Overton House
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 beds40
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-05-12
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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 warmth75
- Compassion & dignity75
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership45
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-05-12
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for Effective at the February 2022 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. The home lists dementia as a specialism. The published summary does not include specific observations about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training content, or mealtimes. The July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence requiring a rating change.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for Caring at the February 2022 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how much independence residents are supported to maintain. The published summary contains no specific observations, no recorded resident or relative quotes, and no inspector observations of staff interactions. The monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring reassessment.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for Responsive at the February 2022 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, and how well the home responds to each person's preferences and needs, including end-of-life care. The published summary does not include specific observations about the activity programme, one-to-one engagement, or how residents with advanced dementia are kept meaningfully occupied. The monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring reassessment.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Requires Improvement for Well-led at the February 2022 inspection. This is the only domain where the home fell below Good. The Well-led domain covers management visibility, governance systems, staff culture, learning from incidents, and accountability. The registered manager is listed as Mrs Margaret Walker, with Ms Heather Joy as the nominated individual, and the home is operated by HICA. The published summary does not detail what specific concerns were identified or what the home was required to do to improve.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist dementia care for adults both under and over 65. This dual focus means they understand the particular challenges faced by younger people with dementia, who often have different physical abilities and social needs than older residents. Supporting someone with early-onset dementia requires understanding their unique situation — they might still be physically active and need different activities and routines. The home's experience with both age groups means they can tailor their approach to each person's stage of life and abilities. 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
Overton House scores well across care and safety domains, reflecting a Good rating in four out of five areas. The score is held back by a Requires Improvement rating for leadership and governance, which introduces real uncertainty about oversight and consistency.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Overton House in Cottingham, Hull was inspected in February 2022 and rated Good overall, with Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive domains. The home specialises in dementia care and supports up to 40 residents, including people under 65. The inspection found sufficient satisfaction across the main areas of daily care to sustain a Good rating, and a subsequent monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of that rating. The significant caveat is the Requires Improvement rating for Well-led, which covers management, governance, and the home's ability to identify and act on problems. This matters because leadership quality is one of the strongest predictors of how a home performs over time. The published inspection summary is brief and does not include specific observations, quotes, or detail across any domain, so much of what you need to know cannot be confirmed from the published record alone. On your visit, ask to see the latest staffing rota including nights, ask what has changed since the Well-led rating was given, and speak to the registered manager about how families are kept informed when something goes wrong.
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In Their Own Words
How Overton House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Caring for younger adults with dementia in Hull
Compassionate Care in Hull at Overton House – Care Home
When dementia affects someone under 65, finding the right care takes on a different dimension. Overton House in Hull specialises in supporting both younger and older adults living with dementia, recognising that people at different life stages need different approaches to care.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist dementia care for adults both under and over 65. This dual focus means they understand the particular challenges faced by younger people with dementia, who often have different physical abilities and social needs than older residents.
Supporting someone with early-onset dementia requires understanding their unique situation — they might still be physically active and need different activities and routines. The home's experience with both age groups means they can tailor their approach to each person's stage of life and abilities.
“If you're looking for dementia care for someone under 65, it's worth asking Overton House about their specific approach for younger residents.”
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
Overton House scores well across care and safety domains, reflecting a Good rating in four out of five areas. The score is held back by a Requires Improvement rating for leadership and governance, which introduces real uncertainty about oversight and consistency.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Overton House in Cottingham, Hull was inspected in February 2022 and rated Good overall, with Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive domains. The home specialises in dementia care and supports up to 40 residents, including people under 65. The inspection found sufficient satisfaction across the main areas of daily care to sustain a Good rating, and a subsequent monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of that rating. The significant caveat is the Requires Improvement rating for Well-led, which covers management, governance, and the home's ability to identify and act on problems. This matters because leadership quality is one of the strongest predictors of how a home performs over time. The published inspection summary is brief and does not include specific observations, quotes, or detail across any domain, so much of what you need to know cannot be confirmed from the published record alone. On your visit, ask to see the latest staffing rota including nights, ask what has changed since the Well-led rating was given, and speak to the registered manager about how families are kept informed when something goes wrong.
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In Their Own Words
How Overton House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Caring for younger adults with dementia in Hull
Compassionate Care in Hull at Overton House – Care Home
When dementia affects someone under 65, finding the right care takes on a different dimension. Overton House in Hull specialises in supporting both younger and older adults living with dementia, recognising that people at different life stages need different approaches to care.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist dementia care for adults both under and over 65. This dual focus means they understand the particular challenges faced by younger people with dementia, who often have different physical abilities and social needs than older residents.
Supporting someone with early-onset dementia requires understanding their unique situation — they might still be physically active and need different activities and routines. The home's experience with both age groups means they can tailor their approach to each person's stage of life and abilities.
“If you're looking for dementia care for someone under 65, it's worth asking Overton House about their specific approach for younger residents.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
