Grove Park Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
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Good to know
- Registered beds80
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2020-01-08
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 a consistently friendly welcome that extends throughout the home, from reception staff to care teams. The atmosphere feels relaxed and pleasant, with residents enjoying varied activities like trips to the on-site cinema and hair salon. What strikes many visitors is how staff seem to genuinely enjoy their work, creating a positive environment where residents can feel comfortable.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-01-08
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effective was rated Good at the December 2020 inspection. This domain covers staff training, care planning, nutrition and hydration, and access to healthcare professionals including GPs. The published text does not include specific detail about training content, how care plans are written or reviewed, or what food provision looks like day to day. Dementia is a registered specialism, which means the home is expected to hold appropriate training and care planning processes for people living with dementia. No concerns were raised in the July 2023 monitoring review.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the December 2020 inspection. This covers how staff treat residents: whether they are kind, whether they respect privacy and dignity, and whether they support independence. The published inspection text includes no direct quotes from residents or relatives and no specific inspector observations about interactions. The previous rating was also Good, suggesting this has been a consistent area of performance. No concerns about the caring quality of staff were flagged in the July 2023 monitoring review.Is the home responsive?
Responsive was rated Good at the December 2020 inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors care to individual needs, offers meaningful activities, responds to complaints, and plans for end of life. The published text provides no specific detail about what activities are offered, how they are adapted for people with dementia or physical disabilities, or how end-of-life wishes are recorded and followed. No responsiveness concerns were flagged in the July 2023 monitoring review.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Good at the December 2020 inspection. This domain covers the quality of management, governance, staff culture, and how the home learns from incidents and feedback. A named registered manager, Mrs Lisa Ann Turnbull, and a nominated individual, Mrs Natasha Southall, are both recorded. The published text provides no specific detail about how leadership operates day to day, what governance systems are in place, or how staff are supported to raise concerns. The home improved from Requires Improvement in a previous inspection, which suggests leadership took action and followed through.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults of all ages with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and mental health conditions. They've developed particular expertise in dementia care, supporting residents who need specialised approaches. The team understands that dementia affects everyone differently, so they focus on learning each resident's unique needs and preferences. This individualised approach helps residents feel understood and supported, whether they're participating in activities or receiving personal care. 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
Grove Park 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 contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the rating and the improvement trend rather than direct observed evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe a consistently friendly welcome that extends throughout the home, from reception staff to care teams. The atmosphere feels relaxed and pleasant, with residents enjoying varied activities like trips to the on-site cinema and hair salon. What strikes many visitors is how staff seem to genuinely enjoy their work, creating a positive environment where residents can feel comfortable.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team stays visible and approachable, with senior staff who know their residents well and keep families informed. When medical situations arise, families report quick responses and clear communication about treatment decisions. Staff show real pride in maintaining the home's standards, though it's worth noting that one family experienced significant difficulties with billing processes handled by head office.
How it sits against good practice
Grove Park seems to have found that balance between professional care standards and creating somewhere that feels genuinely welcoming.
Worth a visit
Grove Park Care Home, at 100 Grove Lane in Leeds, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in December 2020. This is a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating and covers safety, effectiveness, the quality of care, responsiveness to residents, and leadership. The home supports adults over and under 65, including people living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, across 80 beds. A named registered manager is recorded and the organisation is run by Avery Homes Grove Park Limited. The main limitation of this report is the age of the inspection, which took place in December 2020, and the very limited detail in the published text. A monitoring review was completed in July 2023 and found no evidence requiring a reassessment, which is reassuring, but that review did not involve an on-site visit or produce new published findings. Before choosing this home, ask to see the current staffing rota (including nights), find out how often agency staff cover shifts, ask what dementia-specific training staff have completed, and visit at a mealtime and an activity session to make your own observations. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good is a positive signal, but given the inspection is now over four years old, your own visit evidence matters more than usual here.
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In Their Own Words
How Grove Park Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where tailored dementia care meets genuine warmth in Leeds
Residential home in Leeds: True Peace of Mind
When families visit Grove Park Care Home in Leeds, they often comment on the calm atmosphere that greets them from the moment they walk in. This established home specialises in supporting people with dementia alongside physical disabilities and mental health conditions. The team here focuses on getting to know each resident as an individual, shaping their care around personal preferences rather than rigid routines.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults of all ages with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and mental health conditions. They've developed particular expertise in dementia care, supporting residents who need specialised approaches.
The team understands that dementia affects everyone differently, so they focus on learning each resident's unique needs and preferences. This individualised approach helps residents feel understood and supported, whether they're participating in activities or receiving personal care.
“Grove Park seems to have found that balance between professional care standards and creating somewhere that feels genuinely welcoming.”
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
Grove Park 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 contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the rating and the improvement trend rather than direct observed evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe a consistently friendly welcome that extends throughout the home, from reception staff to care teams. The atmosphere feels relaxed and pleasant, with residents enjoying varied activities like trips to the on-site cinema and hair salon. What strikes many visitors is how staff seem to genuinely enjoy their work, creating a positive environment where residents can feel comfortable.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team stays visible and approachable, with senior staff who know their residents well and keep families informed. When medical situations arise, families report quick responses and clear communication about treatment decisions. Staff show real pride in maintaining the home's standards, though it's worth noting that one family experienced significant difficulties with billing processes handled by head office.
How it sits against good practice
Grove Park seems to have found that balance between professional care standards and creating somewhere that feels genuinely welcoming.
Worth a visit
Grove Park Care Home, at 100 Grove Lane in Leeds, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in December 2020. This is a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating and covers safety, effectiveness, the quality of care, responsiveness to residents, and leadership. The home supports adults over and under 65, including people living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, across 80 beds. A named registered manager is recorded and the organisation is run by Avery Homes Grove Park Limited. The main limitation of this report is the age of the inspection, which took place in December 2020, and the very limited detail in the published text. A monitoring review was completed in July 2023 and found no evidence requiring a reassessment, which is reassuring, but that review did not involve an on-site visit or produce new published findings. Before choosing this home, ask to see the current staffing rota (including nights), find out how often agency staff cover shifts, ask what dementia-specific training staff have completed, and visit at a mealtime and an activity session to make your own observations. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good is a positive signal, but given the inspection is now over four years old, your own visit evidence matters more than usual here.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Grove Park Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Grove Park Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where tailored dementia care meets genuine warmth in Leeds
Residential home in Leeds: True Peace of Mind
When families visit Grove Park Care Home in Leeds, they often comment on the calm atmosphere that greets them from the moment they walk in. This established home specialises in supporting people with dementia alongside physical disabilities and mental health conditions. The team here focuses on getting to know each resident as an individual, shaping their care around personal preferences rather than rigid routines.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults of all ages with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and mental health conditions. They've developed particular expertise in dementia care, supporting residents who need specialised approaches.
The team understands that dementia affects everyone differently, so they focus on learning each resident's unique needs and preferences. This individualised approach helps residents feel understood and supported, whether they're participating in activities or receiving personal care.
Management & ethos
The management team stays visible and approachable, with senior staff who know their residents well and keep families informed. When medical situations arise, families report quick responses and clear communication about treatment decisions. Staff show real pride in maintaining the home's standards, though it's worth noting that one family experienced significant difficulties with billing processes handled by head office.
The home & environment
The home maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout, with spacious rooms that include en-suite facilities and quality furnishings. They've earned recognition for their catering standards, and the building includes some distinctive features like an aviary. Everything feels well-maintained and thoughtfully arranged to support residents' comfort.
“Grove Park seems to have found that balance between professional care standards and creating somewhere that feels genuinely welcoming.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
