
The staff are absolutely incredible, a credit to the home.M W(Wife of Resident/Service User)

The staff treat my friend with dignity and respect at all times and make her life so much better.Lynn C(Friend of Resident/Service User)

The staff treat my friend with dignity and respect at all times and make her life so much better.Lynn C(Friend of Resident/Service User)

The staff are absolutely incredible, a credit to the home.M W(Wife of Resident/Service User)

The staff treat my friend with dignity and respect at all times and make her life so much better.Lynn C(Friend of Resident/Service User)

The staff treat my friend with dignity and respect at all times and make her life so much better.Lynn C(Friend of Resident/Service User)

Lowmoor Nursing Home is situated in the market town of Kirkby-in-Ashfield with good bus, rail and road links and only a short journey to the picturesque settings of Newstead Abbey and Sherwood Forest.
It is a purpose-built 48 bedded nursing home that provides 24-hour specialist nursing care. They offer intense specialist care packages for individuals that require a more bespoke care provision and for residents experiencing daily challenges. The team there...
Care Provided by Lowmoor Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 48 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
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
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
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
It is very difficult to include a price as each care package is based on individual needs. We would be more than happy to discuss costs with you personally.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Lowmoor Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Lowmoor 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
- Lidder Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Chris Morrisson (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with male-only unit(s)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (48)
Visiting
- Visiting is anytime.
Parking
- Onsite parking.
Lowmoor Nursing Home Reviews (52)
Lowmoor Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.372) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lowmoor Nursing Home has 52 reviews.
The staff were polite, friendly and helpful. The place is looking amazing the decorated areas are outstanding, lovely, clean, bright, fresh, no longer feel closed in. They should be extremely proud of themselves.
Very caring and professional staff. Excellent service.
Staff are very caring and supportive of me and my husband's needs. Nurses are very approachable and keep me updated with my husband's needs, "medication and care".
Visited my Dad on his birthday. So nice to see how much trouble they had gone to help him celebrate.
The staff at Lowmoor are kind and courteous. They take time to look after my husband and me. I am made to feel welcome. The environment is homely and the new nursing team appear dedicated, caring,k compassionate and no request is too small.
A very welcoming place to visit, residents seem to be very happy and well looked after.
This particular visit was for an anniversary party for my parents. It was a lovely atmosphere, nice party food, friendly staff and residents.
Visited while another resident celebrating wedding anniversary. Wonderful. Nice buffet, pleasant and attentive carers, nothing too much trouble. You can tell when staff really care, not just there for the job.
A friendly atmosphere here is uppermost in the people and staff, so welcoming.
We have always found the staff caring and helpful when needed. On occasions when visiting Dad we have found his hygiene and general appearance a lot to be desired. However, this has been mentioned to the staff. Although the clothes in Dad's room are plentiful, a lot of them are not his. His own clothes are not left neat and tidy. The attitude to Dad has always been patient and understanding by the staff.
Thank you for your comments. We take all concerns very seriously and I will look into this matter regarding your fathers' clothes.
Staff seem friendly, could do with age-appropriate music in lounge. Quite dark in lounge. Could do with more interaction with residents. Overall seems like a very nice home.
Things are alright at Lowmoor my friend has been here 12 months, she has been 1 or 2 places and she seems to have settled.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 April 2021Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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 (7) & Events (0)
- 10 Aug 2026
Lidder Care has made a further investment in its activities and wellbeing programme with the introduction of a brand-new accessible minibus. The vehicle will support residents at Newgate Lodge Care...
- 17 Jun 2026
Lowmoor Nursing Home in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, welcomed Blue Light Card holders to its second free Blue Light Breakfast on Friday 5 June 2026. The event, held between 9am and 11am,...
- 22 May 2026
Lowmoor Nursing Home in Kirkby-in-Ashfield are hosting a free breakfast event for Blue Light Card holders, following the success of its first Blue Light Breakfast in September 2025. The breakfast...
There are no upcoming events for Lowmoor Nursing Home.
Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 07 Nov 2025Recipient: Lowmoor Nursing Home
- 07 Nov 2025Recipient: Lowmoor Nursing Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Lowmoor Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (10)

Chris joined Lowmoor in May 2018 as an RGN and was quickly promoted to the role of Deputy Manager. Chris’s career progression has continued with him taking on the role of Home Manager in October 2020.
His 28 years in the RAF as an RGN bring many valuable skills and experience to the role.
In 2025, Chris was a runner-up in the Nottinghamshire Proud To Care Awards 2025 in the Leader of the Year category.

