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The team members, many of whom live in the local areas of Whittlesey, Turves and Peterborough, pride themselves on their warm and friendly approach...
Caring for 32 people, Aliwal Manor is a small, intimate care home with a big heart. They offer expert, personal care and support to people needing respite care and long-term residential care, residential dementia care and end of life care in a comfortable and attractive environment.
The team members, many of whom live in the local areas of Whittlesey, Turves and Peterborough, pride themselves on their warm and friendly approach and develop strong relationships with residents, and those closest to them, to ensure a holistic and person-centred approach to care.
They also run a day centre once a week for elderly people living in the community to visit and help develop new friendships.
Small and friendly, Aliwal Manor offers residents a real home from home.
At a Glance
- 32 Bedrooms
- Couples can be accommodated
- Gardens with allotment, chickens, rabbits and guinea fowl
- Visitors welcome at all times
- All floors are wheelchair accessible
- Wi-Fi available
- Car parking
- Pets by arrangement
- Services and Support
- Residential care
- Residential dementia care
- Respite care
- End of life care
- Day care
- Hairdressing salon offering hair and nail treatments
- Visiting Chiropodist, Optician and Podiatrist
- Freshly prepared meals cooked within the home
- Private dining in own room, if preferred
- Own GP, if required
- Full activities programme including gardening club, art and craft sessions, regular outings, church services and reminiscence therapy sessions at the local museum and within the home.
Care Provided by Excelcare Aliwal Manor Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 32 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees shown are starting rates and may vary depending on individual care needs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Excelcare Aliwal Manor Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Excelcare Aliwal Manor Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Excelcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sally Allen (Home manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (32)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Parking
- On site parking
Excelcare Aliwal Manor Care Home Reviews (83)
Excelcare Aliwal Manor Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.786) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Excelcare Aliwal Manor Care Home has 83 reviews.
She is looking forward to her next stay.
Everything went smoothly and professionally
THANKS !!
She is looking forward to her next stay.
Everything went smoothly and professionally
THANKS !!
We are delighted to hear that your mum enjoyed her respite stay with us at Aliwal and that she returned feeling relaxed, refreshed, and well cared for. It is wonderful to know that everything went smoothly and professionally during her stay, and we will be...
Thank you so much for your lovely review.We are delighted to hear that your mum enjoyed her respite stay with us at Aliwal and that she returned feeling relaxed, refreshed, and well cared for. It is wonderful to know that everything went smoothly and professionally during her stay, and we will be sure to share your kind feedback with the team.
Providing a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment is very important to us, so it is especially rewarding to hear that your mum is already looking forward to her next visit.
Thank you for placing your trust in us. We look forward to welcoming your mum back to Aliwal soon.
The Care staff are extremely busy but always find time for her needs. All staff are friendly and we always get "hello"from them.
The food is amazing as are the activities , Mum is always...
The Care staff are extremely busy but always find time for her needs. All staff are friendly and we always get "hello"from them.
The food is amazing as are the activities , Mum is always encouraged to join in events even when she says no she is asked again and once she joins in she has a lovely time.
The home is always clean.
Team leaders always listen and act as necessary.
Thank you Aliwal Manor for looking after our Mum and giving me peace of mind
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review. We are delighted to hear that you have peace of mind knowing your Mum is safe, well cared for, and happy at Aliwal Manor. Providing a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for our residents is at the heart of everything...
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review. We are delighted to hear that you have peace of mind knowing your Mum is safe, well cared for, and happy at Aliwal Manor. Providing a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for our residents is at the heart of everything we do, so it is wonderful to know that this is reflected in your family's experience.Your kind words about our care team mean a great deal. Our colleagues work incredibly hard to ensure every resident receives the care, attention, and encouragement they need, and we will be sure to share your compliments with them. It is especially lovely to hear that your Mum enjoys the activities once she joins in, and that our team continues to support and motivate her to take part.
Thank you again for your trust in us and for recognising the dedication of our team. It is a privilege to care for your Mum and to support your family.
Everyone in the home was helpful, caring and cheerful
Everyone in the home was helpful, caring and cheerful
Your comments are greatly...
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you found everyone in the home to be helpful, caring and cheerful. Our team works hard to create a warm, welcoming and supportive environment where residents feel valued, respected and cared for every day.Your comments are greatly appreciated and will be shared with the team, as it is always encouraging to know that their dedication and commitment are making a positive difference. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.
