Springwood
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 beds40
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-07-05
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Reviewers describe the staff as consistently kind and friendly in their daily interactions. There's a real focus on making both residents and visiting families feel comfortable and included in the life of the home.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-07-05
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Springwood was rated Good for effectiveness at its April 2025 inspection. The published report does not contain specific findings on care plan quality, dementia training content, GP access arrangements, or how food quality and dietary needs are managed. The Good rating confirms inspectors were satisfied with practice in this domain, but no supporting detail is available in the published text.Is this home caring?
Springwood was rated Good for caring at its April 2025 inspection. No specific inspector observations of staff interactions, no resident quotes, and no relative feedback are included in the published report text available. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied that care was delivered with appropriate warmth and respect, but families cannot yet see the evidence behind that conclusion.Is the home responsive?
Springwood was rated Good for responsiveness at its April 2025 inspection. The published report does not include specific findings on the activity programme, one-to-one engagement for people with advanced dementia, how individual preferences are incorporated into daily life, or how end-of-life care is planned. The Good rating confirms inspectors were satisfied but the detail is not publicly available.Is the home well-led?
Springwood was rated Good for well-led at its April 2025 inspection. The home is operated by SheffCare Limited, with Ms Claire Rintoul named as the Nominated Individual, indicating a formal governance structure is in place. The published report does not include specific findings on management visibility, staff culture, how incidents are learned from, or how families are kept informed. No detail on manager tenure or recent staffing changes is available.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Springwood provides care for adults under 65, which can be particularly valuable for families seeking support for younger people with care needs. They also care for older adults and have experience supporting people living with dementia. The home's dementia care approach includes structured daily activities and special events. Staff work to ensure residents living with dementia can participate in meaningful activities alongside their visiting family members. 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
Springwood received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in its most recent assessment, which is a positive baseline. However, the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed Good ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Reviewers describe the staff as consistently kind and friendly in their daily interactions. There's a real focus on making both residents and visiting families feel comfortable and included in the life of the home.
What inspectors have recorded
The team at Springwood keeps families informed about their loved ones' wellbeing through regular updates. Staff actively include relatives in care decisions and invite them to join in social events, creating a sense of partnership in the care process.
How it sits against good practice
Finding the right care home takes time, and visiting Springwood could help you understand if their approach feels right for your family.
Worth a visit
Springwood, on Herries Road in Sheffield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in April 2025, with the report published in June 2025. The home is run by SheffCare Limited and is registered to provide residential care for up to 40 people, including those living with dementia, for adults both over and under 65. A Good rating across every domain is a meaningful baseline and suggests no significant concerns were identified by inspectors at the time of the visit. The main limitation here is that the published report contains very limited specific detail. There are no recorded observations of staff interactions, no resident or relative quotes, and no specific findings on food, activities, staffing levels, or the dementia environment. This means a Good rating is confirmed but not yet explained in the depth families need. Before deciding, visit in person, ask to see the staffing rota for last week (counting permanent versus agency names on night shifts), and ask how the home supports someone with dementia who can no longer join group activities.
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In Their Own Words
How Springwood describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Caring staff create a welcoming atmosphere for Sheffield families
Residential home in Sheffield: True Peace of Mind
Families searching for compassionate care in Sheffield often find themselves reassured by the approach at Springwood. The team here focuses on building genuine relationships with residents and keeping families closely involved in daily life. Located in Yorkshire & Humberside, this home supports adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia.
Who they care for
Springwood provides care for adults under 65, which can be particularly valuable for families seeking support for younger people with care needs. They also care for older adults and have experience supporting people living with dementia.
The home's dementia care approach includes structured daily activities and special events. Staff work to ensure residents living with dementia can participate in meaningful activities alongside their visiting family members.
“Finding the right care home takes time, and visiting Springwood could help you understand if their approach 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
Springwood received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in its most recent assessment, which is a positive baseline. However, the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed Good ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Reviewers describe the staff as consistently kind and friendly in their daily interactions. There's a real focus on making both residents and visiting families feel comfortable and included in the life of the home.
What inspectors have recorded
The team at Springwood keeps families informed about their loved ones' wellbeing through regular updates. Staff actively include relatives in care decisions and invite them to join in social events, creating a sense of partnership in the care process.
How it sits against good practice
Finding the right care home takes time, and visiting Springwood could help you understand if their approach feels right for your family.
Worth a visit
Springwood, on Herries Road in Sheffield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in April 2025, with the report published in June 2025. The home is run by SheffCare Limited and is registered to provide residential care for up to 40 people, including those living with dementia, for adults both over and under 65. A Good rating across every domain is a meaningful baseline and suggests no significant concerns were identified by inspectors at the time of the visit. The main limitation here is that the published report contains very limited specific detail. There are no recorded observations of staff interactions, no resident or relative quotes, and no specific findings on food, activities, staffing levels, or the dementia environment. This means a Good rating is confirmed but not yet explained in the depth families need. Before deciding, visit in person, ask to see the staffing rota for last week (counting permanent versus agency names on night shifts), and ask how the home supports someone with dementia who can no longer join group activities.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Springwood measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Springwood describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Caring staff create a welcoming atmosphere for Sheffield families
Residential home in Sheffield: True Peace of Mind
Families searching for compassionate care in Sheffield often find themselves reassured by the approach at Springwood. The team here focuses on building genuine relationships with residents and keeping families closely involved in daily life. Located in Yorkshire & Humberside, this home supports adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia.
Who they care for
Springwood provides care for adults under 65, which can be particularly valuable for families seeking support for younger people with care needs. They also care for older adults and have experience supporting people living with dementia.
The home's dementia care approach includes structured daily activities and special events. Staff work to ensure residents living with dementia can participate in meaningful activities alongside their visiting family members.
Management & ethos
The team at Springwood keeps families informed about their loved ones' wellbeing through regular updates. Staff actively include relatives in care decisions and invite them to join in social events, creating a sense of partnership in the care process.
“Finding the right care home takes time, and visiting Springwood could help you understand if their approach 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.
