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Care Provided by Kirkley Manor Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 71 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Kirkley Manor Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Kirkley Manor Nursing 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Kingsley Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Derry(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2009
Room Information
- Single Rooms (51)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (10)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (38)
Kirkley Manor Nursing Home Reviews (87)
Kirkley Manor Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.801) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kirkley Manor Nursing Home has 87 reviews.
The cleaners through to management are all lovely people - nothing's too much trouble. The food is good though the room is small and they brought me in a television as I was rather miserable about staying in this small room for 28 days without anything to occupy my mind.
Dear Sarah,
I hope you keep well. Thank you so much for the feedback given, all of us much appreciated it. Unfortunately, on your admission day that was the bedroom available although the home has beautiful bigger sized bedrooms and beautiful lounges, we feel sorry that you refused to come downstairs to see the rest of our home.
Kindest Regards,Lavinia
Experience very good, make you very welcome. I, myself, would recommend anybody to let their relatives come to the nursing home.
Kind Regards.
It would be great if the home had an activities co-ordinator, although I realise that staff are hard to find in the current climate.
Thank you for your feedback. Our home is currently advertising for an activities co-ordinator and the staff are interacting with the residents doing short activities. Hopefully we will find the appropriate person for the job, once again your feedback is much appreciated.
Kind Regards
My friend of over 70 years (he is now 88, and our grannies lived next door to each other) came into Kirkely Manor in a poor state mentally, emotionally and physically. Over the two years he has been there, he has regained his health and much of his memory and mental well-being. This has to be because of the careful nursing back to health, but mostly, I believe to the individual care and friendship he has received from the staff. Bless you all!
Dear J F,
Thank you so much for your positive feedback, so lovely to hear that your beloved one is in our good hands. That's why we are here.
Kindest Regards,Lavinia
The covid precautions are perfect for visitors and patients, so a big thank you to you all.
We're so grateful for your appreciation, indeed the staff are emphatic and carrying and I'm proud to be part of this team. I will pass this feedback to our staff and I'm happy that you feel that your ex-husband is looked after. Kirkley team wishes you a Happy Christmas.
Without a doubt superb. The support I have received is amzing. They have treated me with respect and dignity.
Staff extremely helpful, understanding and a good sense of humour.
Thank you very much for your review. We really appreciate your feedback.
Generally, Kirkley is ok. Mostly the staff are amazing but under so much pressure due to lack of colleagues. The food and cleanliness are satisfactory. The Kingswood staff, nurses and receptionist give 110% and look after mum well. More staff needed and they desperately need some new wheelchairs.
Thank you for your valued feedback, our staff do an amazing job. We now have some new wheelchairs to be utilised by families. We are always looking at staffing. We use a dependency tool that currently shows we are staffed appropriately and we are sorry your perception is different.
My experience while visiting my wife has been very good and the staff have been very helpful and kind.
Thank you very much for your review we appreciate your feedback.
My dad has lost part of his leg due to amputation. He is quite set in his ways and he can be quite stubborn at times. The staff are now used to my dad and they always manage to look after him and his needs, always with a smile on their faces. They are so compassionate and kind - nothing is too much trouble for them. A massive thank you to you all, as I know what pressure you are under.
Thank you very much for your positive review. It is a pleasure to care for him.
My husband spent the last four months of his life at Kirkley. The staff gave him the best care, they were incredibly kind and considerate towards him, and us, his family. Nothing was too much trouble and most of all, the staff gave him time, to chat, to sort out his phone, his beard trimmer and TV. At the end of his life this week, the staff were impressive, allowing my husband dignity in death and showing us understanding and compassion. We can't thank all the staff enough for his end of life care: he was content and it showed. A huge thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. The team from Kirkley Manor really appreciate your feedback.
Safe and caring.
Staff are very good.
Mum's dementia is dealt with dignity.
Friendly, approachable staff.
Mum came in for end of life after a major stroke, unable to do anything. She is not eating solids, doing activities, feeding herself and is happy. Staff are friendly, attentive to Mum's needs, provide numerous activities and stimulation. She has thrived in the home and I am very pleased with all aspects.
Friend of a resident for four years. As her daughter and brother only visit her on rare occasions so as she was transferred for respite purposes in December and is now going to become a resident, will continue as a friend to do so and am very happy with the standard of care your staff provide.
My dad has been in Kirkley Manor since August 2019. Everyone cares for my father very well. The lady at front reception is so very helpful. The main problem is the food is not very good at all. We do not have to worry about my dad at all.
Kirkley Manor does not have kerb appeal but it's what happens inside that's important. All the staff make you feel welcome and are willing to find the right person to speak to you if you have a problem they can't help you with. As well as care needs, carers make time to talk to all the residents as individuals and know their interests. Nursing staff are available if you need to talk to them, as is the management. Activities have a new programme. To keep families and residents up to date about what is happening, regular meetings are held with the manager.
Mum is now bedridden and not involved in activities so I not able to comment. The staff are caring and considerate and the cleanliness has improved during the last twelve months. Whilst it is understandable, Mum's personal hygiene standard seems to have dropped since she has become bedridden.
I am delighted at the way my mum's life has changed most of all. She looks much better and she seems calmer and if it's possible, happier. Thanks to all the staff who have made this happen - she is not just left in her room. She looks very comfortable in the lovely, comfortable chair that has been put in her room.
My mother has been at Kirkley Manor for 2 1/2 years. She has never been happier, she is receiving the best care she possibly could. I have peace of mind knowing she is in safe hands.
Ever since my wife was admitted to Kirkley Manor in November 2018, she has been treated with respect and kindness by all the staff that have come into contact with her. Something that is most important, she has been treated with dignity.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 September 2018Good
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Kingsley Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Kingsley Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Kingsley Healthcare Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Kirkley Manor Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (3)

Sarah is the Home Manager at Kirkley Manor.

With over 15 years of nursing experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and dedication to my role as Deputy Manager at Kirkley Manor Care Home. After completing my nursing education in India in 2006, I moved to the UK in 2008, where I had the opportunity to work in both care homes and acute hospital settings. I joined Kirkley Manor in May 2024 as a registered nurse, embracing my commitment to high-quality care and leadership. My passion lies in advocating for vulnerable individuals and fostering a supportive, compassionate environment, which has been instrumental in my advancement to Deputy Manager. Known for my strong clinical skills, compassionate care, and team-building abilities, I strive to create a thriving environment where both residents and staff feel supported and valued.
Outside of work, I cherish spending time with my family and friends. Sharing special moments with my husband and children keeps me grounded and inspired in my mission to deliver exceptional care at Kirkley Manor.

With over 30 years experience in hospitality, I have developed a strong foundation across all departments. My career has allowed me to build a wide range of skills, many of which progressed into management roles, where I have led teams and supported staff development. I now bring my knowledge and my experience to my role here at Kirkley Manor where I am sure I can push the hospitality areas to an even higher level . I am passionate about bringing people together so that everyone is included and gets that true sense of family, support and wellbeing. Outside of work I am a Husband and Father and love to spend time with them exploring our beautiful local area. I also have a love of Formula 1, Theatre and Film.
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