Valley Wood 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 beds54
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2023-08-02
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 & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-08-02
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Valley Wood was rated Good for effectiveness at the June 2023 inspection. The home lists dementia as a registered specialism, which means it is expected to demonstrate appropriate training and care planning for this group. No specific detail about care plan quality, dementia training content, GP access, or food provision was included in the published inspection text. A Good rating indicates no significant concerns were identified in this area.Is this home caring?
Valley Wood was rated Good for caring at the June 2023 inspection. No inspector observations about staff interactions, use of preferred names, response to distress, or the pace of care were included in the published text. A Good rating in this domain indicates inspectors did not find evidence of unkind or undignified practice, but the absence of specific observations means the report cannot paint a detailed picture of daily warmth.Is the home responsive?
Valley Wood was rated Good for responsiveness at the June 2023 inspection. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies an expectation of tailored, individual support. No specific detail about the activities programme, individual engagement for people who cannot join group activities, or how the home responds to changing needs was included in the published text.Is the home well-led?
Valley Wood was rated Good for leadership at the June 2023 inspection. A registered manager, Mrs Louise Susan Crocker, and a nominated individual, Ms Claire Rintoul, are both named and recorded as in post. The home is run by SheffCare Limited. No specific detail about the manager's day-to-day visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home handles complaints and incidents was included in the published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Valley Wood has experience caring for adults across different age groups, including those under 65 who need residential support. They provide specialist dementia care alongside general residential services for older adults. Valley Wood offers dedicated dementia care services, supporting residents with memory-related conditions. The home accepts residents living with various stages of dementia, providing appropriate care and support. 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
Valley Wood received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in June 2023, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Valley Wood, on Cat Lane in Sheffield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in June 2023. The home is run by SheffCare Limited and has a named registered manager in post. It is registered to care for adults over and under 65 and lists dementia as a specialism across its 54 beds. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text is very brief and contains almost no specific observational detail about day-to-day life in the home. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it tells you the inspection found no significant concerns rather than giving you a rich picture of what your parent's daily experience might be. Before deciding, visit in person, ask to see the staffing rota for a typical week including nights, and ask how the home involves families in care planning.
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In Their Own Words
How Valley Wood Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia care for adults in Sheffield
Dedicated residential home Support in Sheffield
Valley Wood in Sheffield provides residential care with a particular focus on dementia support. The home welcomes both younger adults under 65 and older residents who need specialist memory care. Located in Yorkshire & Humberside, they offer dedicated support for people living with dementia.
Who they care for
The team at Valley Wood has experience caring for adults across different age groups, including those under 65 who need residential support. They provide specialist dementia care alongside general residential services for older adults.
Valley Wood offers dedicated dementia care services, supporting residents with memory-related conditions. The home accepts residents living with various stages of dementia, providing appropriate care and support.
“To understand how Valley Wood could support your loved one, we'd suggest arranging a visit to see the home and meet the team.”
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
Valley Wood received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in June 2023, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Valley Wood, on Cat Lane in Sheffield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in June 2023. The home is run by SheffCare Limited and has a named registered manager in post. It is registered to care for adults over and under 65 and lists dementia as a specialism across its 54 beds. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text is very brief and contains almost no specific observational detail about day-to-day life in the home. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it tells you the inspection found no significant concerns rather than giving you a rich picture of what your parent's daily experience might be. Before deciding, visit in person, ask to see the staffing rota for a typical week including nights, and ask how the home involves families in care planning.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Valley Wood Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Valley Wood Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia care for adults in Sheffield
Dedicated residential home Support in Sheffield
Valley Wood in Sheffield provides residential care with a particular focus on dementia support. The home welcomes both younger adults under 65 and older residents who need specialist memory care. Located in Yorkshire & Humberside, they offer dedicated support for people living with dementia.
Who they care for
The team at Valley Wood has experience caring for adults across different age groups, including those under 65 who need residential support. They provide specialist dementia care alongside general residential services for older adults.
Valley Wood offers dedicated dementia care services, supporting residents with memory-related conditions. The home accepts residents living with various stages of dementia, providing appropriate care and support.
“To understand how Valley Wood could support your loved one, we'd suggest arranging a visit to see the home and meet the team.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
