Sutton 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 beds45
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2019-03-16
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
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement68
- Food quality68
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-03-16
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 food. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which implies staff should have specific training in this area. No detail about dementia training content, care plan quality, GP access frequency, or food choice is included in the published summary. The published text records no concerns in this domain.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the January 2019 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether care is given in a way that promotes independence. No specific inspector observations, such as staff using preferred names, knocking before entering rooms, or taking an unhurried approach, are included in the published summary. No resident or family quotes are recorded in the publicly available text. The published findings record no concerns in this area.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the January 2019 inspection. This domain covers whether the home offers meaningful activities, responds to individual preferences, and has good processes for end-of-life care. Dementia is listed as a specialism, making tailored individual engagement particularly relevant. No specific activity examples, descriptions of the programme, or end-of-life planning detail are included in the published summary. The published findings record no concerns in this domain.Is the home well-led?
The Well-Led domain was rated Good at the January 2019 inspection. The registered manager is named as Mrs Karen Drury, and the nominated individual is Mrs Claire Louise Sharpe. The home is run by Ashmere Nottinghamshire Limited. No specific detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home handles complaints is included in the published summary. The published findings record no concerns in this domain.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home supports people with sensory impairments and physical disabilities, alongside those living with dementia. They care for adults both under and over 65, creating an environment that works for different generations and mobility needs. For residents with dementia, the team understands how important familiar routines and gentle support can be. They work to maintain each person's sense of identity while providing the specialised care that dementia requires. 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
Sutton Manor received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in January 2019, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating rather than observed evidence, and several areas require you to ask directly on a visit.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Sutton Manor, on Priestsic Road in Sutton-in-Ashfield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains following an inspection in January 2019. The home supports up to 45 people and lists dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment as specialisms. All domains, covering safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership, received a Good rating, which places the home in a broadly positive category. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail. There are no inspector observations, resident quotes, or family testimonies recorded in the publicly available text, which makes it impossible to assess the quality of day-to-day life beyond the headline rating. This inspection also took place in early 2019, making it over six years old at the time of this review. Standards, staffing, and management may have changed significantly since then. On your visit, ask to speak to the registered manager, request sight of a recent inspection or quality audit, and spend time observing how staff interact with residents in shared spaces before making a decision.
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In Their Own Words
How Sutton Manor care home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care across generations in Sutton-in-Ashfield
Residential home in Sutton-in-ashfield: True Peace of Mind
Finding the right care home means looking beyond first impressions to understand what daily life really feels like. Sutton Manor in Sutton-in-Ashfield provides residential care for people with varying needs, from younger adults with physical disabilities to those living with dementia. The team here works with residents across different age groups and care requirements.
Who they care for
The home supports people with sensory impairments and physical disabilities, alongside those living with dementia. They care for adults both under and over 65, creating an environment that works for different generations and mobility needs.
For residents with dementia, the team understands how important familiar routines and gentle support can be. They work to maintain each person's sense of identity while providing the specialised care that dementia requires.
“Getting a true picture of any care home takes time and careful consideration. Visiting in person helps you see how the team works and whether it feels right for your 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
Sutton Manor received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in January 2019, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating rather than observed evidence, and several areas require you to ask directly on a visit.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Sutton Manor, on Priestsic Road in Sutton-in-Ashfield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains following an inspection in January 2019. The home supports up to 45 people and lists dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment as specialisms. All domains, covering safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership, received a Good rating, which places the home in a broadly positive category. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail. There are no inspector observations, resident quotes, or family testimonies recorded in the publicly available text, which makes it impossible to assess the quality of day-to-day life beyond the headline rating. This inspection also took place in early 2019, making it over six years old at the time of this review. Standards, staffing, and management may have changed significantly since then. On your visit, ask to speak to the registered manager, request sight of a recent inspection or quality audit, and spend time observing how staff interact with residents in shared spaces before making a decision.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Sutton Manor care home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Sutton Manor care home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care across generations in Sutton-in-Ashfield
Residential home in Sutton-in-ashfield: True Peace of Mind
Finding the right care home means looking beyond first impressions to understand what daily life really feels like. Sutton Manor in Sutton-in-Ashfield provides residential care for people with varying needs, from younger adults with physical disabilities to those living with dementia. The team here works with residents across different age groups and care requirements.
Who they care for
The home supports people with sensory impairments and physical disabilities, alongside those living with dementia. They care for adults both under and over 65, creating an environment that works for different generations and mobility needs.
For residents with dementia, the team understands how important familiar routines and gentle support can be. They work to maintain each person's sense of identity while providing the specialised care that dementia requires.
“Getting a true picture of any care home takes time and careful consideration. Visiting in person helps you see how the team works and whether it feels right for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
