The Manor House care home, Knaresborough
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 beds75
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Learning disabilities
- Last inspected2022-10-21
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 warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-10-21
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the August 2022 inspection. This covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and how well the home meets the specific needs of people with dementia. The published summary does not describe training content, care plan detail, or how the home manages GP referrals and health monitoring. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which implies inspectors were satisfied that relevant competencies were in place.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the August 2022 inspection. This is the domain that covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether residents are treated as individuals. The published summary contains no inspector observations, no resident quotes, and no specific examples of how staff interact with the people who live here. The Good rating means inspectors did not find problems, but the evidence behind that rating is not visible in the published text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the August 2022 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, how the home responds to complaints, and whether care reflects each person's preferences and history. The published summary gives no detail about the activities programme, how it is tailored to individuals, or how the home manages end-of-life care. A Learning disabilities specialism is listed alongside Dementia, suggesting the home supports a range of different needs.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the August 2022 inspection. Mrs Klara Spatenkova is named as the Registered Manager and Mr Daniel Ryan as the Nominated Individual for Anchor Hanover Group. The published summary does not describe the management culture, how the manager is known to residents and staff, how the home handles complaints, or what governance processes are in place. The July 2023 monitoring review found no reason to change the Good rating.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults over 65 and lists both dementia and learning disabilities among its services. While dementia care is offered, families should ask specific questions about the team's training and approach to memory support. Understanding how staff handle the unique challenges of dementia will help determine if this is the right fit. 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
Every domain was rated Good at the August 2022 inspection, which is a solid baseline, but the published report contains very little specific observational detail, so scores reflect the Good rating rather than rich on-the-ground evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
The Manor House Knaresborough, run by Anchor Hanover Group in Knaresborough, was inspected in August 2022 and rated Good across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. A review in July 2023 found no reason to change that rating. A named Registered Manager, Mrs Klara Spatenkova, is in post, and the home is registered to care for adults over 65, people living with dementia, and people with learning disabilities across its 75 beds. The main limitation of this report is that the published summary contains very little specific detail. You are working from domain ratings rather than inspector observations, resident quotes, or concrete examples. That means Good is credible but not yet demonstrated for your mum or dad's specific needs. Before visiting, write down the things that matter most to your parent, whether that is having a familiar carer each morning, getting outside daily, or being addressed by a preferred name, and ask the manager to show you exactly how the home delivers each one.
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In Their Own Words
How The Manor House care home, Knaresborough describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Comfortable Yorkshire care home seeking its specialist stride
Residential home in Knaresborough: True Peace of Mind
The Manor House in Knaresborough offers residential care in a setting that catches the eye with its cleanliness and upkeep. While the home lists dementia among its specialisms, families considering this option should take time to explore how the team approaches memory care during their visit.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65 and lists both dementia and learning disabilities among its services.
While dementia care is offered, families should ask specific questions about the team's training and approach to memory support. Understanding how staff handle the unique challenges of dementia will help determine if this is the right fit.
“A visit to The Manor House will help you gauge whether their approach matches your family's needs.”
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
Every domain was rated Good at the August 2022 inspection, which is a solid baseline, but the published report contains very little specific observational detail, so scores reflect the Good rating rather than rich on-the-ground evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
The Manor House Knaresborough, run by Anchor Hanover Group in Knaresborough, was inspected in August 2022 and rated Good across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. A review in July 2023 found no reason to change that rating. A named Registered Manager, Mrs Klara Spatenkova, is in post, and the home is registered to care for adults over 65, people living with dementia, and people with learning disabilities across its 75 beds. The main limitation of this report is that the published summary contains very little specific detail. You are working from domain ratings rather than inspector observations, resident quotes, or concrete examples. That means Good is credible but not yet demonstrated for your mum or dad's specific needs. Before visiting, write down the things that matter most to your parent, whether that is having a familiar carer each morning, getting outside daily, or being addressed by a preferred name, and ask the manager to show you exactly how the home delivers each one.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Manor House care home, Knaresborough measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Manor House care home, Knaresborough describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Comfortable Yorkshire care home seeking its specialist stride
Residential home in Knaresborough: True Peace of Mind
The Manor House in Knaresborough offers residential care in a setting that catches the eye with its cleanliness and upkeep. While the home lists dementia among its specialisms, families considering this option should take time to explore how the team approaches memory care during their visit.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65 and lists both dementia and learning disabilities among its services.
While dementia care is offered, families should ask specific questions about the team's training and approach to memory support. Understanding how staff handle the unique challenges of dementia will help determine if this is the right fit.
Management & ethos
Professional care partners speak positively about working relationships here. Though some observations suggest the staff team shows mixed experience levels, external agencies report consistent professionalism in their collaborations.
The home & environment
The home maintains its spaces to a standard that visitors regularly notice. Clean, well-kept surroundings create a pleasant environment for residents.
“A visit to The Manor House will help you gauge whether their approach matches your family's needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
