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Acorn House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. It is operated by Acacia Care (Nottingham) Ltd.
The home provides specialist care for dementia, learning disabilities, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Acorn House provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
Following an inspection in September 2026, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Acorn House as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Acorn House is located in Nottingham, within the Nottingham local authority area in East Midlands.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | 1 Oak Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 2AT |
| Phone | 01159 605981 |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Last inspection | 3 September 2026 |
| Provider | Acacia Care (Nottingham) Ltd |
Is Acorn House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Acorn House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-1305105437
What type of care does Acorn House provide?
Acorn House provides residential homes, specialising in dementia, learning disabilities, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Acorn House?
You can contact Acorn House by phone on 01159 605981, or visit them at 1 Oak Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 2AT.
What is Acorn House's CQC rating?
Acorn House has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-1305105437
How many care homes are in Nottingham?
There are 317 CQC-registered care homes in Nottingham. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/nottingham.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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