it was 'like staying in a 5-star hotel' but even better
Carol S (Daughter of Resident)
The facilities are first class. It’s spotlessly clean, modern, bright and equipped to a 5-star level
Ross M (Son of Resident)
I was impressed by the attentiveness and friendliness of all staff in all roles
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This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
Barchester Queens Manor Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.845) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Queens Manor Care Home has 65 reviews.
Review from S D (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2023
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Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Queens Manor Care Home
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from D O (Partner of Resident) published on 8 May 2023
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Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from R P (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 20 April 2023
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Reply from Shannon Cullen, Senior Head of Lifestyle and Enrichment at Barchester Queens Manor Care Home
Thank you for your comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team!
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Review from C S (Respite Resident) published on 28 March 2023
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Thank you for your review. Many thanks for your kind words - it was lovely having you join the Queens Manor for a short time and we very much enjoyed having you stay with us. Please do feel free to pop in and say hello if you're passing. All the very best.
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Review from Colin C (Son of Resident) published on 3 January 2023
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Condolences to you and the family. Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from J F (Next of Kin) published on 26 July 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. At Barchester we value all feedback and comments made to us so we can continuously improve our service. We would really like to talk to you more about your review, please contact us on QueensManor@barchester.com so we can look into your concerns further. Kind Regards, General Manager, Barchester – Queens Manor Care Home
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Review from J S (Wife of Resident) published on 20 April 2022
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Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Queens Manor Care Home
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from Peter D (Son of Resident) published on 2 February 2022
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Condolences to you and the family at this difficult time. Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from Carolyn C (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 October 2021
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Thank you for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team!
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Review from Al Y (Son of Resident) published on 7 June 2021
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Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from Meg W (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 March 2021
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Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Queens Manor Care Home
Thank you for your review, we are delighted your Mother has settled so well and as a family, you have peace of mind. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from A F (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 October 2020
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Thank you for your review and we are delighted that your father has settled into Queens Manor and enjoying the dining experience. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from Edwin L (Respite Resident) published on 27 July 2020
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Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from Louise S (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 June 2020
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Thank you for such lovely feedback, Louise. She has quickly become such a big part of the home and it is great to see how well mum is doing. We are looking forward to welcoming you all to the home, hopefully, sooner rather than later.
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Review from Derek R (Son of Resident) published on 19 June 2020
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Thank you for your review and your positive comments regarding the team despite the challenging period during this transition. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team. We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as possible.
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Review from Peter C (Grandson of Resident) published on 22 May 2020
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Thank you so much for your lovely review, we really appreciate your feedback. We’re all so fond of your Grandmother and she's struck up warm friendships with many of our residents and staff members. It’s been a pleasure getting to know her and finding out her interests and we’ve even learned a thing or two about the Royals! Thank you for deciding on Queens Manor for her care.
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Review from James S (Resident) published on 18 May 2020
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We all feel so very lucky that you and your lovely wife chose Queens Manor and we appreciate your valuable feedback. We will always ensure that you feel happy with the care provided to you both here in your home.
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Review from D D (Resident) published on 14 May 2020
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It is a very difficult period for everyone and I'd like to thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home despite the period, the team continue to work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback. We will continue to support those in our care during this unprecedented time, and if you have any ideas you'd like to see in our life enrichment programme, please do let us know.
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Review from Janice K (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 April 2020
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Caring for your Mum and supporting your family throughout her stay was a pleasure and a privilege for us and we hope to still maintain our special relationship with you and the rest of the family. Many thanks for your lovely review.
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Review from Laraine M (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 April 2020
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Thank you so much for your lovely review of our home. As you know, we love caring for your Mum, and it's been a pleasure getting to know you all so well. We are missing your visits at the moment but very much appreciate the support of you and our other families at this time. Thank you again for your feedback, it's vital for us as a team, and helps us continuously improve on our care and service.
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The Review Score of 9.8 (9.845) out of 10 for Barchester Queens Manor Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 4.845 for Barchester Queens Manor Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (250 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 284 Ratings = 4.845
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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Queens Manor Care Home is based on 24 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 + 0.1 = 4
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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 24 Positive reviews. Points = 1
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.
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Job Title: General Manager
Joined: 2024
Thank you for taking the time to look further into what we have to offer to you or your loved one. Here is an opportunity to look at some of our staff team in the home, who all play a vital role in day-to-day life.
