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Care Provided by Fairfax Manor Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 90 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- 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
Nursing Care plus FNC £267.68
Respite stay minimum of 2 weeks - from £1,900 per week.
We do not provide Nursing Dementia Care.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Fairfax Manor Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Fairfax 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)
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
- Lovett Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sharon Oldfield(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2023
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (90)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (90)
Visiting
- Welcome visitors to the home.
Parking
- Parking on site.
Fairfax Manor Care Home Reviews (49)
Fairfax Manor Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Fairfax Manor Care Home has 49 reviews.
My stay in Fairfax Manor was excellent for two weeks of respite care. My room was superb, and the facilities in the home were brilliant. I cannot find enough words to say how kind and caring the staff were. All were amazing. Nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely recommend it. My slight niggle was the food. Having said that, the staff went out of their way to give me what I asked for. The soups were excellent.
Mum first went to Fairfax for respite in April 2024, and then again July 2024 when it was decided that she required full time care. We looked at other care homes but none compared. I could not bear to contemplate anywhere else. The home itself with all its high spec rooms with safety features and the wonderful caring staff I cannot fault in any way at all. The staff equally care for my Dad on his daily visits. The care is second to none and the whole place is spotless. I feel that Mum is very safe and cared for I would not hesitate to recommend Fairfax to anyone. In fact I have.
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments on our home and team, it's our pleasure to have your lovely Mum here at Fairfax Manor. I'm delighted to hear your feedback and I will enjoy sharing it with the rest of the team! Thank you again for your review, take care.
My wife is a resident for a year. I visit for 5 days & my daughter 2 days. This care home can nit be faulted in any area. Has to be the best care home in Harrogate, it has the best staff and facilities, 5 star!
Thank you for your review of Fairfax Manor. We are so pleased that you are happy with the support received from everyone in our team. I will be sure to pass your feedback on to the rest of the team here. Thank you and take care!
My Mum has Alzheimers disease and was living alone many miles away, which was a constant worry. I started to look round care homes for when the inevitable happened, somewhere where my Mum could be closer to me in Harrogate.
I remember the first time I went to look round Fairfax Manor (April 2024), I immediately felt at home and my gut sat so comfortably. It was the only home out of the 8 I viewed that I could picture my beautiful Mum living in. From the beautiful care home itself and more importantly, to all the staff.
Sadly, my Mum was admitted to hospital in January 2025 and was unable to return to her home. The manager was amazing and did everything she could to support with my Mums move between councils.
My Mum has been at Fairfax Manor for over 2 months now and I just know that she is in such a lovely place and is being cared for. My Mum especially loves the church services and anything involving music!
I can't recommend Fairfax Manor highly enough and am extremely thankful.
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback on your mother's experience with us at Fairfax Manor. We're delighted with your comments and will continue to do our very best to give your mother a fantastic home to enjoy - always with great music! I will ensure our wider team receives your feedback too. Take care!
Mum stayed at Fairfax Manor for seven weeks after surgery. The staff were excellent. They treated her with dignity and compassion, and she was sad to leave. The room and facilities are absolutely beautiful. All staff were friendly and welcoming to family and visitors. We can't thank everyone at Fairfax Manor enough and would highly recommend it to anyone.
My husband has been in Fairfax Manor for 2 months, and I am delighted with his care. He is treated with dignity by every member of staff. He enjoys his meals, and his room contains everything I would want.
Thank you very much for your positive feedback on your husband's experience with us here at Fairfax Manor. My team and I are delighted with your comments. Thanks again, and take care.
Fairfax Manor is a wonderful care home, and I would highly recommend. The staff are all very kind and caring, and they cannot do enough for all the residents. My mother has been a resident for 6 months now and has received excellent care. There are always lots of different amenities for the residents to join in if they want to.
Thank you for your fantastic comments regarding your Mother's experience at Fairfax Manor, the team will be so pleased with your feedback! Thank you again and take care.
