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The Old Red Lion is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Retford, Nottinghamshire. It is operated by Creative Care (East Midlands) Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, learning disabilities, mental health. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, The Old Red Lion 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 May 2026, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated The Old Red Lion 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.
The Old Red Lion is located in Retford, within the Nottinghamshire local authority area in East Midlands.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | Old Red Lion, Town Street, Treswell, Town Street, Treswell, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0EJ |
| Phone | 01777 248877 |
| Website | www.creativecare.org.uk |
| Local authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Last inspection | 1 May 2026 |
| Provider | Creative Care (East Midlands) Limited |
Is The Old Red Lion registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Old Red Lion 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/1-2006308813
What type of care does The Old Red Lion provide?
The Old Red Lion provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, mental health conditions.
How do I contact The Old Red Lion?
You can contact The Old Red Lion by phone on 01777 248877, or visit them at Old Red Lion, Town Street, Treswell, Town Street, Treswell, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0EJ.
What is The Old Red Lion's CQC rating?
The Old Red Lion 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/1-2006308813
What are The Old Red Lion's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Old Red Lion's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Retford?
There are 23 CQC-registered care homes in Retford. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/retford.
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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