Lowmoor Nursing Home

Lowmoor Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Mansfield NG17 7JF
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9.2 43 Reviews
  • Lowmoor Nursing Home, Mansfield
Lowmoor Nursing Home is situated in the market town of Kirkby-in-Ashfield with good bus, rail and road links and only a short journey to the picturesque settings of Newstead Abbey and Sherwood Forest.

It is a purpose-built 48 bedded nursing home that provides 24-hour specialist nursing care. They offer intense specialist care packages for individuals that require a more bespoke care provision and for residents experiencing daily challenges. The team there offer forever homes for all their residents regardless of the level of support required.

Downstairs you will find Silver Birch, a mixed-gender 20 bedded unit that accommodates all types of dementia and physical care needs. Upstairs the home has a 28 bedded all male unit called Oaks. The care team specialises in managing behaviours in a positive and proactive manner ensuring the resident experience is excellent.

All care plans are person centred and embrace a holistic approach. The team recognises each individual's abilities and strengths, always encouraging and assisting independence. This ethos enables residents to remain in control of their daily lives.

The home invites loved ones and representative multi-disciplinary teams to be actively involved in the care planning and review process as partnership working results in better outcomes for each individual.

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Care Provided by Lowmoor Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Detention Under Mental Health Act
  • Eating Disorders
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Substance Misuse
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 48 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Independent Living Training
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Chris Morrison (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • private referrals, NHS referrals, referrals from social workers
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (48)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2023
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Lowmoor Nursing Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,400 – £1,400
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,600 – £1,600

  • It is very difficult to include a price as each care package is based on individual needs. We would be more than happy to discuss costs with you personally.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Lowmoor Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visiting is anytime.


  • Parking

  • Onsite parking.


Lowmoor Nursing Home Reviews (43)

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9.2

Lowmoor Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.247) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lowmoor Nursing Home has 43 reviews.

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Review from S W (Friend of Resident) published on 30 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Whilst visiting a family friend, the reception staff were very welcoming and the activities coordinator was very friendly. I noticed the staff were very attentive and caring and whilst I was sitting, I had a look through some photographs of the residents taking part in activities and I am amazed at
how much is on offer. It is very comforting to know that such an effort is being made. Thank you.

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Review from Laura V (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Would not recommend this home, Mamma was in for 9 months and we had several complaints that either weren't taken seriously or weren't dealt with properly. Found the home to be dirty and the staff and management to be rude.

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Review from Daryll G (Friend of Resident) published on 11 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The improvements that have been made to there service is excellent. People are well cared for, staff super friendly and manager works hard all the time, even covering weekends.
She is amazing and dedicated to the residents and staff team.
It is sad when I see poor reviews from people that are malicious
as this service is outstanding. Well done to all of you. You make a real difference to people's lives.

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Review from Joan W (Sister of Resident) published on 8 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been visiting Lowmoor Nursing Home on a weekly basis for the last 2 years and find the home clean, homely and the staff very caring and friendly. The manager seems friendly and is always willing to talk through any problems concerning my brother-in-law. There is always some sort of activity going
on, birthday party, afternoon tea, pancake day, Halloween etc. Anything to celebrate and they will do it. The residents love to join in the celebrations and those who are able, have a little dance. They even bring a singer in to entertain them. In my opinion, Lowmoor is a nice friendly home and I feel the residents are well cared for.

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Review from Laura R (Ex Family Member) published on 3 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This care home is a lovely home through and through. Always made to feel welcome upon entering. It is always clean and my relative always looked presentable. The staff are a lovely bunch and are always there with anything you need. Not only do they care about the residents but also the family members.
The manager's door is always open to answer any questions given to her.

Reply from Jo York, Administrator at Lowmoor Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind comments. We take great pride in having a family feel to our home.