I joined the home in February 2024. I worked in administration and childcare - including additional support needs, and running a registered childcare service, before joining the private care home sector in 2010. I have worked as a nursing home manager since 2015.
I have 14 years of experience working with older people and those living with Dementia and am passionate about ensuring all of our residents receive the best possible care and experience alongside my team look forward to welcoming you to our home.
Job Title: Deputy General Manager
Joined: 2019
Hi, my name is Coral and I am Deputy General Manager here at Queens Manor.
I began working with Barchester when Queens Manor first opened after I moved up to Edinburgh from Swindon. I started working in care as helping others and making a difference gives me purpose and drive and I continuously strive to improve my skill set every day so that the residents receive the best possible care and so that I can lead the team well – After being promoted to Head of Unit and now after a very successful interview period, I have now been promoted to Deputy General Manager and I am super excited for the future here at Queens Manor.
I love getting to know the residents, their families and I love the partnerships I’ve made with my colleagues and the wonderful team here.
Job Title: Administrator
Joined: 2019
Hi, my name is Hayley, and I am the Administrator here at Queens Manor.
I have experience working in the care sector since 2006 both clinically and administratively; this has given me a great insight into the needs and desires of people moving into a care community. I started working at Queens Manor in 2018 as the home administrator and worked together with the concierges to ensure the smooth running of the home.
I love that I can work in a job I enjoy with a great team and I feel privileged to be part of this flagship home.
Job Title: Senior Head of Lifestyle & Enrichment
Joined: 2021
Hi, my name is Shannon and I am Head of Lifestyle and Enrichment here at Queens Manor. I have come to Queens Manor with 6 years of experience in the planning, activities and events sector.
I ensure that I and the team get to know each resident's preferences so that we can deliver a person-centred programme of events and activities within the home - Including activities that positively impact physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. I strongly believe that creating great moments and memories for our residents and embracing their individuality with tailor-made activities is the way forward.
In an era of developing technologies, we are using new ways of reaching out to family and friends - through Zoom, Skype and Facebook Portal. We hope that our residents never feel alone or too far away from their loved ones this way. Each day I like to ensure that our residents enjoy themselves in a calm, stimulating and fun environment, whilst creating bonds with each other and staff.
Job Title: Head Chef
Joined: 2021
Hello! My name is Raymond Thomson and I am the Head Chef at Queens Manor Care Home.
Here at Queens Manor, we provide a wonderful choice of beautiful, delicious and nutritious dishes. The food and dining experience at Queens Manor is recognised as an integral part of the lifestyle here at the home and I am committed to working alongside the Head of Lifestyle to ensure that our residents needs and expectations are not only met, but exceeded.
When I was a child I spent a lot of time with my brother, who was a chef – this is how I caught the Chef Bug and from here I dedicated my time to developing my skills and becoming great at what I do!
Having a background in hotels, weddings and events I have the knowledge and experience to cater to our residents individual dietary needs, as well as the creativity to ensure that our mealtimes are also exciting times!
Job Title: Concierge
Joined: 2018
Hi, my name is Kathleen, and I am the concierge here at Queens Manor.
I have had a long history of working with the public and felt that it was time for a new challenge in my life. Every day is different here at Queens Manor, no two days are ever the same. It has been wonderful getting to know the team as it grows and develops.
The best part of my job is meeting new people, showing them what we provide and getting to know each person well as they move in and become part of Queens Manor Community
Job Title: Team Leader
Joined: 2022
My name is Jennifer and I am one of the Team Leaders here at Queens Manor. My role is to ensure that all of the residents are receiving the care and service that they deserve – this ranges from personal care to lifestyle choices. Having worked in care settings for over 17 years, I bring with me a wealth of knowledge to ensure that expectations are not only met, but exceeded.
One of my favourite parts of working at Queens Manor is definitely talking to the residents and hearing about their life stories – It is truly amazing to hear everyone’s backgrounds and different spiritual, cultural and professional travels.
I always say choose a job you love & you will never work a day in your life, and this very much remains true for my role at Queens Manor.
Job Title: Head Housekeeper
Joined: 2022
My name is Nicoleta and I am the Head Housekeeper at Queens Manor.
When asked what my favourite part of my job is, I really struggled to think of just one thing. If I had to choose, I would say building relationships with the residents and my colleagues.