I can highly recommend Fairfax Manor to anyone looking for care for themselves or a relative. The building is very modern with high quality fixtures and fittings, and is kept spotlessly clean and tidy. Security is high and the sensors in bedrooms to detect night time movement and alert staff are a quality touch.
The care is exemplary, the staff being professional and friendly with a high regard for the dignity and feelings of the residents and relatives alike. Particularly noteworthy is the fact that residents are rarely left sitting in their room as there is often entertainment and they are otherwise encouraged to engage with their fellow residents. Meals are high quality and reflect exactly the likes and dislikes of the more elderly person. Fairfax is by no means the cheapest care home in the area. But the facility and the level of care prove that you get what you pay for.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. It is lovely to hear how happy you are with the care and facilities here at Fairfax Manor. I will share your comments with the team, who pride themselves on delivering the very best care to all our residents. Thank you again, and take care.
I came in today to check on my friend who was joining in with the other residents who were all being entertained by the Activities Coordinator! He and others from the team of carers had everyone joining in. There was a real feeling of inclusiveness as everyone's capabilities were met and gentle encouragement got people singing and dancing! Clapping and gigging in their seats or proper up, holding hands, supporting each other whilst waltzing round the room! Smiles and laughter all round, it was a lovely morning. My friend was very happy and content it was great to see. Clever how, despite the vast range of abilities, everyone seemed to feel part of the group.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of the care your friend is receiving and in particular, your day with us here at Fairfax Manor. It's fantastic to hear your comments, and I am delighted to share your review with our Activities Coordinator and the rest of the team! Thank you again. you are of course, welcome any time for more fun activities!
My wife was a resident for 2 weeks and experienced a totally professional experience. The staff were top class and we could find no fault with them or the care they provided.
As one of the first to move into Fairfax Mum has been a resident for 12 months during which time her dementia and overall health has deteriorated significantly. I have been enormously impressed by the way in which the team have helped us through this difficult phase and with the flexibility and outstanding care they provide. Her room is lovely and the catering is first class and adapted to her needs. The whole team are professional, friendly and genuinely try their best for Mum. I would have no hesitation recommending Fairfax Manor.
My mum came for respite seven weeks ago and is now a permanent resident. She has settled really well thanks to the excellent staff who are all very friendly, welcoming and happy.
Thank you very much for your kind words. We're very pleased to have your Mum at Fairfax Manor and I look forward to sharing your comments with the team. Thanks again and take care.
A very traumatic time putting your loved one of 50 years in the care of someone else. Up to now, he couldn't be looked after better, calming surroundings, excellent care with kind and caring staff. Always ready to ensure questions and very helpful.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We aim for everyone at Fairfax Manor to feel relaxed, fulfilled and always well cared for so I look forward to sharing your kind words with my team. Thank you again and take care.
I can now also video call thanks to the help of the management team. A big thank you to all concerned.
Thank you very much for your kind words! Your mother is a pleasure to have here at Fairfax Manor. We wish you and your family all the best. Thanks again for your fantastic review, I very much look forward to sharing it with the team.
Since moving into Fairfax Manor earlier this year, my mother has very much enjoyed the friendliness of the staff and the regular activities that are arranged each week. The catering has been first class and everywhere is always spotlessly clean as you would hope. Overall our expectations have been exceeded in all areas!
Thank you very much for your fantastic review. The team here at Fairfax will be so pleased to read your comments.
How fortunate we are to have discovered Fairfax Manor in Harrogate! The title of 'care home' does not do it justice. It is far from anything like a care home you would have ever imagined. Our initial meeting with the team was met positively and sympathetically, they really listened at what was a distressing time.
Time was taken to show us around the entire 'hotel' and to view the first-class facilities. All questions we had were met positively and appropriately. The decision was made immediately that our relative would stay for a little respite. Shortly afterwards, we knew that this comfortable, high-end, relaxed, caring environment was the place for our relative to be, and decided to stay permanently!It's not just about the environment - the care team and management are second to none. Queries from us are met with a 'can do' attitude and are actioned that day. Nothing is too much trouble. The suites are lovely. Our relative is settling, cared for well. Highly recommended.
