Field Head Court
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds45
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2023-04-15
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality55
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership45
- Resident happiness65
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-04-15
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the March 2023 inspection. This domain covers whether staff have the right training and knowledge, whether care plans are up to date and person-centred, whether residents have access to healthcare professionals, and whether food and nutrition are well managed. The published summary does not include specific examples of care plan content, GP access arrangements, or dementia training detail. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which means the home has declared it has the skills and environment to support people living with dementia.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the March 2023 inspection. This domain covers how staff treat the people who live in the home, including warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. A Good rating in Caring means inspectors were satisfied that staff interactions were positive and that residents were treated with respect. The published summary does not include direct quotes from residents or relatives, or specific observations of staff behaviour. No concerns were raised in this domain.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the March 2023 inspection. This domain covers whether the home meets individual needs, provides meaningful activities, responds to complaints, and plans for end of life. The home lists dementia and physical disabilities as specialisms alongside general older adult care, which means it should have tailored approaches for a range of needs. The published summary does not include detail about the activities programme, how the home supports people with advanced dementia to engage, or how complaints are handled.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Requires Improvement at the March 2023 inspection, the only domain not to reach Good. This is a notable finding because Well-led covers the governance, oversight, and leadership culture that underpins everything else. The registered manager is Mrs Kathryn Tanner, and the nominated individual is Ms Maria Kelly of Roche Healthcare Limited. The fact that four other domains reached Good suggests the home is providing reasonable day-to-day care, but the leadership systems needed to sustain and improve that care were not yet fully embedded at the time of inspection. This is the home's third inspection, and the overall rating improved from Requires Improvement.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specialises in supporting adults both under and over 65, including those with physical disabilities. Care teams have experience working with residents who have dementia alongside other complex needs. For residents living with dementia, the home provides dedicated support as part of their wider care approach. Staff work with families to understand each person's unique needs and preferences. 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
Fieldhead Court scores in the mid-range, reflecting genuine progress across most areas of care, held back by a Requires Improvement rating for leadership and governance, which means the home is not yet consistently demonstrating the oversight needed to sustain its improvements.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Fieldhead Court, on Rectory Park in Dewsbury, was rated Good overall at its most recent inspection in March 2023, an improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement. Inspectors rated the home Good across four of the five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive. That upward trend is meaningful and suggests the team has made real changes since the last inspection. The one area that remains at Requires Improvement is Well-led, which covers management oversight, governance, and the home's ability to sustain its improvements over time. A Requires Improvement in this domain does not mean care is unsafe, but it does mean the systems that underpin consistent quality are not yet fully embedded. On your visit, ask the registered manager specifically what actions have been taken since the inspection, and whether there has been a follow-up assessment. The published inspection summary contains limited specific detail, so the questions in the checklist below are especially important for filling in the gaps before you make a decision.
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In Their Own Words
How Field Head Court describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Caring for older adults in Dewsbury with specialised support
Compassionate Care in Dewsbury at Fieldhead Court
Fieldhead Court in Dewsbury provides residential care for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. The home welcomes both younger adults under 65 and older residents who need specialised support. Set in Yorkshire & Humberside, the care team focuses on meeting individual needs across different age groups.
Who they care for
The home specialises in supporting adults both under and over 65, including those with physical disabilities. Care teams have experience working with residents who have dementia alongside other complex needs.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides dedicated support as part of their wider care approach. Staff work with families to understand each person's unique needs and preferences.
“If you're considering Fieldhead Court, visiting in person will help you understand how they support residents with different care needs.”
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
Fieldhead Court scores in the mid-range, reflecting genuine progress across most areas of care, held back by a Requires Improvement rating for leadership and governance, which means the home is not yet consistently demonstrating the oversight needed to sustain its improvements.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Fieldhead Court, on Rectory Park in Dewsbury, was rated Good overall at its most recent inspection in March 2023, an improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement. Inspectors rated the home Good across four of the five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive. That upward trend is meaningful and suggests the team has made real changes since the last inspection. The one area that remains at Requires Improvement is Well-led, which covers management oversight, governance, and the home's ability to sustain its improvements over time. A Requires Improvement in this domain does not mean care is unsafe, but it does mean the systems that underpin consistent quality are not yet fully embedded. On your visit, ask the registered manager specifically what actions have been taken since the inspection, and whether there has been a follow-up assessment. The published inspection summary contains limited specific detail, so the questions in the checklist below are especially important for filling in the gaps before you make a decision.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Field Head Court measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Field Head Court describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Caring for older adults in Dewsbury with specialised support
Compassionate Care in Dewsbury at Fieldhead Court
Fieldhead Court in Dewsbury provides residential care for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. The home welcomes both younger adults under 65 and older residents who need specialised support. Set in Yorkshire & Humberside, the care team focuses on meeting individual needs across different age groups.
Who they care for
The home specialises in supporting adults both under and over 65, including those with physical disabilities. Care teams have experience working with residents who have dementia alongside other complex needs.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides dedicated support as part of their wider care approach. Staff work with families to understand each person's unique needs and preferences.
“If you're considering Fieldhead Court, visiting in person will help you understand how they support residents with different care needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
