Clarence House Nursing Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes, Rehabilitation (illness/injury)
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds33
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2018-05-23
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 & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-05-23
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home received a Good rating in the Effective domain at the March 2021 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. The published findings do not include specific detail on any of these areas: no information about dementia training content, care plan review frequency, GP access arrangements, or food quality is recorded in the available summary.Is this home caring?
Clarence House Care Home was rated Good in the Caring domain at its March 2021 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether people retain independence. The published summary contains no inspector observations, no resident quotes, and no family testimony to illustrate how care is delivered in practice. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied, but the basis for that satisfaction is not visible in the available text.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good in the Responsive domain at the March 2021 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, responsiveness to changing needs, and end-of-life care. The published summary contains no detail about the activity programme, individual engagement for people with advanced dementia, how the home responds to complaints, or how end-of-life wishes are recorded and respected.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good in the Well-led domain at the March 2021 inspection. A named registered manager, Miss Sarah Adrienne Short, and a nominated individual, Mrs Kim Gallagher, are recorded. The home is operated by Knightingale Care Limited. The published summary contains no further detail about leadership culture, how staff are supported or supervised, whether the manager is visible on the floor, or how the home uses feedback to improve.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team supports residents with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. They welcome both younger adults under 65 and older residents who need residential care. The home provides specialist dementia support as part of their residential care service. Staff work with residents experiencing different stages of dementia alongside other health conditions. 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
Clarence House Care Home holds a Good rating across all five domains, which is a positive baseline. However, the most recent full inspection was carried out in March 2021, meaning the published findings are now over three years old and contain very limited specific detail to score confidently against what families care about most.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Clarence House Care Home, on Albert Street in Brigg, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in March 2021, with that rating confirmed as still current following a desk-based review in July 2023. The home supports up to 33 people and lists dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities among its specialisms. A named registered manager and a nominated individual are recorded, indicating a formal leadership structure is in place. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection findings contain almost no specific detail: no inspector observations, no resident or family quotes, and no evidence about staffing numbers, food, activities, or the physical environment. A Good rating is meaningful, but it tells you the broad picture in 2021, not what day-to-day life looks like now. Before making a decision, visit in person during a mealtime or activity session, ask to see the staffing rota for a typical week, and ask the manager directly about dementia training, night cover, and how the home keeps families informed.
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In Their Own Words
How Clarence House Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Care home in Brigg supporting residents with dementia and physical disabilities
Residential home,rehabilitation (illness/injury) in Brigg: True Peace of Mind
Clarence House Care Home in Brigg provides residential care for adults with various support needs. The home caters to people over 65 as well as younger adults, with staff experienced in supporting residents with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.
Who they care for
The team supports residents with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. They welcome both younger adults under 65 and older residents who need residential care.
The home provides specialist dementia support as part of their residential care service. Staff work with residents experiencing different stages of dementia alongside other health conditions.
“If you're considering Clarence House for yourself or a relative, visiting in person will help you understand their approach to care.”
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
Clarence House Care Home holds a Good rating across all five domains, which is a positive baseline. However, the most recent full inspection was carried out in March 2021, meaning the published findings are now over three years old and contain very limited specific detail to score confidently against what families care about most.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Clarence House Care Home, on Albert Street in Brigg, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in March 2021, with that rating confirmed as still current following a desk-based review in July 2023. The home supports up to 33 people and lists dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities among its specialisms. A named registered manager and a nominated individual are recorded, indicating a formal leadership structure is in place. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection findings contain almost no specific detail: no inspector observations, no resident or family quotes, and no evidence about staffing numbers, food, activities, or the physical environment. A Good rating is meaningful, but it tells you the broad picture in 2021, not what day-to-day life looks like now. Before making a decision, visit in person during a mealtime or activity session, ask to see the staffing rota for a typical week, and ask the manager directly about dementia training, night cover, and how the home keeps families informed.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Clarence House Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Clarence House Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Care home in Brigg supporting residents with dementia and physical disabilities
Residential home,rehabilitation (illness/injury) in Brigg: True Peace of Mind
Clarence House Care Home in Brigg provides residential care for adults with various support needs. The home caters to people over 65 as well as younger adults, with staff experienced in supporting residents with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.
Who they care for
The team supports residents with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. They welcome both younger adults under 65 and older residents who need residential care.
The home provides specialist dementia support as part of their residential care service. Staff work with residents experiencing different stages of dementia alongside other health conditions.
“If you're considering Clarence House for yourself or a relative, visiting in person will help you understand their approach to care.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
