Church Farm at Skylarks

Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5AS
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Church Farm at Skylarks is a community of four houses for people living with dementia. Staff at Church Farm all have specialist dementia training. In total, Church Farm at Skylarks is home for 52 people, all of whom have their own ensuite and enclosed gardens.

Set in beautiful surroundings, adjacent to Skylarks Nature Reserve and next to an animal sanctuary, Church Farm has strong community links with the local area. Its ethos focuses on the person and their individual needs. Each carer works in the same house each day, getting to know the people in their house like family.

There are no uniforms, and for the people living at Church Farm, there is a big emphasis on being occupied and valued. Each house has its own kitchen, which is the heart of the home, where friends chat around the kitchen table, peeling vegetables ready for lunch, or dry the pots, doing things they’ve always done.

Life history is important at Church Farm, getting to know the things that make a difference to a person’s day. Church Farm acknowledges the benefit in making people feel valued and an important member of the community.   Church Farm at Skylarks has exemplary standards of care, with 24-hour nursing care from its own specialist dementia trained nurses, and a 'one GP one home' system, which gives better continuity throughout the home and better person-centred medical care.
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Care Provided

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 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
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1500 – £1800
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1500 – £1800
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1500 – £1800
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1500 – £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1500 – £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1500 – £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1500 – £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1500 – £1800

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Church Farm at Skylarks to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Maria Spollin (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1976
  • Last Refurbishment: 2021
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (52)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (52)

Parking

  • There is plenty of free parking available on-site

Church Farm at Skylarks Reviews (42)

8.3

Church Farm at Skylarks has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.348) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Church Farm at Skylarks has 42 reviews.

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Review from M C (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
The standard of care at Skylarks is questionable on several levels. There have been 2 outbreaks of scabies, the 1st in Nov/Dec 24. There was a complete failure to understand the condition, affects and how to treat it. The time taken to eliminate scabies was protracted because full details about the
treatment were not known. Consequently, I was unable to have my mother home for Christmas or for her to spend time with her grand, and great grand children. Unsurprisingly, and most disappointingly there has been a second outbreak of scabies 4.5 months later.
Staff do not engage with residents as a result they lose the power of communication. The residents spend most of the day in the same chair falling in and out of sleep until the next meal. Belongings continuously go missing and very little is done to recover them.
Contrary to what Skylarks promote the leading edge "Dementia Care Matters Household" model is not followed. It is not the place to spend your final days.
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Review from Keith W (Husband of Resident) published on 4 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife has been in Skylarks since December 2023, and I have no complaints regarding any aspects of life for her at the home. She seems settled and content, and the staff are excellent and look after her well.
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Review from Linette O (Husband of Resident) published on 12 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
There is a welcoming atmosphere on arrival at Skylarks. Staff are attentive, helpful and caring. They are always on hand to answer your queries. My husband is looked after with with patience, kindness and regard for his interests. He is a countryman. I appreciate carers always place his chair where
he can look out at the garden and watch the birds.
Reply from Maria Spollin, Manager at Church Farm at Skylarks

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. The team at Skylarks do their upmost to use their knowledge of each of our family members unique life history to ensure a person-centered approach

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Review from B L (Husband of Resident) published on 7 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My wife has been at Skylarks just over two years. She has settled reasonably well, although because of her dementia she has good days and bad days. During this time I have found all the staff/carers to be very friendly, helpful and very professional.
Reply from Maria Spollin, Manager at Church Farm at Skylarks

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I know the team will be happy to receive your positive feedback.

