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Ernelesthorp Manor & LodgeDoncaster

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Rated:GoodResidential

Ernelesthorp Manor & Lodge

Cow House Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3EE

01302834643

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

2 February 2023

Provider

Yorkshire Property Investment Fund Limited

Beds

65 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 22 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 17 are the same and 4 are lower.

18 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodApr 2015
Requires ImprovementJul 2017
InadequateAug 2018
InadequateMay 2019
Requires ImprovementNov 2019
GoodFeb 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2023. CQC has rated this home 6 times since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Yorkshire Property Investment Fund Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in Yorkshire and the Humber: £907 a week for residential care and £1,287 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Ernelesthorp Manor & Lodge

Ernelesthorp Manor & Lodge is a residential care home in Doncaster, providing accommodation and personal care across two units. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This care home provides accommodation and personal care for up to 65 people across two units, with one unit closed at the time of inspection. It supported 33 residents, some of whom were living with dementia. People felt safe at the service, and staff demonstrated good understanding of abuse and safeguarding procedures for reporting concerns.

Relatives confirmed their family members were kept safe. Staffing levels were adequate to support residents safely.

Medicines were managed safely and administered as prescribed. Staff administering medicines had received training that was regularly refreshed, and they were aware of residents at risk due to health conditions.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 February 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 65 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DN3 3EE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 10 February 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 2 February 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 20 November 2019: Good
CaringPublished 20 November 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 20 November 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Ernelesthorp Manor & Lodge's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Ernelesthorp Manor & Lodge, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Ernelesthorp Manor & Lodge, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Ernelesthorp Manor & Lodge's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees