The Old Red Lion

The Old Red Lion is a residential care home in Retford, in the Nottinghamshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 7 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Creative Care (East Midlands), which operates 9 care homes in England. The home has been registered since April 2015.

At its latest inspection, published May 2026, the CQC rated The Old Red Lion Outstanding, which means the CQC found the service performing exceptionally well. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Old Red Lion has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Nottinghamshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,325 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 278 registered care homes in Nottinghamshire. The nearest to The Old Red Lion include Redbank House, Beeches and Chestnut House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.