Maple Lodge Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds60
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions
- Last inspected2023-01-10
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 & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-01-10
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutritional support, and how well staff understand the needs of people with dementia. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which means inspectors would have expected to see evidence of dementia-specific practice. No specific detail about training content, GP access arrangements, or how care plans are written and reviewed was published in the available text.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good. This domain is where inspectors assess whether staff are kind, whether residents are treated with dignity, whether people are addressed by their preferred names, and whether privacy is respected. A Good rating here means inspectors did not observe practice that fell below acceptable standards. No specific observations, staff interactions, or quotes from residents or relatives were published in the available text., The Caring domain was rated Good. This domain is where inspectors assess whether staff are kind, whether residents are treated with dignity, whether people are addressed by their preferred names, and whether privacy is respected. A Good rating here means inspectors did not observe practice that fell below acceptable standards. No specific observations, staff interactions, or quotes from residents or relatives were published in the available text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good. This domain covers activities, how the home meets individual needs, complaints handling, and end-of-life care planning. The home cares for people with dementia as well as those with mental health conditions, so a responsive service here means tailoring support to a range of complex needs. No specific detail about the activities programme, individual engagement, or end-of-life planning was published in the available text., The Responsive domain was rated Good. This domain covers activities, how the home meets individual needs, complaints handling, and end-of-life care planning. The home cares for people with dementia as well as those with mental health conditions, so a responsive service here means tailoring support to a range of complex needs. No specific detail about the activities programme, individual engagement, or end-of-life planning was published in the available text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good, and the inspection identifies a named Registered Manager and a Nominated Individual, both of which are positive structural markers. The home improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains, which suggests leadership took the previous findings seriously and made changes. No detail was published about how long the current manager has been in post, how staff are supported to raise concerns, or what governance processes are in place., The Well-led domain was rated Good, and the inspection identifies a named Registered Manager and a Nominated Individual, both of which are positive structural markers. The home improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains, which suggests leadership took the previous findings seriously and made changes. No detail was published about how long the current manager has been in post, how staff are supported to raise concerns, or what governance processes are in place.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Maple Lodge supports residents across different age groups, including adults under 65 who may need specialist care. They work with people living with dementia and those experiencing mental health conditions. For residents with dementia, the home aims to provide appropriate support within their residential setting. Families will want to discuss specific care approaches and daily routines during their visit. 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
Maple Lodge Care Home achieved a Good rating across all five domains at its most recent inspection, improving from a previous Requires Improvement. However, the published inspection text provides limited specific detail, so many scores reflect confirmed positive ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Maple Lodge Care Home, on Low Hall Lane in Richmond, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in December 2022, with the report published in January 2023. This is a meaningful improvement: the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, and achieving Good across every domain in a single inspection cycle indicates that leaders identified problems and addressed them. The home is registered to care for 60 people, including those living with dementia and mental health conditions, and is a nursing home, meaning clinical care is provided on site. The main limitation of this report is that the published text is brief and does not include specific observations, quotes from residents or families, or detail about staffing ratios, activities, or food. Every positive score here reflects a confirmed Good domain rating rather than rich on-the-ground evidence. Before choosing this home for your parent, visit in person and ask directly: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, how often care plans are reviewed with family involvement, and what one-to-one support is available for residents who cannot join group activities.
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In Their Own Words
How Maple Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Yorkshire care home offering support for various care needs
Maple Lodge Care Home – Your Trusted nursing home
Maple Lodge Care Home in Richmond provides residential care for people with different support needs. The home welcomes both younger and older adults, with particular experience in dementia and mental health conditions. Families considering care options will want to arrange a thorough visit to understand how the home might meet their loved one's specific needs.
Who they care for
The team at Maple Lodge supports residents across different age groups, including adults under 65 who may need specialist care. They work with people living with dementia and those experiencing mental health conditions.
For residents with dementia, the home aims to provide appropriate support within their residential setting. Families will want to discuss specific care approaches and daily routines during their visit.
“Getting to know a care home properly takes time — scheduling a detailed tour and asking plenty of questions will help families make the right choice.”
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
Maple Lodge Care Home achieved a Good rating across all five domains at its most recent inspection, improving from a previous Requires Improvement. However, the published inspection text provides limited specific detail, so many scores reflect confirmed positive ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Maple Lodge Care Home, on Low Hall Lane in Richmond, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in December 2022, with the report published in January 2023. This is a meaningful improvement: the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, and achieving Good across every domain in a single inspection cycle indicates that leaders identified problems and addressed them. The home is registered to care for 60 people, including those living with dementia and mental health conditions, and is a nursing home, meaning clinical care is provided on site. The main limitation of this report is that the published text is brief and does not include specific observations, quotes from residents or families, or detail about staffing ratios, activities, or food. Every positive score here reflects a confirmed Good domain rating rather than rich on-the-ground evidence. Before choosing this home for your parent, visit in person and ask directly: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, how often care plans are reviewed with family involvement, and what one-to-one support is available for residents who cannot join group activities.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Maple Lodge Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Maple Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Yorkshire care home offering support for various care needs
Maple Lodge Care Home – Your Trusted nursing home
Maple Lodge Care Home in Richmond provides residential care for people with different support needs. The home welcomes both younger and older adults, with particular experience in dementia and mental health conditions. Families considering care options will want to arrange a thorough visit to understand how the home might meet their loved one's specific needs.
Who they care for
The team at Maple Lodge supports residents across different age groups, including adults under 65 who may need specialist care. They work with people living with dementia and those experiencing mental health conditions.
For residents with dementia, the home aims to provide appropriate support within their residential setting. Families will want to discuss specific care approaches and daily routines during their visit.
“Getting to know a care home properly takes time — scheduling a detailed tour and asking plenty of questions will help families make the right choice.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
