Ruddington Manor Care home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds66
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2023-08-02
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
What strikes visitors first is how present the staff are. They're in the lounges chatting with residents, not just rushing through tasks. Families mention feeling genuinely welcomed to join in with daily life, whether that's staying for activities or just spending time in the comfortable spaces. The manager's often around too, stopping to talk with families and check how things are going.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-08-02
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the May 2024 inspection. This domain covers care planning, staff training, healthcare access including GP contact and medication management, and nutrition. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which means staff should be equipped to support people at all stages of dementia, including those who cannot communicate verbally. No specific detail about care plan content, training programmes, or food quality is included in the published summary.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the May 2024 inspection. This domain covers how staff treat the people who live in the home, including dignity, respect, privacy, and whether people are supported to maintain their independence. No direct observations of staff interactions, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no specific examples of caring practice are included in the published summary.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the May 2024 inspection. This domain covers whether the home responds to individual needs, including activities, engagement, and end-of-life care. The home supports people with dementia and physical disabilities, both of whom may not be able to participate in standard group activities. No description of the activity programme, individual engagement arrangements, or end-of-life planning is included in the published summary.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the May 2024 inspection. The home is run by New Care Nottingham (Opco) Limited, with Mrs Anne Lovelle Mirasol as registered manager and Mrs Cathryn Fairhurst as nominated individual. Having named, identifiable leaders in post is a basic positive signal. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good suggests that issues identified in earlier inspections were addressed under the current or recent leadership. No detail about management culture, staff feedback mechanisms, or governance processes is included in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities. They've shown particular success helping people with mobility challenges regain fitness and confidence. Residents living with dementia seem to particularly benefit from the home's activity programme and social atmosphere. The structured daily routine and opportunities for genuine friendships appear to help people stay engaged and connected. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Ruddington Manor Care Centre has moved from Requires Improvement to a full Good rating across all five domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the rating outcome rather than rich on-the-ground evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What strikes visitors first is how present the staff are. They're in the lounges chatting with residents, not just rushing through tasks. Families mention feeling genuinely welcomed to join in with daily life, whether that's staying for activities or just spending time in the comfortable spaces. The manager's often around too, stopping to talk with families and check how things are going.
What inspectors have recorded
Recent concerns about medication management and care consistency suggest the home's been through a difficult period. While most families praise the caring approach of staff, some have experienced worrying lapses in basic care standards. The current management team appears committed to improvement, working closely with families and external care partners.
How it sits against good practice
It's worth visiting to get a feel for whether the current team can deliver the consistent, dignified care your loved one deserves.
Worth a visit
Ruddington Manor Care Centre, a 66-bed nursing home in Nottingham supporting people living with dementia, physical disabilities, and a range of nursing needs, was assessed in May 2024 and rated Good across all five inspection domains. This is a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating, and it tells you that inspectors found the home to be safe, effective, and well run at the time of the visit. The home has named, identifiable leadership with both a registered manager and a nominated individual in post. The main limitation of this report is that the published summary contains very little specific detail. You cannot read what inspectors actually observed, what residents said, or what the activity programme looks like in practice. That means you need to treat the Good rating as a positive starting point rather than a complete picture. On your visit, ask to see the most recent staffing rota (including nights), ask how often care plans are reviewed and whether you will be invited to contribute, and observe how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas, especially with people who are not able to initiate conversation themselves.
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In Their Own Words
How Ruddington Manor Care home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where daily outings and friendships help residents rediscover joy
Dedicated nursing home Support in Nottingham
Families describe watching their loved ones come back to life at Ruddington Manor Care Centre in Nottingham. The home's packed calendar of activities — from regular excursions to intergenerational sessions — seems to spark something special in residents who'd been withdrawing. People talk about seeing genuine friendships form and mood improvements that surprised everyone.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities. They've shown particular success helping people with mobility challenges regain fitness and confidence.
Residents living with dementia seem to particularly benefit from the home's activity programme and social atmosphere. The structured daily routine and opportunities for genuine friendships appear to help people stay engaged and connected.
“It's worth visiting to get a feel for whether the current team can deliver the consistent, dignified care your loved one deserves.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Ruddington Manor Care Centre has moved from Requires Improvement to a full Good rating across all five domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the rating outcome rather than rich on-the-ground evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What strikes visitors first is how present the staff are. They're in the lounges chatting with residents, not just rushing through tasks. Families mention feeling genuinely welcomed to join in with daily life, whether that's staying for activities or just spending time in the comfortable spaces. The manager's often around too, stopping to talk with families and check how things are going.
What inspectors have recorded
Recent concerns about medication management and care consistency suggest the home's been through a difficult period. While most families praise the caring approach of staff, some have experienced worrying lapses in basic care standards. The current management team appears committed to improvement, working closely with families and external care partners.
How it sits against good practice
It's worth visiting to get a feel for whether the current team can deliver the consistent, dignified care your loved one deserves.
Worth a visit
Ruddington Manor Care Centre, a 66-bed nursing home in Nottingham supporting people living with dementia, physical disabilities, and a range of nursing needs, was assessed in May 2024 and rated Good across all five inspection domains. This is a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating, and it tells you that inspectors found the home to be safe, effective, and well run at the time of the visit. The home has named, identifiable leadership with both a registered manager and a nominated individual in post. The main limitation of this report is that the published summary contains very little specific detail. You cannot read what inspectors actually observed, what residents said, or what the activity programme looks like in practice. That means you need to treat the Good rating as a positive starting point rather than a complete picture. On your visit, ask to see the most recent staffing rota (including nights), ask how often care plans are reviewed and whether you will be invited to contribute, and observe how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas, especially with people who are not able to initiate conversation themselves.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Ruddington Manor Care home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Ruddington Manor Care home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where daily outings and friendships help residents rediscover joy
Dedicated nursing home Support in Nottingham
Families describe watching their loved ones come back to life at Ruddington Manor Care Centre in Nottingham. The home's packed calendar of activities — from regular excursions to intergenerational sessions — seems to spark something special in residents who'd been withdrawing. People talk about seeing genuine friendships form and mood improvements that surprised everyone.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities. They've shown particular success helping people with mobility challenges regain fitness and confidence.
Residents living with dementia seem to particularly benefit from the home's activity programme and social atmosphere. The structured daily routine and opportunities for genuine friendships appear to help people stay engaged and connected.
Management & ethos
Recent concerns about medication management and care consistency suggest the home's been through a difficult period. While most families praise the caring approach of staff, some have experienced worrying lapses in basic care standards. The current management team appears committed to improvement, working closely with families and external care partners.
The home & environment
The home feels fresh and cared for, with thoughtful touches in the decor that make spaces feel welcoming rather than institutional. Everything's kept spotlessly clean. There's real variety in the activities programme — not just bingo and singalongs but proper outings that get people engaged and talking.
“It's worth visiting to get a feel for whether the current team can deliver the consistent, dignified care your loved one deserves.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
