Magnolia House Residential Care Home
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 beds62
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2021-12-25
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families visiting Magnolia House often mention feeling warmly received by staff who make time for them. The home organises various activities and entertainment throughout the week, giving residents plenty to look forward to. Staff have been known to mark special occasions too — one couple were delighted when the team made an effort to celebrate Valentine's Day together.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-12-25
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The inspection rated this domain Good. The published text does not provide specific detail about training programmes, care plan quality, GP access arrangements, or how the home manages nutrition and hydration for people with dementia. The home is registered as a residential setting, meaning nursing-level clinical assessment relies on visiting professionals such as GPs and community nurses rather than in-house nursing staff.Is this home caring?
The inspection rated this domain Good. No specific observations of staff interactions, resident testimony about how they are treated, or examples of dignity and privacy being upheld are included in the published text. This is the domain families care about most, and the lack of specific detail here is a genuine gap in what the published findings can tell you.Is the home responsive?
The inspection rated this domain Good. The published text does not describe the activities programme, how the home tailors engagement to individuals with advanced dementia, whether end-of-life care planning is in place, or how the home responds to individual preferences in daily life. For a home specialising in dementia care, the responsiveness domain is particularly important because the needs of people with dementia change frequently and unpredictably.Is the home well-led?
The inspection rated this domain Good. The published text names Miss Gemma Louise Elliott as the registered manager and Mr David Haigh as the nominated individual for the provider, Haigh Healthcare Limited. No specific detail is provided about management visibility, staff culture, governance arrangements, or how the home handles complaints and feedback. A named registered manager in post is a positive structural indicator, but the inspection does not describe what her leadership looks like in practice.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Magnolia House specialises in residential care for adults over 65, with particular expertise in supporting those living with dementia. The home's dementia care includes structured activities designed to engage residents at different stages of their journey. Staff work to create a secure, familiar environment where those with dementia can maintain their daily routines with appropriate support. 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
Magnolia House received a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, observations, or direct testimony, so most scores sit in the mid-range rather than the higher bands that strong specific evidence would warrant.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families visiting Magnolia House often mention feeling warmly received by staff who make time for them. The home organises various activities and entertainment throughout the week, giving residents plenty to look forward to. Staff have been known to mark special occasions too — one couple were delighted when the team made an effort to celebrate Valentine's Day together.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff are available around the clock at Magnolia House, with families describing them as caring and helpful during visits. The team responds quickly when residents need assistance, and communication with families appears to work well for most. Though experiences can vary between individual staff members, many families have built good relationships with the care team over time.
How it sits against good practice
Every family's care journey is unique — visiting Magnolia House could help you understand if it's the right fit for yours.
Worth a visit
Magnolia House Residential Care Home, on Chesterfield Road North in Pleasley, Mansfield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection on 7 December 2021. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence that the rating needed to change. The home is registered for 62 residents, specialises in care for older adults including people living with dementia, and is run by Haigh Healthcare Limited with a named registered manager, Miss Gemma Louise Elliott, in post. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection text is very thin. It confirms the Good rating but provides almost no specific observations, staff or resident testimony, or descriptions of day-to-day practice. A Good rating is reassuring, but it is now over three years old, and the level of detail available is not enough on its own to judge whether this home is the right fit for your parent. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the staffing rota for a typical week including nights, ask how the team supports people with dementia specifically, and speak to the registered manager face to face. The checklist above sets out every question worth raising.
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In Their Own Words
How Magnolia House Residential Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Modern spaces where families feel warmly welcomed in Mansfield
Compassionate Care in Mansfield at Magnolia House Residential Care Home
When families first walk through the doors at Magnolia House in Mansfield, they often comment on the bright, clean atmosphere that greets them. This residential care home provides round-the-clock support for older adults, with particular experience in dementia care. The modern facilities and organised activities help create a comfortable environment where residents can feel at home.
Who they care for
Magnolia House specialises in residential care for adults over 65, with particular expertise in supporting those living with dementia.
The home's dementia care includes structured activities designed to engage residents at different stages of their journey. Staff work to create a secure, familiar environment where those with dementia can maintain their daily routines with appropriate support.
“Every family's care journey is unique — visiting Magnolia House could help you understand if it's the right fit for yours.”
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
Magnolia House received a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, observations, or direct testimony, so most scores sit in the mid-range rather than the higher bands that strong specific evidence would warrant.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families visiting Magnolia House often mention feeling warmly received by staff who make time for them. The home organises various activities and entertainment throughout the week, giving residents plenty to look forward to. Staff have been known to mark special occasions too — one couple were delighted when the team made an effort to celebrate Valentine's Day together.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff are available around the clock at Magnolia House, with families describing them as caring and helpful during visits. The team responds quickly when residents need assistance, and communication with families appears to work well for most. Though experiences can vary between individual staff members, many families have built good relationships with the care team over time.
How it sits against good practice
Every family's care journey is unique — visiting Magnolia House could help you understand if it's the right fit for yours.
Worth a visit
Magnolia House Residential Care Home, on Chesterfield Road North in Pleasley, Mansfield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection on 7 December 2021. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence that the rating needed to change. The home is registered for 62 residents, specialises in care for older adults including people living with dementia, and is run by Haigh Healthcare Limited with a named registered manager, Miss Gemma Louise Elliott, in post. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection text is very thin. It confirms the Good rating but provides almost no specific observations, staff or resident testimony, or descriptions of day-to-day practice. A Good rating is reassuring, but it is now over three years old, and the level of detail available is not enough on its own to judge whether this home is the right fit for your parent. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the staffing rota for a typical week including nights, ask how the team supports people with dementia specifically, and speak to the registered manager face to face. The checklist above sets out every question worth raising.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Magnolia House Residential Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Magnolia House Residential Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Modern spaces where families feel warmly welcomed in Mansfield
Compassionate Care in Mansfield at Magnolia House Residential Care Home
When families first walk through the doors at Magnolia House in Mansfield, they often comment on the bright, clean atmosphere that greets them. This residential care home provides round-the-clock support for older adults, with particular experience in dementia care. The modern facilities and organised activities help create a comfortable environment where residents can feel at home.
Who they care for
Magnolia House specialises in residential care for adults over 65, with particular expertise in supporting those living with dementia.
The home's dementia care includes structured activities designed to engage residents at different stages of their journey. Staff work to create a secure, familiar environment where those with dementia can maintain their daily routines with appropriate support.
Management & ethos
Staff are available around the clock at Magnolia House, with families describing them as caring and helpful during visits. The team responds quickly when residents need assistance, and communication with families appears to work well for most. Though experiences can vary between individual staff members, many families have built good relationships with the care team over time.
The home & environment
The home features modern, light-filled rooms with private bathrooms and call buttons for peace of mind. Communal areas include comfortable lounges and dining spaces where residents gather for meals, which visitors have consistently praised. The building has secure access control, and families appreciate the clean, well-maintained surroundings throughout.
“Every family's care journey is unique — visiting Magnolia House could help you understand if it's the right fit for yours.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
