Clanfield
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 beds30
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2022-08-17
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about feeling genuinely included rather than just tolerated during visits. The staff team seems to understand that relatives are part of the care journey too, welcoming them into daily routines and keeping communication open throughout.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement55
- Food quality55
- Healthcare45
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-08-17
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effective was the only domain rated Requires Improvement at the July 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether staff have the training and knowledge to care well, whether care plans are detailed and regularly updated, whether residents get timely access to GPs and other health professionals, and whether food meets individual needs. The published report does not specify what the inspectors found lacking, which makes it impossible to know exactly what the concern was.Is this home caring?
Caring was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. This domain assesses whether staff treat residents with kindness, respect their dignity, protect their privacy, and support their independence. The published report does not include specific observations of staff interactions or direct quotes from residents or relatives recorded during the inspection. A Good rating means inspectors were satisfied that the culture of care met the standard.Is the home responsive?
Responsive was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. This domain looks at whether the home meets individual needs, offers meaningful activities, responds to complaints, and plans sensitively for end of life. The published report does not include detail on the activities programme, how individual preferences are recorded, or how complaints are handled. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with the home's responsiveness overall.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. This domain assesses the management culture, governance, whether staff feel supported, and whether the home learns from incidents and complaints. A named registered manager, Mrs Paulette Yvonne Crossley, is in post under the Crossley and Campbell Partnership. The home improved from Requires Improvement to Good overall, which suggests genuine progress under the current leadership. No specific detail on governance processes or staff culture was published.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults over 65, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities. For residents with dementia, the stable staff team means familiar faces providing daily care — something that can really help when memory becomes unreliable. 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
Clanfield scores in the solid mid-range overall, reflecting a home that has genuinely improved from its previous Requires Improvement rating and now holds a Good rating across most areas. The lower healthcare score reflects the ongoing Requires Improvement in the Effective domain, which is the single most important thing to probe before you make a decision.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about feeling genuinely included rather than just tolerated during visits. The staff team seems to understand that relatives are part of the care journey too, welcoming them into daily routines and keeping communication open throughout.
What inspectors have recorded
The care approach here feels properly thought through. Management will travel to assess potential residents in hospital, and the team coordinates with specialist nurses when residents have specific conditions like Parkinson's. Families particularly value the sensitive support provided during end-of-life care.
How it sits against good practice
If staff continuity and personalised care planning matter to you, it's worth arranging a visit to see how the team works firsthand.
Worth a visit
Clanfield Residential Care Home, at 3 Toll Bar Road, Kettering, was inspected in July 2022 and rated Good overall, an improvement on its previous Requires Improvement rating. Inspectors rated the home Good in Safe, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. A named registered manager is in post, and the home specialises in dementia care, care for adults over 65, and support for people with physical disabilities across its 30 beds. The one area that should give you pause before visiting is the Effective domain, which remains rated Requires Improvement. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and whether the home truly understands how to meet complex needs. The published report provides very limited detail on what the inspectors found in each area, so you will need to ask specific questions on your visit. The watch-out items in each section below will help you structure those conversations.
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In Their Own Words
How Clanfield describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where long-serving staff create genuine continuity of care
Dedicated residential home Support in Kettering
When you're looking for residential care in Kettering, finding somewhere with stable, committed staff can make all the difference. Clanfield Residential Care Home has built its reputation on exactly that — many of the same faces have been caring for residents here for years. That continuity shows in the thoughtful, individualised approach families describe.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities.
For residents with dementia, the stable staff team means familiar faces providing daily care — something that can really help when memory becomes unreliable.
“If staff continuity and personalised care planning matter to you, it's worth arranging a visit to see how the team works firsthand.”
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
Clanfield scores in the solid mid-range overall, reflecting a home that has genuinely improved from its previous Requires Improvement rating and now holds a Good rating across most areas. The lower healthcare score reflects the ongoing Requires Improvement in the Effective domain, which is the single most important thing to probe before you make a decision.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about feeling genuinely included rather than just tolerated during visits. The staff team seems to understand that relatives are part of the care journey too, welcoming them into daily routines and keeping communication open throughout.
What inspectors have recorded
The care approach here feels properly thought through. Management will travel to assess potential residents in hospital, and the team coordinates with specialist nurses when residents have specific conditions like Parkinson's. Families particularly value the sensitive support provided during end-of-life care.
How it sits against good practice
If staff continuity and personalised care planning matter to you, it's worth arranging a visit to see how the team works firsthand.
Worth a visit
Clanfield Residential Care Home, at 3 Toll Bar Road, Kettering, was inspected in July 2022 and rated Good overall, an improvement on its previous Requires Improvement rating. Inspectors rated the home Good in Safe, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. A named registered manager is in post, and the home specialises in dementia care, care for adults over 65, and support for people with physical disabilities across its 30 beds. The one area that should give you pause before visiting is the Effective domain, which remains rated Requires Improvement. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and whether the home truly understands how to meet complex needs. The published report provides very limited detail on what the inspectors found in each area, so you will need to ask specific questions on your visit. The watch-out items in each section below will help you structure those conversations.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Clanfield measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Clanfield describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where long-serving staff create genuine continuity of care
Dedicated residential home Support in Kettering
When you're looking for residential care in Kettering, finding somewhere with stable, committed staff can make all the difference. Clanfield Residential Care Home has built its reputation on exactly that — many of the same faces have been caring for residents here for years. That continuity shows in the thoughtful, individualised approach families describe.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities.
For residents with dementia, the stable staff team means familiar faces providing daily care — something that can really help when memory becomes unreliable.
Management & ethos
The care approach here feels properly thought through. Management will travel to assess potential residents in hospital, and the team coordinates with specialist nurses when residents have specific conditions like Parkinson's. Families particularly value the sensitive support provided during end-of-life care.
The home & environment
When appetite becomes a challenge, the kitchen team works with residents to find foods they'll actually want to eat — cooking individual meals if needed. The home brings in regular services like eye tests, hairdressing and podiatry, which means less disruption for residents who might find outside appointments difficult.
“If staff continuity and personalised care planning matter to you, it's worth arranging a visit to see how the team works firsthand.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
