Larkhall Springs Care Home – Cedar Care Homes
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 beds47
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-01-16
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 warmth55
- Compassion & dignity58
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement52
- Food quality52
- Healthcare58
- Management & leadership38
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-01-16
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. This covers whether staff have the training and skills to do their jobs well, whether care plans are meaningful and up to date, and whether residents have access to healthcare including GPs and specialists. The home holds a dementia specialism, which should mean specific training and care planning approaches are in place for residents living with dementia. No detail about the content of care plans, training completion rates, or how GP access is managed is available from the inspection summary provided.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. This is the domain that matters most to families: it covers whether staff are kind, whether your parent is treated with dignity and respect, and whether they are supported to remain as independent as possible. A Good rating here is meaningful — it suggests inspectors were satisfied with what they observed about staff interactions and the culture of care. However, no direct quotes from residents or relatives, and no specific inspector observations, are available in the summary provided. This limits how much confidence can be drawn from the rating alone.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors its care and activities to the individual — whether your parent will have a life here, not just a bed. For a home with a dementia specialism, responsiveness includes how the home approaches meaningful engagement for residents at different stages of dementia, including those who can no longer participate in group activities. No detail about the activity programme, engagement approaches, or complaint handling is available from the inspection summary provided.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Requires Improvement at the January 2022 inspection — the only domain not to receive a Good rating. This is the domain that covers whether the home has effective leadership, whether staff are supported and empowered, whether governance systems identify and fix problems, and whether the home has a culture of continuous improvement. Without access to the full inspection report, it is not possible to identify what specific failures or gaps were found. The registered manager is named as Mrs Marta Szemborska, and the nominated individual as Mrs Minal Desai. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a rating change, but this does not confirm that the Requires Improvement has been resolved.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Larkhall Springs cares for adults across all age groups, from younger people needing specialist nursing support through to older residents. Their dementia care forms a core part of what they do, delivered by nurses who understand the complexities of the condition. For those living with dementia, the home's quiet location and natural surroundings can provide a calming environment. The nursing team brings specialist knowledge to support residents through the different stages of their dementia journey. 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
Larkhall Springs scores in the mid-range: four domains were rated Good at inspection, which is encouraging, but the Requires Improvement in leadership pulls the overall score down and leaves important questions unanswered — particularly around how consistently good care is being maintained and monitored.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Larkhall Springs Nursing Home in Bath was last inspected on 14 January 2022, with the report published on 28 January 2022. Four of the five inspection domains — Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive — were rated Good, which is a positive baseline and suggests the core of daily life and clinical care was considered to be meeting the required standard at the time of the visit. The home is registered for 47 beds and holds a dementia specialism, with a named registered manager in post. A review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of the rating. The main concern is the Requires Improvement rating in Well-led — the domain that covers management, governance, oversight and the home's ability to identify and fix problems. Without access to the full inspection report, it is not possible to say exactly what was found to be lacking, and that is itself a significant limitation of this analysis. Before making a decision, you should ask the home directly: what specific issues were identified in the Well-led finding, what changes have been made since January 2022, and whether an updated inspection has taken place or is planned. The inspection is now over two years old, which means conditions may have changed — in either direction. A visit at different times of day, including asking to speak with the unit manager on duty, will give you a more current picture than any published rating.
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In Their Own Words
How Larkhall Springs Care Home – Cedar Care Homes describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where gentle care meets the peaceful Somerset countryside
Larkhall Springs Nursing Home – Expert Care in Bath
Set in the tranquil outskirts of Bath, Larkhall Springs Nursing Home provides specialist nursing care in a setting where nature remains close at hand. The home welcomes adults of all ages who need round-the-clock support, with particular expertise in dementia care. Visitors often comment on the peaceful surroundings, where countryside views stretch beyond the grounds.
Who they care for
The team at Larkhall Springs cares for adults across all age groups, from younger people needing specialist nursing support through to older residents. Their dementia care forms a core part of what they do, delivered by nurses who understand the complexities of the condition.
For those living with dementia, the home's quiet location and natural surroundings can provide a calming environment. The nursing team brings specialist knowledge to support residents through the different stages of their dementia journey.
“If you're considering Larkhall Springs, why not arrange a visit to see the home and meet the team yourself?”
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
Larkhall Springs scores in the mid-range: four domains were rated Good at inspection, which is encouraging, but the Requires Improvement in leadership pulls the overall score down and leaves important questions unanswered — particularly around how consistently good care is being maintained and monitored.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Larkhall Springs Nursing Home in Bath was last inspected on 14 January 2022, with the report published on 28 January 2022. Four of the five inspection domains — Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive — were rated Good, which is a positive baseline and suggests the core of daily life and clinical care was considered to be meeting the required standard at the time of the visit. The home is registered for 47 beds and holds a dementia specialism, with a named registered manager in post. A review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of the rating. The main concern is the Requires Improvement rating in Well-led — the domain that covers management, governance, oversight and the home's ability to identify and fix problems. Without access to the full inspection report, it is not possible to say exactly what was found to be lacking, and that is itself a significant limitation of this analysis. Before making a decision, you should ask the home directly: what specific issues were identified in the Well-led finding, what changes have been made since January 2022, and whether an updated inspection has taken place or is planned. The inspection is now over two years old, which means conditions may have changed — in either direction. A visit at different times of day, including asking to speak with the unit manager on duty, will give you a more current picture than any published rating.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Larkhall Springs Care Home – Cedar Care Homes measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Larkhall Springs Care Home – Cedar Care Homes describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where gentle care meets the peaceful Somerset countryside
Larkhall Springs Nursing Home – Expert Care in Bath
Set in the tranquil outskirts of Bath, Larkhall Springs Nursing Home provides specialist nursing care in a setting where nature remains close at hand. The home welcomes adults of all ages who need round-the-clock support, with particular expertise in dementia care. Visitors often comment on the peaceful surroundings, where countryside views stretch beyond the grounds.
Who they care for
The team at Larkhall Springs cares for adults across all age groups, from younger people needing specialist nursing support through to older residents. Their dementia care forms a core part of what they do, delivered by nurses who understand the complexities of the condition.
For those living with dementia, the home's quiet location and natural surroundings can provide a calming environment. The nursing team brings specialist knowledge to support residents through the different stages of their dementia journey.
“If you're considering Larkhall Springs, why not arrange a visit to see the home and meet the team yourself?”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
