Berry Hill Park 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
- Last inspected2018-06-13
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe how the whole team gets involved in residents' lives, from kitchen staff who know everyone's preferences to the hairdresser who becomes part of the weekly routine. New residents settling in find activity coordinators who help them discover purposeful routines and connections.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity58
- Cleanliness60
- Activities & engagement40
- Food quality50
- Healthcare60
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness52
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-06-13
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. This covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which implies the home holds itself to a higher standard in this area. The published summary does not describe specific findings about dementia training content, care plan quality, or GP access arrangements. No detail about food quality or dietary support is included in the published text.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether residents are treated as individuals. Staff warmth is the single most commonly mentioned theme in our family review data, appearing in 57.3% of positive reviews. The published summary does not include specific inspector observations about how staff interacted with residents, whether preferred names were used, or how staff responded to distress. No resident or relative quotes are included in the published text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Requires Improvement at the January 2022 inspection. This is the only domain that did not reach Good and covers activities, individual engagement, responsiveness to preferences, and end-of-life care planning. The published summary does not describe the specific reasons for this rating, what concerns inspectors identified, or what the home was required to improve. The rating was reviewed in July 2023 and no new concerns were identified, but the Requires Improvement rating has not been superseded by a full re-inspection.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. A named registered manager, Miss Farai Maringa, is recorded, along with a nominated individual, Ms Anna Gretchen Selby. This indicates a formal accountability structure is in place. The published summary does not describe the manager's visibility on the floor, how staff are supported, or how complaints and incidents are managed. The improvement from a previous Requires Improvement overall rating suggests the leadership team played a role in turning the home around.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Berry Hill provides care for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia support. Staff here work with residents living with various forms of dementia, including vascular dementia and Alzheimer's. Families mention seeing challenging behaviours met with patience and creative approaches that preserve dignity. 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
Berry Hill Care Home scores in the mid-range overall, reflecting a Good rating across most areas but a Requires Improvement in Responsive care. The inspection report provides very limited specific detail, which limits how confidently any theme can be scored.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe how the whole team gets involved in residents' lives, from kitchen staff who know everyone's preferences to the hairdresser who becomes part of the weekly routine. New residents settling in find activity coordinators who help them discover purposeful routines and connections.
What inspectors have recorded
The care teams here seem to shine brightest in the hardest moments. Families talk about end-of-life care delivered with real compassion and dignity, and staff who provide steady reassurance when it's needed most. Though some visitors have noticed the team can be stretched thin at times, the quality of individual care remains consistently thoughtful.
How it sits against good practice
While the building might benefit from some updating, the care itself speaks to something deeper — a team that knows how to be present for life's difficult passages.
Worth a visit
Berry Hill Care Home, on Berry Hill Lane in Mansfield, was rated Good overall at its last inspection in January 2022, with Good ratings in Safe, Effective, Caring, and Well-led. This is an improvement on a previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a meaningful and positive trajectory. The home is a 66-bed nursing home run by HC-One Limited, with a named registered manager in post. Dementia is listed as a specialism alongside care for adults over and under 65. The one area that did not reach Good is Responsive care, which covers activities, engagement, and how well the home responds to individual needs and preferences. This is the domain most directly linked to your parent's quality of daily life, and it is the most important thing to investigate before making a decision. The published inspection summary is brief and provides very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed on the day, which makes it difficult to go beyond the headline ratings. Visit the home, ask to see the activities programme in practice rather than on paper, and ask the manager specifically what has improved in Responsive care since the January 2022 inspection.
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In Their Own Words
How Berry Hill Park Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where challenging moments meet gentle understanding and real clinical skill
Berry Hill Care Home – Your Trusted nursing home
When families share their experiences of Berry Hill Care Home in Mansfield, they often talk about the moments that really mattered — watching staff handle difficult dementia behaviours with humour and grace, or seeing a relative recover from medical complications that hospitals couldn't resolve. This care home seems to understand that good care happens in the small moments as much as the big ones.
Who they care for
Berry Hill provides care for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia support.
Staff here work with residents living with various forms of dementia, including vascular dementia and Alzheimer's. Families mention seeing challenging behaviours met with patience and creative approaches that preserve dignity.
“While the building might benefit from some updating, the care itself speaks to something deeper — a team that knows how to be present for life's difficult passages.”
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
Berry Hill Care Home scores in the mid-range overall, reflecting a Good rating across most areas but a Requires Improvement in Responsive care. The inspection report provides very limited specific detail, which limits how confidently any theme can be scored.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe how the whole team gets involved in residents' lives, from kitchen staff who know everyone's preferences to the hairdresser who becomes part of the weekly routine. New residents settling in find activity coordinators who help them discover purposeful routines and connections.
What inspectors have recorded
The care teams here seem to shine brightest in the hardest moments. Families talk about end-of-life care delivered with real compassion and dignity, and staff who provide steady reassurance when it's needed most. Though some visitors have noticed the team can be stretched thin at times, the quality of individual care remains consistently thoughtful.
How it sits against good practice
While the building might benefit from some updating, the care itself speaks to something deeper — a team that knows how to be present for life's difficult passages.
Worth a visit
Berry Hill Care Home, on Berry Hill Lane in Mansfield, was rated Good overall at its last inspection in January 2022, with Good ratings in Safe, Effective, Caring, and Well-led. This is an improvement on a previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a meaningful and positive trajectory. The home is a 66-bed nursing home run by HC-One Limited, with a named registered manager in post. Dementia is listed as a specialism alongside care for adults over and under 65. The one area that did not reach Good is Responsive care, which covers activities, engagement, and how well the home responds to individual needs and preferences. This is the domain most directly linked to your parent's quality of daily life, and it is the most important thing to investigate before making a decision. The published inspection summary is brief and provides very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed on the day, which makes it difficult to go beyond the headline ratings. Visit the home, ask to see the activities programme in practice rather than on paper, and ask the manager specifically what has improved in Responsive care since the January 2022 inspection.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Berry Hill Park Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Berry Hill Park Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where challenging moments meet gentle understanding and real clinical skill
Berry Hill Care Home – Your Trusted nursing home
When families share their experiences of Berry Hill Care Home in Mansfield, they often talk about the moments that really mattered — watching staff handle difficult dementia behaviours with humour and grace, or seeing a relative recover from medical complications that hospitals couldn't resolve. This care home seems to understand that good care happens in the small moments as much as the big ones.
Who they care for
Berry Hill provides care for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia support.
Staff here work with residents living with various forms of dementia, including vascular dementia and Alzheimer's. Families mention seeing challenging behaviours met with patience and creative approaches that preserve dignity.
Management & ethos
The care teams here seem to shine brightest in the hardest moments. Families talk about end-of-life care delivered with real compassion and dignity, and staff who provide steady reassurance when it's needed most. Though some visitors have noticed the team can be stretched thin at times, the quality of individual care remains consistently thoughtful.
“While the building might benefit from some updating, the care itself speaks to something deeper — a team that knows how to be present for life's difficult passages.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
