Southfield 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 beds23
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2019-05-29
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
People who know the home speak about the caring nature of the staff. There's a sense that the team here really listens and responds to what residents need, taking time to help in practical ways throughout the day.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-05-29
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain is rated Good, covering training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. Dementia and sensory impairment are registered specialisms, which means the home is expected to demonstrate specific knowledge and adapted practice in these areas. The published report text does not describe what dementia training staff have completed, how frequently care plans are reviewed, or how the home manages GP access and health monitoring. No concerns were identified by inspectors in this domain.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain is rated Good, covering staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well staff treat people as individuals. This domain is typically assessed through direct observation of staff interactions, conversations with residents and families, and records. The published report text does not include specific observations, direct quotes from residents or relatives, or examples of how staff responded to individuals in distress. No concerns about dignity or respect were identified.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain is rated Good, covering activities, engagement, individuality, and end-of-life care. The home is registered as specialising in dementia and sensory impairment, both of which require adapted approaches to engagement. The published report text does not describe specific activities on offer, how activities are tailored to individual ability, or what provision exists for people who cannot join group sessions. No concerns were identified in this domain.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain is rated Good, and the home has two named registered managers: Mrs Ann Andrew and Mrs Julie Ann Jakuba. Mrs Ann Andrew is also the nominated individual, indicating personal accountability at provider level. The home has moved from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains, which is a positive signal about leadership direction. The published text does not describe management style, staff culture, how concerns are raised, or how the home learns from incidents and complaints.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist support for people living with dementia and those with sensory impairments. They welcome residents over 65 who need residential care. For residents living with dementia, the team brings experience in providing patient, understanding care. They work to maintain dignity and independence wherever possible. 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
Southfield House scores in the positive-but-undetailed range across all themes. The inspection confirmed a Good rating across every domain, including an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement, but the published report text contains limited specific observations, direct quotes, or named examples that would push scores higher.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People who know the home speak about the caring nature of the staff. There's a sense that the team here really listens and responds to what residents need, taking time to help in practical ways throughout the day.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Getting a feel for any care home means visiting and seeing how things work day to day.
Worth a visit
Southfield House Residential Care Home on Woodford Road, Stockport, is rated Good across all five inspection domains, including safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership. Importantly, this represents an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which tells you the home has moved in the right direction. The inspection was carried out in March 2021 and a monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of that rating. The home is registered to care for 23 people, specialising in older adults, dementia, and sensory impairment. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report text is very limited in specific detail. Families weighing up this home will not find inspector observations about what the corridors look, smell, or feel like, nor direct quotes from your mum or dad's potential neighbours, nor specific examples of how staff respond when someone becomes distressed. The Good rating is genuinely positive and the improvement trend matters. But before making a decision, visit in person and ask the manager directly: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, how often are care plans reviewed with families present, and what does a typical Tuesday afternoon look like for someone who cannot join a group activity?
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In Their Own Words
How Southfield House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A warm residential home where staff genuinely care
Southfield House Residential Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
When you're looking for the right care home, knowing that staff will treat your loved one with genuine kindness matters more than anything. Southfield House Residential Care Home in Stockport offers residential care with a focus on personal attention and respect. The team here understands that moving into care is a big adjustment, and they work to make residents feel comfortable and valued.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist support for people living with dementia and those with sensory impairments. They welcome residents over 65 who need residential care.
For residents living with dementia, the team brings experience in providing patient, understanding care. They work to maintain dignity and independence wherever possible.
“Getting a feel for any care home means visiting and seeing how things work day to day.”
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
Southfield House scores in the positive-but-undetailed range across all themes. The inspection confirmed a Good rating across every domain, including an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement, but the published report text contains limited specific observations, direct quotes, or named examples that would push scores higher.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People who know the home speak about the caring nature of the staff. There's a sense that the team here really listens and responds to what residents need, taking time to help in practical ways throughout the day.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Getting a feel for any care home means visiting and seeing how things work day to day.
Worth a visit
Southfield House Residential Care Home on Woodford Road, Stockport, is rated Good across all five inspection domains, including safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership. Importantly, this represents an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which tells you the home has moved in the right direction. The inspection was carried out in March 2021 and a monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of that rating. The home is registered to care for 23 people, specialising in older adults, dementia, and sensory impairment. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report text is very limited in specific detail. Families weighing up this home will not find inspector observations about what the corridors look, smell, or feel like, nor direct quotes from your mum or dad's potential neighbours, nor specific examples of how staff respond when someone becomes distressed. The Good rating is genuinely positive and the improvement trend matters. But before making a decision, visit in person and ask the manager directly: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, how often are care plans reviewed with families present, and what does a typical Tuesday afternoon look like for someone who cannot join a group activity?
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Southfield House measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Southfield House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A warm residential home where staff genuinely care
Southfield House Residential Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
When you're looking for the right care home, knowing that staff will treat your loved one with genuine kindness matters more than anything. Southfield House Residential Care Home in Stockport offers residential care with a focus on personal attention and respect. The team here understands that moving into care is a big adjustment, and they work to make residents feel comfortable and valued.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist support for people living with dementia and those with sensory impairments. They welcome residents over 65 who need residential care.
For residents living with dementia, the team brings experience in providing patient, understanding care. They work to maintain dignity and independence wherever possible.
“Getting a feel for any care home means visiting and seeing how things work day to day.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
