Shipdham Manor 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 beds42
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-07-27
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 warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement52
- Food quality52
- Healthcare52
- Management & leadership58
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-07-27
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The inspection rated this domain Good. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which means inspectors will have considered whether staff training, care planning and healthcare access were appropriate for people living with cognitive impairment. No specific findings, training records, care plan examples or GP access arrangements are described in the available report text. A Good rating here indicates no significant concerns were identified at the time of inspection.Is this home caring?
The inspection rated this domain Good. This is the domain families feel most strongly about — whether the staff are genuinely kind, whether your parent's dignity is protected, and whether they are treated as an individual rather than a task to be completed. No direct inspector observations, resident testimony or staff interactions are described in the available report text, so it is not possible to confirm the specific behaviours that led to this rating. A Good Caring rating is nonetheless meaningful and means inspectors did not observe poor practice.Is the home responsive?
The inspection rated this domain Good. Responsiveness covers whether the home tailors daily life to individuals — activities, mealtimes, personal routines and end-of-life planning. No specific activity programmes, examples of individual engagement or end-of-life arrangements are described in the available report text. The home supports people living with dementia, which makes one-to-one engagement particularly important for those who cannot participate in group activities. A Good rating indicates inspectors found this aspect of care to be satisfactory.Is the home well-led?
The inspection rated this domain Good. A named Registered Manager (Miss Jessica Staci Turner) and Nominated Individual (Mrs Helen Gidlow) are recorded. No specific observations about management visibility, staff culture, governance systems or quality monitoring are described in the available report text. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to the rating. Good Practice evidence consistently identifies leadership stability as one of the strongest predictors of care quality over time.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Shipdham Manor cares for residents across different age groups, including adults under 65 who need support. They have particular experience with dementia care and welcome older adults with various care requirements. For those living with dementia, the home offers specialised support tailored to individual needs. The outdoor spaces provide opportunities for fresh air and gentle activities in safe surroundings. 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
Shipdham Manor holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the report text available is extremely limited — scores reflect the rating itself rather than specific observed evidence, which means there is less detail here than families deserve when making this decision.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Shipdham Manor in Shipdham, Norfolk was inspected in May 2019 and rated Good across all five domains — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The home cares for up to 42 people, including those living with dementia, and is operated by Healthcare Homes Group Limited. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence to change the rating, meaning the Good judgement has remained stable for over five years. The honest limitation here is that the full inspection report text is not available in what has been shared, which means we cannot tell you what the inspectors actually saw, heard or recorded on the day. A stable Good rating is genuinely reassuring, but it is now over six years old — care homes can change significantly in that time with staffing, management and ownership shifts. Before deciding, ask the home directly about current staffing levels on the dementia unit, whether the registered manager named in the inspection is still in post, and request an up-to-date activities schedule so you can see what a typical week looks like for your parent.
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In Their Own Words
How Shipdham Manor Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Welcoming countryside setting for dementia and age-related care
Compassionate Care in Shipdham at Shipdham Manor
Shipdham Manor in East England provides residential care in a peaceful rural location. The home specialises in supporting people with dementia alongside general care for older adults and younger people with care needs. Visitors have noted the friendly atmosphere and pleasant outdoor spaces that residents enjoy.
Who they care for
The team at Shipdham Manor cares for residents across different age groups, including adults under 65 who need support. They have particular experience with dementia care and welcome older adults with various care requirements.
For those living with dementia, the home offers specialised support tailored to individual needs. The outdoor spaces provide opportunities for fresh air and gentle activities in safe surroundings.
“You're welcome to arrange a visit to see if Shipdham Manor could be the right choice for your loved one.”
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
Shipdham Manor holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the report text available is extremely limited — scores reflect the rating itself rather than specific observed evidence, which means there is less detail here than families deserve when making this decision.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Shipdham Manor in Shipdham, Norfolk was inspected in May 2019 and rated Good across all five domains — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The home cares for up to 42 people, including those living with dementia, and is operated by Healthcare Homes Group Limited. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence to change the rating, meaning the Good judgement has remained stable for over five years. The honest limitation here is that the full inspection report text is not available in what has been shared, which means we cannot tell you what the inspectors actually saw, heard or recorded on the day. A stable Good rating is genuinely reassuring, but it is now over six years old — care homes can change significantly in that time with staffing, management and ownership shifts. Before deciding, ask the home directly about current staffing levels on the dementia unit, whether the registered manager named in the inspection is still in post, and request an up-to-date activities schedule so you can see what a typical week looks like for your parent.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Shipdham Manor Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Shipdham Manor Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Welcoming countryside setting for dementia and age-related care
Compassionate Care in Shipdham at Shipdham Manor
Shipdham Manor in East England provides residential care in a peaceful rural location. The home specialises in supporting people with dementia alongside general care for older adults and younger people with care needs. Visitors have noted the friendly atmosphere and pleasant outdoor spaces that residents enjoy.
Who they care for
The team at Shipdham Manor cares for residents across different age groups, including adults under 65 who need support. They have particular experience with dementia care and welcome older adults with various care requirements.
For those living with dementia, the home offers specialised support tailored to individual needs. The outdoor spaces provide opportunities for fresh air and gentle activities in safe surroundings.
“You're welcome to arrange a visit to see if Shipdham Manor could be the right choice for your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
