RecoveryHub@SouthLeeds
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 beds40
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2019-06-26
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families often comment on how friendly and approachable the staff are here. The atmosphere feels relaxed, and there's plenty of space in the communal areas for residents to mix and chat. People seem to appreciate the welcoming approach that helps them settle in during what can be a difficult transition.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth70
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness65
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality55
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership88
- Resident happiness65
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-06-26
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Inspectors rated this domain Good. The home provides nursing care alongside personal care, which means registered nurses are part of the staffing model. The service covers dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, suggesting care plans need to be tailored and detailed. The published report does not include specific findings on care plan quality, dementia training content, GP access frequency, or how food and nutrition are managed.Is this home caring?
The caring domain was rated Good. This domain covers the warmth of staff interactions, respect for dignity and privacy, and whether residents are treated as individuals. The rating indicates inspectors did not observe poor practice. However, the published report includes no direct observations of staff interactions, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no specific examples of how dignity or independence are promoted in day-to-day life.Is the home responsive?
The responsive domain was rated Good. This domain covers whether the home offers meaningful activities, supports individual preferences, and plans appropriately for end of life. The home's registration includes dementia and mental health conditions, both of which require tailored, individual approaches to engagement rather than group-only activity programmes. The published report does not include specific detail on the activities programme, one-to-one engagement, or end-of-life planning.Is the home well-led?
Leadership was rated Outstanding at the November 2020 inspection, the only domain to receive the highest possible rating. The registered manager is named as Mrs Marie Ann Ford, with Mrs Linda Mac Donnell as the nominated individual. The service is run by Leeds City Council. The Outstanding rating indicates inspectors found evidence of strong governance, a positive staff culture, and leadership that goes beyond compliance. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring reassessment of this rating.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home supports people with sensory impairments, dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. They focus particularly on caring for adults over 65 who need help getting back on their feet after a hospital stay. For residents with dementia who need rehabilitation support, the home's calm environment and friendly staff approach can help reduce anxiety during recovery. The spacious layout gives people room to move safely as they work on regaining mobility. 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
The Outstanding rating for leadership lifts this home's overall score, and inspectors found broadly positive practice across all five domains. However, the 2020 inspection report contains limited specific observations, quotes, or detail across most themes, which means the score reflects solid but not richly evidenced care.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families often comment on how friendly and approachable the staff are here. The atmosphere feels relaxed, and there's plenty of space in the communal areas for residents to mix and chat. People seem to appreciate the welcoming approach that helps them settle in during what can be a difficult transition.
What inspectors have recorded
While the care team gets praise for their friendly manner, some families have raised concerns about physiotherapy delivery and pain management. A few people found the rehabilitation support wasn't as intensive as they'd hoped, and there've been questions about how quickly medical concerns are addressed.
How it sits against good practice
Recovery is never straightforward, and finding the right support makes all the difference.
Worth a visit
RecoveryHub@SouthLeeds, run by Leeds City Council and based in LS11, was rated Good overall at its last inspection in November 2020, with an Outstanding rating for leadership. Inspectors found no concerns across safety, effectiveness, caring, or responsiveness, and the leadership of the service was judged to be of a particularly high standard. The rating has been reviewed and held stable as recently as July 2023, which gives some reassurance that nothing significant has changed since the original visit. The main limitation here is that the published report contains very little specific detail: no direct inspector observations of day-to-day care, no resident or relative quotes, and no granular findings on areas such as food, activities, or night staffing. This home may be delivering excellent care, but the published evidence does not allow a confident, specific picture. Before you decide, visit in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, and speak to any relatives you can find in the entrance area or car park.
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In Their Own Words
How RecoveryHub@SouthLeeds describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Friendly staff and good food support recovery in Leeds
RecoveryHub@SouthLeeds – Your Trusted nursing home
When you're looking for somewhere to help with recovery after hospital, the warmth of the care team really matters. RecoveryHub@SouthLeeds in Leeds offers short-term rehabilitation support in a clean, bright environment. The home specialises in helping people regain their independence, though experiences with physiotherapy programmes have varied.
Who they care for
The home supports people with sensory impairments, dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. They focus particularly on caring for adults over 65 who need help getting back on their feet after a hospital stay.
For residents with dementia who need rehabilitation support, the home's calm environment and friendly staff approach can help reduce anxiety during recovery. The spacious layout gives people room to move safely as they work on regaining mobility.
“Recovery is never straightforward, and finding the right support makes 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
The Outstanding rating for leadership lifts this home's overall score, and inspectors found broadly positive practice across all five domains. However, the 2020 inspection report contains limited specific observations, quotes, or detail across most themes, which means the score reflects solid but not richly evidenced care.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families often comment on how friendly and approachable the staff are here. The atmosphere feels relaxed, and there's plenty of space in the communal areas for residents to mix and chat. People seem to appreciate the welcoming approach that helps them settle in during what can be a difficult transition.
What inspectors have recorded
While the care team gets praise for their friendly manner, some families have raised concerns about physiotherapy delivery and pain management. A few people found the rehabilitation support wasn't as intensive as they'd hoped, and there've been questions about how quickly medical concerns are addressed.
How it sits against good practice
Recovery is never straightforward, and finding the right support makes all the difference.
Worth a visit
RecoveryHub@SouthLeeds, run by Leeds City Council and based in LS11, was rated Good overall at its last inspection in November 2020, with an Outstanding rating for leadership. Inspectors found no concerns across safety, effectiveness, caring, or responsiveness, and the leadership of the service was judged to be of a particularly high standard. The rating has been reviewed and held stable as recently as July 2023, which gives some reassurance that nothing significant has changed since the original visit. The main limitation here is that the published report contains very little specific detail: no direct inspector observations of day-to-day care, no resident or relative quotes, and no granular findings on areas such as food, activities, or night staffing. This home may be delivering excellent care, but the published evidence does not allow a confident, specific picture. Before you decide, visit in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, and speak to any relatives you can find in the entrance area or car park.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how RecoveryHub@SouthLeeds measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How RecoveryHub@SouthLeeds describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Friendly staff and good food support recovery in Leeds
RecoveryHub@SouthLeeds – Your Trusted nursing home
When you're looking for somewhere to help with recovery after hospital, the warmth of the care team really matters. RecoveryHub@SouthLeeds in Leeds offers short-term rehabilitation support in a clean, bright environment. The home specialises in helping people regain their independence, though experiences with physiotherapy programmes have varied.
Who they care for
The home supports people with sensory impairments, dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. They focus particularly on caring for adults over 65 who need help getting back on their feet after a hospital stay.
For residents with dementia who need rehabilitation support, the home's calm environment and friendly staff approach can help reduce anxiety during recovery. The spacious layout gives people room to move safely as they work on regaining mobility.
Management & ethos
While the care team gets praise for their friendly manner, some families have raised concerns about physiotherapy delivery and pain management. A few people found the rehabilitation support wasn't as intensive as they'd hoped, and there've been questions about how quickly medical concerns are addressed.
The home & environment
The home serves proper home-cooked meals with good portions — the kind of food that helps with recovery. Families consistently mention how clean and well-maintained everything is. The bright, spacious communal areas give residents room to move about and socialise when they're feeling up to it.
“Recovery is never straightforward, and finding the right support makes all the difference.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
