The Manor House Barnard Castle

John Street, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8ET
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9.9 59 Reviews
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The Manor House Barnard Castle is a purpose-built luxurious care home. The home offers excellent facilities, whilst providing 24-hour care in generous bedroom suites, each benefitting from an en suite wet room.

The home provides quality care and luxurious facilities within a comfortable and relaxing environment. The home includes impressive facilities for customers to enjoy, such as lounge areas, private landscaped gardens and a bar.

The home provides residential care, which is personally tailored to meet the individual needs of customers and enhance their quality of life.

Whatever you or your loved one need, whether it’s respite or convalescence, a comfortable home and some assistance with everyday tasks, or specialised dementia care, The Manor House Barnard Castle has the expertise and the facilities to provide it. The home's team is caring, professional and absolutely dedicated to the support and wellbeing of residents.

The Manor House Barnard Castle is operated by Anchor, who have 60 years of experience of providing care and housing for older people on a not-for-profit basis.

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Care Provided by The Manor House Barnard Castle

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 76 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Deborah Wilson (Interim Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Please contact The Manor House Barnard Castle directly to discuss yours or your loved ones' care needs.
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (76)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (76)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for The Manor House Barnard Castle

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,250
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,250
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,250
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,250

  • Our colleagues at The Manor House Barnard Castle will be happy to answer any questions you have regarding our fees and what is included in our fees.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact The Manor House Barnard Castle to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • The home welcome visitors as an integral part of day-to-day care home life.


  • Parking

  • There is onsite parking, including disabled spaces.


The Manor House Barnard Castle Reviews (59)

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The Manor House Barnard Castle has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Manor House Barnard Castle has 59 reviews.

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Review from C V (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is always treated with respect and her best interests are always considered. The caregivers are dedicated. The front-of-house staff are encouraging in the activities they provide.

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Review from Glen H (Son of Resident) published on 4 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Totally spot on.

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Review from Norma V (Sister of Resident) published on 28 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister who was terminally ill stayed for 8 days in the Bowes Unit at The Manor House.
The home is very well decorated extremely clean feeling more of a luxury hotel rather than a care home.
She had the very best of professional care while staying there and appeared to be relaxed and content.
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management and staff were always available to discuss any aspect that arose.
They showed genuine concern for my sister during an extremely difficult time at the end of her life.
I would like to thank all the staff in The Manor House for all their help and I am grateful for the kindness, also the understanding shown in those eight challenging days.
We cannot thank The Manor House enough for everything.

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Review from Simon T (Grandson of Resident) published on 11 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Grandfather stayed here for 12weeks and received excellent care throughout.
From our first visit with the manager to when he passed away the level of service was exceptional. He was always comfortable and the communication was fantastic.
The building internally and externally were both exceptionally
clean.
I would like to thank all the staff during this difficult period (covid19) for going that extra mile.
To summarise;
I would strongly recommend this care home without doubt and overall the support provided was exemplary in all areas.

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Review from Will E (Son of Resident) published on 22 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I want to say how delighted I am by the care that my mother has received over the last 30 months.
I am a healthcare professional and regularly visit care homes to see patients.
I was on duty when I first visited and it was immediately obvious that the staff were motivated and professional but above
all deeply aware of the care needs of their residents.
A welcoming feel and attention to detail has never changed.
Patience and understanding in carers have helped Mum to adjust to her new home. Mum can be challenging at times but the outstanding care she has received has helped her settle and enjoy her new surroundings
I could not be happier with her care and I am so grateful to the staff who give Mum such care and attention.

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Review from C T (Regular Volunteer) published on 21 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visit The Manor House in John Street, Barnard Castle twice a week with my therapy dog which gives the residents and staff great pleasure. My only thought is that there are not enough experienced staff to meet all the needs of all those in the dementia ward and with not enough activities happening
to keep them busy - yes there are activities but not really enough. It is a beautifully equipped home and for those a lovely place to be with excellent dedication.

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Review from Chris C (Son of Resident) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father moved into the Manor House in late September 2019 where he lived until passing on 7th February 2020. The home is well equipped, well decorated and extremely clean. It has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and seems more like an upmarket hotel rather than a care home. The manager and her
staff are first class - going over and above what one would expect.
He was treated with respect and care by everyone from the outset, despite him being somewhat difficult on occasion. The manager and staff were always available to discuss any concerns we had and consequently alleviate any of our worries. They all showed genuine concern in him and us during an extremely difficult time as his life was ending.
We cannot thank the Manor House enough!

