Savile House
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 beds24
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-03-14
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 warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-03-14
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effective was rated Good at the February 2019 inspection, covering care planning, staff training, nutrition, and healthcare access. The home lists dementia as a specialism, so the inspection would have considered whether staff training reflects that. The published summary does not record specific detail on dementia training content, care plan review frequency, GP visit schedules, or how nutrition is monitored. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied, but the level of detail available to families is limited.Is this home caring?
Caring was rated Good at the February 2019 inspection, covering staff warmth, dignity, privacy, and respect for independence. This is the domain that matters most to families: staff warmth alone accounts for 57.3% of positive reviews in our family data, and compassion and dignity for a further 55.2%. The published summary does not record specific inspector observations such as whether staff used preferred names, moved at the resident's pace, or responded appropriately to distress. The Good rating is positive, but without specific detail it is difficult to translate into what your mum or dad would actually experience.Is the home responsive?
Responsive was rated Good at the February 2019 inspection, covering activities, individual engagement, and how the home responds to changing needs. The home is registered for adults both over and under 65 with dementia, which means the activity programme needs to be flexible enough to meet a wide range of abilities and interests. The published summary does not describe specific activities, one-to-one engagement for people with advanced dementia, or how individual preferences are incorporated into daily life. A Good rating is a positive baseline, but the detail is not available from the published text.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Good at the February 2019 inspection, an improvement from Requires Improvement. The home is operated by Chestnut Care Limited and has two registered managers recorded. The published summary does not detail manager tenure, how long the current managers have been in post, or how staff are supported to raise concerns. The improvement in this domain is meaningful: Well-led often predicts whether quality improvements are sustained over time. Two registered managers being listed raises a question about continuity worth exploring on a visit.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home welcomes both younger adults who need support and those over 65. They also provide specialist dementia care, adapting their approach to meet each person's individual needs. For families dealing with dementia, Savile House offers dedicated support. The team understands the unique challenges this condition brings and works to maintain each resident's dignity throughout their journey. 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
Savile House improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains at its last inspection, which is a meaningful and positive shift. However, the published report contains limited specific detail, so many scores reflect confirmed Good ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Savile House at 25 Savile Road, Halifax, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in February 2019, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. That improvement across every domain is a genuinely positive sign, suggesting the leadership team addressed earlier concerns and stabilised the service. The home is registered for 24 beds and specialises in dementia care for both older and younger adults. The main uncertainty here is the age of the inspection. The findings are now over six years old, and while a 2023 monitoring review found no reason to reassess the rating, that review drew on data rather than a physical visit. Quite a lot may have changed in that time: staff, managers, and ownership can all shift. On your visit, ask to see the current staffing rota for the last full week, check how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, and ask the manager how long they have been in post. These three questions will tell you a great deal about whether the Good rating still reflects what is happening day to day.
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In Their Own Words
How Savile House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Traditional Yorkshire care with genuine respect for every resident
Dedicated residential home Support in Halifax
Finding the right care in Halifax means looking for somewhere that treats your loved one with real dignity. Savile House in Yorkshire & Humberside focuses on providing respectful support for residents, whether they're living with dementia or simply need extra help as they age. The team here understands that moving into care is a big step, and they work to make each person feel valued.
Who they care for
The home welcomes both younger adults who need support and those over 65. They also provide specialist dementia care, adapting their approach to meet each person's individual needs.
For families dealing with dementia, Savile House offers dedicated support. The team understands the unique challenges this condition brings and works to maintain each resident's dignity throughout their journey.
“Why not arrange a visit to see if Savile House 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
Savile House improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains at its last inspection, which is a meaningful and positive shift. However, the published report contains limited specific detail, so many scores reflect confirmed Good ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Savile House at 25 Savile Road, Halifax, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in February 2019, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. That improvement across every domain is a genuinely positive sign, suggesting the leadership team addressed earlier concerns and stabilised the service. The home is registered for 24 beds and specialises in dementia care for both older and younger adults. The main uncertainty here is the age of the inspection. The findings are now over six years old, and while a 2023 monitoring review found no reason to reassess the rating, that review drew on data rather than a physical visit. Quite a lot may have changed in that time: staff, managers, and ownership can all shift. On your visit, ask to see the current staffing rota for the last full week, check how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, and ask the manager how long they have been in post. These three questions will tell you a great deal about whether the Good rating still reflects what is happening day to day.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Savile House measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Savile House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Traditional Yorkshire care with genuine respect for every resident
Dedicated residential home Support in Halifax
Finding the right care in Halifax means looking for somewhere that treats your loved one with real dignity. Savile House in Yorkshire & Humberside focuses on providing respectful support for residents, whether they're living with dementia or simply need extra help as they age. The team here understands that moving into care is a big step, and they work to make each person feel valued.
Who they care for
The home welcomes both younger adults who need support and those over 65. They also provide specialist dementia care, adapting their approach to meet each person's individual needs.
For families dealing with dementia, Savile House offers dedicated support. The team understands the unique challenges this condition brings and works to maintain each resident's dignity throughout their journey.
Management & ethos
The staff at Savile House are known for treating residents with genuine respect and dignity. There's a sense that the whole team shares this approach, creating an atmosphere where people feel properly cared for rather than just looked after.
“Why not arrange a visit to see if Savile House 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.
