The Manor House Knaresborough care home
KnaresboroughNorth Yorkshire
Welcome to The Manor House Knaresborough
A warm welcome
Find out about making an enquiry and how we ensure a warm and friendly welcome to all new residents.
The Manor House care home enjoys an ideal location close to Knaresborough town centre with all its shops, restaurants and bars. In addition to being close to the River Nidd and Knaresborough Castle, our home benefits from excellent transport links to Harrogate, York and Leeds.
With a choice of 75 generous bedroom suites, each suite has its own private bathroom, and all are decorated and furnished to the highest standards. Our bedrooms are arranged in small groups and many benefit from lovely views of our private gardens.
Our staff are experienced, friendly and completely dedicated to providing the best care while making The Manor House Knaresborough feel like home for all our residents. Life can be live at your preferred pace. Our Activities Co-ordinator arranges our daily, weekly and monthly activities programme, taking into account the wishes of our residents.
Our home has a great range of facilities on-site for our residents to enjoy. There is a fully equipped bar, which is in regular use by residents and also serves home-made cakes. We also have a hair and beauty salon, quiet lounges and library areas. We offer different dining choices, both in terms of our menus and where our residents eat.
The service at The Manor House Knaresborough is performing very well
Our care
At The Manor House Knaresborough, we are passionate about how we care for our residents. Where possible, we encourage residents to enjoy their independence, with the peace of mind that our team is on hand to help 24-hours a day. We provide a tailored plan of assistance and care within a stimulating and homely environment, working together with residents and families to ensure that all our residents continue to enjoy the lifestyle to which they are accustomed.
Our home
Everything at The Manor House Knaresborough is designed to make life easier and more comfortable. From the beautifully maintained grounds to each individual fitting, we ensure that even the smallest detail receives our full attention. Here every individual living space is made to measure with high-quality finishes and specifications, as pleasing to the eye as they are practical. We have created a modern, high-quality care home, individual in appearance and situated in stunning surroundings.
Making the move
We know that moving to a care home is a decision that requires careful consideration, and can be the result of a life-changing event. With years of experience providing support and care to older people, our warm and friendly staff are committed to helping each resident through the transition and making the move to The Manor House Knaresborough as easy as possible.
Veteran Friendly Framework accredited
We are proud to have been awarded Veteran Friendly Framework [VFF] accreditation in recognition of our work to support the wellbeing needs of veterans by ensuring that Armed Forces status is included in care planning.
Find out moreFeatures of The Manor House Knaresborough
Communal facilities
Shared facilities complementing each private residence:
- Engaging activities programme
- Garden
- Communal lounge
Care and support
In addition to residential care, we also offer:
- Respite care
- Palliative care
- Huntington's disease
- Dementia care
- Convalescence care
Food and dining
We promote wellbeing through a positive dining experience:
- Communal dining area
- Nutrition and hydration stations
Life at The Manor House Knaresborough
You’ll always find plenty to do at The Manor House at Knaresborough, with a host of daily leisure activities for you to take part in.
Quiet areas and spacious en-suite rooms ensure peace and privacy when you want it.
Lounges and quiet spaces and hair and beauty salon are all at hand. On warm days take a stroll in the beautifully landscaped gardens and enjoy the peaceful setting. Or simply enjoy a break at one of the outdoor seating areas.
The Manor House at Knaresborough is close to local shops and has excellent access to the motorway networks. There are also a wide range of local amenities close by including:
• Close to Knaresborough High Street
• Within half a mile of Knaresborough Train Station
• A short walk from the River Nidd and other local amenities
The Manor House at Knaresborough offers a luxurious, safe and friendly environment, with facilities to make you feel at home in our care.
The Manor House at Knaresborough is purpose built with care in mind and offers a wide range of features and facilities, including:
• Spacious, furnished rooms with en-suite facilities
• Resident's library
• Beautifully appointed, tasteful interior design
• Garden cafe
• Spa and wellness suite including massage, foot spa and occupational therapy. Hairdressing and beauty salon
• Secluded landscaped gardens with outdoor seating areas
• Shop for residents
At The Manor House at Knaresborough we make the most of meal times. Anchor has won national recognition for the quality of its food and catering service. All our menus offer freshly cooked, wholesome, appetising and nutritionally balanced food with a different choice every day. We’ll get to know your likes and dislikes, catering for any special dietary requirements so that you enjoy all of the meals we serve.
