The facilities are fabulous, the care is top class and Mum is happy
Karen F (Daughter of Resident)
Easily, this is by far the best home in the area
Susan N (Cousin of Resident)
We have been very happy with the care she has received and the genuine affection shown to her
A E (Daughter of Resident)
All fees quoted are subject to an assessment of care care needs
Open door policy.
On-site parking.
Upton Manor Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.716) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Upton Manor Care Home has 44 reviews.
Review from G D (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 31 January 2025
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Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted that you made the decision to stay with us. Your kind comments will be gratefully received by all of the staff, thank you again. Best wishes.
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Review from N J (Son of Resident) published on 15 November 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. The staff are very fond of your mum and she has made many friends at Upton Manor. Your mum is a wonderful lady. Best wishes from us all.
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Review from C J (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 8 November 2024
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Thank your lovely review. We are delighted to be able to care for your mum, she is a wonderful lady. Our incredible staff work so hard to ensure all of our residents are happy and well cared for. Best wishes from us all.
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Review from Kath M (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 November 2024
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Thank you so much for your kind review. Your mum is loved by all of the staff and by her friends here at Upton Manor. Mum is a joy and it is our privilege to be able to care for her—best wishes from our home manager and all of the staff.
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Review from Clare D (Friend of Resident) published on 4 November 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful review. All of the staff at Upton Manor will be delighted to hear your kind words. Best wishes from our home manager and all of the staff.
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Review from Colin B (Friend of Resident) published on 6 August 2024
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We adore our therapy dog, Lily, she is much loved by everyone, and especially our residents. We are so fortunate to have her. I will pass your kind words to our staff, who will be delighted to hear. Best wishes from us all.
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Review from Anthony K (Respite Resident) published on 11 July 2024
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A huge heartfelt thank you, from our home manager and all of the staff here at Upton Manor for taking the time to write this wonderful review. It was our privilege to be able to care for yourself and for your wife whilst she was here with us. We are delighted to hear your kind words. You are always welcome to come and visit us at anytime and I am sure your friends here would love to see you. I will make sure we have custard creams. With very best wishes to you and your family.
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Review from Nicky H (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 May 2024
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review; our dedicated staff will be pleased to hear your kind words. It is a pleasure to be able to care for your mum, and I know everyone is very fond of her. Best wishes from us all at Upton Manor.
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Review from Wendy L (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 May 2024
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Thank you very much for your lovely review. I know all of the staff will be really pleased to hear your kind words, and it's wonderful to hear. We are very fond of your Mum and our family members too. Best wishes from us all at Upton Manor.
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Review from Debra L (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 May 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful review. Your mum is such a fabulous lady, and she is very loved by us all and her friends here at Upton Manor. All of our families and loved ones are so important and we welcome you, and Mum's dog at any time, as part of our family. Our dedicated staff will be really happy to hear your kind comments. Best wishes.
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Review from E B (Relative of Resident) published on 22 April 2024
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Thank you for your lovely review. It is our privilege to care for your relation. Our homemakers and all of the staff will be delighted to hear your kind words. Best wishes from all of the staff.
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Review from B T (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2024
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Reply from Sam Hansford, Home Manager at Upton Manor Care Home
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Firstly, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for your positive comments about our team they are dedicated to delivering an outstanding care experience for each and every one of our residents, and we are incredibly proud of them. I am sorry to hear about other aspects of your experience. We always welcome feedback about our services so that we can continually improve, and would love to have the opportunity to discuss this with you should you wish.
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Review from Kate M (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review and for taking the time to write this. Your mum is very popular and she is much loved by all of the staff and by her friends. We are delighted that you chose Upton Manor for your mum and we value your positive and kind words. A huge thank you from us all. Best wishes.
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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to write us this review. We are delighted that your Mum has settled and that she is happy. We are all very fond of your Mum, and it is our pleasure to be able to care for her. All of our wonderful staff will be thrilled to hear your comments. Thank you again. Best wishes.
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Review from Carol F (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2023
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We are all truly very sorry for the loss of your dear mum. Your review of Upton Manor is so heartwarming, and thank you for recognising all the staff. We are fortunate to have such an incredible and hard-working team, who genuinely deliver person-centred care to all of our residents. Everyone sends their best wishes and they smiled when you mentioned the buzzer! Don't forget, you are both welcome at any time, if you ever fancy a coffee please come on in. Thank you again, from all of the staff.
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Review from Dian P (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 October 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review. The whole team work tirelessly to ensure our residents feel secure and happy. We value your comments enormously. Best wishes from the manager and all the staff.
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Review from Lesley C (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 September 2023
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We can't thank you enough for your wonderful review. Everyone really enjoyed having your parents stay and it was truly our pleasure to have been able to care for them both. We all are all very fond of them and all your family. They are both more than welcome to come and join us for lunch one day, if they ever feel they would like to. With very best wishes.
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Review from Norman C (Husband of Resident) published on 21 September 2023
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We would like to thank you for your kind review. We are incredibly proud of our wonderful staff who work tirelessly to ensure all of our residents are cared for and looked after in a person-centred way.
Reviews from yourself and loved ones are invaluable to all of our staff and makes every day worthwhile. Best wishes.
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Review from Andrew L (Son of Resident) published on 31 July 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to review us. All of the staff are very fond of your loved one and they will be extremely pleased to hear, that you have taken the time to review us. It is our pleasure and we love having your family visit.
Best wishes.
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Review from Susan G (Resident) published on 10 July 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your respite stay with us. Your comments are invaluable, especially to our homemakers/carers and all of the staff, who work so hard to ensure that our residents are cared for and looked after.
Thank you again. Best wishes.
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The Review Score of 9.7 (9.716) out of 10 for Upton Manor Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 25 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 4.716 for Upton Manor Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (241 Excellents x 5) + (44 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 299 Ratings = 4.716
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 Upton 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 67 registered maximum number of service users is 13.4, 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.
Date: 3 Aug 2021
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Samantha has over 23 years experience in Health and Social Care, and has managed both residential and nursing homes including roles with Signature Care. Samantha boasts a strong track record in managing care teams, with all her managed homes achieving a 'Good' CQC rating. Before her career in care, Samantha trained as a chef. Now based in Dorset, Samantha is an avid gardener who takes pleasure in cooking with her homegrown produce.
"Surrounded by the beauty of Dorset, at Upton Manor our residents enjoy the warmth and companionship within our stunning care home. With a focus on personalised care and being an active part of the local community, Upton Manor is more than a home; it's a haven. Our dedicated team ensures a fulfilling, enriching experience that embraces every resident's individuality.
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Donna has spent the last 12 years working in the care sector after developing her career in sales and recruitment, including time in a global startup organisation. Spending her teenage years in Germany, Donna initially trained as a hairdresser and beautician before moving into sales and recruitment. Based in Dorset, Donna supports Hamberley’s award-winning care homes in Poole and Verwood. Donna is the first point of contact for individuals and families seeking outstanding care in the region.
"Upton Manor provides exceptional care in a warm and homely environment. Inside our welcoming Dorset care home, you'll find bright, spacious en-suite bedrooms thoughtfully decorated to create a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. I’d be delighted to invite you to visit Upton Manor and experience the difference for yourself – you are always welcome"