Kirkella Mansions
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds25
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-10-10
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
People talk about bright rooms that catch the morning sun and views of gardens that bring a bit of the outside world in. The atmosphere feels settled and calm, with staff who seem to genuinely notice what each resident needs. There's music and singing for those who want to join in, creating gentle moments of connection even when mobility becomes difficult.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-10-10
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the October 2024 inspection. This domain covers whether staff have the right training, whether care plans are personalised and up to date, whether healthcare professionals are accessed promptly, and whether food meets residents' nutritional and dietary needs. No specific findings about dementia training content, care plan review frequency, GP access arrangements, or food quality are published in the summary. A Good rating indicates inspectors found acceptable standards across these areas at the time of the visit.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the October 2024 inspection. This domain assesses whether staff treat residents with kindness and respect, whether privacy and dignity are upheld, and whether residents are supported to maintain their independence. No direct quotes from residents, relatives, or staff — and no specific observations of staff interactions — are published in the summary. A Good rating in Caring is among the most subjective domains and depends heavily on what inspectors observed during their visit.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the October 2024 inspection. This domain covers whether the home provides meaningful, varied activities tailored to individuals, whether residents' preferences and life histories inform daily life, and whether end-of-life care is planned and compassionate. No specific information about the activity programme, one-to-one engagement for people who cannot join groups, or end-of-life planning is published in the summary. For a home with a dementia specialism, the responsiveness of daily life to individual needs is a critical quality marker.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the October 2024 inspection, representing a recovery from the home's previous Requires Improvement overall rating. The home has two registered managers — Miss Georgia Florence May Dixon-Hall and Mr Jeffrey Anthony Donnelly — alongside a Nominated Individual, Mrs Rebbecca Fadairo, representing the provider Donnelly Care Homes Ltd. A Good rating in Well-led indicates inspectors were satisfied with governance, culture, and leadership at the time of the visit. No specific detail about manager tenure, staff culture, or how the home responded to the previous Requires Improvement rating is published.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for people over 65, including those living with dementia. They have experience supporting residents through serious health conditions and end-of-life care. While the home accepts residents with dementia, families particularly praise how staff support people through the later stages of illness with patience and understanding. 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
The most recent inspection (October 2024) rated Kirkella Mansions Good across all five domains, which is a meaningful recovery from a Requires Improvement rating — but the inspection report contains very limited published detail, meaning families should treat this score as a cautious positive rather than a confirmed strength.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People talk about bright rooms that catch the morning sun and views of gardens that bring a bit of the outside world in. The atmosphere feels settled and calm, with staff who seem to genuinely notice what each resident needs. There's music and singing for those who want to join in, creating gentle moments of connection even when mobility becomes difficult.
What inspectors have recorded
The team here shows real understanding of what matters during serious illness. Families describe staff who respond quickly when needed but also respect when someone just wants peace and quiet. Leadership keeps everyone focused on safety and comfort, especially during challenging times.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the most important thing is knowing your loved one will be comfortable and cared for, whatever happens next.
Worth a visit
Kirkella Mansions Residential Home, a 25-bed home in Kirkella, Hull, was assessed in October 2024 and rated Good across all five inspection domains — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a significant and encouraging recovery from a Requires Improvement rating, and represents the direction of travel you want to see. The home supports adults over and under 65, including people living with dementia, and is registered under Donnelly Care Homes Ltd with two registered managers in place. The main uncertainty here is the limited published detail behind those Good ratings. The inspection summary does not include direct quotes from residents or family members, specific observations of staff interactions, or detail about activities, food, or night staffing — the areas families consistently tell us matter most. Before deciding, visit at a quieter time (mid-morning or after 4pm), ask specifically how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, and ask to see how a typical weekday looks for someone with dementia who struggles to join group activities. The improvement from the previous rating is a positive signal, but you should treat the Good as a starting point for your questions, not a final answer.
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In Their Own Words
How Kirkella Mansions describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dignity matters most in life's final chapter
Kirkella Mansions Residential Home – Expert Care in Hull
When families need somewhere that understands what really counts during serious illness, Kirkella Mansions in Hull offers the kind of thoughtful care that helps everyone cope. The home specialises in supporting older people through difficult times, with staff who know when to step in and when to simply be there. Families describe a place where comfort comes first and small kindnesses make all the difference.
Who they care for
The home cares for people over 65, including those living with dementia. They have experience supporting residents through serious health conditions and end-of-life care.
While the home accepts residents with dementia, families particularly praise how staff support people through the later stages of illness with patience and understanding.
“Sometimes the most important thing is knowing your loved one will be comfortable and cared for, whatever happens next.”
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
The most recent inspection (October 2024) rated Kirkella Mansions Good across all five domains, which is a meaningful recovery from a Requires Improvement rating — but the inspection report contains very limited published detail, meaning families should treat this score as a cautious positive rather than a confirmed strength.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People talk about bright rooms that catch the morning sun and views of gardens that bring a bit of the outside world in. The atmosphere feels settled and calm, with staff who seem to genuinely notice what each resident needs. There's music and singing for those who want to join in, creating gentle moments of connection even when mobility becomes difficult.
What inspectors have recorded
The team here shows real understanding of what matters during serious illness. Families describe staff who respond quickly when needed but also respect when someone just wants peace and quiet. Leadership keeps everyone focused on safety and comfort, especially during challenging times.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the most important thing is knowing your loved one will be comfortable and cared for, whatever happens next.
Worth a visit
Kirkella Mansions Residential Home, a 25-bed home in Kirkella, Hull, was assessed in October 2024 and rated Good across all five inspection domains — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a significant and encouraging recovery from a Requires Improvement rating, and represents the direction of travel you want to see. The home supports adults over and under 65, including people living with dementia, and is registered under Donnelly Care Homes Ltd with two registered managers in place. The main uncertainty here is the limited published detail behind those Good ratings. The inspection summary does not include direct quotes from residents or family members, specific observations of staff interactions, or detail about activities, food, or night staffing — the areas families consistently tell us matter most. Before deciding, visit at a quieter time (mid-morning or after 4pm), ask specifically how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, and ask to see how a typical weekday looks for someone with dementia who struggles to join group activities. The improvement from the previous rating is a positive signal, but you should treat the Good as a starting point for your questions, not a final answer.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Kirkella Mansions measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Kirkella Mansions describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dignity matters most in life's final chapter
Kirkella Mansions Residential Home – Expert Care in Hull
When families need somewhere that understands what really counts during serious illness, Kirkella Mansions in Hull offers the kind of thoughtful care that helps everyone cope. The home specialises in supporting older people through difficult times, with staff who know when to step in and when to simply be there. Families describe a place where comfort comes first and small kindnesses make all the difference.
Who they care for
The home cares for people over 65, including those living with dementia. They have experience supporting residents through serious health conditions and end-of-life care.
While the home accepts residents with dementia, families particularly praise how staff support people through the later stages of illness with patience and understanding.
Management & ethos
The team here shows real understanding of what matters during serious illness. Families describe staff who respond quickly when needed but also respect when someone just wants peace and quiet. Leadership keeps everyone focused on safety and comfort, especially during challenging times.
The home & environment
The physical spaces work well for people who need extra support — rooms feel comfortable rather than clinical, with plenty of natural light coming through the windows. Families mention how the views and brightness seem to lift people's spirits, especially when getting outside becomes harder.
“Sometimes the most important thing is knowing your loved one will be comfortable and cared for, whatever happens next.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
