Deansfield Residential 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 beds16
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2023-04-27
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
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement45
- Food quality50
- Healthcare45
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness65
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-04-27
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effective is rated Requires Improvement at this inspection. This domain covers how well the home translates knowledge into practice: care planning, dementia training, healthcare access, nutrition, and whether care reflects each person's individual needs. The published report text does not specify what the inspectors found lacking, which makes it difficult to assess how serious the shortfall is or whether it has been addressed since the inspection. This is one of two domains that did not reach the Good standard.Is this home caring?
Caring is rated Good, which covers the warmth, dignity, and respect shown by staff in day-to-day interactions. This is an improvement consistent with the overall upward trend from the previous inspection. The published report text does not include specific inspector observations or resident and relative quotes from this domain, so it is not possible to describe exactly what inspectors saw that led to the Good rating. A Good rating for Caring does mean inspectors were satisfied that fundamental standards of kindness and respectful treatment were met.Is the home responsive?
Responsive is rated Requires Improvement at this inspection. This domain asks whether the home genuinely tailors its offer to each person: whether activities are meaningful rather than generic, whether individual preferences are reflected in daily life, and whether people who cannot join group activities still receive one-to-one engagement. The published report text does not specify what inspectors found lacking in this domain. This is the second domain to remain below the Good standard.Is the home well-led?
Well-led is rated Good at this inspection. The home is run by LJ Care Limited, with a named registered manager and a nominated individual both on record. A Good rating for Well-led indicates that inspectors were satisfied that governance systems, accountability, and culture were sufficiently in place at the time of the visit. The improvement from the previous overall Requires Improvement rating suggests that leadership has been effective in driving change in at least some areas. The published report text does not include specific examples of leadership actions or staff feedback about the management culture.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Deansfield provides residential care for adults over 65, with particular experience supporting people with dementia. For families navigating dementia care, the home's established staff team means residents work with carers who understand their individual needs and preferences over time. 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
Deansfield scores in the mid-range, reflecting genuine improvement in safety, caring, and leadership since its previous Requires Improvement rating, but offset by unresolved weaknesses in how care is planned and how your parent would spend their days, both of which rated Requires Improvement at inspection.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Deansfield Residential Care Home in Telford was rated Good overall at its most recent inspection in March 2023, an improvement on its previous Requires Improvement rating. Inspectors found the home to be Good in three of the five domains assessed: Safe, Caring, and Well-led. The home is small, with 16 beds, and specialises in dementia care for adults over 65. The improvement from the previous rating is a positive signal, suggesting that leadership has addressed at least some of the concerns identified before. However, two domains remain rated Requires Improvement: Effective and Responsive. These cover how well the home understands and plans for each person's individual needs, and how well your parent would actually spend their days, including activities, engagement, and responsiveness to personal preferences. The published inspection text for this report is very limited, which means many specific questions cannot be answered from the findings alone. Before visiting, prepare a short list of direct questions: ask to see a sample care plan, ask what activities happened last week and for whom, ask how many staff are on duty overnight, and ask how the home has responded to the two Requires Improvement ratings.
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In Their Own Words
How Deansfield Residential Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Long-serving staff bring continuity to Telford care
Residential home in Telford: True Peace of Mind
When you're looking for residential care in Telford, finding a team that stays year after year can make all the difference. Deansfield Residential Care Home has built its reputation on staff who really get to know each resident. The home specialises in caring for people over 65, including those living with dementia.
Who they care for
The team at Deansfield provides residential care for adults over 65, with particular experience supporting people with dementia.
For families navigating dementia care, the home's established staff team means residents work with carers who understand their individual needs and preferences over time.
“Getting a feel for any care home means seeing it for yourself — Deansfield welcomes families to visit 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
Deansfield scores in the mid-range, reflecting genuine improvement in safety, caring, and leadership since its previous Requires Improvement rating, but offset by unresolved weaknesses in how care is planned and how your parent would spend their days, both of which rated Requires Improvement at inspection.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Deansfield Residential Care Home in Telford was rated Good overall at its most recent inspection in March 2023, an improvement on its previous Requires Improvement rating. Inspectors found the home to be Good in three of the five domains assessed: Safe, Caring, and Well-led. The home is small, with 16 beds, and specialises in dementia care for adults over 65. The improvement from the previous rating is a positive signal, suggesting that leadership has addressed at least some of the concerns identified before. However, two domains remain rated Requires Improvement: Effective and Responsive. These cover how well the home understands and plans for each person's individual needs, and how well your parent would actually spend their days, including activities, engagement, and responsiveness to personal preferences. The published inspection text for this report is very limited, which means many specific questions cannot be answered from the findings alone. Before visiting, prepare a short list of direct questions: ask to see a sample care plan, ask what activities happened last week and for whom, ask how many staff are on duty overnight, and ask how the home has responded to the two Requires Improvement ratings.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Deansfield Residential Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Deansfield Residential Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Long-serving staff bring continuity to Telford care
Residential home in Telford: True Peace of Mind
When you're looking for residential care in Telford, finding a team that stays year after year can make all the difference. Deansfield Residential Care Home has built its reputation on staff who really get to know each resident. The home specialises in caring for people over 65, including those living with dementia.
Who they care for
The team at Deansfield provides residential care for adults over 65, with particular experience supporting people with dementia.
For families navigating dementia care, the home's established staff team means residents work with carers who understand their individual needs and preferences over time.
“Getting a feel for any care home means seeing it for yourself — Deansfield welcomes families to visit and meet the team.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
