There are 223 care homes within ten miles of the centre of Sheffield, which are active under the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
35% of those are nursing homes, and the rest are residential homes. Nursing homes are able to provide a higher level of care, and there must always be a qualified nurse on duty to provide medical care. Both types of care home provide care and support 24 hours a day.
There are 12 nursing homes in Sheffield which have an overall 'requires improvement' rating from the CQC, as opposed to outstanding, good, or inadequate. No Sheffield care homes have an inadequate rating.
To reach an overall rating, inspectors consider the key questions of whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, each of which is rated individually.
The CQC is the public body responsible for regulating and inspecting health and social care providers.
1. The Lodge Care Home
Located in Killamarsh, the home offers residential, nursing, dementia and respite care to its residents. In its most recent inspection report published in November 2022, it was rated 'requires improvement' overall and for all five categories, of being safe, caring, responsive, well-led, and effective.
2. Stocksbridge Neuro
The home offers specialist residential care for brain injuries for up to 23 people, and has 8 continuing care beds for those with complex care needs. It is rated 'requires improvement' overall and for all five categories, of being safe, caring, responsive, well-led, and effective, in its recent inspection in July 2023.
3. Alpine Lodge Care Home
The home provides nursing care for the elderly, and is part of the Dementia Friends Trust. It has a 'requires improvement' rating overall, and for being safe, effective and well-led. It is rated 'good' for being caring and responsive, according to the most recent report published this month, August 2023.
4. Waterside Grange
The home offers nursing care for the elderly, including specialist dementia care. It also offers palliative and respite care. It is rated 'good' for being effective, caring and responsive, according to the recent report published in July 2023. It 'requires improvement' overall, and to be safe and well-led.