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Review from Emma W (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 3 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After my aunt being moved from three previous care homes and then to two different hospitals, we were determined to find the right home for her. After recommendations from both staff and a resident's wife, we visited Lowmoor. We were instantly impressed with both the management and the care team. We
knew straight away this was going to be the right place. The facilities were very impressive, there's even a bar, shop and potting shed. The residents all looked clean, tidy and well looked after. My auntie arrived via patient transport and by the time we arrived (within a couple of hours) she'd been given a bath, had a meal and shown around the whole home. Her room was newly decorated with brand new curtains, bedding and a basket full of treats and toiletries. She was made very welcome. She has now been there over 5 months and I cannot say a bad word against the place. She is very challenging at times but the staff are very supportive and treat her with dignity and manage her very well.

Reply from Maxine Gascoigne, Manager at Lowmoor Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words. It's an honour to look after your Aunt.


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Review from Shannon R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 21 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care home is a lovely place to be.
The staff are kind and considerate.
I would definitely recommend this care home to anyone. It is the best thing we did for our mama. She is really happy.

Reply from Jo York, Administrator at Lowmoor Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review.


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Review from Doreen A (Sister of Resident) published on 22 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My sister as only been at Lowmoor since the beginning of November. All the staff are very good with her and the staff are all very caring and very friendly.

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Review from Lesley B (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 21 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very caring.

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Review from J W (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff very friendly.
Lots of recent updates.
Have regular activities.
Mum particularly enjoys music afternoons.

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Review from Andrew B (Son of Resident) published on 16 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This care home has undergone lots of changes since my father moved in.
Whilst it suffered from poor management in the recent past, the current regime and staff appear to have improved it greatly, both in appearance and quality of care.
Hopefully, this will continue and improve further.

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Review from H L (Wife of Resident) published on 19 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff were polite, friendly and helpful. The place is looking amazing the decorated areas are outstanding, lovely, clean, bright, fresh, no longer feel closed in. They should be extremely proud of themselves.

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Review from Pat O (Wife of Resident) published on 16 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Lowmoor are kind and courteous. They take time to look after my husband and me. I am made to feel welcome. The environment is homely and the new nursing team appear dedicated, caring,k compassionate and no request is too small.

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Review from Marcos S (Relative of Resident) published on 16 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Visited my Dad on his birthday. So nice to see how much trouble they had gone to help him celebrate.

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Review from Susan S (Wife of Resident) published on 16 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are very caring and supportive of me and my husband's needs. Nurses are very approachable and keep me updated with my husband's needs, "medication and care".

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Review from D S (Son of Resident) published on 16 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very caring and professional staff. Excellent service.

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Review from L W (Relative of Resident) published on 9 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very welcoming place to visit, residents seem to be very happy and well looked after.

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Review from J O (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This particular visit was for an anniversary party for my parents. It was a lovely atmosphere, nice party food, friendly staff and residents.

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Review from Andy S (Nephew of Resident) published on 9 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Visited while another resident celebrating wedding anniversary. Wonderful. Nice buffet, pleasant and attentive carers, nothing too much trouble. You can tell when staff really care, not just there for the job.

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Review from Isaac P (Husband of Resident) published on 20 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

If your compassion is your forte, a position is waiting for you and your future in this home.
A friendly atmosphere here is uppermost in the people and staff, so welcoming.

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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.247)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.247) out of 10 for Lowmoor Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.409 for Lowmoor Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (74 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 115 Ratings = 4.409

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.838 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Lowmoor Nursing Home is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 48 registered maximum number of service users is 9.6. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.6 = 0.938

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 24 Apr 2021

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (10)

Christopher

Christopher Morrisson

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2018

Chris joined Lowmoor in May 2018 as an RGN and was quickly promoted into the role of Deputy Manager. Chris’ career progression has continued with him taking on the role of Home Manager in October 2020. His 28 years in the RAF as an RGN brings many valuable skills and experience to the role.


Maggie

Maggie Blower

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2019

Maggie, a nurse with over 20 years of experience, joined Lowmoor Nursing Home in 2019. Before joining Lowmoor, she managed care homes as a peripatetic manager. Now working as the deputy manager, Maggie takes immense pride in caring for the residents. She believes that making a resident smile makes it a good day and that it is an honour to care!


Maggie loves spending quality, family time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In her downtime, she enjoys knitting, gardening and decorating.


