Clifton Manor Nursing 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 beds30
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-11-16
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 families is how quickly their loved ones settle in here. There's a real sense of security that comes through — residents who've been anxious or unsettled elsewhere seem to find their calm. Staff create an atmosphere where people feel genuinely looked after, day and night.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership74
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-11-16
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home received a Good rating for effectiveness at the January 2022 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. The published report does not include specific detail about dementia training content, care plan review frequency, GP access arrangements, or how food and dietary needs are managed for the 30 residents.Is this home caring?
The home received a Good rating for caring at the January 2022 inspection. This is the domain that most directly reflects whether staff are kind, whether your parent's dignity is protected, and whether care is given at a pace that suits them. The published report contains no specific observations of staff interactions, no recorded testimony from residents or relatives, and no detail about how dignity and independence are maintained day to day.Is the home responsive?
The home received a Good rating for responsiveness at the January 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors daily life to the individual, whether activities are meaningful, and whether end-of-life care is planned and compassionate. The published report contains no specific detail about the activity programme, individual engagement, or how the home supports residents who cannot participate in group activities.Is the home well-led?
The home received a Good rating for leadership at the January 2022 inspection, improving from a previous Requires Improvement rating. A named registered manager, Mrs Kellie Lorraine Bingham, is in post, alongside a nominated individual, Mrs Mandy Reeves. The published report does not include specific observations about the manager's visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home responds to complaints and incidents.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist dementia care alongside general nursing for adults over 65. For those living with dementia, the team brings experience in creating that crucial sense of security and routine. Staff work to understand each person's individual needs and responses. 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
Clifton Manor Nursing Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect that positive rating trend rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What strikes families is how quickly their loved ones settle in here. There's a real sense of security that comes through — residents who've been anxious or unsettled elsewhere seem to find their calm. Staff create an atmosphere where people feel genuinely looked after, day and night.
What inspectors have recorded
The nursing team here seems to understand that good care means staying ahead of things. Families talk about staff who spot health changes early, keep communication flowing naturally, and make themselves available when concerns arise. Though one family had a different experience with staff engagement, the overwhelming pattern is of professionals who stay closely connected to the people they're caring for.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the measure of a care home is how it handles the hardest moments — and here, that compassion extends to the whole family.
Worth a visit
Clifton Manor Nursing Home, at Rivergreen in Nottingham, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in January 2022. This is a meaningful result because the home had previously held a Requires Improvement rating, and the improvement to Good across every domain suggests genuine progress. A named registered manager is in post, and the regulator reviewed available information in July 2023 and found no reason to change the rating. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text contains very little specific observational detail. There are no recorded quotes from residents or relatives, no descriptions of staff interactions, and no specific findings about food, activities, staffing numbers, or the dementia environment. A Good rating is a positive foundation, but it does not tell you what daily life looks like for your parent. Visit in person, ideally at a mealtime, and ask the manager to show you last week's actual staffing rota and activity schedule rather than a template.
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In Their Own Words
How Clifton Manor Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where families find comfort through life's most difficult transitions
Clifton Manor Nursing Home – Expert Care in Nottingham
When you're looking for somewhere that understands what really matters at this stage of life, Clifton Manor Nursing Home in Nottingham offers something deeply reassuring. Families describe a place where staff seem to grasp the weight of what everyone's going through — not just the practical care needs, but the emotional journey too. It's the kind of understanding that makes a genuine difference when you need it most.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist dementia care alongside general nursing for adults over 65.
For those living with dementia, the team brings experience in creating that crucial sense of security and routine. Staff work to understand each person's individual needs and responses.
“Sometimes the measure of a care home is how it handles the hardest moments — and here, that compassion extends to the whole family.”
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
Clifton Manor Nursing Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect that positive rating trend rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What strikes families is how quickly their loved ones settle in here. There's a real sense of security that comes through — residents who've been anxious or unsettled elsewhere seem to find their calm. Staff create an atmosphere where people feel genuinely looked after, day and night.
What inspectors have recorded
The nursing team here seems to understand that good care means staying ahead of things. Families talk about staff who spot health changes early, keep communication flowing naturally, and make themselves available when concerns arise. Though one family had a different experience with staff engagement, the overwhelming pattern is of professionals who stay closely connected to the people they're caring for.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the measure of a care home is how it handles the hardest moments — and here, that compassion extends to the whole family.
Worth a visit
Clifton Manor Nursing Home, at Rivergreen in Nottingham, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in January 2022. This is a meaningful result because the home had previously held a Requires Improvement rating, and the improvement to Good across every domain suggests genuine progress. A named registered manager is in post, and the regulator reviewed available information in July 2023 and found no reason to change the rating. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text contains very little specific observational detail. There are no recorded quotes from residents or relatives, no descriptions of staff interactions, and no specific findings about food, activities, staffing numbers, or the dementia environment. A Good rating is a positive foundation, but it does not tell you what daily life looks like for your parent. Visit in person, ideally at a mealtime, and ask the manager to show you last week's actual staffing rota and activity schedule rather than a template.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Clifton Manor Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Clifton Manor Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where families find comfort through life's most difficult transitions
Clifton Manor Nursing Home – Expert Care in Nottingham
When you're looking for somewhere that understands what really matters at this stage of life, Clifton Manor Nursing Home in Nottingham offers something deeply reassuring. Families describe a place where staff seem to grasp the weight of what everyone's going through — not just the practical care needs, but the emotional journey too. It's the kind of understanding that makes a genuine difference when you need it most.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist dementia care alongside general nursing for adults over 65.
For those living with dementia, the team brings experience in creating that crucial sense of security and routine. Staff work to understand each person's individual needs and responses.
Management & ethos
The nursing team here seems to understand that good care means staying ahead of things. Families talk about staff who spot health changes early, keep communication flowing naturally, and make themselves available when concerns arise. Though one family had a different experience with staff engagement, the overwhelming pattern is of professionals who stay closely connected to the people they're caring for.
The home & environment
The attention to detail shows in unexpected ways. Fresh flowers appear in rooms, sensory lighting creates a peaceful atmosphere, and personal touches help make spaces feel individual. It's these small gestures that families remember.
“Sometimes the measure of a care home is how it handles the hardest moments — and here, that compassion extends to the whole family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
