Strawberry Fields

Strawberry Hall Lane, Newark-on-Trent NG24 2EP
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  • Strawberry Fields, Newark-on-Trent
Strawberry Fields has genuine and deep roots in the Newark community. The home was originally built as a local authority care home, designed from the outset to serve the people of this historic Nottinghamshire market town - and that sense of purpose and community connection has never left it. After passing through private ownership, the home joined the Oak Tree Care Group in 2016. Situated on Strawberry Hall Lane, just under a mile from the heart of Newark-on-Trent, the home sits on a regular bus route and is well connected for families and visitors travelling from all directions.

In April 2025, Strawberry Fields successfully registered to provide nursing care alongside its existing residential and dementia care - a significant development that meaningfully expanded the range of support the home can offer, and one that means more people can be cared for here as their needs change over time.

The home is large, light and spacious, with a particularly well-maintained garden to the rear and side that comes into its own in the summer months. Inside, two large communal lounges and a smaller, quieter lounge sit alongside a generous dining area that looks directly out onto the garden - a lovely feature that connects the inside and outside of the home throughout the year. Strawberry Fields provides care for up to 50 residents across 50 single rooms set over two floors, with 11 ensuite wet rooms and full lift and stairlift access throughout. A daily activities programme, carefully tailored to each resident's individual wishes, runs from lively group sessions right through to meaningful one-to-one time.
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Care Provided by Strawberry Fields

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 50 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1200
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1200
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1200
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1200

Strawberry Fields accepts residents who are privately funded, funded by the local authority, or funded through the Integrated Care Board (ICB) where nursing or healthcare funding is approved.


For residents funded through the local authority, a third-party top-up will be required, depending on individual circumstances. This can be discussed in more detail during the enquiry and assessment process.


Please note that hairdressing, chiropody services and personal toiletries are not included within the weekly fee and may incur additional separate charges, which can be paid when and if required via personal allowances.

The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Strawberry Fields for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Strawberry Fields 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.

Contact Strawberry Fields to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sarah Johnson (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2011
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (50)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (11)

Visiting

  • Have no restrictions around family's visiting their loved ones except mealtimes, unless you wish to eat with your loved one.

Parking

  • There are 3 designated spaces for cars to park on the drive way up the side of the home with additional spaces at the end of the drive. Cars can also park outside the front of the home.

Strawberry Fields Reviews (42)

9.6

Strawberry Fields has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.579) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Strawberry Fields has 42 reviews.

