Roxholm Hall
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 beds39
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions
- Last inspected2019-06-01
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 2019-06-01
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The effective domain was rated Good at the December 2020 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, GP access, nutrition, and how well the home understands and meets individual needs. No specific observations, examples, or data points from this domain are included in the published inspection text available for this report.Is this home caring?
The caring domain was rated Good at the December 2020 inspection. This domain covers warmth, dignity, respect, and whether staff treat people as individuals. The published inspection text does not include any specific observations of staff interactions, quotes from residents or relatives about how they are treated, or examples of dignity in practice.Is the home responsive?
The responsive domain was rated Good at the December 2020 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, and whether the home adapts to each person's needs and preferences. The published text does not describe the activities programme, give examples of individual engagement, or address end-of-life planning in any specific way.Is the home well-led?
The well-led domain was rated Good at the December 2020 inspection, having previously contributed to a Requires Improvement rating. A named registered manager, Mr Michael Peter Baty, is in post and Mrs Tracy Archer is the nominated individual for the provider, St Philips Care Limited. The published inspection text does not describe the manager's visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home responds to complaints and incidents.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist care for older adults, including those with dementia and mental health conditions. They offer respite care alongside permanent placements, giving families flexibility during difficult times. The team at Roxholm Hall understands the complexities of dementia care. Their experience supporting residents with cognitive challenges means families can feel confident their loved ones will receive appropriate, dignified care. 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
Roxholm Hall Care Centre holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a genuine positive, especially given it improved from Requires Improvement. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so most scores reflect the rating itself rather than observed evidence, and families should verify the detail directly with the home.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Roxholm Hall Care Centre, in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its December 2020 inspection, published in January 2021. This is a meaningful result because the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, meaning the team demonstrably addressed whatever concerns inspectors had raised. A named registered manager, Mr Michael Peter Baty, is in post, and the home is registered to care for people living with dementia and mental health conditions as well as adults over 65. The significant caveat for families is that the published inspection text available for this report contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. There are no quotes from residents or relatives, no descriptions of staff interactions, no detail on food, activities, or the physical environment. The Good rating is real, but it tells you the headline, not the story. Before making a decision, visit in person, ideally unannounced or at a mealtime, and use the checklist questions in this report to fill the gaps. Pay particular attention to night staffing ratios, how staff respond to distress, and what dementia-specific training the team has completed.
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In Their Own Words
How Roxholm Hall describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where urgent care meets genuine compassion in Sleaford
Dedicated residential home Support in Sleaford
When families face sudden crises or difficult transitions, finding the right support quickly can feel overwhelming. Roxholm Hall Care Centre in Sleaford has built a reputation for stepping up when families need them most, whether that's arranging emergency respite care or providing thoughtful support during life's hardest moments. The home specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia and mental health conditions.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist care for older adults, including those with dementia and mental health conditions. They offer respite care alongside permanent placements, giving families flexibility during difficult times.
The team at Roxholm Hall understands the complexities of dementia care. Their experience supporting residents with cognitive challenges means families can feel confident their loved ones will receive appropriate, dignified care.
“Sometimes the best measure of a care home is how they respond when you need them most.”
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
Roxholm Hall Care Centre holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a genuine positive, especially given it improved from Requires Improvement. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so most scores reflect the rating itself rather than observed evidence, and families should verify the detail directly with the home.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Roxholm Hall Care Centre, in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its December 2020 inspection, published in January 2021. This is a meaningful result because the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, meaning the team demonstrably addressed whatever concerns inspectors had raised. A named registered manager, Mr Michael Peter Baty, is in post, and the home is registered to care for people living with dementia and mental health conditions as well as adults over 65. The significant caveat for families is that the published inspection text available for this report contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. There are no quotes from residents or relatives, no descriptions of staff interactions, no detail on food, activities, or the physical environment. The Good rating is real, but it tells you the headline, not the story. Before making a decision, visit in person, ideally unannounced or at a mealtime, and use the checklist questions in this report to fill the gaps. Pay particular attention to night staffing ratios, how staff respond to distress, and what dementia-specific training the team has completed.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Roxholm Hall measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Roxholm Hall describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where urgent care meets genuine compassion in Sleaford
Dedicated residential home Support in Sleaford
When families face sudden crises or difficult transitions, finding the right support quickly can feel overwhelming. Roxholm Hall Care Centre in Sleaford has built a reputation for stepping up when families need them most, whether that's arranging emergency respite care or providing thoughtful support during life's hardest moments. The home specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia and mental health conditions.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist care for older adults, including those with dementia and mental health conditions. They offer respite care alongside permanent placements, giving families flexibility during difficult times.
The team at Roxholm Hall understands the complexities of dementia care. Their experience supporting residents with cognitive challenges means families can feel confident their loved ones will receive appropriate, dignified care.
Management & ethos
Families describe staff who truly listen and respond when urgent help is needed. During the challenging lockdown period, the team kept resident safety at the heart of every decision while maintaining professional standards. When residents reach the end of their journey, staff provide the kind of emotional support and attention that brings comfort to both residents and their loved ones.
“Sometimes the best measure of a care home is how they respond when you need them most.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
