
The staff are wonderful, so caring and welcoming. The facilities are excellentMelanie W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



The staff are wonderful, so caring and welcoming. The facilities are excellentMelanie W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



The team at Ridley Manor specialises in high-quality dementia, nursing and residential care for older people with permanent and respite options available.
This state-of-the-art care home features large, spacious en-suite rooms for all residents, with special touches that help to set them apart from other care homes. The excellent range of luxury facilities includes a hair and beauty salon, a welcoming café, a cinema room and beautifully landscaped sensory gardens.
The dedicated...
Care Provided by Ridley Manor
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 72 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each
individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge. Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing
Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.
What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ridley Manor for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ridley Manor 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
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Estelle Adriaans(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (72)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (72)
Parking
- Free parking available on site
Ridley Manor Reviews (113)
Ridley Manor has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.934) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ridley Manor has 113 reviews.
en suite bedrooms, beautifully decorated and very high cleaning standards. Mum' s personal dietary needs have been met with such enthusiasm and reassurances by all the staff with a variety of meal options. There are many activities available and a weekly planner is issued. Mum' s recent birthday celebration was a wonderful day with Cakes prepared by the Chef for our family and an afternoon tea which we all enjoyed it was a very special day for my Mum and all the family we can't thank Ridley Manor staff enough for all they are doing for our Mum keeping her well, safe and supporting her to enjoy life again.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a beautiful and detailed review of your mother's first few weeks with us at Ridley Manor.
It is incredibly rewarding for our entire team to read your kind words about our nursing care, cleanliness, and the variety of meals we provide. We are...
She has a brilliant personality, a lovely smile and is very welcoming as soon as anyone walks through the front door.
I've seen her speaking to others with a friendly attitude, aswell as myself too, which can make all the difference to someone visiting a relation or friend who may not be in the best of health.
I've been to care homes in the past where you're lucky to get an acknowledgement when you walk in!!!
Maddi is a real asset to your team of staff.
The staff on the ground and 1st floor are all brilliant at taking care of the residents on a daily basis. Doing so with a smile on their faces, even if that's not how they're necessarily feeling.
Thank you to all at Ridley Manor for your hard work each and every day.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that Maddie made such a positive impression on you from the moment you walked through our doors at Ridley Manor. We completely agree that a warm, smiling welcome sets the tone for a great...
I recently had the opportunity to re visit Ridley Manor as they were hosting a Celebration of Life event. As soon as I walked back through those doors a feeling of welcome and comfort flooded into me, it was an extraordinary feeling of warmth and care. I felt like something had been wrapped around me which allowed my feelings to naturally surface, something I had been struggling with and in so doing I felt an enormous sense of peace.
I knew my Mum had been well cared for in her final days and for that I shall be forever grateful
Dear Pamela thank you very much for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review.
We are incredibly moved to read your words and to know that, during what was a very difficult time, our team at Ridley Manor could provide comfort and care to your mother and reassurance to your family. Our...
Estelle, made a lasting impression. Despite her busy role, she always takes time to listen and make others feel valued. Her warmth, reassurance, and quiet strength reflect a rare and genuine kindness that comes naturally to her
Even in brief interactions, Gabby makes one feel safe and cared for. The patience, tenderness, and respect she shows residents are deeply moving and offer true reassurance that loved ones are in compassionate hands
Throughout the home every space is clean and welcoming, but it's the people who give it life. The connection between staff and residents, the gentle humour, and small acts of kindness are felt everywhere making time standstill
My visit left me grateful for people like Estelle, Haley, and Gaby and thankful places like RM exist for those we care about
Hi Hira (solicitor Of Resident) Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt and detailed reflection of your visit. It is incredibly rewarding to hear that the 'genuine sense of compassion' we strive for was felt from the moment you walked through our doors. We have shared your kind words with the team....
My Aunt had a fall at home and was taken to hospital. We knew she couldn't return to her home. We decided on Ridley Manor for the following reasons; The staff including manager, nurses, care workers were friendly, caring with dignity those in a lot of need. The room we were shown was nicely furnished with lovely bed linen. If there are any concerns I can always talk to anyone. It has a nice atmosphere, always something going on as well as quiet areas nicely set out.
We understand that the transition from a hospital stay to a care home can be a difficult time for any family, and we are so glad that we could be there for you and your aunt during this journey and continue to be so.
Our team from...
