Larchfield care home, Hunslet
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 beds41
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions
- Last inspected2019-03-20
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families visiting Larchfield mention feeling comfortable during their time there. The staff seem to understand that a friendly face and warm greeting can make all the difference when you're visiting someone you care about.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-03-20
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The inspection rated Larchfield as Good for effectiveness. The home lists dementia, mental health conditions, and care for adults both over and under 65 as specialisms. The published report does not include specific detail about dementia training content, care plan quality, GP access arrangements, or how food choices and nutritional needs are managed.Is this home caring?
The inspection rated Larchfield as Good for caring. This is the domain most closely linked to what families care about most: staff warmth, dignity, and genuine kindness. The published report does not include direct observations of staff interactions, no resident or family quotes, and no detail about whether staff know residents by preferred names or move through the home at an unhurried pace.Is the home responsive?
The inspection rated Larchfield as Good for responsiveness. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, end-of-life planning, and whether care is tailored to each person. The published report does not include any specific observations about the activity programme, one-to-one engagement for residents who cannot join groups, or how end-of-life wishes are recorded and honoured.Is the home well-led?
The inspection rated Larchfield as Good for leadership, and this represents an improvement from the previous Requires Improvement rating. A registered manager, Mrs Anita Goodfellow, and a nominated individual, Mr Daniel Ryan, are both named. Larchfield is operated by Anchor Hanover Group. The published report does not include detail about how long the current manager has been in post, staff turnover rates, or how governance is maintained day to day.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides care for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience supporting people with dementia and mental health conditions. For those living with dementia, Larchfield offers specialized support as part of their residential care services. The team works with residents who have varying stages and types of dementia. 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
Larchfield improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful positive step. However, the published inspection report contains very little specific observational detail, so the score reflects confirmed improvement rather than deep evidence of day-to-day quality.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families visiting Larchfield mention feeling comfortable during their time there. The staff seem to understand that a friendly face and warm greeting can make all the difference when you're visiting someone you care about.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Larchfield for someone close to you, visiting in person will give you the best sense of whether it feels right.
Worth a visit
Larchfield, on Joseph Street in Leeds, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in January 2022, with the report published in February 2022. This is a positive result, and it represents a clear improvement from a previous rating of Requires Improvement. The home is run by Anchor Hanover Group and has a named registered manager, Mrs Anita Goodfellow, and a nominated individual, Mr Daniel Ryan, both recorded as responsible for the service. It is registered to provide care for up to 41 people, including those living with dementia and mental health conditions, and for adults both over and under 65. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail. There are no direct observations of care interactions, no resident or family quotes, and no evidence about staffing ratios, activity programmes, food quality, or how dementia care is delivered day to day. A Good rating is meaningful, but it tells you what the inspection found at a point in time in 2022, which is now over three years ago. Before making a decision, visit the home, ask to see last week's staffing rota, request a mealtime observation, and ask the manager directly what has changed since the last inspection.
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In Their Own Words
How Larchfield care home, Hunslet describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Warm welcomes and friendly faces in a Leeds care setting
Larchfield – Expert Care in Leeds
When you're looking for care in Leeds, the welcome you receive matters just as much as the clinical support. Larchfield offers residential care for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia and mental health conditions. While it's early days for gathering family feedback, visitors have noticed how approachable and welcoming the staff are.
Who they care for
The home provides care for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience supporting people with dementia and mental health conditions.
For those living with dementia, Larchfield offers specialized support as part of their residential care services. The team works with residents who have varying stages and types of dementia.
“If you're considering Larchfield for someone close to you, visiting in person will give you the best sense of whether it feels right.”
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
Larchfield improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful positive step. However, the published inspection report contains very little specific observational detail, so the score reflects confirmed improvement rather than deep evidence of day-to-day quality.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families visiting Larchfield mention feeling comfortable during their time there. The staff seem to understand that a friendly face and warm greeting can make all the difference when you're visiting someone you care about.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Larchfield for someone close to you, visiting in person will give you the best sense of whether it feels right.
Worth a visit
Larchfield, on Joseph Street in Leeds, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in January 2022, with the report published in February 2022. This is a positive result, and it represents a clear improvement from a previous rating of Requires Improvement. The home is run by Anchor Hanover Group and has a named registered manager, Mrs Anita Goodfellow, and a nominated individual, Mr Daniel Ryan, both recorded as responsible for the service. It is registered to provide care for up to 41 people, including those living with dementia and mental health conditions, and for adults both over and under 65. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail. There are no direct observations of care interactions, no resident or family quotes, and no evidence about staffing ratios, activity programmes, food quality, or how dementia care is delivered day to day. A Good rating is meaningful, but it tells you what the inspection found at a point in time in 2022, which is now over three years ago. Before making a decision, visit the home, ask to see last week's staffing rota, request a mealtime observation, and ask the manager directly what has changed since the last inspection.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Larchfield care home, Hunslet measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Larchfield care home, Hunslet describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Warm welcomes and friendly faces in a Leeds care setting
Larchfield – Expert Care in Leeds
When you're looking for care in Leeds, the welcome you receive matters just as much as the clinical support. Larchfield offers residential care for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia and mental health conditions. While it's early days for gathering family feedback, visitors have noticed how approachable and welcoming the staff are.
Who they care for
The home provides care for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience supporting people with dementia and mental health conditions.
For those living with dementia, Larchfield offers specialized support as part of their residential care services. The team works with residents who have varying stages and types of dementia.
“If you're considering Larchfield for someone close to you, visiting in person will give you the best sense of whether it feels right.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
