Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home in Derby

Set in a quiet residential area located on the outskirts of the city of Derby, Sherwood Forest is easily accessible by car and offers good transport links to neighbouring towns and cities. There are two parks, churches, many local shops and supermarkets within walking distance of our nursing home.

Our care home has three spacious lounge areas, incorporating a beautiful sun lounge, a cosy quiet lounge and a conservatory overlooking the beautifully landscaped garden where residents relax in the warmer summer months. There is also a large dining room and access to other private gardens.

Cultural diversity

A diverse variety of faiths and cultures are celebrated in both the residential and nursing suites of our home, where we are one big family. Firm favourites that fill the home with festivities every year include Diwali, Eid, Easter and Chinese New Year. We also have a multi-faith chaplain who regularly visits the home, as well as churches of various denominations in Normanton and the wider city of Derby.

Each month we have celebratory lunch, with culinary delights from around the world - from Thai, Indian and Chinese dishes, to traditional British and Caribbean cuisine. The family of our residents also take part in these occasions, with many bringing in the food they have lovingly prepared at home. We all sit down together and enjoy the variety of flavours, cultures and traditions that make our home and the people who live and work here truly special.

Taking a step back in time

In our Forest suite, for our residents living with dementia, we are very lucky to have had well known Derby artist Tom Fulep. Tom, who has created bespoke murals in other residential and nursing homes, has produced an old fashioned street scene at Sherwood Forest. Capturing everything from the cobbled streets, taking you on a journey through the park to the river, the mural has so many captivating features that take our residents back in time.

Tom has also created a 1950s and 1960s themed retro café in the dining room including so many special features which nod back to this era. It helps our residents feel comfortable and relaxed, bringing back many wonderful memories as it is reminiscent of how their own homes may have looked in days gone by. It truly makes them feel at home.

We have also created a Namaste room at Sherwood Forest, which is a calming and tranquil retreat. With soft lighting and tactile furnishings, this room promotes total relaxation, in particular for our residents with nursing needs and dementia.

Members of our ‘Friends of Sherwood Forest’ group also reflect the different cultural influences in our home. They are tremendous support when it comes to helping with activities, supporting our residents to experience exciting excursions as well as organising events to bring people from the community of Normanton into the home.

We also have a strong bond with a local primary school in Derby, with children from the school regularly coming to the home to participate in fun activities with our residents.