Carol

Carol Illingworth

Job Title: Front of House

Joined: 2008

Since 2008, Carol has been an integral part of the Lowmoor Nursing Home team. Carol has recently transitioned into her new role as Front of House. Her new role will see her warmly welcome visitors and families to the home, serving as a friendly and approachable figure. Additionally, Carol will take the lead on training new staff, overseeing manual handling training and taking the lead on welcoming new residents.


In her free time, Carol loves gardening, reading and watching TV. She also loves to spend time with her two grandchildren.


Jane

Jane Preece

Job Title: Finance Manager

Joined: 2024

Jane has over 30 years of expertise in accounting. With a deep understanding of financial practices, from management accounts, and budget handling to cash management, she navigates her role with finesse. Jane thrives on the challenges and complexities her job presents, finding joy in resolving even the most complex financial puzzles.


Outside of work Jane indulges her passions for baking and cooking delicious cakes, gardening alongside her husband and spending time with her two cats. An avid traveller, she also loves exploring the world, always eager for new adventures.


Jo

Jo York

Job Title: Lead Administrator

Joined: 2018

Jo, Lead Administrator for Lowmoor Nursing Home, joined the team in 2018. She previously worked in Community Care and as a Care Home Administrator, whilst also caring for a family member. She loves that every day at work is different.


Her hobbies include going on adventures in her caravan or camping, whilst also regularly attending scooter rallies. Exciting news! Jo is soon to be a first-time grandparent.


Deb

Deb Pritchard

Job Title: Head of Kitchen

Joined: 2021

A part of the Lowmoor Nursing Home team since 2021, Debbie works as the Kitchen Manager, providing tasty, nutritious meals to residents. Her career has seen her progress from Carer to Kitchen Assistant to Cook and now Kitchen Manager.


She enjoys delivering meals and snacks to residents. chatting with them and listening to their stories. Debbie takes great pride in ensuring that all food prepared in the kitchen is of the highest quality.


Away from cooking, Debbie loves socialising, where she is often seen out caravanning with friends and family. She also enjoys reading and spending time with her grandchildren.


Aimee

Aimee Barry

Job Title: Head Housekeeper

Joined: 2016

Aimee is the Head Housekeeper at Lowmoor Nursing Home and has been a vital part of the team since 2016. Her main duties include maintaining the highest standards of hygiene throughout the home to provide a safe, comfortable environment for residents.


Before joining Lowmoor Nursing Home, Aimee worked as a Machinist and a Dinner Lady. Outside of work, Aimee loves spending time with her family, especially her grandchild!


Jo

Jo Peckover

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Joined: 2011

Jo has worked at Lowmoor Nursing Home since 2011. She is a part of the Activities team alongside Khia. Beginning her care journey as a Community Carer, Jo has also had roles including a Supervisor for an End-of-Life Care Team and a Senior Carer.


Jo organises a range of different activities for residents to take part in and loves to make the residents’ lives more eventful. She also loves getting staff and residents involved in engaging activities such as balloon games, bubbles and crafts.


Jo’s interests include gardening and creating resin art. She loves arts and crafts and thrives when making something out of nothing!


Khia

Khia Buxton

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Joined: 2022

Khia, who has worked at Lowmoor Nursing Home since 2022, is an important part of the Activities team. Her favourite part of the role is spending time with residents! Before joining Lowmoor, Khia worked in Childcare.


As a part of the Activities team, Khia helps to provide activities to residents such as balloon games and arts and crafts.


In her spare time, Khia likes to spend quality time by the coast. Her next aim is to learn how to drive!


Tony

Tony Nolan

Job Title: Maintenance

Joined: 2022

Following a successful 27-year career installing fire alarms and intruder alarms, Tony joined Lowmoor Nursing Home as part of the Maintenance team in December 2022.


What Tony enjoys most about his role is the satisfaction he receives when a task is completed! He also loves the aspect of problem-solving coming up with ideas and resolving issues. The maintenance team look after the upkeep of the home, perform repairs and maintain outdoor areas.


When Tony is away from work, he enjoys spending time with his family and scouting.