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Review from H P (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 12 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are always helpful. Some go above and beyond to help families and their residents of the home. Issues are dealt with swiftly and carefully. I feel that anytime I need to contact them for the assurance I can, no matter what and they are always looking after my Mam as a priority. Outstanding.

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Review from Suzanne T (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found the Manor House to be an exemplary care home with a culture of kindness and understanding that is clearly evident as soon as you walk through the door.
The Manor House has provided a very high standard of care for my Dad that I believe would be extremely hard to equal, as it is personally
tailored to his individual daily needs.
I visit most days and have seen for myself the consistency of care, stimulating atmosphere and great staffing ratios; that means there’s always time for Dad and consequently, he’s very happy there on a day to day basis. The home is extremely well managed, with beautiful grounds, and a stunning interior that always impresses and is impeccably clean at all times. I would not hesitate to recommend The Manor House as they have provided a wonderful environment that has kept Dad safe, well and happy.

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Review from Andrew S (Son of Resident) published on 14 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum had a medical issue which was brought to the attention of a staff member. An ambulance had to be called and there were several conversations with dispatch to establish the cause and nature of the problem. Throughout the whole episode, one carer, in particular, was fantastic. She stayed with mum
during the wait, reassured her and kept checking medical condition. She was both kind and professional during the experience. A credit to the home. It's nice to find someone so dedicated. Big thank you from all the family.

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Review from T G (Son of Resident) published on 6 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent relationship with management and staff for relatives. Overall a beautiful home, if sometimes a little understaffed. All categories "good" or better with the exception of catering which seems to be only average and which is heavily criticised in a recent residents survey. Management admits
it is in need of improvement.

Reply from Lynn Cuthbertson, Manager at The Manor House Barnard Castle

Thank you for taking the time to review The Manor House Barnard Castle and we are pleased that you are extremely likely to recommend our home. We use a dependency tool to calculate our staff numbers to ensure that we meet the needs of our residents at all times. Our menus are currently being reviewed by our catering team and residents. We ensure all our residents that wish to, are involved in menu planning to ensure their favourite dishes are included. We would be happy to discuss this further with you at a mutually convenient time.


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Review from Marjorie N (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When it came to choosing a residential home for my mother, it was actually very simple. No other came close to the atmosphere, decor, spaciousness and friendliness of The Manor house. Eighteen months on, we continue to be impressed with the quality of care and the environment. Also the catering. My
mother is very happy to call it her home and feels safe and secure in the hands of the staff.

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Review from G B (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The positives about The Manor House Barnard Castle include the friendly staff and especially the activity coordinator.
The previous manager has been replaced which has led to an improved atmosphere amongst staff. (The previous manager was often rude to me and spoke to me as though my mum was causing
her a problem). Things will be better now.

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Review from Margaret B (Resident) published on 5 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Since my arrival here almost a year ago, I have received cheerful care and consideration. This has been a great help to me, as I attempted to settle into a new life, following the death of my husband last March. The staff are pleasant and helpful and there is a happy atmosphere in The Manor House.

Reply from Morag Purvis, Operations Director Hadrian Healthcare Group at The Manor House Barnard Castle

We are very pleased that you are feeling settled at The Manor House. Thank you for sharing your views. If there is ever anything you would like to discuss with staff please just say. We aim to provide the best care for each of our residents at all times.


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Review from Henry S (Brother of Resident) published on 21 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am generally very satisfied with the care provided for my sister, now in her 80s and suffering from dementia at the Manor House. She has lived there since 2016. The accommodation is excellent and the care is generally very good albeit (I suspect because it is difficult to find suitable staff) sometimes
a bit patchy.

Reply from Morag Purvis, Operations Director Hadrian Healthcare Group at The Manor House Barnard Castle

Our aim is to provide the highest quality of care for each of our residents. Thank you for your review, we are always keen to hear feedback on our service and accommodation.


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Review from Carole S (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This home is lovely the staff are very nice and caring. The service by all the house staff is excellent. Mum has a lovely room with garden view and on to the street which she loves watching people come and go. The manager is so helpful and seems to always be there.

