
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.
5 Star
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
The Gracewell of High Wycombe Team
Lovely home and garden with activities to suit all. The staff are very caring and supportive to residents and families.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
The Gracewell of High Wycombe Team
I cannot praise this home enough, it looks and is a very well run and caring home.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
The Gracewell of High Wycombe Team.
After an initial respite in an alternative home in the area it was clear Mum needed more permanent care, thus I searched all availabilities and set up a short list. Gracewell of High Wycombe came out on top for location, home quality and level of expected care, they also were not the highest in price.
So Mum moved in, and the experience matched the research, Mum was very happy, and the family were very happy.
We liked Gracewell, however, this location is over 2 hours from family so we have now found availability in another Gracewell only 20 minutes away and Mum's moved. We were concerned that they may not live up to the high standard set at High Wycombe, but can not report that the Gracewell brand is consistent and Mum is really happy.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
The Gracewell of High Wycombe Team
Enjoyed my stay. Everything is satisfactory. Staff helpful and friendly.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
The Gracewell of High Wycombe Team
Some good. Some bad.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
The Gracewell of High Wycombe Team
Warm welcome. Helpful in all respects. A very friendly and 'homely' atmosphere.
It is certainly a care home not only in name but in reality.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
The Gracewell of High Wycombe Team
My father came to live at Gracewell 3 months ago. His needs were met in all areas by the caring respectful staff. The high standards of care and kindness were reflected in the beautiful well-designed home which allowed Dad to walk freely as his dementia required in a safe environment. His family always greeted and made to feel part of an extended Gracewell's family. Dad's quality of life was greatly improved. I would highly recommend this wonderful residential care home.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
The Gracewell of High Wycombe Team.
This is a new building, light, bright and quite inspiring. I would highly recommend Gracewell of High Wycombe to anyone.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
The Gracewell of High Wycombe Team
I could not ask for more attentive care for my 91-year-old mother whose needs are now way beyond my own capability of providing. She is immobile, though refuses to accept it, has lost her sight and is suffering advanced dementia. She demands constant attention. Despite her limited capacity for enjoyment, the staff arrange entertainment and take her for wheelchair walks and do their best to stimulate her mental processes. Both my husband and I have our own health problems and it is a great relief to know that Mum is well cared for.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
The Gracewell of High Wycombe Team
Mum moved to Gracewell from another nursing home which was of a very good standard, with the expectation that her overall quality of life would improve at Gracewell. She has now been a resident for 2 months and I am pleased to say that she is being looked after very well and enjoys engaging with staff and getting involved with activities. We feel her quality of life has improved. The home is lovely, brand new, bright and cheery with a good welcome for visitors from the excellent staff. It is nice to use the dining room and join Mum for meals.
This home is well run with supportive and attentive staff for both residents and visitors.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
The Gracewell of High Wycombe Team.
Staff give first class support to residents and present the home as a first class and efficient residence. High standards are kept in all aspects and the quality of the rooms and food provided can be well recommended. This is a well-managed business and deserves to progress.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
The Gracewell of High Wycombe Team.
My cousin seems very well cared for and the home is to an exceptionally high standard. It seems the staff look after him very politely and with consideration.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
The Gracewell of High Wycombe Team.
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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News (43) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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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.
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