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 beds26
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-02-23
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families speak warmly about how staff take time to understand what matters to each resident. They describe a place where their loved ones have formed real connections, both with carers and other residents. The thoughtful approach shows in everyday interactions and the way staff accommodate individual preferences.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare50
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-02-23
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The effective domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. No specific findings about care plan quality, dementia training, GP access, or food and nutrition are contained in the published summary. It is not possible from the available published text to determine what evidence inspectors relied upon to award this rating. The July 2023 review did not trigger any change.Is this home caring?
The caring domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. No inspector observations about staff warmth, use of preferred names, unhurried pace, or response to distress are published in the available summary. There are no resident or family quotes from the inspection to draw on. The rating alone cannot tell you whether your parent will feel known, respected, and genuinely cared for by the staff team.Is the home responsive?
The responsive domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. No specific findings about activities, individual engagement, complaint handling, or end-of-life care are published in the available summary. It is not possible to determine from the published text what evidence inspectors used to arrive at this rating. The July 2023 desk-based review found no reason to change it.Is the home well-led?
The well-led domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. The home is run by Mrs Sarah Jane Slack and Mr David Michael Slack, with Mrs Charlotte Louise Watson named as a registered manager. The involvement of owners in day-to-day registered management can be a positive signal of personal accountability. No specific findings about governance, staff culture, complaint handling, or quality monitoring are published in the available summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Prospect House specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia. The home focuses on creating a stable, familiar environment where older residents can maintain their routines and dignity. For residents with dementia, the staff's patient, individual approach becomes even more valuable. The team works to understand each person's unique needs and preferences, helping them feel secure and supported as their condition changes. 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
Prospect House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail, so most scores sit in the mid-range. The rating is positive, but the evidence behind it is thin for families trying to make a confident decision.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families speak warmly about how staff take time to understand what matters to each resident. They describe a place where their loved ones have formed real connections, both with carers and other residents. The thoughtful approach shows in everyday interactions and the way staff accommodate individual preferences.
What inspectors have recorded
The manager maintains an open-door approach that families clearly value. When questions arise or families need reassurance, they find the management team ready to listen and respond. This accessibility helps build the trust that's so important when your loved one needs residential care.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Prospect House for someone you love, visiting will give you a real sense of how the team works and whether it feels right for your family.
Worth a visit
Prospect House Residential Home on Low Street in Goole was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection, carried out in March 2021 and published in April 2021. A desk-based review in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The home is a small residential care home with 26 beds, registered to support older adults including those living with dementia, and is run by a husband-and-wife team who also serve in management roles alongside a named registered manager. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection report contains almost no specific detail: no inspector observations, no resident or family quotes, and no domain-level narrative. A Good rating is a positive baseline, but it was awarded more than four years ago, and the inspection evidence behind it is not available in published form. If you are considering this home for your parent, a personal visit is essential. On that visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota including night shifts, watch how staff interact with residents in corridors and at mealtimes, and ask specifically what dementia training the team has completed and when.
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In Their Own Words
How describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where thoughtful staff build genuine connections with residents
Residential home in Goole: True Peace of Mind
When families describe the care at Prospect House Residential Home in Goole, they keep coming back to one thing: how attentive the staff are to their loved ones' individual needs. This Yorkshire care home creates an environment where residents feel heard and families feel welcome, with a manager who stays closely involved in daily life.
Who they care for
Prospect House specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia. The home focuses on creating a stable, familiar environment where older residents can maintain their routines and dignity.
For residents with dementia, the staff's patient, individual approach becomes even more valuable. The team works to understand each person's unique needs and preferences, helping them feel secure and supported as their condition changes.
“If you're considering Prospect House for someone you love, visiting will give you a real sense of how the team works and 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
Prospect House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail, so most scores sit in the mid-range. The rating is positive, but the evidence behind it is thin for families trying to make a confident decision.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families speak warmly about how staff take time to understand what matters to each resident. They describe a place where their loved ones have formed real connections, both with carers and other residents. The thoughtful approach shows in everyday interactions and the way staff accommodate individual preferences.
What inspectors have recorded
The manager maintains an open-door approach that families clearly value. When questions arise or families need reassurance, they find the management team ready to listen and respond. This accessibility helps build the trust that's so important when your loved one needs residential care.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Prospect House for someone you love, visiting will give you a real sense of how the team works and whether it feels right for your family.
Worth a visit
Prospect House Residential Home on Low Street in Goole was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection, carried out in March 2021 and published in April 2021. A desk-based review in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The home is a small residential care home with 26 beds, registered to support older adults including those living with dementia, and is run by a husband-and-wife team who also serve in management roles alongside a named registered manager. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection report contains almost no specific detail: no inspector observations, no resident or family quotes, and no domain-level narrative. A Good rating is a positive baseline, but it was awarded more than four years ago, and the inspection evidence behind it is not available in published form. If you are considering this home for your parent, a personal visit is essential. On that visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota including night shifts, watch how staff interact with residents in corridors and at mealtimes, and ask specifically what dementia training the team has completed and when.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where thoughtful staff build genuine connections with residents
Residential home in Goole: True Peace of Mind
When families describe the care at Prospect House Residential Home in Goole, they keep coming back to one thing: how attentive the staff are to their loved ones' individual needs. This Yorkshire care home creates an environment where residents feel heard and families feel welcome, with a manager who stays closely involved in daily life.
Who they care for
Prospect House specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia. The home focuses on creating a stable, familiar environment where older residents can maintain their routines and dignity.
For residents with dementia, the staff's patient, individual approach becomes even more valuable. The team works to understand each person's unique needs and preferences, helping them feel secure and supported as their condition changes.
Management & ethos
The manager maintains an open-door approach that families clearly value. When questions arise or families need reassurance, they find the management team ready to listen and respond. This accessibility helps build the trust that's so important when your loved one needs residential care.
The home & environment
The home's garden provides a peaceful spot for residents to enjoy fresh air and for families to spend quality time during visits. While the building shows its age in places, the communal spaces create opportunities for residents to come together and maintain their social connections.
“If you're considering Prospect House for someone you love, visiting will give you a real sense of how the team works and 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.
