Darnall View Residential Dementia 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 beds24
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-11-10
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about the difference it makes when staff spend proper time with residents, not just rushing through daily tasks but actually sitting and chatting. One family noticed how their relative flourished after moving here from another home, becoming more settled and content as they built relationships with the care team.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-11-10
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The inspection rated this domain Good. No specific detail was published about care plan quality, dementia training content, GP access, medication review processes, or food provision. The Good rating indicates the home was meeting expected standards for effectiveness at the time of the inspection. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which means inspectors would have considered whether staff have relevant knowledge and skills.Is this home caring?
The inspection rated this domain Good. No specific observations about staff warmth, use of preferred names, pace of care, responses to distress, or dignity in personal care were included in the published summary. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied that the home was meeting caring standards at the time of the visit.Is the home responsive?
The inspection rated this domain Good. No specific detail was published about the activities programme, individual engagement for people with advanced dementia, end-of-life care planning, or how the home responds to changing needs. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with responsiveness at the time of the visit.Is the home well-led?
The inspection rated this domain Good. Mrs Doina Sfintescu-Niculescu is named as Registered Manager and Mr Saleem Hasan as Nominated Individual for the provider, Fisherbell Limited. A named, registered manager in post is a positive indicator. No specific detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home handles complaints and incidents was included in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Darnall View specialises in residential care for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those living with dementia. For residents with dementia, the combination of familiar faces, consistent routines and the freedom to move around safely within the home seems to help people feel more at ease. 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
Darnall View Residential Home was rated Good across all five inspection domains in its most recent assessment. However, the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed ratings rather than direct inspector observations or resident testimony.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about the difference it makes when staff spend proper time with residents, not just rushing through daily tasks but actually sitting and chatting. One family noticed how their relative flourished after moving here from another home, becoming more settled and content as they built relationships with the care team.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team here stayed steady through the difficult post-Covid period, keeping residents comfortable and well-supported when many homes were struggling. Families mention how friendly the staff are, though what really stands out is their commitment to spending quality time with each person.
How it sits against good practice
It's the small moments that families remember — seeing their loved one chatting comfortably with a carer who knows exactly how they like their tea.
Worth a visit
Darnall View Residential Home, at 37 Halsall Avenue in Sheffield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains (Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led) following an assessment on 6 February 2026. The home is registered for 24 beds and specialises in dementia care for adults over 65. A named registered manager is in post, which is a positive governance indicator. The Good rating across every domain means that, at the time of inspection, the home was meeting expected standards. The main limitation here is that the published report contains very little specific detail beyond the domain ratings themselves. There are no direct inspector observations, no resident or family quotes, and no specific examples of how care is delivered day to day. A Good rating is meaningful, but it tells you the home passed the threshold, not what it feels like to live there. Before making a decision, visit in person, ideally unannounced or at a mealtime, ask to see staffing rotas and activity records from the last month, and ask the manager how many of the 24 beds are currently occupied and whether that number has changed recently.
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In Their Own Words
How Darnall View Residential Dementia Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where staff truly connect with every resident they care for
Compassionate Care in Sheffield at Darnall View Residential Home
When families share their experiences of Darnall View Residential Home in Sheffield, they keep coming back to one thing — how the staff take time to really know each person they care for. This Yorkshire home specialises in supporting people over 65, including those living with dementia, and families describe seeing genuine bonds develop between carers and residents.
Who they care for
Darnall View specialises in residential care for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those living with dementia.
For residents with dementia, the combination of familiar faces, consistent routines and the freedom to move around safely within the home seems to help people feel more at ease.
“It's the small moments that families remember — seeing their loved one chatting comfortably with a carer who knows exactly how they like their tea.”
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
Darnall View Residential Home was rated Good across all five inspection domains in its most recent assessment. However, the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed ratings rather than direct inspector observations or resident testimony.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about the difference it makes when staff spend proper time with residents, not just rushing through daily tasks but actually sitting and chatting. One family noticed how their relative flourished after moving here from another home, becoming more settled and content as they built relationships with the care team.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team here stayed steady through the difficult post-Covid period, keeping residents comfortable and well-supported when many homes were struggling. Families mention how friendly the staff are, though what really stands out is their commitment to spending quality time with each person.
How it sits against good practice
It's the small moments that families remember — seeing their loved one chatting comfortably with a carer who knows exactly how they like their tea.
Worth a visit
Darnall View Residential Home, at 37 Halsall Avenue in Sheffield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains (Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led) following an assessment on 6 February 2026. The home is registered for 24 beds and specialises in dementia care for adults over 65. A named registered manager is in post, which is a positive governance indicator. The Good rating across every domain means that, at the time of inspection, the home was meeting expected standards. The main limitation here is that the published report contains very little specific detail beyond the domain ratings themselves. There are no direct inspector observations, no resident or family quotes, and no specific examples of how care is delivered day to day. A Good rating is meaningful, but it tells you the home passed the threshold, not what it feels like to live there. Before making a decision, visit in person, ideally unannounced or at a mealtime, ask to see staffing rotas and activity records from the last month, and ask the manager how many of the 24 beds are currently occupied and whether that number has changed recently.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Darnall View Residential Dementia Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Darnall View Residential Dementia Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where staff truly connect with every resident they care for
Compassionate Care in Sheffield at Darnall View Residential Home
When families share their experiences of Darnall View Residential Home in Sheffield, they keep coming back to one thing — how the staff take time to really know each person they care for. This Yorkshire home specialises in supporting people over 65, including those living with dementia, and families describe seeing genuine bonds develop between carers and residents.
Who they care for
Darnall View specialises in residential care for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those living with dementia.
For residents with dementia, the combination of familiar faces, consistent routines and the freedom to move around safely within the home seems to help people feel more at ease.
Management & ethos
The care team here stayed steady through the difficult post-Covid period, keeping residents comfortable and well-supported when many homes were struggling. Families mention how friendly the staff are, though what really stands out is their commitment to spending quality time with each person.
The home & environment
The home has a spacious communal lounge where residents gather, and people appreciate having the freedom to walk through the corridors safely. It gives residents a sense of independence while still being secure.
“It's the small moments that families remember — seeing their loved one chatting comfortably with a carer who knows exactly how they like their tea.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
