Clarendon Manor Residential Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
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Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds35
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-04-28
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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 new residents settle quickly, encouraged to bring treasured belongings and make their space their own. There's music and singing at mealtimes, birthday celebrations that feel genuinely joyful, and couples who can stay together if that's what they need.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership35
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-04-28
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the March 2022 inspection. The published findings do not detail specific observations about care planning, dementia training, healthcare access, or food quality. The home specialises in dementia care, which implies some level of specialist training and adapted care practices, but no specific evidence for these is recorded in the available published summary.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the March 2022 inspection. The published findings do not include specific observations, quotes from residents or relatives, or examples of staff interactions recorded during the inspection. No detail is available about how dignity and privacy are maintained, how staff use preferred names, or how residents with dementia are supported to express preferences.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the March 2022 inspection. The published findings do not include specific details about the activity programme, how the home supports individuals who cannot join group activities, or how end-of-life preferences are recorded and honoured. The home's specialism in dementia care suggests some tailored provision, but no specific examples are available from the published inspection summary.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Requires Improvement at the March 2022 inspection, the only domain not to reach a Good rating. The registered manager is named as Mrs Jo-Anne Smith, and the nominated individual is Mr Heath John Tredell. The published summary does not specify what governance or leadership shortfalls inspectors identified, what actions were required, or what progress has been made since the inspection. A subsequent monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of ratings at that stage.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults under and over 65, with particular expertise in dementia care. For residents living with dementia, the approach centers on maintaining personhood — encouraging participation in activities while respecting when someone prefers to watch rather than join in. 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
Clarendon Manor scores 68 out of 100, reflecting a home that has made genuine progress from a previous Requires Improvement rating to a Good overall rating, but where the inspection findings are thin on specific detail and management remains rated Requires Improvement, leaving important questions unanswered for families.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe how new residents settle quickly, encouraged to bring treasured belongings and make their space their own. There's music and singing at mealtimes, birthday celebrations that feel genuinely joyful, and couples who can stay together if that's what they need.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here seem to spot concerns before families even voice them, getting in touch proactively when something needs attention. During the toughest times, including end-of-life care, families talk about the pastoral support that went well beyond what anyone expected — genuine care that helped everyone through.
How it sits against good practice
What stands out is how the team treats each resident as someone with their own preferences and rhythms, creating a place where dignity isn't just policy — it's practice.
Worth a visit
Clarendon Manor in Leamington Spa was rated Good overall at its last inspection in March 2022, an improvement on its previous Requires Improvement rating. Four of the five domains, covering safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, were all rated Good. The home is registered for 35 beds and is described as specialising in dementia care alongside older adults and those under 65. The main concern for families is that the Well-led domain remains rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors found leadership and governance to be not yet consistently strong enough. The published report provides very limited specific detail about what inspectors actually saw and heard, which makes it difficult to give you a confident picture of day-to-day life. A visit is essential: ask to meet the registered manager, request to see actual staffing rotas from the past week, and take time to walk through the home and observe how staff interact with your parent's potential neighbours.
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In Their Own Words
How Clarendon Manor Residential Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dignity and kindness shape every single day
Clarendon Manor – Expert Care in Leamington Spa
When families describe Clarendon Manor in Leamington Spa, they talk about the moment they first walked through the door — that immediate sense of calm and safety that told them they'd found somewhere special. This West Midlands care home supports adults over 65, including those living with dementia, with a focus on maintaining dignity through every stage of care.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults under and over 65, with particular expertise in dementia care.
For residents living with dementia, the approach centers on maintaining personhood — encouraging participation in activities while respecting when someone prefers to watch rather than join in.
“What stands out is how the team treats each resident as someone with their own preferences and rhythms, creating a place where dignity isn't just policy — it's practice.”
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
Clarendon Manor scores 68 out of 100, reflecting a home that has made genuine progress from a previous Requires Improvement rating to a Good overall rating, but where the inspection findings are thin on specific detail and management remains rated Requires Improvement, leaving important questions unanswered for families.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe how new residents settle quickly, encouraged to bring treasured belongings and make their space their own. There's music and singing at mealtimes, birthday celebrations that feel genuinely joyful, and couples who can stay together if that's what they need.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here seem to spot concerns before families even voice them, getting in touch proactively when something needs attention. During the toughest times, including end-of-life care, families talk about the pastoral support that went well beyond what anyone expected — genuine care that helped everyone through.
How it sits against good practice
What stands out is how the team treats each resident as someone with their own preferences and rhythms, creating a place where dignity isn't just policy — it's practice.
Worth a visit
Clarendon Manor in Leamington Spa was rated Good overall at its last inspection in March 2022, an improvement on its previous Requires Improvement rating. Four of the five domains, covering safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, were all rated Good. The home is registered for 35 beds and is described as specialising in dementia care alongside older adults and those under 65. The main concern for families is that the Well-led domain remains rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors found leadership and governance to be not yet consistently strong enough. The published report provides very limited specific detail about what inspectors actually saw and heard, which makes it difficult to give you a confident picture of day-to-day life. A visit is essential: ask to meet the registered manager, request to see actual staffing rotas from the past week, and take time to walk through the home and observe how staff interact with your parent's potential neighbours.
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In Their Own Words
How Clarendon Manor Residential Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dignity and kindness shape every single day
Clarendon Manor – Expert Care in Leamington Spa
When families describe Clarendon Manor in Leamington Spa, they talk about the moment they first walked through the door — that immediate sense of calm and safety that told them they'd found somewhere special. This West Midlands care home supports adults over 65, including those living with dementia, with a focus on maintaining dignity through every stage of care.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults under and over 65, with particular expertise in dementia care.
For residents living with dementia, the approach centers on maintaining personhood — encouraging participation in activities while respecting when someone prefers to watch rather than join in.
Management & ethos
Staff here seem to spot concerns before families even voice them, getting in touch proactively when something needs attention. During the toughest times, including end-of-life care, families talk about the pastoral support that went well beyond what anyone expected — genuine care that helped everyone through.
The home & environment
The refurbished rooms and decorated communal areas create different spaces for different moods — some residents prefer quieter corners while others gather in the main lounges. The accessible outdoor space gives everyone a chance to enjoy fresh air safely, and there's regular hair and beauty care that helps people feel like themselves.
“What stands out is how the team treats each resident as someone with their own preferences and rhythms, creating a place where dignity isn't just policy — it's practice.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
