Carr Croft
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 beds35
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-12-14
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about staff who are gentle and attentive with their relatives. They see carers taking a hands-on approach, making sure residents are well-fed and comfortable throughout the day.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership73
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-12-14
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. The published report does not include detail about care plan quality, GP access arrangements, dementia training programmes, or food provision. The home specialises in dementia care for adults over 65, but the inspection text does not describe how that specialism is delivered in practice. No concerns were identified in this domain in the subsequent July 2023 monitoring review.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. The published report does not include direct observations of staff interactions, testimony from residents or relatives about how care is delivered, or specific examples of dignity and respect being upheld. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with caring practices, but the basis for that judgement is not described in the available text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. The published report does not include descriptions of the activity programme, examples of individualised engagement, or information about how the home supports residents with advanced dementia who cannot join group activities. The home is registered as a dementia specialist, but no specific detail about how responsiveness to individual needs is achieved in practice is available in the published text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Jodie Boucher, is recorded as being in post, with Ms Shireen Ahmad listed as nominated individual. The home has improved from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which suggests the leadership team has addressed earlier concerns effectively. The published inspection text does not describe the management culture, governance arrangements, or how staff are supported and empowered in any specific detail.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides care for people over 65, including those living with dementia. For residents with dementia, the team brings the same patient, attentive approach to daily care. Staff work to ensure comfort and dignity, even when the surroundings might feel a bit dated. 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
Carr Croft Care Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. However, the published inspection text is brief and contains very little specific observational detail, so scores reflect confirmed ratings rather than rich on-the-ground evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about staff who are gentle and attentive with their relatives. They see carers taking a hands-on approach, making sure residents are well-fed and comfortable throughout the day.
What inspectors have recorded
The manager stays visible and involved, making themselves available when families have questions or concerns. Staff across the home show a consistent approach — polite, kind, and focused on residents' daily needs.
How it sits against good practice
If you're weighing up what matters most, a visit here will help you decide whether the warmth of the care outweighs the wear on the walls.
Worth a visit
Carr Croft Care Home, on Stainbeck Lane in Leeds, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in February 2022. This is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and a July 2023 monitoring review found no reason to change that assessment. The home is registered to care for up to 35 adults over 65, including people living with dementia, and has a named registered manager in post. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text is exceptionally brief and contains almost no specific observational detail about day-to-day life at the home. A Good rating is a genuine positive marker, but it cannot answer the questions that matter most to you: whether staff are warm and unhurried, whether the food is good, whether your parent would have meaningful things to do each day, and whether the building feels right for someone living with dementia. Visit in person, ideally unannounced or at a mealtime, and use the checklist questions below as your guide.
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In Their Own Words
How Carr Croft describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness matters more than fresh paint in Leeds
Carr Croft Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
Sometimes the most caring places aren't the shiniest. Carr Croft Care Home in Leeds focuses on what matters most — treating residents with genuine kindness and attention. While the building itself could use some love, families consistently notice how staff take time to really care for each person living there.
Who they care for
The home provides care for people over 65, including those living with dementia.
For residents with dementia, the team brings the same patient, attentive approach to daily care. Staff work to ensure comfort and dignity, even when the surroundings might feel a bit dated.
“If you're weighing up what matters most, a visit here will help you decide whether the warmth of the care outweighs the wear on the walls.”
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
Carr Croft Care Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. However, the published inspection text is brief and contains very little specific observational detail, so scores reflect confirmed ratings rather than rich on-the-ground evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about staff who are gentle and attentive with their relatives. They see carers taking a hands-on approach, making sure residents are well-fed and comfortable throughout the day.
What inspectors have recorded
The manager stays visible and involved, making themselves available when families have questions or concerns. Staff across the home show a consistent approach — polite, kind, and focused on residents' daily needs.
How it sits against good practice
If you're weighing up what matters most, a visit here will help you decide whether the warmth of the care outweighs the wear on the walls.
Worth a visit
Carr Croft Care Home, on Stainbeck Lane in Leeds, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in February 2022. This is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and a July 2023 monitoring review found no reason to change that assessment. The home is registered to care for up to 35 adults over 65, including people living with dementia, and has a named registered manager in post. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text is exceptionally brief and contains almost no specific observational detail about day-to-day life at the home. A Good rating is a genuine positive marker, but it cannot answer the questions that matter most to you: whether staff are warm and unhurried, whether the food is good, whether your parent would have meaningful things to do each day, and whether the building feels right for someone living with dementia. Visit in person, ideally unannounced or at a mealtime, and use the checklist questions below as your guide.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Carr Croft measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Carr Croft describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness matters more than fresh paint in Leeds
Carr Croft Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
Sometimes the most caring places aren't the shiniest. Carr Croft Care Home in Leeds focuses on what matters most — treating residents with genuine kindness and attention. While the building itself could use some love, families consistently notice how staff take time to really care for each person living there.
Who they care for
The home provides care for people over 65, including those living with dementia.
For residents with dementia, the team brings the same patient, attentive approach to daily care. Staff work to ensure comfort and dignity, even when the surroundings might feel a bit dated.
Management & ethos
The manager stays visible and involved, making themselves available when families have questions or concerns. Staff across the home show a consistent approach — polite, kind, and focused on residents' daily needs.
“If you're weighing up what matters most, a visit here will help you decide whether the warmth of the care outweighs the wear on the walls.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
