Clipstone Hall & Lodge 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 beds90
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-10-14
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 a place where residents feel secure and part of something. The sense of community shows in how quickly people integrate — some forming friendships almost immediately during respite stays. Staff create this welcoming culture through their consistently kind and cheerful approach.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth70
- Compassion & dignity70
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-10-14
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home received a Good rating for Effective at its July 2024 inspection. The home specialises in dementia care, which means inspectors would typically look at the quality of care planning, dementia-specific training, and healthcare access. No specific findings about training content, GP access, medication management, or care plan quality are included in the available report text., The home received a Good rating for Effective at its July 2024 inspection. The home specialises in dementia care, which means inspectors would typically look at the quality of care planning, dementia-specific training, and healthcare access. No specific findings about training content, GP access, medication management, or care plan quality are included in the available report text.Is this home caring?
The home received a Good rating for Caring at its July 2024 inspection. This domain typically reflects what inspectors directly observe about how staff treat and speak to people in the home. No specific observations, quotes from residents or relatives, or descriptions of staff interactions are included in the available report text., The home received a Good rating for Caring at its July 2024 inspection. This domain typically reflects what inspectors directly observe about how staff treat and speak to people in the home. No specific observations, quotes from residents or relatives, or descriptions of staff interactions are included in the available report text.Is the home responsive?
The home received a Good rating for Responsive at its July 2024 inspection. This domain covers how well the home tailors its activities, daily life, and care to individual preferences, including for people living with dementia. No specific detail about activities, one-to-one engagement, complaint handling, or end-of-life care is included in the available report text., The home received a Good rating for Responsive at its July 2024 inspection. This domain covers how well the home tailors its activities, daily life, and care to individual preferences, including for people living with dementia. No specific detail about activities, one-to-one engagement, complaint handling, or end-of-life care is included in the available report text.Is the home well-led?
The home received a Good rating for Well-led at its July 2024 inspection. A named registered manager (Mrs Rebecca Louise Barnett) and a nominated individual (Mrs Joanne Fogg) are recorded as responsible for the service. The home is operated by Highgate Care Services (2025) Ltd. No specific observations about management visibility, staff culture, audit processes, or how the home learns from incidents are included in the available report text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides residential care for adults over 65, with specific expertise in dementia support. They also accommodate younger adults who need care. For those living with dementia, the home's structured daily activities help maintain engagement and routine. The secure environment and consistent staff approach provide the stability that supports wellbeing. 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
Clipstone Hall and Lodge has moved from Inadequate to a full set of Good ratings across all five domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the inspection report contains very limited specific detail, so the scores reflect a cautious reading of broadly positive findings rather than strong, observation-backed evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe a place where residents feel secure and part of something. The sense of community shows in how quickly people integrate — some forming friendships almost immediately during respite stays. Staff create this welcoming culture through their consistently kind and cheerful approach.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff across all roles — from carers to managers to administrative teams — share a warm, accessible approach that families appreciate. This approachability extends through the whole team, making communication straightforward for relatives. The care approach shows in measurable improvements to resident wellbeing.
How it sits against good practice
With activities like floristry, singing sessions and games woven into daily life, there's always something happening at Clipstone Hall & Lodge.
Worth a visit
Clipstone Hall and Lodge, on Mansfield Road in Nottinghamshire, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in July 2024, with the full report published in October 2024. This represents a significant improvement from a previous Inadequate rating, and is an encouraging sign that the home has addressed whatever concerns prompted that earlier judgement. The home is registered to provide residential and dementia care for up to 90 people, and has a named registered manager and nominated individual in post. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection text available for this report is very limited, providing ratings but almost no specific observations, quotes, or detailed findings to support them. That means this Family View cannot tell you with confidence what inspectors actually saw, heard, or read during their visit. Before choosing this home for your parent, you should arrange a visit during a mealtime, ask to see the staffing rota for a typical week including nights, and speak directly with the registered manager about how the home has changed since the previous Inadequate rating and what has been put in place to sustain the improvement.
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In Their Own Words
How Clipstone Hall & Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness meets comfort in Mansfield's caring community
Compassionate Care in Mansfield at Clipstone Hall & Lodge
When families need care that feels genuinely welcoming, Clipstone Hall & Lodge in Mansfield offers something reassuring. This East Midlands home creates an atmosphere where residents settle quickly, often making friends within days. The combination of thoughtful staff and comfortable surroundings helps people feel at home.
Who they care for
The home provides residential care for adults over 65, with specific expertise in dementia support. They also accommodate younger adults who need care.
For those living with dementia, the home's structured daily activities help maintain engagement and routine. The secure environment and consistent staff approach provide the stability that supports wellbeing.
“With activities like floristry, singing sessions and games woven into daily life, there's always something happening at Clipstone Hall & Lodge.”
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
Clipstone Hall and Lodge has moved from Inadequate to a full set of Good ratings across all five domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the inspection report contains very limited specific detail, so the scores reflect a cautious reading of broadly positive findings rather than strong, observation-backed evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe a place where residents feel secure and part of something. The sense of community shows in how quickly people integrate — some forming friendships almost immediately during respite stays. Staff create this welcoming culture through their consistently kind and cheerful approach.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff across all roles — from carers to managers to administrative teams — share a warm, accessible approach that families appreciate. This approachability extends through the whole team, making communication straightforward for relatives. The care approach shows in measurable improvements to resident wellbeing.
How it sits against good practice
With activities like floristry, singing sessions and games woven into daily life, there's always something happening at Clipstone Hall & Lodge.
Worth a visit
Clipstone Hall and Lodge, on Mansfield Road in Nottinghamshire, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in July 2024, with the full report published in October 2024. This represents a significant improvement from a previous Inadequate rating, and is an encouraging sign that the home has addressed whatever concerns prompted that earlier judgement. The home is registered to provide residential and dementia care for up to 90 people, and has a named registered manager and nominated individual in post. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection text available for this report is very limited, providing ratings but almost no specific observations, quotes, or detailed findings to support them. That means this Family View cannot tell you with confidence what inspectors actually saw, heard, or read during their visit. Before choosing this home for your parent, you should arrange a visit during a mealtime, ask to see the staffing rota for a typical week including nights, and speak directly with the registered manager about how the home has changed since the previous Inadequate rating and what has been put in place to sustain the improvement.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Clipstone Hall & Lodge Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Clipstone Hall & Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness meets comfort in Mansfield's caring community
Compassionate Care in Mansfield at Clipstone Hall & Lodge
When families need care that feels genuinely welcoming, Clipstone Hall & Lodge in Mansfield offers something reassuring. This East Midlands home creates an atmosphere where residents settle quickly, often making friends within days. The combination of thoughtful staff and comfortable surroundings helps people feel at home.
Who they care for
The home provides residential care for adults over 65, with specific expertise in dementia support. They also accommodate younger adults who need care.
For those living with dementia, the home's structured daily activities help maintain engagement and routine. The secure environment and consistent staff approach provide the stability that supports wellbeing.
Management & ethos
Staff across all roles — from carers to managers to administrative teams — share a warm, accessible approach that families appreciate. This approachability extends through the whole team, making communication straightforward for relatives. The care approach shows in measurable improvements to resident wellbeing.
The home & environment
The physical environment supports wellbeing with large, bright rooms that include ensuite facilities. Communal dining brings residents together for meals that people genuinely seem to enjoy. The home maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout, creating comfortable spaces for daily life.
“With activities like floristry, singing sessions and games woven into daily life, there's always something happening at Clipstone Hall & Lodge.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
