Acacia Bank Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds60
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2024-02-14
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 feeling genuinely welcomed when they visit, with staff taking time to involve them in their loved one's care. The approach feels personal rather than institutional, with care plans that adapt to each resident's own rhythms and preferences.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement68
- Food quality68
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2024-02-14
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home received a Good rating for effectiveness at the July 2025 inspection. The home is registered to provide care for adults over 65 and for people living with dementia, which requires staff to have relevant skills and training. The published report does not include specific observations about care planning, dementia training, GP access, or nutrition. A Good rating confirms the home met the required standard at the time of inspection.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for caring at the July 2025 inspection. The published report does not include inspector observations of staff interactions, resident testimony about how they are treated, or specific examples of dignity and respect being upheld. A Good rating in this domain indicates inspectors were satisfied that the standard of caring was met, but the basis for that judgement is not detailed in the published report.Is the home responsive?
The home received a Good rating for responsiveness at the July 2025 inspection. The home specialises in dementia care alongside general older adult residential care across 60 beds. The published report does not include detail about the activities programme, how the home meets individual preferences, complaint handling, or end-of-life care planning. The Good rating confirms the standard was met at the time of inspection.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for well-led at the July 2025 inspection, having previously received an Inadequate overall rating. A registered manager, Mr Nadarajah Bernard Surespan, is named in the registration record, alongside nominated individual Mr Robert Adam Calverley from Victorguard Care Limited. The published report does not describe the manager's visibility, staff culture, governance arrangements, or how families are kept informed. The Good rating confirms inspectors were satisfied with leadership at the time of inspection.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist dementia care alongside general support for people over 65. They also offer respite care, though you'd need to check directly about current availability. The dementia care here centres on maintaining familiarity and routine. The cinema room provides a particularly effective way to engage residents with dementia through an activity that feels natural and enjoyable. 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
Acacia Bank Care Home has moved from Inadequate to Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in July 2025, which is a meaningful improvement. However, the published report contains very little specific observational detail, so scores reflect confirmed positive ratings rather than rich evidence of what daily life looks like for your parent.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe feeling genuinely welcomed when they visit, with staff taking time to involve them in their loved one's care. The approach feels personal rather than institutional, with care plans that adapt to each resident's own rhythms and preferences.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff come across as warm and attentive, responding well when families want to be involved in care decisions. The team seems focused on understanding each resident as an individual, adjusting their support to match what works best for that person.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for dementia care in Bradford, visiting Acacia Bank could help you get a feel for whether their personal approach would suit your family.
Worth a visit
Acacia Bank Care Home, at 320 Beacon Road, Bradford, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment on 2 July 2025, with the report published on 6 August 2025. This is a significant turnaround: the home had previously been rated Inadequate, which means inspectors had identified serious concerns. Achieving Good across every domain in a follow-up inspection is a positive sign that the people running this home have addressed those concerns and stabilised care. However, the published report is unusually thin in specific detail. There are no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no inspector observations of daily life, and no specifics about staffing numbers, activities, food, or dementia care practice. A Good rating tells you the home has met the required standard; it does not tell you what it feels like to live there. Before making a decision, visit in person during the late morning when care routines are under way. Ask to see the staffing rota for the past two weeks, including night shifts. Ask what changed since the Inadequate rating and how the home can show you those improvements are sustained.
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In Their Own Words
How Acacia Bank Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dementia care feels personal in Bradford
Dedicated residential home Support in Bradford
Finding the right dementia care can feel overwhelming, but families visiting Acacia Bank Care Home in Bradford often comment on how welcoming it feels from the first moment. The home specialises in supporting people over 65 living with dementia, with a focus on keeping each person's routine and preferences at the heart of their care. Located in Bradford, Yorkshire & Humberside, the home has built a reputation for creating a calm, clean environment where residents can feel settled.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist dementia care alongside general support for people over 65. They also offer respite care, though you'd need to check directly about current availability.
The dementia care here centres on maintaining familiarity and routine. The cinema room provides a particularly effective way to engage residents with dementia through an activity that feels natural and enjoyable.
“If you're looking for dementia care in Bradford, visiting Acacia Bank could help you get a feel for whether their personal approach would suit 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
Acacia Bank Care Home has moved from Inadequate to Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in July 2025, which is a meaningful improvement. However, the published report contains very little specific observational detail, so scores reflect confirmed positive ratings rather than rich evidence of what daily life looks like for your parent.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe feeling genuinely welcomed when they visit, with staff taking time to involve them in their loved one's care. The approach feels personal rather than institutional, with care plans that adapt to each resident's own rhythms and preferences.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff come across as warm and attentive, responding well when families want to be involved in care decisions. The team seems focused on understanding each resident as an individual, adjusting their support to match what works best for that person.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for dementia care in Bradford, visiting Acacia Bank could help you get a feel for whether their personal approach would suit your family.
Worth a visit
Acacia Bank Care Home, at 320 Beacon Road, Bradford, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment on 2 July 2025, with the report published on 6 August 2025. This is a significant turnaround: the home had previously been rated Inadequate, which means inspectors had identified serious concerns. Achieving Good across every domain in a follow-up inspection is a positive sign that the people running this home have addressed those concerns and stabilised care. However, the published report is unusually thin in specific detail. There are no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no inspector observations of daily life, and no specifics about staffing numbers, activities, food, or dementia care practice. A Good rating tells you the home has met the required standard; it does not tell you what it feels like to live there. Before making a decision, visit in person during the late morning when care routines are under way. Ask to see the staffing rota for the past two weeks, including night shifts. Ask what changed since the Inadequate rating and how the home can show you those improvements are sustained.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Acacia Bank Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Acacia Bank Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dementia care feels personal in Bradford
Dedicated residential home Support in Bradford
Finding the right dementia care can feel overwhelming, but families visiting Acacia Bank Care Home in Bradford often comment on how welcoming it feels from the first moment. The home specialises in supporting people over 65 living with dementia, with a focus on keeping each person's routine and preferences at the heart of their care. Located in Bradford, Yorkshire & Humberside, the home has built a reputation for creating a calm, clean environment where residents can feel settled.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist dementia care alongside general support for people over 65. They also offer respite care, though you'd need to check directly about current availability.
The dementia care here centres on maintaining familiarity and routine. The cinema room provides a particularly effective way to engage residents with dementia through an activity that feels natural and enjoyable.
Management & ethos
Staff come across as warm and attentive, responding well when families want to be involved in care decisions. The team seems focused on understanding each resident as an individual, adjusting their support to match what works best for that person.
The home & environment
The home keeps everything spotlessly clean and well-maintained, something families particularly appreciate. There's a cinema room that residents with dementia seem to really enjoy, offering a familiar activity that brings people together. Meals look appetising and are well-presented, with thought given to making dining a pleasant part of the day.
“If you're looking for dementia care in Bradford, visiting Acacia Bank could help you get a feel for whether their personal approach would suit your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
