Boughton Manor
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds27
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions
- Last inspected2023-01-17
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The team here seems to understand that repetitive questions and behaviours are part of the condition, not something to rush past. Relatives talk about staff who engage with these moments rather than dismiss them, finding ways to connect through familiar activities and conversations.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-01-17
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the June 2025 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutritional support. The published summary does not include specific detail on dementia training content, how care plans are constructed or reviewed, or how the home works with GPs and other health professionals. Given that the home supports people with dementia and mental health conditions, the quality of these processes is particularly significant.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the June 2025 inspection. This is the domain that most directly reflects whether staff are kind, respectful, and attentive to residents as individuals. The published summary does not include direct quotes from residents or relatives, or specific inspector observations of staff interactions such as use of preferred names, privacy during personal care, or response to distress. The absence of this detail makes it harder to verify what inspectors observed.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the June 2025 inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors care to individuals, provides meaningful activities, supports independence, and plans appropriately for end of life. The published summary does not include specific examples of individual activities, details about the activity programme, or information about how the home supports residents who cannot participate in group settings. This level of detail is particularly important for families of people with moderate to advanced dementia.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the June 2025 inspection. The home is run by Every Sensation Care Ltd, with two nominated individuals listed: Ms Kay Fritchley and Mr Tanzeel Younas. The previous Requires Improvement rating has been addressed, which suggests that leadership has been effective in driving improvement. The published summary does not include specific detail about management culture, staff empowerment, governance processes, or how the home handles complaints and incidents.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience supporting people with dementia and mental health conditions. Families dealing with dementia appreciate how staff adapt their approach to each person's changing needs. The team shows particular understanding during difficult transitions, keeping relatives informed and involved in care decisions. 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
Boughton Manor Care Home has moved from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all five domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection report contains very little specific observational detail, so most scores reflect the rating itself rather than rich, verifiable evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
The team here seems to understand that repetitive questions and behaviours are part of the condition, not something to rush past. Relatives talk about staff who engage with these moments rather than dismiss them, finding ways to connect through familiar activities and conversations.
What inspectors have recorded
The manager makes time to sit down with families when they have questions or concerns. Staff seem to stick around here — relatives appreciate seeing familiar faces who remember their loved one's preferences and history.
How it sits against good practice
It's worth visiting to see if their approach to dementia care feels right for your family.
Worth a visit
Boughton Manor Care Home, on Church Road in Newark, was assessed on 4 June 2025 and rated Good across all five inspection domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a meaningful improvement on a previous Requires Improvement rating, and the move to Good in every domain suggests that the issues identified earlier have been addressed. The home is a 27-bed nursing home run by Every Sensation Care Ltd, supporting adults over and under 65 with dementia, mental health conditions, and other nursing needs. The main limitation here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific observational detail, which makes it difficult to tell families exactly what inspectors saw. A Good rating is reassuring, but it tells you the outcome rather than the evidence. When you visit, ask the manager to walk you through what changed since the previous inspection, request to see the night staffing rota for last week, and observe how staff interact with residents in corridors and at mealtimes. These are the details that a rating alone cannot give you.
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In Their Own Words
How Boughton Manor describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Patient dementia care brings comfort to Newark families
Boughton Manor Care Home – Your Trusted nursing home
When dementia changes everything, finding carers who truly understand makes all the difference. Boughton Manor Care Home in Newark has built its approach around patience and genuine connection with residents. Families describe staff who take time to learn what matters to each person, adapting their care as needs change.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience supporting people with dementia and mental health conditions.
Families dealing with dementia appreciate how staff adapt their approach to each person's changing needs. The team shows particular understanding during difficult transitions, keeping relatives informed and involved in care decisions.
“It's worth visiting to see if their approach to dementia care 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
Boughton Manor Care Home has moved from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all five domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection report contains very little specific observational detail, so most scores reflect the rating itself rather than rich, verifiable evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
The team here seems to understand that repetitive questions and behaviours are part of the condition, not something to rush past. Relatives talk about staff who engage with these moments rather than dismiss them, finding ways to connect through familiar activities and conversations.
What inspectors have recorded
The manager makes time to sit down with families when they have questions or concerns. Staff seem to stick around here — relatives appreciate seeing familiar faces who remember their loved one's preferences and history.
How it sits against good practice
It's worth visiting to see if their approach to dementia care feels right for your family.
Worth a visit
Boughton Manor Care Home, on Church Road in Newark, was assessed on 4 June 2025 and rated Good across all five inspection domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a meaningful improvement on a previous Requires Improvement rating, and the move to Good in every domain suggests that the issues identified earlier have been addressed. The home is a 27-bed nursing home run by Every Sensation Care Ltd, supporting adults over and under 65 with dementia, mental health conditions, and other nursing needs. The main limitation here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific observational detail, which makes it difficult to tell families exactly what inspectors saw. A Good rating is reassuring, but it tells you the outcome rather than the evidence. When you visit, ask the manager to walk you through what changed since the previous inspection, request to see the night staffing rota for last week, and observe how staff interact with residents in corridors and at mealtimes. These are the details that a rating alone cannot give you.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Boughton Manor measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Boughton Manor describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Patient dementia care brings comfort to Newark families
Boughton Manor Care Home – Your Trusted nursing home
When dementia changes everything, finding carers who truly understand makes all the difference. Boughton Manor Care Home in Newark has built its approach around patience and genuine connection with residents. Families describe staff who take time to learn what matters to each person, adapting their care as needs change.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience supporting people with dementia and mental health conditions.
Families dealing with dementia appreciate how staff adapt their approach to each person's changing needs. The team shows particular understanding during difficult transitions, keeping relatives informed and involved in care decisions.
Management & ethos
The manager makes time to sit down with families when they have questions or concerns. Staff seem to stick around here — relatives appreciate seeing familiar faces who remember their loved one's preferences and history.
The home & environment
Practical details get proper attention too. Families mention clothes that stay labelled and looked after, consistent hygiene standards, and meals that residents actually enjoy eating.
“It's worth visiting to see if their approach to dementia care 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.
