The Manor House Barnard Castle care home

With social events in the home and the community, arranged in collaboration with residents, you can make your life at The Manor House a hive of activity or as gentle as you wish. We have a dedicated activity team here at the home and interests and ability are discussed when you move in, with an agreed plan to ensure that these requests are fulfilled. Your suggestions for activities also help shape the planning process.

We know how important it is to maintain close bonds with the people in your life. At The Manor House, your visitors are always welcome at any time, including during events and activities. Our large lounges provide a great space to socialise and enjoy group activities and events with friends and your loved ones.

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Because each of us is unique, we encourage you to choose how your care is planned and delivered at The Manor House. We work closely with you and your family, to build a personal picture of your needs. Little things can make a big difference, so we always strive to understand what is important to you. We call it person centred care because it’s built around you or your loved one.

Whether it’s residential care or residential dementia care, our digital care plans mean our dedicated team can ensure care, support and understanding is tailored to your exact needs every step of the way. They will ensure that you continue to enjoy maximum independence and 24-hour peace of mind, knowing that all the help and assistance you might need is always at hand.

All care colleagues employed by Anchor are given in-depth and ongoing training on a wide range of topics, which includes in-house courses and formal qualifications, to assure you of the best possible care.

We provide high quality care and support for residents living with dementia by treating everyone as an individual. All of our employees are trained and ensure residents feel valued and able to live life to the full. Ever ready to offer support to family and friends via access to information and advice, their approach respects the uniqueness of each person rather than focusing on the diagnosis of dementia.

Pricing information

We endeavour to be completely transparent about all our charges and fees. For further information please contact us.

How much does it cost?

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Our current private weekly fee at The Manor House, Barnard Castle is from £1350.00. This can vary due to resident dependency, size of room and location. Our Home Manager and other colleagues will be happy to discuss fees and any other questions you may have about paying for care.

What is included in care home fees?

For many people, moving to a care home is a big decision and it can be difficult to know where to start. Care home fees are based on a range of factors, including specific care needs, which can change over time.

Living in an Anchor care home you can be confident that a single fee covers the cost of your personally tailored 24-hour care and support, utility bills and meals, as well as a fantastic range of daily activities. In an Anchor care home our weekly charge includes:
- cost of personal care
- accommodation
- utilities e.g. heating and light
- all resident catering, meals, snacks and drinks
- laundry undertaken on the premises
- television licence, including for person use
- housekeeping services.

The following extra items and services are not covered by the weekly fees, however we can arrange for them to be provided (at an additional cost):
- professional hairdressing
- personal copies of newspapers or magazines
- personal purchases such as stationery, confectionery, toiletries etc.
- clothing, shoes and slippers
- dry cleaning
- private telephone line rental and calls and cable connections.

In the absence of free provision by the NHS, we can also arrange for the following healthcare services to be provided, these will be charged in addition to the weekly fees:
- chiropody
- optometry
- dentistry
- physiotherapy
- other privately arranged healthcare
- care staff accompaniment to regular medical appointments.

No upfront deposit is required at any of Anchor’s care homes to secure a room.

At Anchor we pride ourselves on offering a truly tailored approach to care and therefore need to fully understand your needs to provide you with an accurate fee estimate. Please call us to discuss your specific care needs today. Alternatively we welcome you to visit us to discuss your situation face-to-face.

Want more information on care home fees?

Learning about the different funding options available to you can also help you feel confident in your decisions. Anchor know that securing care home funding can sometimes appear a rather daunting task and so to help we have put together a free guide covering requesting assistance, top up fees and third-party payments.