Clifton Manor Nursing Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds47
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2020-01-01
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe how quickly their loved ones settle in, often feeling secure and reassured within just a few days. The staff work hard to create that sense of trust and belonging that helps new residents adjust to their surroundings.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership74
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-01-01
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home received a Good rating for Effective, improving from a previous Requires Improvement. Effective covers care planning, staff training, healthcare access, and food quality. The published inspection text does not reproduce specific detail about any of these areas. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies some level of dementia-specific training and care planning, but the published summary does not confirm what that training involves or how care plans are reviewed. No concerns were raised in the July 2023 monitoring review.Is this home caring?
Clifton Manor received a Good rating for Caring, improved from a previous Requires Improvement. The Caring domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. The published report does not reproduce any inspector observations, resident testimony, or family feedback from this domain. A Good rating here would not have been awarded without inspectors observing some positive evidence of kind and respectful interactions. The July 2023 monitoring review did not raise any concerns about this domain.Is the home responsive?
The home received a Good rating for Responsive, improved from a previous Requires Improvement. The Responsive domain covers activities, individual engagement, response to complaints, and end-of-life care planning. The published report does not include specific detail about the activities programme, one-to-one engagement, or how the home responds to individual preferences. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which implies some awareness of the need for tailored engagement. No concerns were raised in the July 2023 monitoring review.Is the home well-led?
Clifton Manor received a Good rating for Well-led, improved from a previous Requires Improvement. The registered manager is named as Miss Leigh Ann Greensmith, and the nominated individual as Mrs Mandy Reeves. The presence of named, identified leaders is a positive structural indicator. The improvement from Requires Improvement across all five domains suggests that the leadership team addressed whatever issues were identified in the earlier inspection. The published report does not describe the management culture, staff morale, or governance processes in any specific detail.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specialises in dementia care and supports adults over 65. Their experience shows in how they handle the complexities of cognitive decline and the physical challenges of later life. The team understands that dementia affects each person differently. They focus on creating emotional safety and maintaining dignity, particularly important when residents can no longer communicate their needs clearly. 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
Clifton Manor Residential Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, improved from a previous Requires Improvement, which is a meaningful positive step. However, the inspection report published in January 2020 contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the rating itself rather than direct observations or testimony.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe how quickly their loved ones settle in, often feeling secure and reassured within just a few days. The staff work hard to create that sense of trust and belonging that helps new residents adjust to their surroundings.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out is how the team maintains consistent care quality across all shifts. Nursing staff, care assistants, and support teams coordinate closely, keeping families informed with regular updates and including them in care decisions. Staff extend practical and emotional support to relatives during difficult times.
How it sits against good practice
While most families speak warmly of the care here, it's worth visiting to see if Clifton Manor feels right for your situation.
Worth a visit
Clifton Manor Residential Home, in Rivergreen, Nottingham, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in December 2019, improving from a previous rating of Requires Improvement. That improvement is genuinely encouraging: moving from Requires Improvement to Good across every domain suggests the leadership team addressed earlier shortcomings. The home specialises in dementia care and residential care for adults over 65, with 47 beds. The important caveat is that this inspection took place in December 2019, over five years ago. A review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to the rating, but that review was desk-based rather than a new visit. The published report contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed, so the Good rating tells you the outcome but not the texture of daily life. On a visit, focus on things you can see and hear for yourself: whether staff greet your parent by name, whether the building feels lived-in and clean, and whether the manager is available to speak with you without an appointment.
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In Their Own Words
How Clifton Manor Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where families find comfort through life's final chapters
Residential home in Nottingham: True Peace of Mind
Some care homes understand that supporting a family through end-of-life care requires something special. Clifton Manor Residential Home in Nottingham has built its reputation on providing thoughtful, dignified care when families need it most. The team here recognises that caring for someone with dementia or in their final days means supporting the whole family, not just the resident.
Who they care for
The home specialises in dementia care and supports adults over 65. Their experience shows in how they handle the complexities of cognitive decline and the physical challenges of later life.
The team understands that dementia affects each person differently. They focus on creating emotional safety and maintaining dignity, particularly important when residents can no longer communicate their needs clearly.
“While most families speak warmly of the care here, it's worth visiting to see if Clifton Manor feels right for your situation.”
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
Clifton Manor Residential Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, improved from a previous Requires Improvement, which is a meaningful positive step. However, the inspection report published in January 2020 contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the rating itself rather than direct observations or testimony.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe how quickly their loved ones settle in, often feeling secure and reassured within just a few days. The staff work hard to create that sense of trust and belonging that helps new residents adjust to their surroundings.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out is how the team maintains consistent care quality across all shifts. Nursing staff, care assistants, and support teams coordinate closely, keeping families informed with regular updates and including them in care decisions. Staff extend practical and emotional support to relatives during difficult times.
How it sits against good practice
While most families speak warmly of the care here, it's worth visiting to see if Clifton Manor feels right for your situation.
Worth a visit
Clifton Manor Residential Home, in Rivergreen, Nottingham, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in December 2019, improving from a previous rating of Requires Improvement. That improvement is genuinely encouraging: moving from Requires Improvement to Good across every domain suggests the leadership team addressed earlier shortcomings. The home specialises in dementia care and residential care for adults over 65, with 47 beds. The important caveat is that this inspection took place in December 2019, over five years ago. A review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to the rating, but that review was desk-based rather than a new visit. The published report contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed, so the Good rating tells you the outcome but not the texture of daily life. On a visit, focus on things you can see and hear for yourself: whether staff greet your parent by name, whether the building feels lived-in and clean, and whether the manager is available to speak with you without an appointment.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Clifton Manor Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Clifton Manor Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where families find comfort through life's final chapters
Residential home in Nottingham: True Peace of Mind
Some care homes understand that supporting a family through end-of-life care requires something special. Clifton Manor Residential Home in Nottingham has built its reputation on providing thoughtful, dignified care when families need it most. The team here recognises that caring for someone with dementia or in their final days means supporting the whole family, not just the resident.
Who they care for
The home specialises in dementia care and supports adults over 65. Their experience shows in how they handle the complexities of cognitive decline and the physical challenges of later life.
The team understands that dementia affects each person differently. They focus on creating emotional safety and maintaining dignity, particularly important when residents can no longer communicate their needs clearly.
Management & ethos
What stands out is how the team maintains consistent care quality across all shifts. Nursing staff, care assistants, and support teams coordinate closely, keeping families informed with regular updates and including them in care decisions. Staff extend practical and emotional support to relatives during difficult times.
“While most families speak warmly of the care here, it's worth visiting to see if Clifton Manor feels right for your situation.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
