Manorfields
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 beds40
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-09-28
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 & dignity60
- Cleanliness50
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare50
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-09-28
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the August 2022 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and whether care is based on best practice. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies some structured approach to dementia-specific care. Beyond the domain rating itself, the published text does not provide specific observations, quotes, or record review findings to illustrate what Good looks like in practice at this home.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the August 2022 inspection. This domain covers how staff treat the people in their care, including warmth, dignity, respect, and whether people are supported to maintain independence. A Good rating means inspectors were satisfied that the standard was being met. The published text does not include specific observations about staff interactions, preferred names, or whether people appeared settled and at ease.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the August 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether the home responds to individuals' preferences, provides meaningful activities, handles complaints well, and plans for end of life. The home caters for people living with dementia as a named specialism. The published text does not describe the activities programme, individual engagement, or how the home responds to changing needs and preferences.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the August 2022 inspection. This domain covers management quality, governance, culture, accountability, and whether the home learns from things that go wrong. Mrs Cindy Holler is the registered manager and Mr Paul Hearn is the nominated individual. The presence of a named, registered manager is a positive indicator. The overall rating improving from Requires Improvement to Good suggests meaningful progress under the current leadership, though the Safe domain remaining at Requires Improvement shows that work was still unfinished at the time of inspection.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Manorfields has experience caring for older adults and those with dementia. They provide residential care services designed to meet individual needs. For residents living with dementia, the home offers specialized support. Staff work to create a familiar environment and maintain daily routines that help residents feel secure. 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
Manorfields scores in the mid-range because the overall inspection rating improved to Good, but the Safe domain remains Requires Improvement and the published report contains very little specific observational detail to support higher scores across most themes.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Manorfields Residential Care Home, on Farley Road in Derby, was rated Good overall at its last inspection in August 2022, an improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement. The home cares for up to 40 adults, including people living with dementia, and the inspection found Good standards in the Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led domains. There is a named registered manager in post, which is a positive indicator of stability. The main concern is that the Safe domain remains rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors identified issues around safety that had not yet been fully resolved at the time of the visit. The published report provides very limited specific detail, so on a visit you should ask to see the actual staffing rota from the past week (counting permanent versus agency names, especially on nights), ask what actions were taken in response to the Safe rating, and ask how the home has changed since the inspection. The inspection took place in 2022, so the picture may have shifted. Requesting the most recent quality monitoring report would be a sensible first step.
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In Their Own Words
How Manorfields describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Residential care with dementia support in Derby
Manorfields Residential Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
When you're looking for residential care in Derby, Manorfields Residential Care Home provides support for older adults, including those living with dementia. The home welcomes residents aged 65 and over, offering round-the-clock care in the East Midlands.
Who they care for
The team at Manorfields has experience caring for older adults and those with dementia. They provide residential care services designed to meet individual needs.
For residents living with dementia, the home offers specialized support. Staff work to create a familiar environment and maintain daily routines that help residents feel secure.
“If you'd like to learn more about Manorfields, visiting in person can help you get a feel for the home and meet the team.”
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
Manorfields scores in the mid-range because the overall inspection rating improved to Good, but the Safe domain remains Requires Improvement and the published report contains very little specific observational detail to support higher scores across most themes.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Manorfields Residential Care Home, on Farley Road in Derby, was rated Good overall at its last inspection in August 2022, an improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement. The home cares for up to 40 adults, including people living with dementia, and the inspection found Good standards in the Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led domains. There is a named registered manager in post, which is a positive indicator of stability. The main concern is that the Safe domain remains rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors identified issues around safety that had not yet been fully resolved at the time of the visit. The published report provides very limited specific detail, so on a visit you should ask to see the actual staffing rota from the past week (counting permanent versus agency names, especially on nights), ask what actions were taken in response to the Safe rating, and ask how the home has changed since the inspection. The inspection took place in 2022, so the picture may have shifted. Requesting the most recent quality monitoring report would be a sensible first step.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Manorfields measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Manorfields describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Residential care with dementia support in Derby
Manorfields Residential Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
When you're looking for residential care in Derby, Manorfields Residential Care Home provides support for older adults, including those living with dementia. The home welcomes residents aged 65 and over, offering round-the-clock care in the East Midlands.
Who they care for
The team at Manorfields has experience caring for older adults and those with dementia. They provide residential care services designed to meet individual needs.
For residents living with dementia, the home offers specialized support. Staff work to create a familiar environment and maintain daily routines that help residents feel secure.
“If you'd like to learn more about Manorfields, visiting in person can help you get a feel for the home and meet the team.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
