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Sherwood Forest care home celebrates cultural diversity while providing residential, dementia, nursing and palliative care, along with respite breaks that can be booked in advance - ideal for family carers seeking peace of mind during a short break.
The home embraces many faiths and cultures, with team members speaking several Asian languages as well as English. Residents enjoy home-cooked meals featuring both Asian and English dishes, from roast dinners to homemade...
Care Provided by Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 75 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
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 £1087 and for nursing care £1200, 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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Donna Lukoschus(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (75)
Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home Reviews (74)
Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.568) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home has 74 reviews.
My friend resides at the care home; she is very happy with her conditions and seems very content. She has been there since Christmas 2019.
My husband moved here from the hospital, and he settled very quickly, much to my surprise. The staff seem to know my husband and cater for his needs very well and with care. He enjoys his meals and always says how good the food is. Unfortunately, he has had a couple of infections (not Covid), but he had received prompt medical care.
I have been visiting since last July regularly and have been impressed with the care and setup.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words - they will be so appreciated by our dedicated team. Best wishes.
We have used Sherwood sanctuary for just a few months and find the service and care very good. The staff seem very caring, and we, as a family, are always informed of any problems or upsets. My husband seems quite relaxed and settled at Sherwood, and I hope this continues.
Thank you for taking the time to review Sherwood Forest - your kind words and feedback are so appreciated, and it's wonderful to hear how settled your husband is here with us. Best wishes.
The staff are very good, and my dad seems settled. He has his moments due to his dementia, but overall, I am pleased with the home, and if there are any problems with Dad, the home always lets the family aware, so, yes, we are pleased.
My grandmother came to this care home in June 2021. It has taken some time for her to settle in, and at times, we have felt as though my grandmother has been difficult to deal with as she often rings the buzzer. Most staff have commented on this and how she shouts out loud for a staff member to help her. This is part of her dementia, and we feel more patients and understanding is needed with her.
My mum has settled well into the home and is calm, contented and feeling well. She has never slept well, and her confusion makes everyday things difficult to achieve, but the staff have been patient, kind and respectful.
All the staff seem to be very caring and helpful.
My father has been here since February/March 2021 and always seems fine when we visit. We are always welcomed when we visit. It has been a difficult time for everyone during this pandemic. Find staff polite and always have time to talk. Difficult to understand how Dad feels, but he seems in good health when we visit.
Mum is settled and happy in the home, and the staff are always considerate. We are confident that Mum is being taken good care of, and we are kept informed of any issues.
My dad has been a resident for some time; he has dementia which makes caring for him very challenging. The staff treat him with dignity and respect.
I have been delighted by the care she has received from the staff, both the care staff and nursing staff. They have all treated her with respect and loving care - they have taken the time to get to know her and understands her needs and been patient and tolerant when she has been distressed.
Due to Covid restrictions, I've not been able to see the facilities but the standard of care has really impressed me. Thank you.
Dad seems to be well looked after there. However, seem to be recurring issues with his clothing and his personal care during it seems the night shift. Maintenance of entrance/exit needs immediate work as tree overhangs and bird droppings are all over the path, which then transfers underfoot to may care. Clean up of the outside much needed! Staff overall are lovely and will listen and assist as requested.
It was all very good and Covid friendly. The care is excellent. Thank you.
During the pandemic, all precautions were taken and adhered to. Although very hard on me and my family, we were kept up to date on Mother's condition. She was on end of life in December 2019 and is still with us; that's down to the care and attention of all the staff. Many thanks to all.
My mother-in-law moved to Sherwood Forest after her previous home could not meet her needs. Sadly she was only at Sherwood Forest for four days before she passed away, but we were so impressed by the respect, care and humanity shown to her and us in her final days. We were lucky enough to be with her at the end, and the staff supported us through this difficult time. We are so glad she moved there, the staff are wonderful. After having a previous bad experience in a different home, we immediately noticed that Sherwood Forest is well run, and look after their residents with an excellent level of care. Thank you for everything.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for such kind words. The team will really appreciate it. Best wishes.
My Mum receives excellent care. The staff is very caring and helpful and nothing is too much trouble.
My husband is very happy at Sherwood. He is treated well and looks forward to mealtimes. The food is plentiful, tasty and a choice is given. the excellent staff are wonderful in their understanding and deliverance of care. I am very pleased that he is well, settled and cared for. During this Covid pandemic, I am very relieved at the home's standard of measures to care for residents, from what I can tell the utmost has been done to protect staff and residents. Well done
Thank you so much for your kind words about our team and home. I am glad to hear you have peace of mind. Best wishes.
Will definitely recommend it.
Always there to help with any concerns.
Management always on hand to help with questions.
Thanks for your lovely review - I will be sure to pass your kind words onto the team. Best wishes.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 July 2025Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 11 Jun 2025
Sanctuary Care’s Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home has just been awarded Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status, in recognition of their dedication to support the practical, emotional and social needs...
- 22 May 2025
The team is proud to be the first of our homes to achieve the Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status, which aims to better support the practical, emotional and social needs...
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
Meet the Team (5)

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.

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.

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.

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

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