Dementia Care Home

The Manor House

26 Bridge Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4AW

Nursing homes

At a Glance

The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.

DCC Family Score
68/ 100
Weighted from family reviews
Dementia SpecialismConfirmed

Nursing homes

Families Rate The Staff55 / 100

Staff warmth score

“Well Looked After”55%

of reviewers answered yes

Good to know

  • Registered beds51
  • SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
  • Last inspected2019-03-01

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The Evidence

What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.

Section 01

What families say

Families talk about the warmth that greets them from the moment they walk through the door. There's a real sense of comfort in the way staff respond to residents' needs, creating an atmosphere where people feel settled and content. The home maintains a cosy, clean environment that families appreciate, with comfortable spaces where residents can relax and enjoy their day.

The eight family priority themes

  • Staff warmth55
  • Compassion & dignity55
  • Cleanliness55
  • Activities & engagement50
  • Food quality50
  • Healthcare55
  • Management & leadership65
  • Resident happiness55
Section 02

What inspectors found

Inspected 2019-03-01

  • Is this home safe?

    Good
    The Manor House was rated Good for safety at its last inspection. The published report does not include specific details about staffing ratios, falls management, medicines handling, or infection control practices. A further review of data in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to this rating. The home provides nursing care, which means a registered nurse must be on duty at all times, but the report does not confirm shift-by-shift arrangements.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is the care effective?

    Good
    The Manor House was rated Good for Effective at its last inspection. This domain covers care planning, staff training, healthcare access, nutritional care, and how well the home meets individual needs. The published report does not describe care plan content, dementia training programmes, GP access arrangements, or how food choices are managed. The July 2023 monitoring review did not identify any concerns requiring reassessment.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is this home caring?

    Good
    The Manor House was rated Good for Caring at its last inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well the home supports independence. The published report does not include direct quotes from residents or relatives, and no specific inspector observations about staff interactions are described. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied, but the evidence base in the published text is thin.
    Verified by inspectorResident testimony recorded
  • Is the home responsive?

    Good
    The Manor House was rated Good for Responsive at its last inspection. This domain covers how well the home meets individual needs, activities and engagement, and complaint handling. The published report contains no description of the activities programme, no examples of individual engagement, and no detail about how the home tailors its offer to people with dementia or physical disabilities. The July 2023 review found no cause to change the rating.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is the home well-led?

    Good
    The Manor House was rated Good for Well-led at its last inspection. Mrs Catherine Mellin is both the registered manager and the nominated individual, meaning one person holds clear accountability for the home's leadership and regulatory compliance. The published report does not describe the management culture, staff empowerment, governance processes, or how the home handles complaints and incidents. The July 2023 monitoring review found no concerns.
    Verified by inspector
  • Source: CQC inspection report →

    Section 03

    What the evidence base says

    The Manor House cares for adults across all age groups, with particular expertise in supporting those with dementia and physical disabilities. They welcome both younger adults under 65 and older residents, adapting their approach to meet different needs. For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialised support within its warm, familiar environment. The team understands the importance of maintaining dignity and quality of life throughout the 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.

68/ 100

DCC Family Score

The Manor House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail, meaning the score reflects the rating itself rather than rich, observable evidence. Families should visit and ask direct questions to fill the gaps this report leaves.

Homes in North West typically score 68–82.

The three-lens summary

Lens 01

What families tell us

Families talk about the warmth that greets them from the moment they walk through the door. There's a real sense of comfort in the way staff respond to residents' needs, creating an atmosphere where people feel settled and content. The home maintains a cosy, clean environment that families appreciate, with comfortable spaces where residents can relax and enjoy their day.

Lens 02

What inspectors have recorded

Staff here show genuine compassion, particularly during difficult times. Families who've experienced end-of-life care speak movingly about the dignity and kindness shown. The team's attentiveness comes through in how they support both residents and their loved ones through challenging moments.

Lens 03

How it sits against good practice

If you'd like to see how The Manor House might suit your family's needs, visiting in person can help you get a real feel for the place.

DCC Recommendation

Worth a visit

The Manor House in Clitheroe was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last published inspection, with findings reviewed and confirmed in July 2023. The home provides nursing care for up to 51 people, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities, and is run by a named registered manager, Mrs Catherine Mellin, who also holds responsibility as the nominated individual. The main limitation of this report is that it is based on a December 2020 inspection and the published text contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or measured. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it tells you little about whether staff know your parent by name, what happens on the night shift, or whether the activity programme reaches people who cannot join a group. On your visit, ask the manager to show you last week's actual staffing rota including nights, ask what dementia training staff have completed in the past 12 months, and spend time in a communal area watching how staff interact with residents without prompting.

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In Their Own Words

How The Manor House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.

What The Manor House says about itself

Where warmth and compassion meet professional care in Clitheroe

Compassionate Care in Clitheroe at The Manor House

When families need residential care that truly understands dignity and kindness, The Manor House in Clitheroe offers something special. This care home has built its reputation on creating a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel genuinely cared for. Set in the heart of the Ribble Valley, it provides support for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities.

Care & specialisms

Who they care for

    The Manor House cares for adults across all age groups, with particular expertise in supporting those with dementia and physical disabilities. They welcome both younger adults under 65 and older residents, adapting their approach to meet different needs.

    How they describe their dementia care

    For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialised support within its warm, familiar environment. The team understands the importance of maintaining dignity and quality of life throughout the dementia journey.

    “If you'd like to see how The Manor House might suit your family's needs, visiting in person can help you get a real feel for the place.”

    DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.

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