Aliwal Manor Care Home gave love, care and attention to Mum during her stay. The team even managed to get her appetite to return. It's always very encouraging to have a place of safety and love when us carers need time out!
Aliwal Manor Care Home gave love, care and attention to Mum during her stay. The team even managed to get her appetite to return. It's always very encouraging to have a place of safety and love when us carers need time out!
We understand how...
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. It was our privilege to care for your mum during her stay at Aliwal Manor. We're delighted to hear that she felt loved and supported, and that her appetite returned - our team always strives to make mealtimes enjoyable and comforting.We understand how important it is for carers to have peace of mind when taking time out, and we're glad we could provide a safe, welcoming environment for your mum. Your kind words mean a great deal to our whole team.
Mum has been a resident since December 2025. The entertainment is excellent, with a varied variety of exciting events, and the fun and joy the residents get is great for them. Birthdays are a special day with in house chef baking fabulous cakes, the meals look delicious. The staff are very...
Mum has been a resident since December 2025. The entertainment is excellent, with a varied variety of exciting events, and the fun and joy the residents get is great for them. Birthdays are a special day with in house chef baking fabulous cakes, the meals look delicious. The staff are very accommodating and courteous to us and mum's needs. We are happy to leave mum knowing she will be well cared for when we go home.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear that your mum has settled in well in Aliwal, since joining us in December 2025 and that she is enjoying the entertainment and activities on offer. It's wonderful to know the events bring so much fun and happiness to our...
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear that your mum has settled in well in Aliwal, since joining us in December 2025 and that she is enjoying the entertainment and activities on offer. It's wonderful to know the events bring so much fun and happiness to our residents.We're also pleased that the birthday celebrations, homemade cakes, and meals have made such a positive impression. Our chef and team work hard to create special moments for everyone.
Your kind words about our team mean a great deal to us. Providing compassionate, accommodating care and giving families peace of mind is always our priority. Thank you again for your support and trust - it is truly appreciated.
Friendly. Staff are always very busy.
Friendly. Staff are always very busy.
Thank you for your feedback. We're really pleased to hear you find our team friendly - creating a warm and welcoming environment is very important to us. We appreciate your comment about staff being busy; our team works incredibly hard to provide the best possible care for those living at Aliwal Manor. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience.
Kind caring professional staff. Good range of tasty food.
Kind caring professional staff. Good range of tasty food.
Thank you for your kind words. Were delighted to hear that you found our staff to be kind, caring, and professional thats exactly the standard we strive for every day. Its also wonderful to know you enjoyed the variety and quality of our food, as we know how important mealtimes are to our residents wellbeing. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
Mum is really happy here. Great range of activities.
Mum is really happy here. Great range of activities.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. Were delighted to hear that your mum is happy at Aliwal Manor and enjoying the wide range of activities on offer. Our team works hard to create a warm, engaging environment where residents can feel comfortable, stimulated, and at home. It really means a lot to us to know were making a positive difference.
Good activities for the service users. Staff very friendly and helpful. Did find the bedroom very small. Need some modernization to rooms. The sitting room down the sides very small.
Good activities for the service users. Staff very friendly and helpful. Did find the bedroom very small. Need some modernization to rooms. The sitting room down the sides very small.
Were very pleased to hear that you found the activities enjoyable for our residents and that our team were friendly and helpful. Creating a warm, supportive, and engaging environment is extremely important to us, so we truly...
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.Were very pleased to hear that you found the activities enjoyable for our residents and that our team were friendly and helpful. Creating a warm, supportive, and engaging environment is extremely important to us, so we truly appreciate your kind comments.
We also acknowledge your observations regarding the size and layout of some areas within the home. We understand that everyones expectations and preferences are different, and feedback such as yours is valuable in helping us continue to review and enhance our environment and facilities wherever possible.
Thank you again for your review and for recognising the dedication of our team. We appreciate all feedback as part of our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible care and experience for our residents and their families.
My wife is suffering with dementia, heart trouble, bowel and bladder problems and the inability to walk. She is cared for by a kind, caring and considerate workforce who somehow always manage to make her smile. The atmosphere of the home is always warm and friendly.
