Manorfield Residential 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 beds28
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-02-16
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement55
- Food quality55
- Healthcare60
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-02-16
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the January 2019 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, access to healthcare professionals, and nutrition. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which means inspectors would have expected to see evidence of dementia-specific training and tailored care plans. The published summary does not describe what was found in any of these areas.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the January 2019 inspection. This covers how staff treat the people they support, including dignity, respect, privacy, and whether residents feel they have a say in their own care. The published summary does not include any specific inspector observations or quotes from residents or relatives about the quality of day-to-day interactions.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the January 2019 inspection. This domain covers whether the home responds to individual needs and preferences, including activities, engagement, and end-of-life care planning. No specific activities, individual engagement examples, or end-of-life arrangements are described in the published summary.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the January 2019 inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Karen Stovell, and a nominated individual are recorded. The home is operated by CC Care Home Limited. The published summary does not describe the management culture, how staff are supported, how governance works in practice, or how the home learns from incidents and complaints.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Manorfield provides residential care for adults both under and over 65, including specialist dementia support. The team understands that care needs vary greatly between individuals, whether someone is living with a long-term condition or adjusting to age-related changes. For residents living with dementia, the home's accessible design helps reduce confusion and maintain familiarity. The single-storey layout means there are no stairs to navigate, making daily life simpler and safer. 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
Manorfield Residential Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive foundation, but the published report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the rating itself rather than rich observed evidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Manorfield Residential Home, on Clappers Lane in Chichester, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last official inspection in January 2019. The home is registered to care for up to 28 people, including adults living with dementia, and has a named registered manager in place. A review of available information carried out in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The main uncertainty here is the age of the inspection and the very limited detail in the published summary. A Good rating from 2019 tells you the home met the required standard at that point, but it is now several years old and the published text does not include specific observations about staff interactions, the environment, activities, food, or night staffing. On a visit, focus on what you can see and hear for yourself: whether staff greet your parent by name, whether the home feels calm and unhurried in the afternoon, and whether the manager can show you current staffing rotas rather than a template.
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In Their Own Words
How Manorfield Residential Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Purpose-built single-storey home supporting independence in Chichester
Manorfield Residential Home – Expert Care in Chichester
Finding the right care home means looking for somewhere that truly understands individual needs. Manorfield Residential Home in Chichester provides residential care in a thoughtfully designed single-storey building. The home welcomes adults of all ages, including those living with dementia, offering support that helps residents maintain their independence.
Who they care for
Manorfield provides residential care for adults both under and over 65, including specialist dementia support. The team understands that care needs vary greatly between individuals, whether someone is living with a long-term condition or adjusting to age-related changes.
For residents living with dementia, the home's accessible design helps reduce confusion and maintain familiarity. The single-storey layout means there are no stairs to navigate, making daily life simpler and safer.
“If you're considering Manorfield for someone you care about, arranging a visit will help you see how the home's design and approach might suit their needs.”
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
Manorfield Residential Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive foundation, but the published report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the rating itself rather than rich observed evidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Manorfield Residential Home, on Clappers Lane in Chichester, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last official inspection in January 2019. The home is registered to care for up to 28 people, including adults living with dementia, and has a named registered manager in place. A review of available information carried out in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The main uncertainty here is the age of the inspection and the very limited detail in the published summary. A Good rating from 2019 tells you the home met the required standard at that point, but it is now several years old and the published text does not include specific observations about staff interactions, the environment, activities, food, or night staffing. On a visit, focus on what you can see and hear for yourself: whether staff greet your parent by name, whether the home feels calm and unhurried in the afternoon, and whether the manager can show you current staffing rotas 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 Manorfield Residential Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Manorfield Residential Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Purpose-built single-storey home supporting independence in Chichester
Manorfield Residential Home – Expert Care in Chichester
Finding the right care home means looking for somewhere that truly understands individual needs. Manorfield Residential Home in Chichester provides residential care in a thoughtfully designed single-storey building. The home welcomes adults of all ages, including those living with dementia, offering support that helps residents maintain their independence.
Who they care for
Manorfield provides residential care for adults both under and over 65, including specialist dementia support. The team understands that care needs vary greatly between individuals, whether someone is living with a long-term condition or adjusting to age-related changes.
For residents living with dementia, the home's accessible design helps reduce confusion and maintain familiarity. The single-storey layout means there are no stairs to navigate, making daily life simpler and safer.
The home & environment
The home's single-level layout makes getting around easier for residents with mobility challenges. Bright, well-lit rooms throughout the building help those with vision difficulties navigate their surroundings more comfortably.
“If you're considering Manorfield for someone you care about, arranging a visit will help you see how the home's design and approach might suit their needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