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Review from Annette M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was at Skylarks for 5 years, all through the pandemic and afterwards. She received excellent care, all the staff were kind, caring and patient. She could be quite challenging and this was dealt with very well. I have no hesitation in recommending this home for people with advanced dementia.
Reply from Maria Spollin, Manager at Church Farm at Skylarks

Thank you for your kind words.It has been an honour to support your Mum.The joy she displayed when singing and dancing was magical to see.She will always have a special place in our hearts

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Review from John G (Son of Resident) published on 3 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A great place for mum to be. The staff look after mum so well and nothing ever seems to be too much. I don't know how we'd be able to cope without all of their support. They keep us really well informed about mum and we really appreciate their care for her.
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Review from Ann F (Wife of Resident) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been a resident since December 2023. I have nothing but praise for all the staff who work so hard under challenging circumstances. Today we had a lovely Valentine's "fish and chips "lunch for residents and visitors, the room and tables were beautifully decorated with roses, petals, red
hearts, and the tasty food was accompanied by a bottle of alcohol free wine on each table.
My husband had his 90th birthday last month and once again they helped to make it a day to remember.
I visit every other day, am always made welcome and kept up to date with his progress.
The family feel very lucky that we are able to see him being so well cared for at this stage in his life.
Reply from Maria Spollin, Manager at Church Farm at Skylarks

I have shared your feedback with the whole staff team - supporting everyone to have the best day possible is our aim and can bring great joy to everyone.

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Review from Louise H (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum moved to Church Farm at Skylarks Care Home after being sectioned twice and two other failed attempts at settling her into a care home.
It was not smooth sailing straight away but that was very much expected with her mixed dementia and other mental health complications. All of the staff and
management at Church Farm have worked really hard and have done all they can to help my mum feel safe and happy. After two months, she is now smiling and she tells me how nice all of the staff are when I visit. She has even been out on a trip to a local farm which she loved.
I am very grateful for the care she is receiving at Church Farm and would recommend the home to anyone needing great care for their loved one. There is warmth along with expertise from all staff and I feel lucky to have found this for my mum.
Reply from Tara Spencer, Home Manager at Church Farm at Skylarks

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are extremely proud of our colleagues and will ensure they are aware of your feedback.

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Review from D F (Son of Resident) published on 20 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was admitted to Church Farm at Skylarks Care Home with severe dementia nine years ago and died peacefully a few weeks ago. Throughout her stay, over all this period of time, her care was superb. The staff were so kind and caring as well as professional. They became her family and treated her as
you would want a loved one to be looked after. All of our family were most grateful and clearly impressed. Even at her passing many of the staff came out to wish her well on her journey and pay their respects, with two attending the funeral. A warmth that you could touch and feel that she would have loved.
Reply from Tara Spencer, Home Manager at Church Farm at Skylarks

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are extremely proud of our colleagues and will ensure they are aware of your feedback.

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Review from Allie W (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend the team at Church Farm at Skylarks Care Home highly enough, dementia is a particularly cruel disease and I can honestly say that at times the carers looked after me just as much as my parents.
Their truly caring, forward-thinking approach is second to none, I feel incredibly lucky
that in their time of need, both my parents were looked after by the team at Skylarks.
Thank you the house leader and the team, we are forever in your debt.
Reply from Tara Spencer, Home Manager at Church Farm at Skylarks

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are extremely proud of our colleagues and will ensure they are aware of your feedback.

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Review from Amanda M (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My parents had both been residents of Church Farm at Skylarks Care Home for a number of years and it was only in my father's final days that I witnessed the care and love shown to individual residents of the home. From cooking their favourite food to singing or dancing, whatever it takes to ensure that
the resident has happiness in their final years, care is delivered with love and kindness. One member of staff, in particular, went out of her way to keep the family updated and ensured that Dad received the best care delivered with maximum dignity whilst protecting him from pain. The family are in debt to the wonderful carers who do an amazing job.
Reply from Tara Spencer, Home Manager at Church Farm at Skylarks

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are extremely proud of our colleagues and will ensure they are aware of your feedback.

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Review from Paola B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been at Church Farm at Skylarks Care Home for many years now and the staff have always been friendly and helpful. They try and put on many different activities for the more able residents and interact with them. I've always found the rooms clean and tidy. The communication with the staff
has been good with regular contact, Facebook posts and emails of updates.
Reply from Tara Spencer, Home Manager at Church Farm at Skylarks

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are extremely proud of our colleagues and will ensure they are aware of your feedback.

