Provider profile
Step Forward (Nottingham) Limited
Step Forward (Nottingham) Limited is the registered operator of 2 care homes, every one in East Midlands. 100% of its 2 rated services are rated Good or Outstanding, against 83% for the same type of services across England.
- 2services in total
- 100%Good or Outstanding (of rated)
- 0at Outstanding
- 0rated in the last 2 years · 2 from 4+ years ago
Ratings across Step Forward (Nottingham) Limited's services
| Question | Rated Inadequate | Rated Requires improvement | Rated Good | Rated Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All services | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Safe | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Effective | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Caring | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Responsive | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Well-led | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Each service counted once, by its most recent CQC rating; on the register since January 2011; 25 beds across its care homes.
Where Step Forward (Nottingham) Limited operates and how it compares
Capacity: 25 beds over 2 homes, averaging 13, ranging from 5 at Devonshire Manor to 20 at Dovetail House.
East Midlands is where Step Forward (Nottingham) Limited has the most services. The regional split is East Midlands (2 care homes).
Council areas covered: 2, with the largest numbers in Nottingham (1) and Nottinghamshire (1).
Below Good: 0 of 2 rated services, or 0%, where England's figure for a similar mix is 17%. Outstanding: 0%, where England's is 5%.
Service by service, against the area
For every location, the share of similar local services rated Good or Outstanding, and how recent its own rating is.
| Name | CQC rating | Area | Local share rated Good+ | Newer rating than |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Manor | Nottingham | 76% of 72 | 6% locally | |
| Dovetail House | Nottinghamshire | 84% of 257 | 28% locally |
Every Step Forward (Nottingham) Limited care home
| Service | Town and council | Latest rating | Registered beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Manor | Nottingham | Rated Jul 2018 | 5 |
| Dovetail House | Mansfield, Nottinghamshire | Rated Mar 2020 | 20 |
Source: CQC register and ratings (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated Oct 2026. Ratings are for each service, not for the group. All care groups.
What people ask about Step Forward (Nottingham) Limited
How many care services does Step Forward (Nottingham) Limited run?
CQC lists Step Forward (Nottingham) Limited as running 2 care homes, with 25 care home beds.
What ratings do Step Forward (Nottingham) Limited's services have?
Good or Outstanding: 100% of Step Forward (Nottingham) Limited's 2 rated services. Breakdown: 0 Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement, 0 Inadequate. Always check the individual service.
Are Step Forward (Nottingham) Limited's ratings up to date?
0 were rated within two years; 2 have ratings over four years old, which may predate changes in management. How old care ratings are across England.
CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.