Abbey Grange Care & Nursing Home – Country Court
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds74
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-09-29
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe staff who listen carefully when concerns are raised and act on feedback without getting defensive. The home has helped several residents who'd lost weight elsewhere regain their strength through flexible meal times and homemade cooking. Staff encourage residents to eat where they're most comfortable, whether that's in their rooms or with others in the dining areas.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality60
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership74
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-09-29
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the most recent inspection in July 2022, improved from Requires Improvement. This domain covers whether staff know what they are doing: care plans, dementia training, GP access, nutrition, and hydration. The published summary does not provide specific observations or evidence about any of these areas. The home is registered to provide nursing care, implying qualified clinical staff are present, but training content, care plan quality, and GP access frequency are not described.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the most recent inspection in July 2022, again improved from the previous Requires Improvement. Inspectors were satisfied that people were treated with kindness and respect. However, the published summary includes no direct observations of staff-resident interactions, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no specific examples of dignity being upheld or compromised. The absence of detail does not mean poor care; it means the published record does not allow independent verification of specific caring behaviours.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the most recent inspection in July 2022, improved from Requires Improvement. This domain covers whether the home tailors care to individual needs and provides meaningful activities and engagement. The published summary does not describe the activities programme, individual engagement approaches, end-of-life planning, or how the home responds to complaints. No evidence is recorded about one-to-one engagement for residents who cannot join group activities.Is the home well-led?
The Well-Led domain was rated Good at the most recent inspection in July 2022, improved from Requires Improvement. A named registered manager, Mrs Kerry Leanne Peach, is recorded as being in post, and a nominated individual, Mrs Helen Louise Richmond, is also identified. The home is operated by Country Court Care Homes Limited. The published summary does not describe the manager's visibility, culture on the floor, staff satisfaction, or governance systems in any specific detail.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Abbey Grange provides specialist dementia care alongside general nursing support for adults over 65. The home also accepts younger adults who need nursing care. Staff have experience supporting residents at different stages of dementia, including those who've found previous care settings challenging. The team works with families to understand each person's history and preferences, adapting their approach accordingly. 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
Abbey Grange Nursing Home scored 73 out of 100. The home has moved from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful positive step, but the published inspection text contains limited specific observations, quotes, or detailed evidence, so scores reflect that general positive picture rather than confirmed excellence in each area.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe staff who listen carefully when concerns are raised and act on feedback without getting defensive. The home has helped several residents who'd lost weight elsewhere regain their strength through flexible meal times and homemade cooking. Staff encourage residents to eat where they're most comfortable, whether that's in their rooms or with others in the dining areas.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team includes staff from diverse backgrounds who reflect the communities they serve. Families moving loved ones from long-term home care settings report receiving practical support during the transition period. The home explicitly welcomes family involvement in care planning and daily routines.
How it sits against good practice
Visiting Abbey Grange can help you understand whether their approach to nursing care matches what your family needs.
Worth a visit
Abbey Grange Nursing Home, on Cammell Road in Sheffield, was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022, with Good ratings recorded in every domain: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-Led. Importantly, this represents a step up from a previous Requires Improvement rating, meaning the home identified what was wrong and demonstrated sustained improvement. The home cares for up to 74 people, including those living with dementia and adults under 65, and has a named registered manager in post. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life at Abbey Grange. There are no recorded observations of staff interactions, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no specific evidence about food, activities, dementia care practice, or night staffing. A Good rating is meaningful, but it tells you the floor, not the ceiling. Before making a decision, visit in person at different times of day, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not just the template), and ask how many permanent staff work on the dementia unit after 8pm. The questions in the checklist below are the ones this inspection simply did not answer.
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In Their Own Words
How Abbey Grange Care & Nursing Home – Country Court describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Sheffield nursing home where staff take time to know each resident
Dedicated nursing home Support in Sheffield
When families need nursing care in Sheffield, Abbey Grange Nursing Home offers dedicated support for those living with dementia and other complex needs. The home specialises in helping residents who've struggled elsewhere, with staff who focus on individual nutritional needs and personal preferences. Located in Yorkshire & Humberside, the home provides both residential and nursing care for adults.
Who they care for
Abbey Grange provides specialist dementia care alongside general nursing support for adults over 65. The home also accepts younger adults who need nursing care.
Staff have experience supporting residents at different stages of dementia, including those who've found previous care settings challenging. The team works with families to understand each person's history and preferences, adapting their approach accordingly.
“Visiting Abbey Grange can help you understand whether their approach to nursing care matches what your family needs.”
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
Abbey Grange Nursing Home scored 73 out of 100. The home has moved from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful positive step, but the published inspection text contains limited specific observations, quotes, or detailed evidence, so scores reflect that general positive picture rather than confirmed excellence in each area.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe staff who listen carefully when concerns are raised and act on feedback without getting defensive. The home has helped several residents who'd lost weight elsewhere regain their strength through flexible meal times and homemade cooking. Staff encourage residents to eat where they're most comfortable, whether that's in their rooms or with others in the dining areas.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team includes staff from diverse backgrounds who reflect the communities they serve. Families moving loved ones from long-term home care settings report receiving practical support during the transition period. The home explicitly welcomes family involvement in care planning and daily routines.
How it sits against good practice
Visiting Abbey Grange can help you understand whether their approach to nursing care matches what your family needs.
Worth a visit
Abbey Grange Nursing Home, on Cammell Road in Sheffield, was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022, with Good ratings recorded in every domain: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-Led. Importantly, this represents a step up from a previous Requires Improvement rating, meaning the home identified what was wrong and demonstrated sustained improvement. The home cares for up to 74 people, including those living with dementia and adults under 65, and has a named registered manager in post. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life at Abbey Grange. There are no recorded observations of staff interactions, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no specific evidence about food, activities, dementia care practice, or night staffing. A Good rating is meaningful, but it tells you the floor, not the ceiling. Before making a decision, visit in person at different times of day, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not just the template), and ask how many permanent staff work on the dementia unit after 8pm. The questions in the checklist below are the ones this inspection simply did not answer.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Abbey Grange Care & Nursing Home – Country Court measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Abbey Grange Care & Nursing Home – Country Court describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Sheffield nursing home where staff take time to know each resident
Dedicated nursing home Support in Sheffield
When families need nursing care in Sheffield, Abbey Grange Nursing Home offers dedicated support for those living with dementia and other complex needs. The home specialises in helping residents who've struggled elsewhere, with staff who focus on individual nutritional needs and personal preferences. Located in Yorkshire & Humberside, the home provides both residential and nursing care for adults.
Who they care for
Abbey Grange provides specialist dementia care alongside general nursing support for adults over 65. The home also accepts younger adults who need nursing care.
Staff have experience supporting residents at different stages of dementia, including those who've found previous care settings challenging. The team works with families to understand each person's history and preferences, adapting their approach accordingly.
Management & ethos
The management team includes staff from diverse backgrounds who reflect the communities they serve. Families moving loved ones from long-term home care settings report receiving practical support during the transition period. The home explicitly welcomes family involvement in care planning and daily routines.
The home & environment
The home maintains clean, bright spaces throughout, with rooms that families describe as airy and pleasant. Residents can choose between communal dining areas and private room service for meals. The kitchen prepares fresh food daily, adapting menus to individual preferences and dietary needs.
“Visiting Abbey Grange can help you understand whether their approach to nursing care matches what your family needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
