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The Old Red Lion
Old Red Lion, Town Street, Treswell, Retford, DN22 0EJ — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Old Red Lion was rated
Rating published 01/05/2026. Read the full inspection report.
- 7 bedsRegistered capacity
- NottinghamshireCouncil for care funding
- 01777 248877Care home's own number
- Creative Care (East Midlands) LimitedOperator
- 10th April 2015Registered since
- Creative Care (East Midlands) LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Old Red Lion
The Old Red Lion is a Care Home in Retford, Nottinghamshire, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Mental Health care.
The Old Red Lion was registered with the Care Quality Commission in April 2015. It is run by Creative Care (East Midlands) Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 05522412). Creative Care (East Midlands) Limited runs 10 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for younger adults, people with sensory impairments, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Old Red Lion been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Old Red Lion "Outstanding" overall, in its most recent report, published May 2026.
What types of care does The Old Red Lion provide?
The Old Red Lion provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Mental Health care.
How many beds does The Old Red Lion have?
The Old Red Lion is registered for 7 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Old Red Lion?
The Old Red Lion is run by Creative Care (East Midlands) Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 05522412). The provider runs 10 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was The Old Red Lion registered with CQC?
The Old Red Lion has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since April 2015. Its provider, Creative Care (East Midlands) Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does The Old Red Lion care for?
CQC registers The Old Red Lion to care for younger adults, people with sensory impairments, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does The Old Red Lion provide nursing care?
No. The Old Red Lion is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers The Old Red Lion?
The Old Red Lion is in the Nottinghamshire council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to The Old Red Lion?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Retford, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.