The Sycamores Care Home
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 beds56
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-06-17
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors frequently comment on the friendly approach of staff members and how they take time to chat with residents. The Thursday social club appears to be a particular highlight, bringing people together for activities that keep spirits up.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-06-17
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Sycamores received a Good rating for Effective at its May 2022 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, nutrition, and healthcare access. The published report does not include specific detail about the content of care plans, how often they are reviewed, what dementia training staff have completed, or how food quality and menu choice are managed. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with the overall standard.Is this home caring?
The Sycamores received a Good rating for Caring at its May 2022 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether people are treated as individuals. The published report contains no direct inspector observations of staff interactions, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no specific examples of how privacy or dignity were upheld. The Good rating indicates inspectors judged the overall standard of caring to be satisfactory.Is the home responsive?
The Sycamores received a Good rating for Responsive at its May 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether the home adapts to individual needs, provides meaningful activities, and plans for end-of-life care. The published report includes no specific detail about the activity programme, how activities are tailored to people with different levels of dementia, or how the home responds to changing needs. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with the overall approach.Is the home well-led?
The Sycamores received a Good rating for Well-led at its May 2022 inspection. The home is run by Highgate Care Services (Yorkshire) Ltd, with a named registered manager and a named nominated individual. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains since the previous inspection indicates that leadership has been effective in driving change. The published report does not include specific detail about how the manager supports staff, how feedback from residents and families is gathered, or how the home identifies and acts on concerns.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The Sycamores cares for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia. The home provides specialist dementia support, with staff working to understand each resident's background and preferences. 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 Sycamores has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect a confirmed positive direction rather than strong evidence of what daily life here actually looks like.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors frequently comment on the friendly approach of staff members and how they take time to chat with residents. The Thursday social club appears to be a particular highlight, bringing people together for activities that keep spirits up.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff are described as polite and responsive when families visit, with the manager and admin team generally accessible when needed. Visitors observe that residents are treated with dignity and given choices in their daily care.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering care options in Wakefield, arranging a visit can help you get a feel for daily life at The Sycamores.
Worth a visit
The Sycamores, on Norton Road in Wakefield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in May 2022. This is a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating, and covers safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership. The home is registered for up to 56 people and lists dementia as a specialism alongside care for adults over and under 65. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail about what daily life at The Sycamores actually looks like. The ratings tell you the direction of travel is positive, but they do not tell you whether staff know your parent by name, what happens on a night shift, or whether the activity programme reaches people who cannot join a group. On a visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), ask what specific dementia training staff have completed in the past year, and spend time watching how staff interact with residents in communal areas without prompting.
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In Their Own Words
How The Sycamores Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Friendly staff and varied activities brighten days in Wakefield
The Sycamores – Expert Care in Wakefield
Families visiting The Sycamores in Wakefield often mention the warm welcome they receive from staff. This care home provides support for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia, in premises that visitors describe as clean and well-maintained.
Who they care for
The Sycamores cares for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia.
The home provides specialist dementia support, with staff working to understand each resident's background and preferences.
“If you're considering care options in Wakefield, arranging a visit can help you get a feel for daily life at The Sycamores.”
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 Sycamores has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect a confirmed positive direction rather than strong evidence of what daily life here actually looks like.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors frequently comment on the friendly approach of staff members and how they take time to chat with residents. The Thursday social club appears to be a particular highlight, bringing people together for activities that keep spirits up.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff are described as polite and responsive when families visit, with the manager and admin team generally accessible when needed. Visitors observe that residents are treated with dignity and given choices in their daily care.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering care options in Wakefield, arranging a visit can help you get a feel for daily life at The Sycamores.
Worth a visit
The Sycamores, on Norton Road in Wakefield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in May 2022. This is a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating, and covers safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership. The home is registered for up to 56 people and lists dementia as a specialism alongside care for adults over and under 65. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail about what daily life at The Sycamores actually looks like. The ratings tell you the direction of travel is positive, but they do not tell you whether staff know your parent by name, what happens on a night shift, or whether the activity programme reaches people who cannot join a group. On a visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), ask what specific dementia training staff have completed in the past year, and spend time watching how staff interact with residents in communal areas without prompting.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Sycamores Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Sycamores Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Friendly staff and varied activities brighten days in Wakefield
The Sycamores – Expert Care in Wakefield
Families visiting The Sycamores in Wakefield often mention the warm welcome they receive from staff. This care home provides support for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia, in premises that visitors describe as clean and well-maintained.
Who they care for
The Sycamores cares for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia.
The home provides specialist dementia support, with staff working to understand each resident's background and preferences.
Management & ethos
Staff are described as polite and responsive when families visit, with the manager and admin team generally accessible when needed. Visitors observe that residents are treated with dignity and given choices in their daily care.
The home & environment
The kitchen team works to accommodate individual dietary preferences, with visitors noting their willingness to prepare meals that suit different tastes. The premises themselves are regularly described as clean and bright, with good furnishings throughout.
“If you're considering care options in Wakefield, arranging a visit can help you get a feel for daily life at The Sycamores.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