With social events in the home and the community, arranged in collaboration with residents, you can make your life at The Manor House at Knaresborough a hive of activity or as gentle as you wish. Activities, interests and ability are discussed when you move in and an agreed plan ensures 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 mealtimes.
Health
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. It’s there to help you settle in really quickly, with regular reviews to keep things up-to-date. Dedicated staff ensure care, support and understanding is tailored to your exact needs. 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 carers employed by Anchor are given intensive training and are required to complete NVQ qualifications and a range of in-house courses to assure you of the best possible care. We provide high quality care and support for residents living with dementia by treating them as individuals. All of our employees are trained and supported by our dedicated dementia team to 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?
Care homes
Our current private weekly fee at The Manor House is from £1,525. 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.
Care home feesAt The Manor House at Knaresborough we have a caring team of well qualified professionals, passionate about what they do and dedicated to ensuring our residents always feel confident that they can rely on a friendly face and helping hand 24-hours a day. We encourage visits to The Manor House so you can meet our team and get a feel of what it would be like to live here. You will be able to look around, meet other residents, find out what goes on and ask any questions you may have. It is important to us that you make the right decision and are happy with your choice of new home.
Klara Spatenkova
Care Home Manager
My name is Klara Spatenkova, I am the Manager at The Manor House in Knaresborough. I qualified as a general nurse in Czech Republic where I grew up and have lived in Harrogate for 17 years. I have been at The Manor House for over 5 years and progressed to my current position internally. I truly believe that our team delivers person-centred care that is in accordance with Anchor Hanover values. Our home is located in the market town of Knaresborough and has a cosy family feel. We have close community links and are always looking at new ways to engage our neighbours and local groups to enhance our residents experiences.
Joanne Doherty
Activities Coordinator
I am the Activity Co-ordinator at The Manor House in Knaresborough and have been here for 6 years. I co-ordinate all of the daily activities and plan events such as seasonal fayres, entertainment and excursions. The activities are tailored to suit our residents interests and we pride ourselves in executing a person-centred approach in all we do. I love being a part of the team here and working alongside the residents who I consider to be family. It is more than just a job to me.
Welcoming you
To start your enquiry simply click 'Enquire now' at the top of the page and either call us or complete an online enquiry form.
We’ll provide you with full details of the home, along with any other information you’d like, such as sample menus and activity schedules.
Whether you’re looking to stay with us permanently, or for a short break, we’d be delighted to take you on a show round of the home in person. Simply book a visit with the home manager once you’ve made your enquiry.
If you or your loved one doesn’t live nearby or are unable to visit in person we can provide a virtual show round. Either way, we’re keen to show you what daily life is like here and for you to meet our friendly team.
We hope you decide, following your visit, that you or your loved one would like to move into the home, in which case we’ll organise a pre-assessment to make sure we can meet all your care needs.
Our friendly onsite team will discuss every area of moving-in with you in detail to make sure you and your loved-one know exactly what to expect and feel confident, safe and welcomed when coming to live with us.
Before you move in, we will find out if there are any of your possessions that you wish us to place in your room before you arrive. Please bring your family photographs and most treasured possessions to help make your room your home.
We understand how important visits are for everyone and we welcome regular visits from family and friends. We also actively support our residents to enjoy visits away from the care home.
Each of our homes is different and the manager of the care home you’re interested in will provide all the information you need around visiting.
Getting here
The Manor House Knaresborough
1 Hambleton Grove, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0DB
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Review from the daughter of a resident at The Manor House Knaresborough
“I feel that the staff at the Manor House know my mum and genuinely care about her well-being. They are excellent at keeping the family informed of events within the home as well as any issues mum may have personally.”
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What's happening at The Manor House Knaresborough
Just for some added festive fun this afternoon, we had Terry Williams performing for us, singing a medley of Christmas classics and golden oldies, perfect for singing along and having a dance too! 💜🎼🎄
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Wow! What a morning with Emma from ARTventurers Harrogate and Knaresborough and the children!
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Everyone has had so much fun this afternoon with a Christmas song show by the talented Rochelle Ayris Entertainment!
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Another festive trip out,this time for lunch and shopping at Otley Garden Centre!
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