The care she receives is exceptional with all members of staff knowing her by name and always speaking to her as they pass, from the cleaning and maintenance staff, to all the careers and senior staff She is treated as a special individual
It takes a weight off my shoulders knowing she is so well cared for
The staff team, at all levels, go out of their way to greet my husband when their paths cross in the bistro at the garden.
The whole family are made very welcome when visiting.
We are very happy to recommend Ridley Manor.
It is so wonderful to read your lovely comments about the whole team and how pro-active and approachable they all are. It is really important to us that all visitors are made to feel...
My Dad was a resident of Ridley Manor care home for just over two years. The care he received was absolutely excellent in every way. The staff were always very kind to him and made sure he was very comfortable. The home was very communicative with us and kept us up to date and called straight away if there were any problems.
Reading your review and your kind words about the team and the care that they provided your father, here at Ridley Manor are truly appreciated. We are pleased to hear that the care your father...
It provides a warm, welcoming, environment. The staff are amazing. It is very well run and managed. Everyone I have been involved with is highly professional and very caring. Any health concerns relating to my resident were always dealt with promptly and I was kept well-informed. The staff take great interest in getting to know all of their residents and everyone is treated with respect and dignity. The food always looks delicious and there are always several choices. Staff arrange for visiting professionals to carry out regular sight tests and dental checks which is very helpful. There is a full and varied timetable of activities for all residents which is updated every week. The building, furnishings, decoration and gardens are very well managed and well maintained.
Overall, it is an amazing care home run by amazing staff, and I have no hesitation in recommending it.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. We are so happy to hear that you were delighted with the decision you made in choosing Ridley Manor, it gives us great pleasure when we get to read such wonderful comments about not only the home, but all that...
We always knew we had made the right choice in choosing Ridley Manor for our elderly friend. We visited 7 care homes before making the final decision. The difference in Ridley Manor is obvious as soon as you enter the building. We always felt confident that our friend was in really safe hands. We would like to thank all the staff for the amazing work that they do in running such a wonderful, professional, caring organisation. You are all truly marvellous!
Dear P W (power Of Attorney Of Resident) thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
To know that we were your first choice after visiting 7 other homes really means a lot to us. We always say to people try and visit as many as you can, as we are all very...
It was a difficult time when my father could no longer manage on his own, but I am so pleased to have found Ridley Manor Care Home. The staff are wonderful, so caring and welcoming. The facilities are excellent and there are many activities for the residents to enjoy. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback about your experience. Moving into care is such a difficult decision, but we are so pleased that you found us. We have been able to support your father in his move to his new home here at Ridley Manor. Your kind words about the team,...
We chose Ridley Manor for my mum after she could no longer be cared for at home due to her dementia and risk of falling after suffering a broken hip. She moved there in May 2025 and it was the best thing we could have done. The staff have been absolutely wonderful and I feel have really got to know her, they always try to engage her in activities they know she'll enjoy and are so kind and patient with her. They have made sure she has the right medical care and always treat her with dignity and respect. Family and friends are always made to feel welcome when they visit and I appreciate that they are encouraged to get involved with events at Ridley Manor. The recent garden party was a joyful event.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Ridley Manor it is extremely important for us to get to know each and everyone of the residents for the individual and unique person that they are, knowing the residents life story is a huge part of getting to...
Five star from the moment of arrival. Extremely happy for my mother to be able to come to Ridley Manor. Every member of staff is professional, truly kind and caring and the purpose built home affords a very efficient yet homely feel. Five Star.
It is wonderful to hear that you have received a 5 star experience from the moment of arrival, including the interaction with the team, the home facilities/services that we offer and how happy you are for...
He was made to feel very welcome from day one and soon settled in and began to make friends. There were plenty of activities going on and he was encouraged to join in with whatever appealed to him. He enjoyed having people around to chat and have a laugh with.
However, just prior to moving into Ridley Manor he was diagnosed with a terminal condition, and his health deteriorated rapidly. So, sadly his time there was cut short. The care that he received during those final weeks and days was excellent. The staff could not do enough for him and looked after him with kindness and compassion.
We will be forever grateful that we chose Ridley Manor to take care of my dad at this difficult time.
It is lovely to hear that your father was made welcome from day one and settled in, making new friends after sadly losing his wife and struggling to cope at home on his own, the lifestyle team work hard to...
