What is the CQC rating for Portland College?

Portland College is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), England's independent regulator of health and social care. The most recent inspection was on 26 June 2018. Source: CQC inspection report (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-111009372).

How many beds does Portland College have?

Portland College has 135 registered beds. The home provides nursing care. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-111009372).

What do residents say about Portland College?

Portland College has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 102 independent reviews.

Is Portland College safe?

Portland College is rated "Good" for Safety by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). No enforcement actions are currently recorded. Source: CQC inspection report (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-111009372).

Who owns Portland College?

Portland College is operated by PORTLAND COLLEGE (Companies House number: 00408340). Ownership type: unknown.

Has Portland College had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Portland College by the CQC. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-111009372).

Is Portland College's CQC rating improving or declining?

Recent inspection history for Portland College looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The most recent inspection we reference was on 26 June 2018.

What is Portland College's food hygiene rating?

Portland College currently has a Food Standards Agency hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The latest published hygiene date is 16 September 2025. Source: local authority food hygiene records.

Portland College

Portland College is a nursing home in Mansfield with Good CQC rating and Strong public review score. The main concern is Some financial signals need checking and No recent inspection on record. This page shows the warning signs already visible in public records, so you can judge whether this home deserves deeper checking or whether stronger alternatives should come first.

Rated: GoodNursing Home · 135 beds

4.7Public review patterns across multiple sources

Inspection picture may be datedFinancial watchlist signalReview coverage is still thinNursing care

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by Portland CollegePart of -

Registered Jan 2011

Beds135

TypeNursing Home

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Local AuthorityNottinghamshire

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What public data shows so far

Portland College already shows visible caution signals in public records. This page surfaces them, but not yet the full diagnosis behind them.

What looks reassuring

Good CQC rating
Strong public review score
Nursing care

What needs checking

Some financial signals need checking
No recent inspection on record
Company accounts appear overdue

What this page cannot confirm

Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift

Quality

Rated Good · no recent inspection on record

Costs

See Costs & Funding section below

Availability

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Location

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Financial Watchlist

Some public financial signals are worth checking further

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If you need more confidence before you visit or involve family, Care Home Check interprets how these signals fit together and which ones should carry the most weight.

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Safety & Quality

Portland College: CQC Rating & Safety

Use CQC ratings, enforcement context, and stability signals to spot confidence or risk.

Portland College CQC Rating & Inspection History

Source: Official inspections · No recent inspection on record

Current inspection ratings, inspection timing, and how this home compares with its previous assessments.

→ Stable trend

Good for 7 years

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe— Are people protected from harm?

Good

Effective— Does care achieve good outcomes?

Requires improvement

Caring— Are staff kind and respectful?

Good

Responsive— Does care meet individual needs?

Good

Well-Led— Is the home well managed?

Good

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Last Inspection

No recent inspection on record

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Inspection overdue · Expected June 2020, now 93 months past due.What does an overdue inspection mean? →

Registered Manager

Ikechukwu Chikadibia Onwukwe

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Is Portland College Financially Stable?

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Source: Public financial records

Based on accounts filed Aug 2024

Financial Watchlist

Medium Public Financial Risk

Public financial records found

Company status: Active

Accounts appear overdue. Last filed Aug 2024

Trading since 1946 (80 years)

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•Whether leadership changes or review patterns raise concern
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Costs & Funding

Portland College: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

Headline signal shown, deeper context available in the report

This page may show headline cost details, but the report is where you verify the wider cost context, funding fit, and whether anything needs clarifying before you visit.

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

Headline signal shown, deeper context available in the report

This page may show headline cost details, but the report is where you verify the wider cost context, funding fit, and whether anything needs clarifying before you visit.

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Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Physical Disability

Learning Disability

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Care Fit at a Glance

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How well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.

Likely a good fit if you need

Nursing care

Important questions before deciding

1Who provides overnight clinical cover when needs escalate?
2Which funding routes do families most often use here?
3How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?

Staffing

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What public sources tell us about staffing levels and employee experience.

Registered Manager

Ikechukwu Chikadibia Onwukwe

Family Reviews

Portland College Reviews — What Families Say

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Portland College Reviews: What Families Say

We read every public review families have left about this home — across Google, care directories, and independent platforms — to find the patterns a star rating cannot show.

Based on 102 verified family reviews.

4.7

Based on 102 verified family reviews

POSITIVE

Coverage: Limited

What Families Say About Portland College

Public feedback is still limited for this home. We show early patterns below to support your visit planning.