Thank you very much for your amazing comments, both on our beautiful home and our brilliant team - they'll be delighted when I share your feedback with them! We're very pleased your relative calls Fairfax Manor 'home', we're looking forward to sharing lots of memories together. Thank you again, and take care.
My dad spent a week at Fairfax Manor for respite following being unwell. We were all a little nervous but need not have worried. From initial enquiry to saying goodbye we felt welcome and in safe hands. All staff were professional cheerful and caring. A very happy environment, excellent facilities, lots of social opportunities and visitors made welcome. A definite choice for any future "holidays"
Thank you very much for your kind words on your Dad's stay with us, I look forward to sharing your feedback with the team. Should you be looking for another respite stay or residential in the future, we'd love to have your Dad back! Thank you and take care.
I was very impressed by my recent respite stay in Fairfax Manor, particularly by the kindness of the staff and the excellent amenities. However, I would have appreciated a telephone in my room. Nevertheless I would be happy to return if the occasion arises.
Excellent care and the staff were caring in their duties and supper during my brief stay in October 2024.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are delighted to hear how happy you were when you stayed with us, the team will be pleased to hear your wonderful comments.
My mother went to Fairfax Manor for respite care following a fall. The care she received was absolutely brilliant. She was totally respected as an individual and given an extremely high standard of care.
Thank you so much for reviewing Fairfax Manor. We're so pleased to hear that your mother had a good stay with us. Our team strives to deliver a high level of care as you have described. I will pass your feedback on to them.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 July 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Lovett Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Lovett Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Lovett Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Fairfax Manor Care Home.
Meet the Team (3)

I am delighted to be at Fairfax Manor as Home Manager. With a background in both the NHS and Social Care sectors since 2009, I bring extensive experience in leading and developing high-quality care services.
Before joining Fairfax Manor, I managed a 100-bed care home in the local area, where I was proud to support the team in achieving a CQC Outstanding rating in the domains of well-led, caring, and responsive.
I hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Social Care and have been honoured with both regional and national recognition, including awards for Front Line Leader and Regional Registered Manager.
I am passionate about creating a safe, compassionate, and responsive environment where residents feel valued and supported. I believe that well-trained, happy staff are at the heart of excellent care, and I am committed to ensuring both residents and colleagues flourish here at Fairfax Manor.
Outside of work, I live in Harrogate with my husband of over 30 years, Paul, along with our two grown-up sons and a lively mix of pets. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends and feel very fortunate to love the work I do every day.

I have been supporting the elderly for 19 years.
I started my career as a care assistant and quickly realised I wanted to develop my skills and knowledge. It took longer than I thought, but 15 years later, I gained my level 5 leadership and management qualification.
Our home is your home, we are one family who are focused on a person-centred approach, we are all individuals and unique, which is what makes our family diverse.
When I am not with my extended family, I like to be active and regularly attend the gym. I always ask the residents if they would like to attend…I have had no takers yet!
I live at home with my husband Karl, and we have two grown children. Karl and I like to escape on holiday and have taken up camping. Plenty of adventures to share with others.

My Late Grandmother said to me find a Job you love, and you will never work a day in your life again! This is so true in my case; activities and well-being have been my passion for 18 years. I believe activities are so important as they bring so many meaningful experiences to people. I like to think outside of the box, so I am always looking for new ideas to bring to Fairfax Manor.
What you will get from me is a big smile and an even bigger personality!On a personal note, I live in a very lively house with my husband and 3 teenagers, plus lots of pets that keep me on my toes! My perfect day when I am not at Fairfax Manor is a long walk followed by a Sunday lunch surrounded by my family and a cheeky game of bingo, of course!
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