Alba Rose Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds22
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-02-12
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
People notice how the care team takes time to understand each resident's needs, responding with patience and genuine attention. The atmosphere feels unhurried, with staff creating moments of connection throughout the day.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-02-12
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Alba Rose was rated Good for effectiveness at its November 2021 inspection, covering care planning, training, healthcare access, and nutrition. No specific detail about dementia training content, GP access arrangements, care plan review frequency, or food quality was published. The Effective rating indicates inspectors found these areas met the required standard.Is this home caring?
Alba Rose was rated Good for Caring at its November 2021 inspection, covering staff warmth, dignity, respect, and independence. No inspector observations about how staff interact with residents, whether preferred names are used, or how distress is managed were published in the available text. The rating indicates inspectors did not identify concerns in this area.Is the home responsive?
Alba Rose was rated Good for Responsiveness at its November 2021 inspection, covering activities, engagement, individuality, and end-of-life care. No specific activities, examples of one-to-one engagement, or details about how the home supports people with advanced dementia who cannot join group activities were published. The rating indicates inspectors found the home met the required standard in this area.Is the home well-led?
Alba Rose was rated Good for Well-led at its November 2021 inspection. A registered manager and nominated individual are named in the published record. The home is run by St. Cecilia's Care Services Limited. No specific detail about manager visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home handles complaints and incidents was published in the available text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist dementia care for adults over 65, with staff trained to support the changing needs that come with memory conditions. Alba Rose's approach to dementia care focuses on creating routine and familiarity in the peaceful Yorkshire setting. The team works to understand each person's preferences and habits, adapting their support as needs change over time. 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
Alba Rose was rated Good across all five inspection domains, which is a positive foundation, but the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect a confirmed Good rating rather than rich observed evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People notice how the care team takes time to understand each resident's needs, responding with patience and genuine attention. The atmosphere feels unhurried, with staff creating moments of connection throughout the day.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for dementia care near Pickering, Alba Rose offers a blend of countryside calm and attentive support.
Worth a visit
Alba Rose, located at Keld Head Hall in Pickering, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its inspection in November 2021, with the rating confirmed as stable following a monitoring review in July 2023. The home specialises in dementia care and residential care for adults over 65, has 22 beds, and is registered under St. Cecilia's Care Services Limited with a named registered manager in place. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text contains almost no specific detail: no inspector observations, no resident or relative quotes, and no examples of what Good looks like day to day at this home. A Good rating is genuinely positive and is achieved by fewer than two thirds of care homes, but it tells you the threshold was met, not the texture of life inside. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), find out how many staff are on overnight for 22 residents, ask what one-to-one activity looks like for someone who cannot join a group, and walk through the building yourself to check whether the layout and signage feel genuinely dementia-friendly.
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In Their Own Words
How Alba Rose Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where Yorkshire countryside meets thoughtful dementia care
Alba Rose – Expert Care in Pickering
Set in a converted convent surrounded by Pickering's rolling countryside, Alba Rose brings together the peace of its heritage setting with modern dementia care. The home specialises in supporting people over 65 living with dementia, offering a calm environment where residents can feel settled and families can feel reassured.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist dementia care for adults over 65, with staff trained to support the changing needs that come with memory conditions.
Alba Rose's approach to dementia care focuses on creating routine and familiarity in the peaceful Yorkshire setting. The team works to understand each person's preferences and habits, adapting their support as needs change over time.
“If you're looking for dementia care near Pickering, Alba Rose offers a blend of countryside calm and attentive support.”
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
Alba Rose was rated Good across all five inspection domains, which is a positive foundation, but the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect a confirmed Good rating rather than rich observed evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People notice how the care team takes time to understand each resident's needs, responding with patience and genuine attention. The atmosphere feels unhurried, with staff creating moments of connection throughout the day.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for dementia care near Pickering, Alba Rose offers a blend of countryside calm and attentive support.
Worth a visit
Alba Rose, located at Keld Head Hall in Pickering, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its inspection in November 2021, with the rating confirmed as stable following a monitoring review in July 2023. The home specialises in dementia care and residential care for adults over 65, has 22 beds, and is registered under St. Cecilia's Care Services Limited with a named registered manager in place. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text contains almost no specific detail: no inspector observations, no resident or relative quotes, and no examples of what Good looks like day to day at this home. A Good rating is genuinely positive and is achieved by fewer than two thirds of care homes, but it tells you the threshold was met, not the texture of life inside. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), find out how many staff are on overnight for 22 residents, ask what one-to-one activity looks like for someone who cannot join a group, and walk through the building yourself to check whether the layout and signage feel genuinely dementia-friendly.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Alba Rose Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Alba Rose Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where Yorkshire countryside meets thoughtful dementia care
Alba Rose – Expert Care in Pickering
Set in a converted convent surrounded by Pickering's rolling countryside, Alba Rose brings together the peace of its heritage setting with modern dementia care. The home specialises in supporting people over 65 living with dementia, offering a calm environment where residents can feel settled and families can feel reassured.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist dementia care for adults over 65, with staff trained to support the changing needs that come with memory conditions.
Alba Rose's approach to dementia care focuses on creating routine and familiarity in the peaceful Yorkshire setting. The team works to understand each person's preferences and habits, adapting their support as needs change over time.
The home & environment
The kitchen team puts real thought into meals, with food that looks and tastes good enough to spark conversation at mealtimes. The converted convent building has been carefully maintained, keeping its character while creating comfortable spaces for today's residents.
“If you're looking for dementia care near Pickering, Alba Rose offers a blend of countryside calm and attentive support.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
