Cotleigh Residential 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 beds62
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2020-03-18
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Relatives frequently mention how their loved ones have settled in well here, making friends and feeling part of the community. The atmosphere seems to help residents feel comfortable, with families noticing genuine connections developing between residents and with staff.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth82
- Compassion & dignity80
- Cleanliness75
- Activities & engagement70
- Food quality70
- Healthcare75
- Management & leadership78
- Resident happiness75
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-03-18
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Cotleigh received a Good rating for Effective care at the April 2025 inspection. This domain covers whether staff have the right training, whether care plans are detailed and kept up to date, whether healthcare professionals are involved, and whether food and nutrition are managed well. The published summary does not include specific observations on any of these areas. No concerns were recorded.Is this home caring?
Cotleigh was rated Good for Caring at the April 2025 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether your parent's independence would be supported. The published report does not include direct inspector observations of staff interactions, resident testimony, or specific examples of how dignity was maintained. No concerns were raised.Is the home responsive?
Cotleigh was rated Good for Responsive care in April 2025. This domain covers whether activities are meaningful and tailored to individuals, whether the home responds to changing needs, and whether end-of-life care is planned. The published summary does not include specifics about the activities programme, individual engagement, or how complaints are handled. No concerns were noted.Is the home well-led?
Cotleigh received a Good rating for Well-led at the April 2025 inspection. A registered manager, Mrs Asha Oliver, is in post, and Ms Claire Rintoul is named as the nominated individual for the provider SheffCare Limited. The published report does not include detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home uses feedback to improve. No concerns were raised.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Cotleigh cares for adults over 65 and under 65, with particular experience in dementia care. Families with relatives living with dementia report seeing positive outcomes here. The care approach appears well-suited to supporting residents through the challenges of memory loss. 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
Cotleigh received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in April 2025, which translates to a solid family score of 78. However, the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail, so many of these scores reflect the rating itself rather than direct inspector observations or resident testimony.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Relatives frequently mention how their loved ones have settled in well here, making friends and feeling part of the community. The atmosphere seems to help residents feel comfortable, with families noticing genuine connections developing between residents and with staff.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff show particular compassion during difficult times, with several families noting how carers provided emotional support and maintained a comforting presence during residents' final days. The team's approach to end-of-life care has brought comfort to multiple families.
How it sits against good practice
The combination of unrestricted visiting and attentive care helps families stay closely connected throughout their loved one's time at Cotleigh.
Worth a visit
Cotleigh, at 31 Four Wells Drive in Sheffield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment on 14 April 2025. The home is run by SheffCare Limited, a registered manager is in post, and the home is registered to care for adults of all ages including people living with dementia across its 62 beds. A consistent Good rating is a meaningful baseline: it tells you that inspectors found no significant failures in safety, care quality, leadership, or responsiveness on the day they visited. The main limitation here is that the published report contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed, what residents said, or how the home delivered care day to day. A Good rating is the starting point, not the full picture. Before you visit, prepare a list of concrete questions: how many permanent carers are on the dementia unit overnight, how often your parent's care plan would be reviewed with your involvement, and what the activities programme looks like for someone who cannot join group sessions. Walk through the home at a mealtime if you can, notice whether staff use your parent's preferred name, and watch whether interactions feel unhurried. These are the things the inspection summary cannot tell you.
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In Their Own Words
How Cotleigh Residential Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where residents find comfort and connection in their Sheffield home
Compassionate Care in Sheffield at Cotleigh
Families searching for dementia care often worry about whether their loved one will truly settle somewhere new. At Cotleigh in Sheffield, relatives describe seeing their family members relax into daily life, forming friendships and finding their place within the community. The home provides round-the-clock visiting access, which many families find reassuring during this transition.
Who they care for
Cotleigh cares for adults over 65 and under 65, with particular experience in dementia care.
Families with relatives living with dementia report seeing positive outcomes here. The care approach appears well-suited to supporting residents through the challenges of memory loss.
“The combination of unrestricted visiting and attentive care helps families stay closely connected throughout their loved one's time at Cotleigh.”
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
Cotleigh received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in April 2025, which translates to a solid family score of 78. However, the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail, so many of these scores reflect the rating itself rather than direct inspector observations or resident testimony.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Relatives frequently mention how their loved ones have settled in well here, making friends and feeling part of the community. The atmosphere seems to help residents feel comfortable, with families noticing genuine connections developing between residents and with staff.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff show particular compassion during difficult times, with several families noting how carers provided emotional support and maintained a comforting presence during residents' final days. The team's approach to end-of-life care has brought comfort to multiple families.
How it sits against good practice
The combination of unrestricted visiting and attentive care helps families stay closely connected throughout their loved one's time at Cotleigh.
Worth a visit
Cotleigh, at 31 Four Wells Drive in Sheffield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment on 14 April 2025. The home is run by SheffCare Limited, a registered manager is in post, and the home is registered to care for adults of all ages including people living with dementia across its 62 beds. A consistent Good rating is a meaningful baseline: it tells you that inspectors found no significant failures in safety, care quality, leadership, or responsiveness on the day they visited. The main limitation here is that the published report contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed, what residents said, or how the home delivered care day to day. A Good rating is the starting point, not the full picture. Before you visit, prepare a list of concrete questions: how many permanent carers are on the dementia unit overnight, how often your parent's care plan would be reviewed with your involvement, and what the activities programme looks like for someone who cannot join group sessions. Walk through the home at a mealtime if you can, notice whether staff use your parent's preferred name, and watch whether interactions feel unhurried. These are the things the inspection summary cannot tell you.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Cotleigh Residential Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Cotleigh Residential Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where residents find comfort and connection in their Sheffield home
Compassionate Care in Sheffield at Cotleigh
Families searching for dementia care often worry about whether their loved one will truly settle somewhere new. At Cotleigh in Sheffield, relatives describe seeing their family members relax into daily life, forming friendships and finding their place within the community. The home provides round-the-clock visiting access, which many families find reassuring during this transition.
Who they care for
Cotleigh cares for adults over 65 and under 65, with particular experience in dementia care.
Families with relatives living with dementia report seeing positive outcomes here. The care approach appears well-suited to supporting residents through the challenges of memory loss.
Management & ethos
Staff show particular compassion during difficult times, with several families noting how carers provided emotional support and maintained a comforting presence during residents' final days. The team's approach to end-of-life care has brought comfort to multiple families.
The home & environment
The home maintains clean, comfortable surroundings that families describe as welcoming. Some residents benefit from en-suite bathroom facilities, adding to their comfort and privacy.
“The combination of unrestricted visiting and attentive care helps families stay closely connected throughout their loved one's time at Cotleigh.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