Maggie, a nurse with over 20 years of experience, joined Lowmoor Nursing Home in 2019. Before joining Lowmoor, she managed care homes as a peripatetic manager. Now working as the deputy manager, Maggie takes immense pride in caring for the residents. She believes that making a resident smile makes it a good day and that it is an honour to care!
Maggie loves spending quality family time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In her downtime, she enjoys knitting, gardening and decorating.
In 2025, Maggie was a runner-up in the Nottinghamshire Proud To Care Awards 2025 in the Social Care Nurse / Nursing Associate Award.

Since 2008, Carol has been an integral part of the Lowmoor Nursing Home team. Carol has recently transitioned into her new role as Front of House. Her new role will see her warmly welcome visitors and families to the home, serving as a friendly and approachable figure. Additionally, Carol will take the lead on training new staff, overseeing manual handling training and taking the lead on welcoming new residents.
In her free time, Carol loves gardening, reading and watching TV. She also loves to spend time with her two grandchildren.

Jane has over 30 years of expertise in accounting. With a deep understanding of financial practices, from management accounts, and budget handling to cash management, she navigates her role with finesse. Jane thrives on the challenges and complexities her job presents, finding joy in resolving even the most complex financial puzzles.
Outside of work Jane indulges her passions for baking and cooking delicious cakes, gardening alongside her husband and spending time with her two cats. An avid traveller, she also loves exploring the world, always eager for new adventures.

Jo, Lead Administrator for Lowmoor Nursing Home, joined the team in 2018. She previously worked in Community Care and as a Care Home Administrator, whilst also caring for a family member. She loves that every day at work is different.
Her hobbies include going on adventures in her caravan or camping, whilst also regularly attending scooter rallies. Exciting news! Jo is soon to be a first-time grandparent.

A part of the Lowmoor Nursing Home team since 2021, Debbie works as the Kitchen Manager, providing tasty, nutritious meals to residents. Her career has seen her progress from Carer to Kitchen Assistant to Cook and now Kitchen Manager.
She enjoys delivering meals and snacks to residents. chatting with them and listening to their stories. Debbie takes great pride in ensuring that all food prepared in the kitchen is of the highest quality.
Away from cooking, Debbie loves socialising, where she is often seen out caravanning with friends and family. She also enjoys reading and spending time with her grandchildren.

Aimee is the Head Housekeeper at Lowmoor Nursing Home and has been a vital part of the team since 2016. Her main duties include maintaining the highest standards of hygiene throughout the home to provide a safe, comfortable environment for residents.
Before joining Lowmoor Nursing Home, Aimee worked as a Machinist and a Dinner Lady. Outside of work, Aimee loves spending time with her family, especially her grandchild!

Jo has worked at Lowmoor Nursing Home since 2011. She is a part of the Activities team alongside Khia. Beginning her care journey as a Community Carer, Jo has also had roles including a Supervisor for an End-of-Life Care Team and a Senior Carer.
Jo organises a range of different activities for residents to take part in and loves to make the residents’ lives more eventful. She also loves getting staff and residents involved in engaging activities such as balloon games, bubbles and crafts.
Jo’s interests include gardening and creating resin art. She loves arts and crafts and thrives when making something out of nothing!

Khia, who has worked at Lowmoor Nursing Home since 2022, is an important part of the Activities team. Her favourite part of the role is spending time with residents! Before joining Lowmoor, Khia worked in Childcare.
As a part of the Activities team, Khia helps to provide activities to residents such as balloon games and arts and crafts.
In her spare time, Khia likes to spend quality time by the coast. Her next aim is to learn how to drive!

Following a successful 27-year career installing fire alarms and intruder alarms, Tony joined Lowmoor Nursing Home as part of the Maintenance team in December 2022.
What Tony enjoys most about his role is the satisfaction he receives when a task is completed! He also loves the aspect of problem-solving, coming up with ideas and resolving issues. The maintenance team look after the upkeep of the home, performs repairs and maintains outdoor areas.
When Tony is away from work, he enjoys spending time with his family and scouting.
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