My Dad (91) has recently become a resident at Ridley Manor and I cannot speak highly enough of the care and support my Dad has received. From the first day, the staff have created a warm, welcoming, and truly homely environment. The team are attentive and kind, treating residents with the dignity and respect. The facilities are very clean and comfortable. There's a strong emphasis on keeping residents engaged with a wide variety of activities, which has had a noticeably positive effect on my Dad's wellbeing. Most importantly, I have complete peace of mind knowing my Dad is in safe hands. Communication from the home is excellent and they keep us regularly updated. Thank you to everyone at Ridley Manor for your continued dedication.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review about your your father who has recently moved in with us here at Ridley Manor, it is extremely moving to know that the care and support your father has received from his first day has made it his home and that you have...
Staff- good relationship with clients and also visitors, efficient and welcoming.
Restaurant- good and layout and not institutional, good selection on the menu with lots of choice.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review, your comments are invaluable when other families are looking in to options for their loved ones, it is so lovely to hear that you enjoy all the facilities, services on offer and especially the good relationships between the team and the...
The nursing staff are wonderful at Ridley Manor. Mum has had a lot of infections in the past 12 months. She falls fast and a few hours can make the difference between staying at the home or hospitalisation. For a dementia sufferer with hearing loss, hospital is traumatic and distressing. Their ability to notice minute changes in mum and the speed with which they have got doctors to prescribe antibiotics have stopped mum going to hospital more than she has, and unnecessarily. Their genuine care is much appreciated. The carers are kind, thoughtful and keen to always improve her wellbeing. The home is clean and well appointed with lovely activities. Thank you.
Thank you very much for taking the time to provide us with your wonderful comments, wherever possible we will try and minimise hospital admission, as it is clear how distressing and traumatic any hospital visit can be. Getting to know the residents is extremely important for all team members as...
I had to find a care home for my elderly neighbour he is 93 and has dementia nursing staff and social services said he could no longer have at live at home on his own. Never married. I have been his neighbour for 54 years and have POA he has no family, so was left to me to find him a care home, he has always lived in the home on the end, so went to see Ridley Manor. I liked what I saw so he went into respite care for 4 weeks. Settled in well so now in for longterm. He has a lovely room, the staff are very caring. He is looked after very well, he loves the food, he's kept nice and clean, likes all the staff. Ridley Manor have put my mind at rest, to know I have done the right thing for my neighbour.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.We are very pleased to hear that you liked the home enough to make the decision to move your life long neighbour in with us on a respite basis, and that they have settled in so well with us that this is now their...
The staff were magnificent and nothing was ever too much trouble for ANYONE.
Entertainment was varied and good
I most enjoyed the visits of the little children from the local nursery who very obviously were delighted to be visiting us.
The cleanliness throughout the building was exemplary
You could have company or just enjoy being on your own whichever you preferred
The gardens were beautiful and strolling through them in warm sunshine was delightful
The food was varied and there were always choices both in the main corses and sweets
The memory of names and preferences of the residents by the staff amazed me.
I arrived feeling under parr and left feeling so very much better. Thank you Ridley Manor
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. We are very pleased to hear that your recent respite stay with us was a positive and happy one. It is so wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the visits from the local nursery children as these are a real highlight...
Mum attended Ridley Manor for 4 weeks respite care following a fall. It was just the tonic she needed. She has returned home more alert, positive, and mentally and physically stronger. The staff were so attentive giving us the confidence mum was in safe hands.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.We are so happy to hear that we were just the tonic you mother needed after her fall coming here on a respite stay, knowing that she has returned home more alert, positive as well as mentally and physically stronger...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 August 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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Meet the Team (1)

My early career started out in education, but my path stumbled into care and I found my true vocation, working my way up to become a care home manager at another home before joining Ridley Manor.
I have completed a post-graduate diploma in dementia, and currently I am completing my Master’s degree in dementia care too.
To be successful and good as a General Manager, I believe that you should be empathetic, caring, and supportive and have the passion to be able to look after all the changing needs of the residents entrusted into your care. By the same token, you need to be able to support, encourage and motivate your team to be able to achieve their career goals and be the best version of themselves.
My biggest career highlight has been meeting the great Nelson Mandela and being able to spend a few moments in his company.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ridley Manor
What types of Care is Ridley Manor registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Ridley Manor have?
There are 72 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Ridley Manor?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Ridley Manor to the centre of High Wycombe?
3.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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