Leafield Care Home
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 beds24
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Learning disabilities, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2019-01-30
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 warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-01-30
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the December 2018 inspection, covering areas such as staff training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. The published summary contains no specific observations about the content of care plans, dementia training programmes, GP access arrangements, or how food quality and dietary needs are managed. No concerns were identified.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the December 2018 inspection. Inspectors were satisfied with how staff treated residents in relation to dignity, respect, and privacy. The published text includes no direct observations of staff interactions, no resident quotes about how they felt treated, and no examples of specific caring practices such as use of preferred names or unhurried personal care. No concerns were raised.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the December 2018 inspection, covering areas including activities, individual engagement, and complaint handling. The published summary contains no detail about what activities are offered, how individual preferences are recorded and acted on, or what arrangements exist for residents who cannot participate in group activities. No concerns were raised.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the December 2018 inspection. A registered manager, Mrs Lisa Dawn Smyth, is named on the registration alongside the provider, Mr Prashant Brahmbhatt. The published summary contains no detail about management visibility, staff culture, how the home handles complaints, or how it learns from incidents and accidents. The home improved from Requires Improvement to Good, which indicates that leadership was capable of identifying and addressing problems.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team here has experience supporting people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions, alongside those living with dementia. They also care for residents with physical disabilities and sensory impairments. For those living with dementia, the staff understand how to provide patient, professional support that maintains dignity while managing the challenges this condition can bring. 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
Leafield Residential Care Home improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the inspection report contains very little specific detail, so most scores reflect a baseline Good rating rather than strong observed evidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Leafield Residential Care Home, at 32a Springfield Drive in Abingdon, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in December 2018, published January 2019. Importantly, this was an improvement from a previous rating of Requires Improvement, which tells you the home identified problems and addressed them. A review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of that rating. The home is a 24-bed residential home registered for adults with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. A named registered manager is confirmed. The significant limitation here is that the published inspection text contains almost no specific detail: no staff observations, no resident or family quotes, and no examples of how care is delivered day to day. A Good rating is meaningful but it does not tell you what daily life actually feels like for your parent. The inspection is also now more than six years old, which is a long time in care home terms. When you visit, focus on what you can see and hear yourself: how staff greet residents in corridors, whether the atmosphere feels calm, how quickly call bells are answered, and what is actually happening in communal areas at the time you arrive. Ask the manager directly about night staffing numbers, dementia training content, agency staff usage, and how families are kept informed.
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In Their Own Words
How Leafield Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Caring staff support residents with complex needs in Abingdon
Compassionate Care in Abingdon at Leafield Residential Care Home
When families need specialist care for loved ones with learning disabilities, mental health conditions or dementia, finding the right support matters deeply. Leafield Residential Care Home in Abingdon provides residential care for adults of all ages, including those under 65 with complex needs. The home welcomes residents with physical disabilities and sensory impairments too.
Who they care for
The team here has experience supporting people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions, alongside those living with dementia. They also care for residents with physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
For those living with dementia, the staff understand how to provide patient, professional support that maintains dignity while managing the challenges this condition can bring.
“If you're considering Leafield for someone you love, visiting in person will give you the clearest picture of whether it feels right for your family.”
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
Leafield Residential Care Home improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the inspection report contains very little specific detail, so most scores reflect a baseline Good rating rather than strong observed evidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Leafield Residential Care Home, at 32a Springfield Drive in Abingdon, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in December 2018, published January 2019. Importantly, this was an improvement from a previous rating of Requires Improvement, which tells you the home identified problems and addressed them. A review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of that rating. The home is a 24-bed residential home registered for adults with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. A named registered manager is confirmed. The significant limitation here is that the published inspection text contains almost no specific detail: no staff observations, no resident or family quotes, and no examples of how care is delivered day to day. A Good rating is meaningful but it does not tell you what daily life actually feels like for your parent. The inspection is also now more than six years old, which is a long time in care home terms. When you visit, focus on what you can see and hear yourself: how staff greet residents in corridors, whether the atmosphere feels calm, how quickly call bells are answered, and what is actually happening in communal areas at the time you arrive. Ask the manager directly about night staffing numbers, dementia training content, agency staff usage, and how families are kept informed.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Leafield Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Leafield Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Caring staff support residents with complex needs in Abingdon
Compassionate Care in Abingdon at Leafield Residential Care Home
When families need specialist care for loved ones with learning disabilities, mental health conditions or dementia, finding the right support matters deeply. Leafield Residential Care Home in Abingdon provides residential care for adults of all ages, including those under 65 with complex needs. The home welcomes residents with physical disabilities and sensory impairments too.
Who they care for
The team here has experience supporting people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions, alongside those living with dementia. They also care for residents with physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
For those living with dementia, the staff understand how to provide patient, professional support that maintains dignity while managing the challenges this condition can bring.
“If you're considering Leafield for someone you love, visiting in person will give you the clearest picture of whether it feels right for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