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Review from Anna C (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad was moved to Church Farm at Skylarks Care Home from another residential home on the 13th of December 2022 and his care and our experience so far have by far exceeded the care he has previously experienced elsewhere.
Staff are reactive and compassionate and communication has been excellent.
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is a pleasure to visit Dad in this friendly environment and I feel comforted that, although Dad has quite complex needs, he is finally in a place where he is genuinely cared for and where staff work hard to ensure he has the best quality of life possible.
So far, so good!
Reply from Tara Spencer, Home Manager at Church Farm at Skylarks

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are extremely proud of our colleagues and will ensure they are aware of your feedback.

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Review from Nick B (Son of Resident) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been at Church Farm at Skylarks Care Home now for over three years and the care, support and dignity she receives have been excellent. The care team are always on hand to discuss matters with me and, notwithstanding the acuteness of her condition, always ensures she is fully and actively
involved in the community that the home provides.
Reply from Tara Spencer, Home Manager at Church Farm at Skylarks

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are extremely proud of our colleagues and will ensure they are aware of your feedback.

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Review from Adrien P (Son of Resident) published on 10 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mum had been living with dementia for years and when her husband passed a year ago she was losing the will to live.
We looked at a number of care homes locally and nearer to her home in the south. After meeting the team at Church Farm at Skylarks Care Home, seeing first-hand how they were caring
for the existing residents we had no hesitation in choosing Skylarks.
It was the best decision we could ever possibly make for Mum and has given us such great peace of mind.
Skylarks is very special, the management/staff are absolutely fantastic. They treat the residents as "family" and we can hand on heart say this is true. Mum stopped remembering us some while back now and, although that gives us sadness, when we visit her we see her so happy with her Skylarks family. She has a life again, new friendships, days out, daily entertainment. We get regular updates and access to private social media so we can keep updated on Mum.
Mum had not smiled for a long time, she is always smiling now when we see her.
Reply from Tara Spencer, Home Manager at Church Farm at Skylarks

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are extremely proud of our colleagues and will ensure they are aware of your feedback.

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Review from Sarah T (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has now been at Skylarks for 6 months. Skylarks staff were amazing at helping my mum transfer from a care home to Skylarks, they ensured they had all the information necessary to ease my Mum's care. The staff are so positive, patient and caring, not only with my mum but with me too.
My mum needed
some new clothes and Skylarks organised something which I didn't think would be ever possible again, they took her to a department store shopping, the photos were heartwarming. Her anxieties were minimised due to the staff knowing her and helping her, my mum has always loved shopping and she looked like she loved the experience. Sadly she forgot where she had been but we know that for those hours she had such a positive and enjoyable trip. I will always be grateful. This has continued and Mum now joins group shopping trips.
The people around Mum caring for her are always helpful when I contact them, even down to what can I get Mum for Christmas! I know Mum is in very safe hands.
Reply from Tara Spencer, Home Manager at Church Farm at Skylarks

Thank you for sharing your experience.
We are extremely proud of our colleagues and will ensure they are aware of your feedback.

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Review from Karen P (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my father has been at Church Farm at Skylarks Care Home I have been very pleased with the care he has received. The staff I have spoken to all seem to be genuinely fond of him.
Due to the nature of his condition, he is allocated a designated carer who is able to accompany him on his walks (around
the home) which allows him to be active (as he likes to be) but in a safe manner.
Thank you for everything you do for him.
Reply from Matthew Adlem, Head of Operations at Church Farm at Skylarks

Thank you for this review - we are pleased that you had a positive experience with Church Farm at Skylarks.
We will make sure the team are provided with your feedback.

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Review from C B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother is very frail and we wanted to have a family get-together with her whilst we still can. Restrictions over the past two years have made it difficult for her to see all of her family.
The staff: management, carers, support workers and catering; joined us to ensure that we were able to provide
a memorable and enjoyable day for all concerned (6 months - 98 years). Nothing was too much trouble and the day passed effortlessly. Staff were inobtrusive but at our elbow whenever we needed anything.
Since then my mother's spirits have been noticeably uplifted. We cannot praise the staff highly enough for their commitment to those they care for, attending equally to physical and emotional needs with a positive and creative approach to individual needs.
Reply from Matthew Adlem, Head of Operations at Church Farm at Skylarks

We are pleased this was your experience at Church Farm at Skylarks and are glad that you have seen a positive impact for your mother.
We will make sure our team are aware of your feedback.

