Cloverdale Residential 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 beds40
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2021-05-13
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families report their relatives seem content at Cloverdale. Some of the staff create a genuinely friendly atmosphere, taking time to be helpful when families visit.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership74
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-05-13
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the April 2021 inspection. The published text does not contain specific information about care plan quality, dementia training content, GP access arrangements, or food provision. The rating is confirmed but cannot be examined in detail from the published findings alone.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the April 2021 inspection. No specific observations of staff interactions, use of preferred names, response to distress, or dignity in personal care are included in the published report. The rating is a confirmed positive outcome but the evidence behind it is not visible in the published text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the April 2021 inspection. The published report does not include specific information about the activity programme, one-to-one engagement, individual care preferences, or end-of-life planning. As with the other domains, the rating is confirmed but the detail is absent from the published text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the April 2021 inspection, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. A nominated individual is identified within the provider organisation Dryband One Limited. The published report does not include specific information about the manager's tenure, visibility on the floor, staff culture, or governance processes. The improvement in this domain is confirmed.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Cloverdale provides care for adults both under and over 65, with a particular focus on supporting those living with dementia. Supporting someone with dementia requires specific skills and understanding. Some families have noted that while the home offers dementia care, there's room for improvement in specialist training to ensure all staff have the knowledge they need. 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
Cloverdale Care Home improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful positive shift. However, the published inspection text contains limited specific observations, quotes, or detail, so the score reflects a confirmed improvement trajectory rather than strong direct evidence of day-to-day quality.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families report their relatives seem content at Cloverdale. Some of the staff create a genuinely friendly atmosphere, taking time to be helpful when families visit.
What inspectors have recorded
The recent management changes have made a real difference according to families. While staff friendliness varies across the team, the overall standards of care have improved noticeably under the new leadership.
How it sits against good practice
Every care home journey has its ups and downs, and Cloverdale seems to be on an upward path worth exploring.
Worth a visit
Cloverdale Care Home, at 68 Butt Lane in Grimsby, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in April 2021. That rating represented a meaningful improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating, which tells you that problems were identified and addressed. The home cares for up to 40 people, including those living with dementia, and remains registered and active as of the most recent regulatory review in July 2023. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail: no direct observations of care interactions, no resident or relative quotes, and no specifics on staffing, food, activities, or the environment. A Good rating achieved after a period of Requires Improvement is encouraging, but it is now over three years old. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (counting permanent versus agency names), request a tour that includes the dementia unit after 4pm, and ask the manager directly what prompted the previous lower rating and what changed.
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In Their Own Words
How Cloverdale Residential Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Recent changes bringing fresh energy to Grimsby dementia care
Cloverdale Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
When families notice positive changes happening at a care home, it's worth paying attention. Cloverdale Care Home in Grimsby has seen recent management improvements that have families feeling more confident about the care their loved ones receive. While there's still work to be done, particularly around specialist training, the direction feels encouraging.
Who they care for
Cloverdale provides care for adults both under and over 65, with a particular focus on supporting those living with dementia.
Supporting someone with dementia requires specific skills and understanding. Some families have noted that while the home offers dementia care, there's room for improvement in specialist training to ensure all staff have the knowledge they need.
“Every care home journey has its ups and downs, and Cloverdale seems to be on an upward path worth exploring.”
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
Cloverdale Care Home improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful positive shift. However, the published inspection text contains limited specific observations, quotes, or detail, so the score reflects a confirmed improvement trajectory rather than strong direct evidence of day-to-day quality.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families report their relatives seem content at Cloverdale. Some of the staff create a genuinely friendly atmosphere, taking time to be helpful when families visit.
What inspectors have recorded
The recent management changes have made a real difference according to families. While staff friendliness varies across the team, the overall standards of care have improved noticeably under the new leadership.
How it sits against good practice
Every care home journey has its ups and downs, and Cloverdale seems to be on an upward path worth exploring.
Worth a visit
Cloverdale Care Home, at 68 Butt Lane in Grimsby, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in April 2021. That rating represented a meaningful improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating, which tells you that problems were identified and addressed. The home cares for up to 40 people, including those living with dementia, and remains registered and active as of the most recent regulatory review in July 2023. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail: no direct observations of care interactions, no resident or relative quotes, and no specifics on staffing, food, activities, or the environment. A Good rating achieved after a period of Requires Improvement is encouraging, but it is now over three years old. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (counting permanent versus agency names), request a tour that includes the dementia unit after 4pm, and ask the manager directly what prompted the previous lower rating and what changed.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Cloverdale Residential Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Cloverdale Residential Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Recent changes bringing fresh energy to Grimsby dementia care
Cloverdale Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
When families notice positive changes happening at a care home, it's worth paying attention. Cloverdale Care Home in Grimsby has seen recent management improvements that have families feeling more confident about the care their loved ones receive. While there's still work to be done, particularly around specialist training, the direction feels encouraging.
Who they care for
Cloverdale provides care for adults both under and over 65, with a particular focus on supporting those living with dementia.
Supporting someone with dementia requires specific skills and understanding. Some families have noted that while the home offers dementia care, there's room for improvement in specialist training to ensure all staff have the knowledge they need.
Management & ethos
The recent management changes have made a real difference according to families. While staff friendliness varies across the team, the overall standards of care have improved noticeably under the new leadership.
“Every care home journey has its ups and downs, and Cloverdale seems to be on an upward path worth exploring.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
