Rated Care Homes

Park Manor

O

Outstanding

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

At a glance

  • 2 ratings

    Its last inspection improved it from Good to Outstanding.

  • 7 years

    since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.

  • 16 of 156

    rated care homes in Suffolk are rated Outstanding, like this one.

Park Manor: inspection record

Care home, 21 beds, Suffolk

Rated Outstanding in December 2019, up from Good.

Park Manor: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

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About the service

From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 20 December 2019. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

Park Manor is a residential care home providing personal and nursing care for up to 21 older people, in one adapted building. At the time of our inspection there were 21 people using the service, some of these people were living with dementia.

What inspectors found

People received an extremely responsive service. People's care needs were thoroughly assessed, planned for and was tailor made to meet their individual needs and preferences. There were excellent systems to provide people with high quality end of life care which met their needs and wishes. People had the opportunity to participate in meaningful, varied and imaginative activities which took into account people's interests. There was a complaints procedure in place and people's concerns were promptly addressed.

Read the rest of CQC's summary

The service was extremely well-led. Robust systems to monitor and assess the service provided helped the registered manager to identify where improvements were needed, and these were addressed quickly. This demonstrated the commitment to provide high quality care. People were asked for their views about the service and these demonstrated a high level of satisfaction relating to the service they received. People's views were valued and used to continuously improve the service. All staff spoken with were extremely passionate about providing high quality care to people. Comments received from people and their relatives was extremely positive.

People were treated with respect by staff who were kind and compassionate. People's rights to privacy, dignity and independence were promoted and respected. People's choices about the service were valued and used to plan their care.

There were enough staff to ensure people's needs were met. Recruitment of staff was done safely. There were systems designed to reduce the risks of people being abused and experiencing avoidable harm. Medicines were managed safely, and people received them as prescribed. Infection control processes reduced the risks of cross infection.

People were supported by staff who were trained to meet people's needs. People's health care and dietary needs were assessed and met. People had access to health professionals where required. The environment was suitable for the people who lived in the service. People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.

Questions to ask when you visit

  1. The last rating is 7 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
  2. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
  3. Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.

Registration details

Registered manager
Nicola Rowland
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service without nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Mental Health, Older People, Sensory Impairment, Younger Adults

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

2 inspection reports, latest 20 December 2019. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.

The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.

Who runs it

Ownership type
Organisation
Companies House number
06095685 (opens Companies House)

Getting help from Suffolk County Council

The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does Park Manor provide nursing care?
No. The Care Quality Commission lists Park Manor as a care home without nursing.
How many beds does Park Manor have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 21 beds at Park Manor.
When was Park Manor last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Park Manor was published on 20 December 2019.
Who runs Park Manor?
Park Manor is run by Ultimate Care UK Ltd.
What is Park Manor's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Outstanding, published on 20 December 2019.