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Review from L C (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Was very anxious when we had to transfer my mum here from residential care in October last year, where she had been very happy. However, we’ve been really pleased with the quality of the care that she’s had. It is clear that staff know her well and hold her in genuine affection and treat her with dignity.
She has a lovely room. As a family, we’ve never regretted moving her here.
Reply from Matthew Adlem, Head of Operations at Church Farm at Skylarks

We are pleased to hear of your experience and that your initial anxieties were alleviated.
Our colleagues at Skylarks will be encouraged to hear your comments.

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Review from Jackie H (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad was at Skylarks for two years and our experience was amazing, the staff became like family to him. There are always so many innovative activities to engage residents. Heartfelt thanks go to all staff and management for excellent care, especially during the pandemic.
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Current Review Score: 8.3 (8.348)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.3 (8.348) out of 10 for Church Farm at Skylarks is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 6 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 4.171 for Church Farm at Skylarks is calculated as follows: ( (43 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 82 Ratings = 4.171
  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 4.177 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Church Farm at Skylarks is based on 6 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 = 3.6
    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 52 registered maximum number of service users is 10.4. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 10.4 = 0.577
  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: 25 Nov 2022

Overall Good

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Meet the Team (3)

Helen

Helen Beacher

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2025

With a background in nursing and a deep passion for delivering truly person-centred care rooted in emotional connections, I'm proud to be a part of the Skylarks family as Home Manager. I hold a BSc in Dementia Studies and an MSc in Advanced Dementia Studies from the University of Bradford - qualifications that reflect my commitment to understanding and supporting people living with Dementia in the most compassionate and evidence-based way possible.


Before joining the team, I had the privilege of supporting a care service in its journey from "Requires Improvement" to achieving an "Outstanding" CQC rating in 2025. I've also managed multiple nursing home settings concurrently, always with a focus on building strong, supportive teams and nurturing meaningful connections with family members, relatives and staff.


Outside of work, I'm happiest in the garden with my two much-loved dogs, Benjamin and Montgomery, who keep me smiling and active. I find real joy in nature and in the simple things - whether it's tending to plants or sharing a refreshment and a story with someone.


I'm thrilled to be a part of the Church Farm family, where kindness, curiosity, and community are at the heart of everything we do. Where "People Matter".

Maria

Maria Spollin

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2014

Maria's early years were spent in Long Eaton, Northumberland, Leicestershire then Nottingham, primarily due to her Dad’s work in open-cast mining. Her Mum was a nurse and when they moved to Nottingham her parents ran a residential home which shared the same philosophy as the Church Farm approach today. This was Maria's introduction to the world of care, as she spent every weekend for 2 years working as a care assistant in the family 'home' until she began her nurse training after leaving school.


When qualified, Maria worked on a medical ward specialising in children’s and occasionally adult cardiothoracic surgery at Glenfield Hospital. During her 20-plus years there Maria did various specialist courses, including becoming a specialist in the most advanced form of life support available. Glenfield being the first of 5 centres in the UK to provide this level of support.


Since 1995 Maria has been involved with Church Farm through family links and attended a trip with some residents to Blackpool and also summer fetes and other social gatherings. Maria's previous experience helps her to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and to appreciate the need for privacy, dignity, and patience for everyone living in the home.


Away from work, Maria keeps busy with her family life. In her spare time, she likes to read a good crime novel.

Samantha

Samantha McCormack

Job Title: House Leader Joined: 2014

Samantha works as House Leader overseeing all our Lounges.

Frequently Asked Questions about Church Farm at Skylarks

What types of Care is Church Farm at Skylarks 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 Church Farm at Skylarks have?

There are 52 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Church Farm at Skylarks?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Church Farm at Skylarks to the centre of Nottingham?

1.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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