Reply from Morag Purvis, Operations Director Hadrian Healthcare Group at The Manor House Barnard Castle

Many thanks for taking the time to write this review as we really value your feedback. We are pleased that the care, service and accommodation standards at The Manor House Barnard Castle are meeting your expectations. At Hadrian Healthcare we always aim to provide the highest standard of individual care for each of our residents.


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Review from Jane P (Wife of Resident) published on 29 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My husband spent two weeks in The Manor House and I was very impressed with the staff and the residents, which made the whole experience for my husband such a happy time.

Reply from Morag Purvis, Operations Director at The Manor House Barnard Castle

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased that the care and service standards at The Manor House Barnard Castle met your expectations. As a company we constantly endeavour to provide the highest standard of individual care and we value feedback from the people who use our facilities.


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Review from Doreen N (Resident) published on 6 November 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A pleasant experience. All staff and managers were very professional.

Reply from Morag Purvis, Operations Director at The Manor House Barnard Castle

Thank you for taking the time to review your experience at The Manor House. We are pleased to hear that you found everything to be favourable.


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Review from Olive P (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 22 October 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am very happy here. More so than at home as I have company and friends here. The gardens are beautiful here. I have made some nice friends, the care staff are always very kind to you. Everything is very nice. I can have my hair and nails done, washing, good food, daily exercise and various exercise
classes. Trips out to the theatre and local areas of interest. I also enjoy the art classes.

Reply from Morag Purvis, Operations Director at The Manor House Barnard Castle

Thank you for taking the time to review your experience of The Manor House Barnard Castle. We are always very keen to receive feedback on the service provided and it is especially nice to note that your experience has been so favourable.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.897)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10 for The Manor House Barnard Castle is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 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.

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 4.897 for The Manor House Barnard Castle is calculated as follows: ( (252 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 281 Ratings = 4.897

  • 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 The Manor House Barnard Castle 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 76 registered maximum number of service users is 15.2, 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.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 28 Jan 2022

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Requires improvement

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

posted 03 Mar 2025

We currently have two vacancies for care. Please contact The Manor House Barnard Castle for further information.


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Meet the Team (4)

Debbie

Debbie Wilson

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2011

I have worked at The Manor House for 13 years. I started as a care assistant and progressed to a senior, principal senior, and deputy manager and now I am the interim home manager, covering Sharon’s maternity leave. I knew from a very young age that I wanted to work with the elderly as I have always had a passion for care, and I especially find it very rewarding to look after people with more complex needs.


I live in the town with my husband Dean, our son Olly and our family dog, Rufus. In my spare time, I enjoy meeting up with my family and going abroad for a bit of sun.


Laura

Laura Erskine

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2013

I have worked at The Manor House for 10 years, I started as a bank care assistant and have worked my way through the ranks to become a deputy manager. I moved to Barnard Castle with my mum in 2008 from Leeds to start a new life, I have a partner named Simon and two children Ethan and Lexi-Mae. We also have a dog named Scamp. I like meeting new people, and am a very friendly outgoing person, something that helps when meeting new residents and their families when they first come to The Manor House. My ambition has always been to work with the elderly, I have a passion for supporting those living with dementia.


Wendy

Wendy Scott

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2013

I have worked in social care for over 30 years and have spent 12 of those years at The Manor House.


I started as a night care assistant I then became a senior carer and then a principal carer. When our home manager Sharon went on maternity leave earlier this year, I had the opportunity to become a deputy manager.


I have been married to a sheep and beef farmer for 35 years and I work on our farm when I’m not at The Manor House caring for our residents. I have two grown-up daughters and two granddaughters – who are my world! My granddaughters are my world. I have three house dogs and five outside sheepdogs, taking these for long walks with my granddaughters, helps me unwind after work.


Michelle

Michelle Middleton

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2020

I have worked at The Manor House for nearly 5 years as an Administrator and have 20 years of experience working in this role in different care settings. I have also previously won an award for Administrator of the Year.


I enjoy helping families from the initial enquiry/admission process right through to discharge solving any issues/problems they may have in what can be a very stressful and emotional time for all concerned.


I have 2 grown up children, my Son is a self-employed Electrician and my Daughter is an Administrator also in a care home in Durham. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time at our caravan and spending time with my Husband Leo and my dog Kevin who also visits the The Manor House on a regular basis.