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Review from B W (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 9 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend is very happy living at Strawberry Fields. She enjoys the range of activities, food is well served and looks appetising, and her hygiene appearance needs are met. As her LPA, I am kept informed and feel included in her care, which is individualised and appropriate. Excellent communication
continues through the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Review from L J (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The team at Strawberry Fields always show great care and compassion to all the residents. The has shown during the recent pandemic lockdown, allowing families to Skype their loved ones, holding a VE Day party and allowing relatives to call whenever they want to. Updates on social media and a newsletter
letting us know what they've been up to is a big reassurance.
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Review from I B (Wife of Resident) published on 7 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is very difficult for me to answer because of lockdown as I have been unable to visit my husband during his stay, however, my experience on the telephone has been excellent. My husband has said the food is very good and he has praised the staff highly.
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Review from B H (Niece of Resident) published on 7 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am quite pleased with the care and adequate support that my aunt gets. The management and staff are always on call if I have a problem and always ready and helpful if there is one.
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Review from R C (Son of Resident) published on 23 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care. I have no worries about the care my mother is receiving. I can see that the staff care about the residents and include all residents in activities even if they don't really respond. I have been very impressed with the activity staff who encourage the residents to engage in creative and
varied activities.
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Review from J F (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 23 June 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very welcoming, clean fresh environment. My family member looks so well and settled. The care staff are warm, friendly and extremely helpful. Even with the Covid lockdown, I am able to contact my family member via Skype if required. Thank you for caring for her so well.
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Review from G C (Son of Resident) published on 23 June 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home has a family feel, everyone is friendly and kind. The atmosphere always seems happy and relaxed and the staff are very approachable.
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Review from R S (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 June 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A brilliant care home with very caring staff they go that extra mile by trying to help with anything that worries you. They help with our relatives stay the best they can. They are all happy while they are working and getting the residents to join in when they have sing-songs and dancing. They treat
the residents like family which is lovely.
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Review from S P (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is a very loving care home. From what I see, everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Mum is well cared for and I do not have any worries at all. I know that when I am not around Mum will be ok.
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Review from D T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 7 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
While the staff are marvelous and caring, there just doesn't seem enough on duty. Mum never complains about them.
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Review from Denise B (Friend of Resident) published on 3 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Strawberry Fields as an excellent care home. The staff are all well presented, friendly, professional and caring. The care home is always spotlessly clean and the living rooms and dining room all have lovely views out of the large windows. There are excellent choices of fresh
cooked meals every day and lots of different activities for residents to take part in. The bedrooms are all really homely with plenty of storage. There's always a welcoming and friendly atmosphere and staff are always happy to help.
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Review from S C (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Strawberry Fields is lovely. The staff are very helpful but more importantly kind. Nothing is too much trouble. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed. All meals are homemade and fresh. Unfortunately, the exterior of the care home does not reflect the high standards of care found inside.
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Review from Tina P (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother is in Strawberry Fields and likes it very much. Her family are very pleased with the care that she is receiving. The staff are all very pleasant and really good with our mum. We always feel comfortable when we visit mum. Our mum seems very happy whenever we call and visit her.
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Review from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother is in Strawberry Fields and I feel that she is well looked after. She is always kept clean and her hair nice. The home is always clean and tidy and staff are always friendly and caring towards residents. Would highly recommend to others.
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Review from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We had a lovely greeting which made my Mother more at ease. The staff are very caring and look after everyone in a friendly way.
Thank you all.
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Review from Sandra W (Friend of Resident) published on 26 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I find the care home very clean and tidy when I visit. The staff are all very friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them. The staff are constantly dealing with the needs of residents. They try and get the majority of the residents to interact with the activities within the home, ie quiz, bingo,
baking, pamper days. The residents all seem content and happy within their surroundings. I enjoy coming for my visits.
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Review from L E (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 21 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I visit on occasions with my little girl.
Staff are well presented and friendly. The home always appears clean and well maintained.
I am always made to feel welcome by staff who take the time to chat.
Staff are great with the residents, caring with their needs.
Despite being busy the staff always
find time to chat with the residents.
The manager always finds time to go out onto the floor and talk to the residents.
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Review from R B (Son of Resident) published on 21 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Whilst the fabric of the building remains tired and in need of attention, the staff are very friendly and helpful to residents and visitors.
I visit the home regularly to see my mother who has been in the home for 6 years.
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Review from Sandra R (Wife of Resident) published on 5 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
My husband is in the middle stages of Alzheimer's Disease. This home was chosen for him as it claims specialist knowledge of Alzheimer's and speech difficulties. During his several months' residency, issues arose.
These included daytime staff supervision, night-time staff ratios, staff training and
experience, protocol following injury, laundry, cognitive stimulation and hygiene. Residents' behavioural difficulties seemed largely uninformed by outside expertise. Many of the care assistants were lovely, compassionate people who absolutely did their best every day for the residents.
The home itself looks quite institutional on the outside but is pleasant and light-filled inside, and the dining room looks out over the peaceful and extensive lawn area. The home has potential to be a caring and compassionate space for people who need professional care and human kindness as they reach this most vulnerable stage in their lives.
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Review from M C (Husband of Resident) published on 11 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are excellent in their attitude towards the people in their care. Nothing is too much trouble.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.579)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.579) out of 10 for Strawberry Fields is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 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 4.779 for Strawberry Fields is calculated as follows: ( (112 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 140 Ratings = 4.779
  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 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Strawberry Fields is based on 12 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.8
    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 50 registered maximum number of service users is 10, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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: 9 Sep 2025

Overall Good

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

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Sarah Johnson

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2022

Sarah has been the Registered Manager since April 2022 and has over 20 years experience within the care sector working in varied settings including palliative care, learning disabilities and mental health.


Sarah is qualified at level 5 and has a great passion for developing and supporting her staff team.

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Tina Childe

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Tina is an experienced deputy manager who has embedded herself within the staff team. She has tears of professional experience within the care sector and is passionate about the residents in her care well-being.

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Rebecca Bates

Job Title: Team Leader

Rebecca is an experienced team leader and has vast experience within residential care settings. Rebecca is currently working towards her level 4 qualification.

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Denise Gamlin

Job Title: Clinical Lead Joined: 2025

Denise became part of the Strawberry Team in July 2025 as our Clinical Lead.


She has a wealth of experience and successfully leads the nursing team at Strawberry Fields

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