Nesfield Lodge Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds44
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2023-06-01
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors describe walking into a fresh, spotless environment where staff greet them warmly. The atmosphere feels calm and organised, with carers who take time to chat and show genuine interest in both residents and their families.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-06-01
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. This covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and hydration. Inspectors were satisfied that staff had the knowledge and skills to meet residents' needs. The home specialises in dementia care, so inspectors would have considered whether staff understand how dementia affects behaviour, communication, and physical health. The published summary does not specify what dementia training staff receive, how frequently care plans are reviewed, or how GP access is arranged.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, independence, and compassion in day-to-day interactions. Inspectors were satisfied with the standard of care observed. The published summary does not include specific observations such as whether staff used residents' preferred names, whether residents appeared unhurried, or how staff responded to distress. No resident or relative quotes are included in the available published text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. This covers how well the home tailors care to individual needs, the range and quality of activities, and how the home handles complaints and end-of-life planning. Inspectors were satisfied with the level of responsiveness. The published summary gives no detail about the activities programme, one-to-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in groups, or how individual preferences and life histories are used to personalise daily life.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. This is particularly significant because the home's previous rating was Requires Improvement, meaning the current leadership team has demonstrably turned the home around. The registered manager is Miss Laura Kay Pickering and the nominated individual is Mr Hayden Knight. A Good Well-led rating requires inspectors to be satisfied that governance systems are robust, that staff feel supported and can raise concerns, and that the home learns from incidents and complaints. The published summary does not detail what specific improvements were made or what monitoring systems are now in place.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults over 65, with particular experience supporting people living with dementia. One family described how their relative's anxiety noticeably reduced after moving here, with staff understanding how to provide the right kind of reassurance and routine. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Nesfield Lodge has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful and positive step. However, because the published report contains very limited specific detail, quotes, or direct observations, the score reflects confirmed improvement rather than richly evidenced excellence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors describe walking into a fresh, spotless environment where staff greet them warmly. The atmosphere feels calm and organised, with carers who take time to chat and show genuine interest in both residents and their families.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff come across as professional and attentive in their approach, with families noting how well-coordinated everything seems. While there have been some serious concerns raised about care standards that required formal review, current visitors report seeing friendly carers who know residents well.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Nesfield Lodge, visiting in person will give you the clearest picture of daily life here.
Worth a visit
Nesfield Lodge, at 45 Nesfield Road in Leeds, was assessed in September 2025 and rated Good across all five inspection domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a genuinely positive outcome because the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors found that earlier concerns had been identified, addressed, and resolved. The home is run by Indigo Care Services (2) Limited, with Miss Laura Kay Pickering as registered manager and Mr Hayden Knight as nominated individual. It provides residential care for up to 44 adults over 65, with a specialism in dementia. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no named observations about daily life, and no figures for staffing ratios or activity provision. A Good rating tells you that inspectors were satisfied, but it does not tell you what your mum or dad's day will actually look like. Before deciding, visit in person at different times of day, ask to see the staffing rota for a typical week including nights, and ask the manager to describe specifically what changed since the previous Requires Improvement rating and what monitoring is now in place to make sure those improvements are sustained.
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In Their Own Words
How Nesfield Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Friendly Leeds care home where residents look content and well cared for
Dedicated residential home Support in Leeds
Families visiting Nesfield Lodge in Leeds often comment on how well their relatives look — clean, smartly dressed, and clearly well-nourished. The home specialises in caring for older adults, including those living with dementia, and several visitors have noticed their loved ones seeming more settled here.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65, with particular experience supporting people living with dementia.
One family described how their relative's anxiety noticeably reduced after moving here, with staff understanding how to provide the right kind of reassurance and routine.
“If you're considering Nesfield Lodge, visiting in person will give you the clearest picture of daily life here.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Nesfield Lodge has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful and positive step. However, because the published report contains very limited specific detail, quotes, or direct observations, the score reflects confirmed improvement rather than richly evidenced excellence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors describe walking into a fresh, spotless environment where staff greet them warmly. The atmosphere feels calm and organised, with carers who take time to chat and show genuine interest in both residents and their families.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff come across as professional and attentive in their approach, with families noting how well-coordinated everything seems. While there have been some serious concerns raised about care standards that required formal review, current visitors report seeing friendly carers who know residents well.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Nesfield Lodge, visiting in person will give you the clearest picture of daily life here.
Worth a visit
Nesfield Lodge, at 45 Nesfield Road in Leeds, was assessed in September 2025 and rated Good across all five inspection domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a genuinely positive outcome because the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors found that earlier concerns had been identified, addressed, and resolved. The home is run by Indigo Care Services (2) Limited, with Miss Laura Kay Pickering as registered manager and Mr Hayden Knight as nominated individual. It provides residential care for up to 44 adults over 65, with a specialism in dementia. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no named observations about daily life, and no figures for staffing ratios or activity provision. A Good rating tells you that inspectors were satisfied, but it does not tell you what your mum or dad's day will actually look like. Before deciding, visit in person at different times of day, ask to see the staffing rota for a typical week including nights, and ask the manager to describe specifically what changed since the previous Requires Improvement rating and what monitoring is now in place to make sure those improvements are sustained.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Nesfield Lodge Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Nesfield Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Friendly Leeds care home where residents look content and well cared for
Dedicated residential home Support in Leeds
Families visiting Nesfield Lodge in Leeds often comment on how well their relatives look — clean, smartly dressed, and clearly well-nourished. The home specialises in caring for older adults, including those living with dementia, and several visitors have noticed their loved ones seeming more settled here.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65, with particular experience supporting people living with dementia.
One family described how their relative's anxiety noticeably reduced after moving here, with staff understanding how to provide the right kind of reassurance and routine.
Management & ethos
Staff come across as professional and attentive in their approach, with families noting how well-coordinated everything seems. While there have been some serious concerns raised about care standards that required formal review, current visitors report seeing friendly carers who know residents well.
The home & environment
The food here gets particular praise from families who've seen their relatives gain healthy weight and enjoy their meals. The home runs a varied programme of activities and entertainment, giving residents plenty to look forward to throughout the week.
“If you're considering Nesfield Lodge, visiting in person will give you the clearest picture of daily life here.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
