments. We at Southwell Court will always find a way to get what's best for our residents!

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Review from Ross S (Friend of Resident) published on 21 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was the hardest decision. Which care home do we "put" our close friend in. Even the language was harsh. A nurse I met spoke very highly of Southwell Court, and so in May 2019, I visited them (the 3rd such visit? to see how they measured up to my expectations. I was very impressed with what I saw,
what I heard and how I felt after the initial visit. My gut instincts told me this was the right place - and four years on, I'm so pleased I followed my instincts. The staff showed genuine care and concern for my friend. They kept me frequently informed of her condition. Even during the peak of Covid, I felt that the management team were across every aspect of bio-safety and security. Every time I called to ask about my friend and her welfare, I was given an informed, sensitive and knowledgeable update. All in all, Southwell Court Care home was a godsend - and I can't speak highly enough of the care home manager, her team and their supporters. Thank you, team Southwell Court (Care Home)!
Reply from Margaret Hemstock, Home Manager at Southwell Court

Dear Ross, thank you for your kind review. It was a great privilege to look after your friend during her stay in Southwell Court. We will never forget her lovely singing and how happy this made her.

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Review from S H (Resident) published on 17 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All my experiences are so good! Everyone is friendly and helpful. No complaints at all! Lovely happy girls who can't do enough for you. I would recommend it thoroughly in every way. The food is always superb!
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Review from Janine P (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was sent to Southwell care home one week before Christmas 2022 for emergency care. All the staff are amazing; they all looked after my mum with 100% care and respect. The rooms are always clean and tidy, and Mum enjoyed the food provided.
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Review from Sue G (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad passed away in December 21, and after 69 years of marriage, Mum, at 89, had to learn to live on her own. As much as we tried to keep Mum in her own home, by October 22, Mum needed everyday support as her dementia was quickly taking hold, as well as being so very lonely. From the moment I spoke
to the general manager at Southwell (I have no words to say what an amazing, totally committed lady she is), but also that every member of staff at the home, whatever their position, has been empathetic, thoughtful and considerate not only to Mum but to us her children. It was a very tough and upsetting decision to take Mum away from her home, but every single member of the Southwell team has helped us through this difficult journey. Now, in January 2023, I do believe if Mum wasn't at Southwell, she wouldn't be with us today. Absolutely nothing is too much trouble for the staff, and Mum is treated with respect and as an individual. I absolutely recommend this home. What amazing people they all are!
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.310)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.310) out of 10 for Southwell Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 13 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.517 for Southwell Court is calculated as follows: ( (127 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (17 Satisfactorys x 3) + (9 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 178 Ratings = 4.517
  2. 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 4.793 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Southwell Court is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 82 registered maximum number of service users is 16.4. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.4 = 0.793
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 14 Jul 2023

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (4)

Emma

Emma MacArthur

Job Title: Home Administrator Joined: 2015

Emma has previous experience working in the care sector when she was younger and was drawn back to the nature of the business.

She enjoys challenges and this works well with her role as Home Administrator. She enjoys collaborating with the team who support each other whilst still having smiles on their faces.


Emma is a keen “gym bunny,” and enjoys the challenges that it creates.

Sharon

Sharon Owen

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant Joined: 2019

Sharon is a team player and loves her residents to bits, ensuring that our residents retain their comfort and dignity. She is a stickler for rules and ensures that her residents are as safe in their environment as they can be.


Southwell Court was the first place where Sharon became a carer. Prior to this, she was a taxi driver for many years.


She has excelled as a carer and has been praised personally on many occasions for the positive impact that she has had on the residents and their families.

Wendy, Jolene & Lisa

Wendy, Jolene & Lisa

Job Title: Activities Co-ordinator Joined: 2015

Wendy has been in the care sector for 37 years. She started her career as a tea girl, where she went on to being a care assistant on the weekends. This led into a full-time career of senior carer. She has thrived at her role as an Activities Co-ordinator over the last 10 years.


Jolene began her journey in care in 2011 as a kitchen assistant. She moved into the role of carer, which lead her to becoming a senior carer. After Jolene had her second child she joined the activities team. She loves organising events and with the team plans the weekly activities.


Lisa has been doing Activities for over 6 years. It was sadly her own father having dementia that helped to spark her passion for the idea of Activities for residents in Care homes. She says that “It’s about the next chapter of their lives, it’s not the end. We need to ensure that the memories that are made in the care homes with friends and families, are happy ones.” Lisa has a passion for providing high quality, person-centred care to our residents and spends a lot of 1:1 time with residents.

Emma

Emma Coupe

Job Title: Head Housekeeper Joined: 2013

Before working at Southwell Court, Emma was a supervisory Nursery nurse and a full-time Mum. She enjoyed the daily interaction with the children and meeting all the parents.


Emma decided to pursue a new career here at Southwell Court, where she has flourished at her job and is now our head Housekeeper.


Emma relishes new challenges and no task is too small.

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwell Court

What types of Care is Southwell Court registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Southwell Court have?

There are 72 Single Rooms and 5 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Southwell Court?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, 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 Southwell Court to the centre of Southwell?

0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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