The Old Red Lion is a residential care home in Retford, run by Creative Care (East Midlands) Limited. CQC registers it for 7 places and supports younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment.
CQC rated it Outstanding overall in May 2026, and Outstanding in all five key questions. Across Nottinghamshire, 84% of the 257 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding.
CQC rating
★Outstanding
Published 1 May 2026
Rated 4 months ago
- SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?★Outstanding
- EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?★Outstanding
- CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?★Outstanding
- ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?★Outstanding
- Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?★Outstanding
Read the full inspection report on cqc.org.uk ↗
How it compares in Nottinghamshire
The Old Red Lion is in the Outstanding tier, alongside 23 other homes in Nottinghamshire.
Of the 257 rated care homes here, 84% are Good or Outstanding
(England: 83%).
- Outstanding 24 (9%)
- Good, with Outstanding areas 10 (4%)
- Good 158 (57%)
- Good, with an area to improve 25 (9%)
- Requires improvement 38 (14%)
- Inadequate 2 (1%)
- Not yet rated 20 (7%)
Half of Nottinghamshire's ratings are more than 4.3 years old. How tiers work
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The provider's other homes
Creative Care (East Midlands) Limited runs 9 care homes registered with CQC: 3 Outstanding, 4 Good, 2 Requires improvement.
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Charnwood House
Newark, Nottinghamshire · NG22 0DJ · Residential care home · 4 beds
★Outstanding
S: GoodE: GoodC: OutstandingR: OutstandingW: Outstanding
Rated 6 months ago
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Sternhill Paddock
Newark, Nottinghamshire · NG22 0DJ · Residential care home · 6 beds
★Outstanding
S: GoodE: GoodC: OutstandingR: OutstandingW: Outstanding
Rated 6 months ago
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Bridle Lodge
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire · NG14 5FS · Residential care home · 5 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 4 months ago
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Sheepwalk House
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire · NG15 9FD · Residential care home · 6 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 11 months ago
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The Old Vicarage
Nottingham, Derbyshire · NG16 5NP · Residential care home · 9 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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The Spinnies
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire · NG15 8AF · Residential care home · 4 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Requires improvement
Rated 5 months ago
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Care homes nearby
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Redbank House
Retford, Nottinghamshire · DN22 0BT · Residential care home · 8 beds1.8 km
★Outstanding
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: OutstandingW: Outstanding
Rated 7 years ago
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Beeches
Retford, Nottinghamshire · DN22 0BY · Residential care home · 12 beds1.9 km
Requires improvement
S: Requires improvementE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Requires improvement
Rated 4 years ago
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Chestnut House
Marton, Lincolnshire · DN21 5AW · Residential care home · 33 beds6.0 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 6 years ago
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South Lodge
Retford, Nottinghamshire · DN22 7JJ · Residential care home · 6 beds7.0 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 4 years ago
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Mason House
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire · DN22 7EU · Residential care home · 8 beds7.1 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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Iedale
Retford, Nottinghamshire · DN22 7JG · Residential care home · 6 beds7.2 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 4 years ago
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