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The team at the home offer personalised care that prioritises residents' dignity and privacy whilst meeting the specific needs of each person. They pride themselves on understanding their residents and having the ability to respond...
Care Provided by Cherry Holt Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 52 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Accreditations
- Adopt A Grandparent
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Cherry Holt Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Cherry Holt 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)
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
- Knights Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Laura Willows (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1996
- Last Refurbishment: 2001
Room Information
- Single Rooms (52)
Cherry Holt Care Home Reviews (4)
Cherry Holt Care Home has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.317) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cherry Holt Care Home has 4 reviews.
My father became a resident of Cherry Holt Care Home in March 2023. Our first impression was of a clean, well decorated and homely environment where clients were treated with empathy, compassion and dignity. The staff were extremely welcoming, friendly and helpful. I felt that nothing was too much trouble for either my father or myself. The care team include myself in all decision making regarding my father's ongoing care and treatment. During a period of unsettled behaviour, the staff remained resilient and continued to support my father in the same way they had previously. I cannot commend the Cherry Holt enough for their care of my father. The food is of high quality, he is always clean and well presented and there a number daily activities he can participate in involving other residents. My father is happy and settled at Cherry Holt and I have peace of mind that whilst I am at work, he is being safely managed by people who are a credit to their profession.
The standard and quality of care at this home is exceptional. All the staff are caring and thoughtful. They have vastly improved both the mental and physical condition of my mother, who is now able to do so much more than I ever expected. In many ways she has been returned to us. She is never going to 'get better', but she is so much improved. I am always made to feel welcome and there is always someone available if I need to discuss any aspects of her current or future care. There are a wide range of activities to stimulate residents and staff are very receptive to new ideas or suggestions. In warmer weather the garden is invaluable and this is appreciated by residents and family alike. I cannot give enough praise.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. Your mum is thriving and has certainly turned a corner since admission. We as a team are so thrilled, and even more so that you continue to be happy with not just with the care that is provided to your mum, but with activities and the...
We are always made to feel welcome and enjoy visiting. The atmosphere is always calm and relaxed. There are a variety of activities every day, where staff and residents interact in a positive manner.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. Your dad and you as a family are a pleasure to have within the home. We will ensure to pass on your lovely feedback to the rest of the team.
The home has been a real support to the family. Going into a care home is a difficult time for all involved and is not an easy process, however, the warm welcoming atmosphere helps overcome that. The staff are friendly and approachable which helps dealing with problems as they occur. Cherry Holt have put on family days and activities which gives the opportunity for all to be included in the life of the home. Visiting times are flexible and it is not an issue at any time of day to pop in and see Dad.
Thank you for taking the time to share your review, your feedback is invaluable to us and to the Cherry Holt team. We are extremely proud of the work the staff at Cherry Holt do, thank you for entrusting us with the care of your dad.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 September 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (7) & Events (0)
- 17 Feb 2026
We recently introduced aquariums into our Retford care homes, Branthwaite and Cherry Holt as a trial to enhance the everyday experience for everyone in our community — residents, staff, and...
- 26 Jan 2026
We’re delighted to welcome Sarah to Knights Care as our new Head of Compliance. In this integral role, she will work closely with teams across the organisation to strengthen compliance,...
- 31 Jul 2025
James Cranswick, registered nurse of Cherry Holt was shortlisted for the The Excellence in Palliative Care Nursing Award by home Manager Laura Willows, and proudly made it as a finalist...
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Meet the Team (3)

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I commenced employment at Cherry Holt in December 2017 as the very first Deputy Manager, a role I am very passionate about.
Prior to working here, I started my journey in Healthcare in August 2006, after my 3rd child. After 2 weeks of working as a carer in the Community, I realised this was my calling in life. 2 years later I became a senior carer, working in a Care Home. After completing my NVQ Levels 2 & 3, I applied to work as a Healthcare Worker for Nottinghamshire Healthcare, for the Twilight District Nursing Service. Whilst working within the NHS, I gained experience by working in the Rapid Response Team, swiftly being promoted as part of the Care Home training pilot to reduce pressure ulcers, as an Assistant Practitioner.
I co-wrote React To Red/Moisture within 6 years of being part of the team and gained an Award of the Unsung Hero for Clinical Setting in 2016.
I was approached in 2017 after I had gained my Foundation Degree to join the Cherry Holt team. It was a difficult decision to make initially, due to the success of my Care Home work, however, this role has taught me so much, and what a true family feeling it is to work at Cherry Holt.
I look forward to seeing the home grow from strength to strength under Knights Care.

I started working at Cherry Holt on the 29th of December 1998 in the Laundry working only three days a week, part-time due to having an 8-year-old son. After a couple of years, I added another day to that and worked four days a week. During this time, I also helped out in the kitchen doing teas mainly and also helped out on the morning shifts too, so after a few months I then took on a full-time varied role. Following Knights Care's takeover, I was offered a new position of front-of-house receptionist in November 2022 which I gladly said yes to.
Out of work, I enjoy Family holidays abroad, family meals out, reading, cinema, going out with friends socializing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cherry Holt Care Home
What types of Care is Cherry Holt Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Cherry Holt Care Home have?
There are 52 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Cherry Holt Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), 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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Cherry Holt Care Home to the centre of Retford?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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