Tuxford Manor Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes, Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds46
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2020-05-19
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families have mentioned how warm and responsive the team can be during those first anxious visits. Several people have told us about carers who demonstrate real patience and attentiveness, taking genuine interest in getting to know each resident as an individual.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-05-19
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the April 2022 inspection. This covers training, care planning, nutrition, and access to healthcare. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies staff should hold relevant training, but no detail about training content or frequency is recorded in the published text. No specific information about GP access, care plan review cycles, or food quality is available from the published findings.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the April 2022 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. No direct inspector observations, resident quotes, or relative testimony are recorded in the published text to illustrate what caring interactions look like at Tuxford Manor. The rating indicates inspectors found no concerns, but without specific examples it is not possible to describe the character of care here.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the April 2022 inspection. This domain covers activities, engagement, individuality, and end-of-life care. The home's specialism list includes dementia and mental health conditions, which suggests the activity programme should be designed with varied needs in mind. No specific description of activities, individual engagement plans, or end-of-life care arrangements is recorded in the published text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the April 2022 inspection, and a monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence to change this. The home is run by Strong Life Care (Tuxford) Limited, with Mrs Beverley Jane Waylen as registered manager and Mr Michael Smith as nominated individual. No detail about manager visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home handles complaints and incidents is recorded in the published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist support for people living with dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. They welcome both younger adults under 65 and older residents. For those living with dementia, families have noticed how some staff members work to create moments of connection and engagement. The home has experience supporting people at different stages of their dementia journey. 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
Tuxford Manor Care Home was rated Good across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so the family score reflects the rating rather than strong direct evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families have mentioned how warm and responsive the team can be during those first anxious visits. Several people have told us about carers who demonstrate real patience and attentiveness, taking genuine interest in getting to know each resident as an individual.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Tuxford Manor, we'd encourage you to visit and see for yourself how your loved one might settle in.
Worth a visit
Tuxford Manor Care Home, at 143 Lincoln Road, Newark, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its inspection in April 2022, with that rating confirmed as still current following a review in July 2023. The home is registered to care for people over and under 65, including people living with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities, across 46 beds. A named registered manager and nominated individual are in place, which is a positive structural sign. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text is very brief and contains almost no specific observations, quotes, or concrete detail about day-to-day life at Tuxford Manor. A Good rating tells you the home met the required standard, but it does not tell you what staff warmth, meals, activities, or night-time care actually look like in practice. Before visiting, prepare specific questions: ask what the staffing ratio is on the dementia unit after 8pm, how often care plans are reviewed with family involvement, and whether you can see last week's actual rota rather than a staffing template.
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In Their Own Words
How Tuxford Manor Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where carers sing along and residents find their voice again
Compassionate Care in Newark at Tuxford Manor Care Home
Some families tell us their loved ones have discovered unexpected moments of joy at Tuxford Manor Care Home in Newark. They describe carers who take time to really connect with residents, creating an atmosphere where spontaneous singing and laughter can break through the daily routine. The home specialises in supporting people with dementia and mental health conditions, welcoming both younger adults and those over 65.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist support for people living with dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. They welcome both younger adults under 65 and older residents.
For those living with dementia, families have noticed how some staff members work to create moments of connection and engagement. The home has experience supporting people at different stages of their dementia journey.
“If you're considering Tuxford Manor, we'd encourage you to visit and see for yourself how your loved one might settle in.”
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
Tuxford Manor Care Home was rated Good across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so the family score reflects the rating rather than strong direct evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families have mentioned how warm and responsive the team can be during those first anxious visits. Several people have told us about carers who demonstrate real patience and attentiveness, taking genuine interest in getting to know each resident as an individual.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Tuxford Manor, we'd encourage you to visit and see for yourself how your loved one might settle in.
Worth a visit
Tuxford Manor Care Home, at 143 Lincoln Road, Newark, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its inspection in April 2022, with that rating confirmed as still current following a review in July 2023. The home is registered to care for people over and under 65, including people living with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities, across 46 beds. A named registered manager and nominated individual are in place, which is a positive structural sign. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text is very brief and contains almost no specific observations, quotes, or concrete detail about day-to-day life at Tuxford Manor. A Good rating tells you the home met the required standard, but it does not tell you what staff warmth, meals, activities, or night-time care actually look like in practice. Before visiting, prepare specific questions: ask what the staffing ratio is on the dementia unit after 8pm, how often care plans are reviewed with family involvement, and whether you can see last week's actual rota rather than a staffing template.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Tuxford Manor Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Tuxford Manor Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where carers sing along and residents find their voice again
Compassionate Care in Newark at Tuxford Manor Care Home
Some families tell us their loved ones have discovered unexpected moments of joy at Tuxford Manor Care Home in Newark. They describe carers who take time to really connect with residents, creating an atmosphere where spontaneous singing and laughter can break through the daily routine. The home specialises in supporting people with dementia and mental health conditions, welcoming both younger adults and those over 65.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist support for people living with dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. They welcome both younger adults under 65 and older residents.
For those living with dementia, families have noticed how some staff members work to create moments of connection and engagement. The home has experience supporting people at different stages of their dementia journey.
“If you're considering Tuxford Manor, we'd encourage you to visit and see for yourself how your loved one might settle in.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