My wife is suffering with dementia, heart trouble, bowel and bladder problems and the inability to walk. She is cared for by a kind, caring and considerate workforce who somehow always manage to make her smile. The atmosphere of the home is always warm and friendly.
Thank you so much for sharing these kind words. It means a great deal to hear that our team's care and compassion are making a positive difference for your wife. We're grateful for your trust and will continue doing everything we can to provide a warm, friendly, and reassuring environment for her. Your appreciation really does mean the world to us.
On visiting my mum I always have found the care home pleasant and the staff caring. I have visited for some years now and have noticed that the home is always clean and not smelly like some homes. My mum has settled here nicely and the staff help where they can. I do feel there is a lack of staff...
On visiting my mum I always have found the care home pleasant and the staff caring. I have visited for some years now and have noticed that the home is always clean and not smelly like some homes. My mum has settled here nicely and the staff help where they can. I do feel there is a lack of staff shortage but that seems to be the sign of the times now. I have nothing but praise for this home. There is always some activity laid on for the residents and crafts and games too.
We are especially pleased to hear that your mum continues to feel supported by our team. Providing compassionate...
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback. It truly means a great deal to us that you have consistently found our home to be pleasant, clean, and welcoming over the years.We are especially pleased to hear that your mum continues to feel supported by our team. Providing compassionate care in a comfortable environment is always our top priority.
Please be assured that we continually review staffing levels to ensure our residents receive the care, attention, and meaningful activities they deserve.
It's wonderful to know that the activities, crafts, and games are making a positive difference too. Thank you again for your praise and for trusting us with your mum's care.
They were also made me feel welcomed
I can still hear my husband calling out after he'd been in hospital I'm home
He also shouted out tea please an biscuits
He love...
They were also made me feel welcomed
I can still hear my husband calling out after he'd been in hospital I'm home
He also shouted out tea please an biscuits
He love chocolate or pink wafers
So from me an my family thank yo for taking care of my husband
Please also know that you will always be warmly welcomed.
We are very pleased with the care mum received. Staff are pleasant and very helpful.
We are very pleased with the care mum received. Staff are pleasant and very helpful.
Were delighted to hear that you were pleased with the care your mum received. It means a great deal to us to know that our staff were pleasant and helpful throughout her stay. Well be sure to share your kind words with the team
From the day me and mum went to visit we felt welcomed and found staff very friendly and helpful mum Has settled in preety well and is always praising all the staff . Would recommend to anyone looking for somewhere for there family member.
From the day me and mum went to visit we felt welcomed and found staff very friendly and helpful mum Has settled in preety well and is always praising all the staff . Would recommend to anyone looking for somewhere for there family member.
"Thank you so much for your kind review. It truly means a lot to me, and we are grateful that we could provide care that makes a difference. Your feedback is deeply appreciated!"
Aliwal Manor is a nice, clean building. The staff are very kind and welcoming and do their absolute best to meet their clients' needs. There are lots of drink and food options and loads of activities and experiences for the residents. All residents are treated as individuals with dignity and...
Aliwal Manor is a nice, clean building. The staff are very kind and welcoming and do their absolute best to meet their clients' needs. There are lots of drink and food options and loads of activities and experiences for the residents. All residents are treated as individuals with dignity and respect. The home is safe and secure, and the staff are attentive. The staff encourage clients to seek medical help and provide it when necessary.
We truly appreciate your kind words and the time you've taken to share your experience. It brings us joy to know that you feel your loved one is well cared for and comfortable here with us. Our team puts in a lot of effort to foster a safe, supportive, and welcoming atmosphere, and it's heartening...
We truly appreciate your kind words and the time you've taken to share your experience. It brings us joy to know that you feel your loved one is well cared for and comfortable here with us. Our team puts in a lot of effort to foster a safe, supportive, and welcoming atmosphere, and it's heartening to hear that this was evident in your experience. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us and inspires us to continue giving our best every single day.
My mother has been a resident at Aliwal Manor Care Home since March this year. I have found her care excellent. Day staff and night staff food is very good and lots of variety. I am very happy with Aliwal Manor, it is a lovely nursing home.
My mother has been a resident at Aliwal Manor Care Home since March this year. I have found her care excellent. Day staff and night staff food is very good and lots of variety. I am very happy with Aliwal Manor, it is a lovely nursing home.
