Longlands 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 beds43
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2019-07-17
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 warmth65
- Compassion & dignity65
- Cleanliness65
- Activities & engagement55
- Food quality55
- Healthcare60
- Management & leadership68
- Resident happiness60
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-07-17
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the January 2021 inspection. This domain covers areas including care planning, staff training, access to healthcare, nutrition, and hydration. A Good rating implies inspectors found these areas to be broadly adequate. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies some level of trained competence in this area. The published text does not describe the content or frequency of dementia training, how often care plans are reviewed, or how food and drink provision is managed in practice.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the January 2021 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and independence. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied that residents were treated with respect and that privacy and dignity were upheld. There are no direct quotes from residents or relatives recorded in the published text, and no specific observations about staff interactions, use of preferred names, or how staff respond when residents are distressed. The home supports people with dementia and mental health conditions, where skilled and sensitive interaction is especially important.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the January 2021 inspection. This domain covers how well the home meets individual needs, including activities, personalised care, and end-of-life planning. A Good rating implies inspectors found these areas broadly adequate. The published text does not describe the activities programme, how activities are tailored to individuals with dementia, or how end-of-life wishes are recorded and communicated. There is no detail about whether one-to-one engagement is available for residents who cannot join group activities.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the January 2021 inspection, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. A named registered manager (Mrs Tina Kendall) and a nominated individual (Ms Emily Jane Whitehurst) are identified in the registration data. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains, including Well-led, suggests meaningful progress in governance and leadership. The July 2023 monitoring review found no reason to reassess the rating. The published text does not describe the manager's visibility on the floor, how staff are supported to raise concerns, or how the home responds to complaints.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team here has experience with complex care needs, from dementia support to mental health conditions. They also care for people with physical disabilities, offering specialised support for adults of all ages. For those living with dementia, the home provides specialist care tailored to individual needs. The team understands how dementia affects each person differently. 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
Longlands Care Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, having improved from Requires Improvement, which is genuinely positive. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life, so scores reflect a rating without the supporting evidence that would push them higher.
Homes in North East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Longlands Care Home, at 35 Longlands Road, Middlesbrough, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in January 2021. That rating represents a genuine improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a meaningful step in the right direction. The home supports up to 43 people and has specialisms in dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. The main limitation of this report is the inspection text available. The published findings do not contain specific observations about day-to-day life, resident and family quotes, or detailed evidence about staffing, activities, food, or dementia-specific care. A Good rating is reassuring, but it tells you the minimum standard was met, not how the home feels to live in. The most important thing you can do is visit in person, preferably unannounced or at a mealtime, and ask the questions listed in the checklist below. Pay particular attention to night staffing numbers, how staff respond to residents who are distressed, and whether activities are genuinely tailored to individuals rather than delivered to groups.
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In Their Own Words
How Longlands Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for complex needs in Middlesbrough
Compassionate Care in Middlesbrough at Longlands Care Home
When someone you love needs specialist support, finding the right place matters deeply. Longlands Care Home in Middlesbrough provides care for people with dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. The home supports both younger adults and those over 65, bringing together different generations under one roof.
Who they care for
The team here has experience with complex care needs, from dementia support to mental health conditions. They also care for people with physical disabilities, offering specialised support for adults of all ages.
For those living with dementia, the home provides specialist care tailored to individual needs. The team understands how dementia affects each person differently.
“Getting a feel for any care home means seeing it for yourself — Longlands welcomes families to visit and ask questions.”
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
Longlands Care Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, having improved from Requires Improvement, which is genuinely positive. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life, so scores reflect a rating without the supporting evidence that would push them higher.
Homes in North East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Longlands Care Home, at 35 Longlands Road, Middlesbrough, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in January 2021. That rating represents a genuine improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a meaningful step in the right direction. The home supports up to 43 people and has specialisms in dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. The main limitation of this report is the inspection text available. The published findings do not contain specific observations about day-to-day life, resident and family quotes, or detailed evidence about staffing, activities, food, or dementia-specific care. A Good rating is reassuring, but it tells you the minimum standard was met, not how the home feels to live in. The most important thing you can do is visit in person, preferably unannounced or at a mealtime, and ask the questions listed in the checklist below. Pay particular attention to night staffing numbers, how staff respond to residents who are distressed, and whether activities are genuinely tailored to individuals rather than delivered to groups.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Longlands Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Longlands Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for complex needs in Middlesbrough
Compassionate Care in Middlesbrough at Longlands Care Home
When someone you love needs specialist support, finding the right place matters deeply. Longlands Care Home in Middlesbrough provides care for people with dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. The home supports both younger adults and those over 65, bringing together different generations under one roof.
Who they care for
The team here has experience with complex care needs, from dementia support to mental health conditions. They also care for people with physical disabilities, offering specialised support for adults of all ages.
For those living with dementia, the home provides specialist care tailored to individual needs. The team understands how dementia affects each person differently.
“Getting a feel for any care home means seeing it for yourself — Longlands welcomes families to visit and ask questions.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
