Overseal 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 beds30
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2023-11-14
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Relatives describe a welcoming atmosphere where residents feel genuinely valued. The team shows real empathy and understanding, making both residents and their families feel comfortable from the first visit. People notice how staff create a sense of belonging that helps residents settle in.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement68
- Food quality68
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership74
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-11-14
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the October 2023 inspection. The home's registered specialisms include dementia, meaning inspectors assessed dementia-specific practice as part of this domain. The published summary does not describe care plan content, training provision, GP access arrangements, or how food and nutrition are managed. No concerns or requirement notices were raised.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the October 2023 inspection. The published summary does not include specific inspector observations about staff interactions, use of preferred names, response to distress, or how privacy and dignity are maintained during personal care. No concerns were raised in this domain.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the October 2023 inspection. The published summary does not include detail about the activities programme, individual engagement for residents with advanced dementia, how the home responds to changing needs, or how complaints are handled. No concerns were raised in this domain.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the October 2023 inspection. Mrs Kerry Ann Eyley is the named registered manager and Mr Prashik Mamtora is the nominated individual for Ahavah Healthcare Limited. The published summary does not include detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home handles feedback from residents and families. No concerns were raised and no requirement notices were issued.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides residential care for people over 65, with particular experience in dementia support. The team shows good understanding of how dementia affects each person differently. They work to maintain residents' sense of identity and dignity while adapting their approach as needs change. 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
Overseal Residential Care Home was rated Good across all five inspection domains, which is a solid and consistent result. However, the published inspection report contains limited specific detail, observations, or direct testimony, so scores reflect a confident baseline rather than an evidence-rich picture.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Relatives describe a welcoming atmosphere where residents feel genuinely valued. The team shows real empathy and understanding, making both residents and their families feel comfortable from the first visit. People notice how staff create a sense of belonging that helps residents settle in.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here really listen to what matters to each resident. Families appreciate how the team picks up on changing needs and keeps them informed about any adjustments to care. The responsiveness extends to recognising when someone might be anxious or unsettled, with staff taking time to provide reassurance.
How it sits against good practice
For families facing difficult decisions about care, knowing their loved one will be treated with such consistent kindness can make all the difference.
Worth a visit
Overseal Residential Care Home, on Woodville Road in Swadlincote, was rated Good at its last inspection in October 2023, with Good awarded in all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The home is registered to provide residential care for up to 30 older adults, including people living with dementia, and is run by Ahavah Healthcare Limited with a named registered manager in post. A stable Good rating across all domains is a positive signal, and the consistency across inspections suggests no major concerns have emerged over time. The main limitation here is the level of published detail. The inspection summary as available does not include specific inspector observations, direct resident or relative quotes, or narrative about day-to-day life. That means the Good rating is confirmed but the texture behind it, how staff interact with your parent, what mealtimes look like, whether activities are genuinely tailored to individuals, is not visible from this report alone. Before you decide, visit at an unannounced time if possible, ask to see the actual staffing rota for a recent week, and ask the manager how dementia care is approached on a practical level for someone at the same stage as your parent.
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In Their Own Words
How Overseal Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness shapes every moment of care
Compassionate Care in Swadlincote at Overseal Residential Care Home
Families searching for dementia care often find reassurance at Overseal Residential Care Home in Swadlincote. The recently refurbished home has built a reputation for treating residents with genuine warmth and respect. What sets this place apart is how staff tune into each person's individual needs and preferences.
Who they care for
The home provides residential care for people over 65, with particular experience in dementia support.
The team shows good understanding of how dementia affects each person differently. They work to maintain residents' sense of identity and dignity while adapting their approach as needs change.
“For families facing difficult decisions about care, knowing their loved one will be treated with such consistent kindness can make all the difference.”
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
Overseal Residential Care Home was rated Good across all five inspection domains, which is a solid and consistent result. However, the published inspection report contains limited specific detail, observations, or direct testimony, so scores reflect a confident baseline rather than an evidence-rich picture.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Relatives describe a welcoming atmosphere where residents feel genuinely valued. The team shows real empathy and understanding, making both residents and their families feel comfortable from the first visit. People notice how staff create a sense of belonging that helps residents settle in.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here really listen to what matters to each resident. Families appreciate how the team picks up on changing needs and keeps them informed about any adjustments to care. The responsiveness extends to recognising when someone might be anxious or unsettled, with staff taking time to provide reassurance.
How it sits against good practice
For families facing difficult decisions about care, knowing their loved one will be treated with such consistent kindness can make all the difference.
Worth a visit
Overseal Residential Care Home, on Woodville Road in Swadlincote, was rated Good at its last inspection in October 2023, with Good awarded in all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The home is registered to provide residential care for up to 30 older adults, including people living with dementia, and is run by Ahavah Healthcare Limited with a named registered manager in post. A stable Good rating across all domains is a positive signal, and the consistency across inspections suggests no major concerns have emerged over time. The main limitation here is the level of published detail. The inspection summary as available does not include specific inspector observations, direct resident or relative quotes, or narrative about day-to-day life. That means the Good rating is confirmed but the texture behind it, how staff interact with your parent, what mealtimes look like, whether activities are genuinely tailored to individuals, is not visible from this report alone. Before you decide, visit at an unannounced time if possible, ask to see the actual staffing rota for a recent week, and ask the manager how dementia care is approached on a practical level for someone at the same stage as your parent.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Overseal Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Overseal Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness shapes every moment of care
Compassionate Care in Swadlincote at Overseal Residential Care Home
Families searching for dementia care often find reassurance at Overseal Residential Care Home in Swadlincote. The recently refurbished home has built a reputation for treating residents with genuine warmth and respect. What sets this place apart is how staff tune into each person's individual needs and preferences.
Who they care for
The home provides residential care for people over 65, with particular experience in dementia support.
The team shows good understanding of how dementia affects each person differently. They work to maintain residents' sense of identity and dignity while adapting their approach as needs change.
Management & ethos
Staff here really listen to what matters to each resident. Families appreciate how the team picks up on changing needs and keeps them informed about any adjustments to care. The responsiveness extends to recognising when someone might be anxious or unsettled, with staff taking time to provide reassurance.
The home & environment
The home has undergone recent improvements that have created comfortable, homely surroundings. Activities form part of daily life, giving residents regular opportunities to stay engaged.
“For families facing difficult decisions about care, knowing their loved one will be treated with such consistent kindness can make all the difference.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