You're very welcome. We're truly honoured to have your mum with us. It's our privilege to care for her and make her feel at home. If there's ever anything more we can do to support her or your family, please don't hesitate to let us know. Thank you for placing your trust in us.
The home and all the staff have been amazing in looking after my nan. She was so welcomed and so were we! Amazing home!
The home and all the staff have been amazing in looking after my nan. She was so welcomed and so were we! Amazing home!
We appreciate your feedback. Your insights consistently assist us in striving for excellence. At Aliwal, we believe in caring not only for the residents of our home but also for their families.
My father is very happy here, feels comfortable and we couldn't be more happier.
My father is very happy here, feels comfortable and we couldn't be more happier.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, we are so pleased your father is happy and feels comfortable living at Aliwal. We will ensure your positive feedback is shared with the team.
A dedicated team of caring individuals maintaining excellent care & kindness throughout the year.
A dedicated team of caring individuals maintaining excellent care & kindness throughout the year.
We appreciate your feedback. At Aliwal, our goal is to deliver outstanding care to each of our residents, who are the core of our community, and we consistently prioritize their well-being.
Generally the home is a family, home environment. There is plenty of activities going on for the residents to enjoy, food is variable and home made, special requests will be adhered to e.g. if a resident would like a rhubarb crumble etc. The rooms are cleaned on a constant basis as well as the...
Generally the home is a family, home environment. There is plenty of activities going on for the residents to enjoy, food is variable and home made, special requests will be adhered to e.g. if a resident would like a rhubarb crumble etc. The rooms are cleaned on a constant basis as well as the other areas in each unit. The sheets, clothes are washed and ironed and placed back in the rooms quickly. They are constantly trying to improve the home for the residents.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you have positive experiences with our service and I will ensure your positive comments are shared with the team. At Aliwal Manor Care Home, we strive to meet the expectations of all our residents and their families....
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you have positive experiences with our service and I will ensure your positive comments are shared with the team. At Aliwal Manor Care Home, we strive to meet the expectations of all our residents and their families. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss any specific concerns you might have to better understand your expectations and improve our service. Please feel free to reach out to me directly.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 31 December 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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News (11) & Events (2)
- 08 Jul 2026
It makes me deeply sad when people default to the stereotype that care homes are lonely, bleak or institutional places. Too often, care homes are spoken about as a last...
- 06 Jan 2026
Members of the Excelcare family welcomed the New Year by sharing their favourite memories from 2025 and their hopes for the year ahead. Taking time to reflect on the past...
- 20 Nov 2025
An African Experience Day was recently hosted at Aliwal Manor Care Home to immerse everyone in the vibrant culture of the continent. Earlier in the year, Aliwal Manor marked Chinese...
- 24 Sep 2026Organiser: Excelcare Aliwal Manor Care Home
- 26 Nov 2026Organiser: Excelcare Aliwal Manor Care Home
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There are no accreditations posted yet for Excelcare Aliwal Manor Care Home.
Meet the Team (2)

Sally has worked in care for 15 years. She has worked in a variety of settings including Care Homes, Rehabilitation Units and providing End of Life...
Sally has worked in care for 15 years. She has worked in a variety of settings including Care Homes, Rehabilitation Units and providing End of Life care for people in their own homes.
Sally then progressed to Team Manager, working for a domiciliary care agency.
Sally joined Aliwal on May 23 as Deputy Manager and was promoted to Home Manager on November 23.
Sally has achieved her NVQ levels 2 & 3 in Health and Social Care and is currently working towards level 5.

Simona has been working in the care sector for 15 years, providing person-centered care to individuals in both residential and nursing...
Simona has been working in the care sector for 15 years, providing person-centered care to individuals in both residential and nursing settings.
Starting as a Healthcare Assistant, Simona worked her way through the sector getting experience in different roles, before recently being promoted to the Deputy Manager at Aliwal Manor. Her varied experience, caring nature, and developed skill set mean she is the perfect person for this role.
Frequently Asked Questions about Excelcare Aliwal Manor Care Home
What types of Care is Excelcare Aliwal Manor Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Excelcare Aliwal Manor Care Home have?
There are 32 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Excelcare Aliwal Manor Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Excelcare Aliwal Manor Care Home to the centre of Peterborough?
5.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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