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A team of qualified and professional staff provide nursing, residential, personal and dementia care within a modern home.
The home features spacious rooms, a cinema, tea room and quality furnishings to ensure residents remain relaxed and comfortable during their time at Cherry Blossom.
Care Provided by Cherry Blossom Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 80 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All fees are subject to an assessment and include hairdressing, newspapers and chiropody
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Cherry Blossom Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Cherry Blossom 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
- Allegra Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Joanne McCay (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 45+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2015
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 4
Room Information
- Single Rooms (80)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (80)
Visiting
- No restriction on visiting.
Parking
- Parking available on-site.
Cherry Blossom Care Home Reviews (80)
Cherry Blossom Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.753) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cherry Blossom Care Home has 80 reviews.
Mum is happy and content in your care. I have always found staff cheerful and approachable. Mum is always well presented whenever I visit. Room is clean as is the rest of the home. I am kept informed of any changes to Mum's health and needs. It takes away some of the guilt I have not being able to look after her myself.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review. It's really heartening to see that we're helping you taking care of your mum and that you're happy. That's what we're here for, what our team is passionate about. Our very best wishes to you and your family.
Thank you Cherry Blossom so much.
Thank you, Mark, for your kind review, and it is very much appreciated. I will share your feedback with all staff. Best regards.
Dad had an awful experience in this dementia suite. Fifty-one residents and nowhere near enough staff. Manager’s communication skills are very poor. We were constantly chasing them. Two water infections were not picked up. Fall with a head injury and they should have called ambulance due to Dad's medication but didn’t. Four days later GP insisted 999 call. Asked for Dad to be put into nursing care as worried about his decline, refused by Manager more than once! Found nursing care elsewhere and hostile staff when collecting Dad, saying why were we taking him out when they had a bed in the nursing wing! Dirty rooms, soiled sheets, no towels and flannels in rooms ever! Personal effects always looted. So cold one day and all three pairs of slippers gone from the room! Lost 4.5 kilos in 3.5 weeks. Went in walking and talking and came out a shell. Passed twelve days later in a nursing home with dignity. Do not put your loved one in this dementia suite. It is so depressing.
We are really sorry, we can only apologise for your distress. We are unable to discuss any residents specifics in the public domain. We offer our best wishes for your family.
During the short stay there an unwitnessed fall, weight loss and our request to have our loved one moved to the nursing floor as we felt he needed more care than he was receiving, which was denied by them, this resulted in us moving him to a far better care home. One that assessed him and Immediately put him on their nursing wing.
He passed away peacefully there shortly after.
We are really sorry, we can only apologise for your distress. We are unable to discuss any residents specifics in the public domain. We offer our best wishes for your family.
For the time my husband was there he was happy and content, the staff took him to their hearts and couldn't do enough for him. If the food didn't suit they cooked him what he wanted, he was kept clean at all times while leaving him with his dignity.
This gave me peace of mind through a very difficult time.
At the end, I can't praise the staff enough with the way they handled what was for us a very upsetting time.
My family and I would like to thank all the staff at Cherry Blossom Care Home for their help and support, they are a very special lot of people.
Best regards,
Suma.
My husband was in Cherry Blossom Care Home, he was looked after very well. I could not have wished for anyone kinder.
Thank you for your review and kind words. Best regards, Suma and team.
I have no hesitation in writing this review - the care in Cherry Blossom Care Home should be written in capital letters! Any home, or company, are only as good as the manager and staff, this one is exceptional.
How nice it is to come into Cherry Blossom. The staff are very caring and there are certain touches, which to me really make a difference. One of those being how clean the home is and odour free. The head housekeeper and team do a fantastic job.
I would say to begin with all care homes for dementia are hugely sad for visitors - the residents are largely unaware of their surroundings - Cherry Blossom seemed to be the best at the time in our area. The staff do a very difficult job, generally with a smile. The dementia only level is kept very clean and mostly free of unpleasant smells. The food provided is very good with all requirements met. The reception is welcoming and often uplifting on the way out after a challenging visit. I would be happy to recommend Cherry Blossom Care Home.
