Darnall Grange EMI Nursing Home Sheffield
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds60
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions
- Last inspected2018-11-06
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe staff as approachable and attentive, with a welcoming atmosphere that helps visitors feel included. Residents find opportunities to stay socially engaged through various activities and entertainment.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement55
- Food quality55
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-11-06
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home received a Good rating in Effective at the January 2022 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access including GP involvement, and nutrition. The published inspection text does not include specific detail on dementia training content, care plan review schedules, or how mealtimes are managed. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which indicates that inspectors would have looked specifically at dementia-related practice.Is this home caring?
The home received a Good rating in Caring at the January 2022 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, privacy, and whether people are supported to maintain independence. The published text does not include inspector observations, resident quotes, or family testimony. No specific examples of staff interactions, preferred name use, or response to distress are recorded.Is the home responsive?
The home received a Good rating in Responsive at the January 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether care is tailored to individual needs, whether activities are meaningful and varied, and whether end-of-life planning is in place. The published text includes no specific detail on the activity programme, one-to-one engagement, or how individual preferences are incorporated into daily life. The home has 60 beds and caters for people with dementia and mental health conditions alongside older adults.Is the home well-led?
The home received a Good rating in Well-led at the January 2022 inspection, improving from Requires Improvement. A named registered manager, Mr Akbar Ali, is in post, and a nominated individual, Mr Nadim Admani, is recorded. The published text does not include specific detail on how the manager engages with staff or residents, whether there are regular audits, or how the home responds to complaints. The July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence requiring reassessment.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides care for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia and mental health conditions. For those living with dementia, the home offers structured activities and social engagement opportunities. The approachable nature of staff can help create positive daily interactions. 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
Darnall Grange has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains, which is a meaningful and positive step. However, the inspection report itself contains very limited specific detail, so several scores reflect the rating grade rather than direct observed evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe staff as approachable and attentive, with a welcoming atmosphere that helps visitors feel included. Residents find opportunities to stay socially engaged through various activities and entertainment.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff friendliness stands out as a strength here, though families report varying experiences with different carers. Some concerns have been raised about safeguarding practices, including how personal belongings are managed and medication is handled.
How it sits against good practice
Understanding both the strengths and areas for improvement helps families make informed choices about what matters most for their loved one.
Worth a visit
Darnall Grange, at 84 Poole Road, Sheffield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in January 2022. That rating represents a genuine improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and a monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence that the standard had slipped. The home provides nursing care across 60 beds and lists dementia, mental health conditions, and care for adults of all ages among its specialisms. A named registered manager is in post, and the organisational structure appears stable. The most important thing to know before visiting is that the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail. The Good ratings tell you inspectors were satisfied, but they do not tell you what staff interactions looked like, what mealtimes feel like, how the dementia unit is laid out, or what night staffing looks like. The inspection is also now over two years old. When you visit, ask the manager to walk you through the dementia unit at a time when care is actually happening, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota including nights, and watch how staff speak to and move around the people already living there.
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In Their Own Words
How Darnall Grange EMI Nursing Home Sheffield describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Sheffield care home where friendly staff create moments of joy
Dedicated nursing home Support in Sheffield
Finding the right balance between social warmth and clinical care matters deeply when choosing a home. Darnall Grange in Sheffield brings genuine friendliness to daily life, with staff who welcome families and create opportunities for residents to enjoy dancing, barbecues and time in the garden. While experiences of care quality vary, the home specialises in supporting people with dementia and mental health conditions.
Who they care for
The home provides care for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia and mental health conditions.
For those living with dementia, the home offers structured activities and social engagement opportunities. The approachable nature of staff can help create positive daily interactions.
“Understanding both the strengths and areas for improvement helps families make informed choices about what matters most for their loved one.”
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
Darnall Grange has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains, which is a meaningful and positive step. However, the inspection report itself contains very limited specific detail, so several scores reflect the rating grade rather than direct observed evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe staff as approachable and attentive, with a welcoming atmosphere that helps visitors feel included. Residents find opportunities to stay socially engaged through various activities and entertainment.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff friendliness stands out as a strength here, though families report varying experiences with different carers. Some concerns have been raised about safeguarding practices, including how personal belongings are managed and medication is handled.
How it sits against good practice
Understanding both the strengths and areas for improvement helps families make informed choices about what matters most for their loved one.
Worth a visit
Darnall Grange, at 84 Poole Road, Sheffield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in January 2022. That rating represents a genuine improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and a monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence that the standard had slipped. The home provides nursing care across 60 beds and lists dementia, mental health conditions, and care for adults of all ages among its specialisms. A named registered manager is in post, and the organisational structure appears stable. The most important thing to know before visiting is that the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail. The Good ratings tell you inspectors were satisfied, but they do not tell you what staff interactions looked like, what mealtimes feel like, how the dementia unit is laid out, or what night staffing looks like. The inspection is also now over two years old. When you visit, ask the manager to walk you through the dementia unit at a time when care is actually happening, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota including nights, and watch how staff speak to and move around the people already living there.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Darnall Grange EMI Nursing Home Sheffield measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Darnall Grange EMI Nursing Home Sheffield describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Sheffield care home where friendly staff create moments of joy
Dedicated nursing home Support in Sheffield
Finding the right balance between social warmth and clinical care matters deeply when choosing a home. Darnall Grange in Sheffield brings genuine friendliness to daily life, with staff who welcome families and create opportunities for residents to enjoy dancing, barbecues and time in the garden. While experiences of care quality vary, the home specialises in supporting people with dementia and mental health conditions.
Who they care for
The home provides care for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia and mental health conditions.
For those living with dementia, the home offers structured activities and social engagement opportunities. The approachable nature of staff can help create positive daily interactions.
Management & ethos
Staff friendliness stands out as a strength here, though families report varying experiences with different carers. Some concerns have been raised about safeguarding practices, including how personal belongings are managed and medication is handled.
The home & environment
The home provides garden access and individual rooms, with party facilities available for special occasions. While main meals receive praise, some families note that evening food options could be more varied.
“Understanding both the strengths and areas for improvement helps families make informed choices about what matters most for their loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