Staff Feedback

Positive

Staff mentioned in 2reviews — Families consistently praise the caring and attentive staff

Families value most

Most frequent family priorities:

Facilities (Medium impact · 2 mentions)
Staff (Medium impact · 2 mentions)
Communication (Lower impact · 1 mention)
Cleanliness (Lower impact · 1 mention)

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Communication (Lower impact · 1 mention)
Cleanliness (Lower impact · 1 mention)

What these reviews suggest you probe

How are families updated when care needs change?
How do you support residents during evenings and weekends?

What these patterns may be pointing to

These patterns do not prove a problem on their own. They show where to probe in person before you rely on this review picture:

Public feedback volume is limited, so not all potential risks may be visible yet.
Confirm staffing consistency during evenings, nights, and weekends.
Ask how incidents and care changes are communicated to families.

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Ask how incidents and care changes are communicated to families.

Who this home may suit

Families seeking stable day-to-day support and clear communication routines.
Residents who benefit from a structured care environment.

Most-mentioned positives

Common positive phrases seen across family feedback:

facilities and environment · 2 mentions

staff · 2 mentions

family communication · 1 mention

cleanliness and hygiene · 1 mention

Repeated phrases worth checking in person

Use these recurring phrases as prompts while you are on the floor and speaking with staff or families:

No recurring risk phrases detected yet, but review coverage is limited. Use the checks above to validate risk areas.

Staff perspective

Family reviews tell you how care feels from the outside. But the people delivering that care have their own story — about workload, management, and whether they feel supported to do their job well.

The Care Home Check report checks employee feedback from recruitment platforms to check whether staff satisfaction aligns with what families experience.

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Care Home Check combines family feedback with finance, staffing and inspection context, so you can judge whether these patterns should change your shortlist decision or just sharpen your visit questions.

How much confidence the signals deserve, what they may mean together, and what to ask next

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Family Reviews

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Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Portland College, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Portland College is a care home with nursing in Mansfield, East Midlands, operated by Portland College since 2011. The home has 135 beds and is rated Good by the national care regulator. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Location & Practical

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible entrance

Contact & Directions

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Location & Neighbourhood

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Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NG18 4TJ

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)

4 stops

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score

46/100

Nearest green space

1.4km away

Transport access

5/10

Local amenities

4/10

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.

Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

Key nutrition points first

5/5

Food Hygiene Rating(inspected September 2025)

Hygiene:5/5

Structural:5/5

Management:5/5

Facilities & Features

Headline signal shown, deeper context available in the report

Detailed facilities data for this home is still being verified. You can request a full facilities checklist in your shortlist report.

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Next Steps

What should you do before making a final decision?

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Common Questions About Portland College

What to test on your visit

Use this short field guide at Portland College to turn public clues into practical in-person checks.

What to test on your visit to Portland College

1What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
2Who provides overnight clinical cover if needs escalate?

Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?
Confirms transparency on current quality.
What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?
Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.
How are families updated when needs change?
Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.
Can we see an example care plan review timeline?
Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.
May we speak with a current resident family member?
Gives an independent perspective before deciding.

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Care Home Check

Where the public picture stops

This page already helps you spot the visible signals. Care Home Check adds the missing layer: how much weight to place on them, whether they change your shortlist decision, and what you need to ask before you rely on them.

The visible warning signs are only the first layer

This page can flag the warning signs. The full check shows how serious they look together, whether they repeat across finances, reviews, and operations, and whether they should change how confident you feel about shortlisting this home.

What you can already use from this page

Current CQC status: Good
Public review pattern across available sources
Public financial risk signals from company records

What still affects decision confidence

How representative the public review sample really is
How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
How quickly call bells are answered in practice
Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

Signals already visible on this page

Financial

Inspection

What Care Home Check makes clear

It does not repeat the headline signals on this page. It shows which ones matter most, how serious they look together, and whether they should change your shortlist decision.

Is this home financially sound?

We trace the operating company, accounts, and borrowing behind the home — the signals that can hint at pressure long before families feel it on the ground.

See whether the records point to low concern, watchlist pressure, or something more serious.

What do review patterns actually suggest?

We analyse family and staff feedback across platforms to surface repeated themes, contradictions, and concerns that a few snippets or star ratings will miss.

See which patterns deserve weight, which do not, and how much confidence to place in them.

What should you ask on your visit?

Based on everything we find — inspections, reviews, finances, staffing — we write questions specific to this home, so your visit leads to real answers.

Get the questions and the reason each one matters here.

How much confidence the signals deserve, what they may mean together, and what to ask next

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