All the staff are friendly and caring, they always have a smile, they are brilliant with the clients. The home is clean and inviting, it is a pleasure to visit. The food is very good, not overbearing with heat. The first person you see upon entering is very polite and friendly and greets you with a lovely smile, this puts everyone at ease when they visit.
Overall excellent. The receptionist is the best I have met, very pleasant and personable. All the staff are friendly and professional.
Excellent foods.
All visitors are treated very well once here, even at times when we get in the way!
Thank you, Cherry Blossom.
My wife, who has Vascular Dementia, has been a resident at Cherry Blossom for nearly 12 months and during that time I have been a regular visitor. As her condition has deteriorated I feel that the staff have become more aware of her needs, and have responded in a positive manner and provided the necessary additional support. The home is impressive, clean, generally tidy and the carers DO care, an important aspect when a loved one is beholden to others for assistance in most aspects of daily living.
I came into Cherry Blossom Care Home last December for respite. I was very impressed so I decided to stay.
Everyone is kind and friendly. The staff are so helpful and I feel I have made a number of friends and no longer feel lonely.
Very welcoming, friendly and always a smile.
I have a friend who is looked after and cared for on the dementia floor. My friend and I visit our friend/neighbour on a weekly basis and tragic as the situation is, we look forward to our weekly visits. The staff are what makes Cherry Blossom Care Home what it is - the care team both male and female are patient, caring and very approachable. A difficult floor to work but nothing is too much trouble.
Our experience of Cherry Blossom exceeded all expectations. The staff cared for both my partner's mother and father until sadly they both passed away. We cannot thank the staff enough for the care and compassion they showed, not only to my partner's parents but also to ourselves. The carers and staff really do go above and beyond the realms of caring. Thank you all so much once again.
You are made to feel welcome the moment you arrive. They have a saying "This is not a workplace but your home and the staff make great efforts to treat each person as an individual". There are great activities on offer, wonderful quiet areas as well as the wonderful garden to sit in, all maintained to a very high standard. The manager runs the home efficiently and their door is always open if any issues need to be raised. I particularly like the Bistro Coffee Bar.
The moment we walked into the care home we were met with friendliness and kindness. Our Mum was moved from Mansfield to Peterborough and the staff made the move an easy process. We were able to choose the room we liked for her and move her personal belongings in before we went to collect her so that her move was not difficult or confusing for her. On arrival, staff members were so friendly and welcoming and already knew her favourite drink. Staff on the reception desk, management, care workers, cleaners and caterers have always greeted us with open arms and cheerfulness. Mum has been treated with the greatest kindness and dignity. We, ourselves, have been looked after during her illness as well, by being given meals, drinks and even hugs to comfort. All staff members are approachable and are able to help us and Mum. If a resident's buzzer sounds, the staff attend immediately. We have seen that no resident is left unnoticed. All staff speak to residents with the greatest respect and show interest in them personally. The home layout is clean, open and spacious. We see that our Mum is comfortable and happy here.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 March 2020Good
- 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 (22) & Events (0)
- 26 May 2026
Cherry Blossom residents love welcoming visitors, and yesterday they were especially delighted to meet some very special guests! Some of the visitors had scales, others had more than two legs,...
- 26 May 2026
Residents at Cherry Blossom Care Home had a wonderful time celebrating St George’s Day, made even more special by a visit from their favourite guests — local children. The day...
- 26 May 2026
Sheila had a wonderful 90th birthday, she got to celebrate with family and the friends that she has made at Cherry Blossom Care Home. At Cherry Blossom the staff and...
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (4)

Joanne is the Registered Manager at Cherry Blossom Care Home and a Registered Mental Health Nurse with over 13 years’ experience working across a wide range of complex and high-risk care environments. Her background includes medium secure and forensic services, custodial settings, nursing homes, and specialist brain injury services. Joanne is deeply committed to delivering person-centred, recovery-focused care and to improving outcomes for people with complex health and neurological needs.
She began her career as a newly qualified nurse in a psychiatric hospital and quickly progressed to Ward Manager, driven by her commitment to clinical excellence, strong leadership, and service development. Joanne later moved into a Deputy Manager role within a nursing home, where she gained valuable experience leading teams and ensuring high-quality care for residents with diverse needs. From there, she joined the prison service as Mental Health Lead, providing strategic oversight of mental health provision within a challenging custodial environment.
More recently, Joanne has worked as a Registered Manager in a specialist brain injury service, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. She brings a calm, values-led leadership style, underpinned by strong clinical expertise, robust governance, and a clear focus on continuous improvement.
Outside of work, Joanne enjoys spending time with her family — her husband, two daughters, and her beautiful granddaughter — as well as their much-loved (and very spoilt, occasionally naughty) labradoodle, Theodore. She also enjoys weekends away, taking time to relax, recharge, and indulge in a little retail therapy.

Nadiyah is a dedicated Registered Nurse, with a degree from Birmingham City University (2015). She began her nursing career in 2016 at Cherry Blossom Care Home, where she’s grown professionally within Allegra Care’s resident-centred and compassionate environment. Nadiyah’s journey culminated in her promotion to Clinical Services Manager in late 2022—a role that allows her to foster collaboration between staff and management, ensuring her team feels supported, motivated, and skilled.
In her role, Nadiyah enjoys balancing clinical practice with leadership, guiding her team toward best practices and promoting high-quality care for residents. She is committed to facilitating her team’s development, creating opportunities for them to advance their skills and careers within Allegra Care’s innovative household model.
Outside work, Nadiyah is a people person who treasures time with family, friends, and good food. Her personal values of connection and positivity shape her approach to creating a welcoming, homelike atmosphere for both residents and staff. A core believer in positivity, she views challenges in healthcare as chances to learn, grow, and lead by example.
For Nadiyah, Cherry Blossom isn’t just a workplace—it’s a community. She’s grateful to be part of a team that values care, professionalism, and growth and looks forward to continuing to make a meaningful impact.

A post-graduate with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration in Marketing & Finance and ten years’ experience in the finance sector for leading multinational banks, Sam brings strong analytical and problem-solving skills to his role at Cherry Blossom Care Home. An expert in client relationship management, with an ability to grasp clients’ requirements and deliver appropriate solutions, he also holds a Higher Diploma in Software Engineering.
He became Bank Administration assistant within a couple of months of joining Cherry Blossom Care Home in 2020. He then moved on as the Home Administrator at another home in the group for a couple of months, before returning to perform this function at Cherry Blossom.
As part of the senior management team, Sam manages the home’s finance, payroll and administration matters. He welcomes residents and their families with a smile, and he is liked by customers for his gentle nature.

Home Service Assistant Nicola has been part of the Cherry Blossom Care Home team from day one. Before joining Cherry Blossom as a Care Assistant, she worked for ten years as a manager in jewellery retail. Her transition to a service assistant role was driven by excellent customer care skills and her passion for making a difference in people’s lives.
Nicola welcomes all visitors with a warm smile and assists them according to their needs. One of her key roles is helping prospective residents, family and friends with tours of the home - a responsibility she maintained during the pandemic, with all the rigorous safeguarding restrictions that entailed. A daily visitor to our residents to deliver their newspapers, Nicola knows the value of simple pleasures like a chat and a laugh.
She is also a key member of the management team, helping in the daily running of the home in aspects such as organising supplies, recruitment of staff, interviews and meetings with management. Well-liked by staff, residents, their relatives and friends, glowing feedback consistently highlights Nicola’s sunny disposition and calm efficiency.
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