Pexton Grange
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 beds57
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2024-01-05
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors often mention how clean and well-maintained everything feels at Pexton Grange. The atmosphere strikes a balance between clinical standards and comfort, with staff who take time to be courteous and patient with residents. Families describe feeling reassured by the compassionate way staff engage with them during difficult times.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2024-01-05
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effective was rated Good at the December 2023 inspection. This domain covers care planning, dementia-specific training, healthcare access including GP visits and medicines management, and nutrition and hydration. The published summary does not include specific detail on any of these areas. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which implies relevant training is in place, but no training content, completion rates, or specific care plan examples are recorded in the published text.Is this home caring?
Caring was rated Good at the December 2023 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity and respect, and how well staff support independence. The published summary does not include direct inspector observations, resident quotes, or relative feedback about staff interactions. No specific examples of staff using preferred names, responding to distress, or supporting personal choice are recorded in the published text.Is the home responsive?
Responsive was rated Good at the December 2023 inspection. This domain covers activities and engagement, how well care is tailored to individuals, and end-of-life care planning. The published summary does not describe specific activities, one-to-one engagement provision, or how the home supports people who cannot participate in group activities. No detail about end-of-life care planning or advance care arrangements is recorded.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Good at the December 2023 inspection, an improvement from the previous Requires Improvement rating. The home has a named registered manager, Ms Sithabile Virginia Magava, and a named nominated individual, Mrs Susan Rocks. The published summary does not include detail about manager visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home handles complaints and feedback. The improvement across all five domains from the previous inspection suggests active leadership engagement.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Pexton Grange provides specialist care for people living with dementia, as well as supporting younger adults under 65 and those with physical disabilities. The home welcomes residents over 65 who need professional nursing care. For those living with dementia, the team brings patience and understanding to their daily care approach. Staff work to maintain each person's dignity while providing the specialized support they need. 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
Pexton Grange has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection report contains limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed improvement rather than richly evidenced practice.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often mention how clean and well-maintained everything feels at Pexton Grange. The atmosphere strikes a balance between clinical standards and comfort, with staff who take time to be courteous and patient with residents. Families describe feeling reassured by the compassionate way staff engage with them during difficult times.
What inspectors have recorded
The nursing team and care workers here demonstrate solid professional training in their daily work. Staff generally show patience and courtesy, taking time to support both residents and their families through challenging transitions.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for care that combines professional standards with genuine kindness, Pexton Grange could be worth exploring for your family.
Worth a visit
Pexton Grange, on Pexton Road in Sheffield, was rated Good overall at its inspection in December 2023, with Good awarded in all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a notable improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement, which tells you the home identified problems and addressed them. The home cares for up to 57 people across older adults, younger adults, those living with dementia, and people with physical disabilities. It is run by Brancaster Care Homes Limited and has a named registered manager in post. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection summary is brief and contains very little specific supporting detail such as staff observations, resident quotes, or concrete examples of practice. A Good rating is genuinely positive, but without that supporting detail it is difficult to say with confidence how strong the practice is behind the headline. When you visit, focus on what you can observe directly: whether staff use your parent's preferred name, whether the atmosphere feels calm and unhurried, and whether you can speak to the manager about night staffing ratios and how families are kept informed.
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In Their Own Words
How Pexton Grange describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where professional care meets genuine warmth in Sheffield
Nursing home in Sheffield: True Peace of Mind
When families are searching for care that balances clinical excellence with real compassion, Pexton Grange in Sheffield offers something reassuring. This home combines professional nursing expertise with the kind of patient, thoughtful approach that helps residents feel genuinely supported. The team here seems to understand that good care goes beyond medical needs — it's about treating each person with dignity and respect.
Who they care for
Pexton Grange provides specialist care for people living with dementia, as well as supporting younger adults under 65 and those with physical disabilities. The home welcomes residents over 65 who need professional nursing care.
For those living with dementia, the team brings patience and understanding to their daily care approach. Staff work to maintain each person's dignity while providing the specialized support they need.
“If you're looking for care that combines professional standards with genuine kindness, Pexton Grange could be worth exploring for 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
Pexton Grange has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection report contains limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed improvement rather than richly evidenced practice.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often mention how clean and well-maintained everything feels at Pexton Grange. The atmosphere strikes a balance between clinical standards and comfort, with staff who take time to be courteous and patient with residents. Families describe feeling reassured by the compassionate way staff engage with them during difficult times.
What inspectors have recorded
The nursing team and care workers here demonstrate solid professional training in their daily work. Staff generally show patience and courtesy, taking time to support both residents and their families through challenging transitions.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for care that combines professional standards with genuine kindness, Pexton Grange could be worth exploring for your family.
Worth a visit
Pexton Grange, on Pexton Road in Sheffield, was rated Good overall at its inspection in December 2023, with Good awarded in all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a notable improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement, which tells you the home identified problems and addressed them. The home cares for up to 57 people across older adults, younger adults, those living with dementia, and people with physical disabilities. It is run by Brancaster Care Homes Limited and has a named registered manager in post. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection summary is brief and contains very little specific supporting detail such as staff observations, resident quotes, or concrete examples of practice. A Good rating is genuinely positive, but without that supporting detail it is difficult to say with confidence how strong the practice is behind the headline. When you visit, focus on what you can observe directly: whether staff use your parent's preferred name, whether the atmosphere feels calm and unhurried, and whether you can speak to the manager about night staffing ratios and how families are kept informed.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Pexton Grange measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Pexton Grange describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where professional care meets genuine warmth in Sheffield
Nursing home in Sheffield: True Peace of Mind
When families are searching for care that balances clinical excellence with real compassion, Pexton Grange in Sheffield offers something reassuring. This home combines professional nursing expertise with the kind of patient, thoughtful approach that helps residents feel genuinely supported. The team here seems to understand that good care goes beyond medical needs — it's about treating each person with dignity and respect.
Who they care for
Pexton Grange provides specialist care for people living with dementia, as well as supporting younger adults under 65 and those with physical disabilities. The home welcomes residents over 65 who need professional nursing care.
For those living with dementia, the team brings patience and understanding to their daily care approach. Staff work to maintain each person's dignity while providing the specialized support they need.
Management & ethos
The nursing team and care workers here demonstrate solid professional training in their daily work. Staff generally show patience and courtesy, taking time to support both residents and their families through challenging transitions.
The home & environment
The home maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout, from individual bedrooms to shared spaces. While most find the food satisfying, there have been some mixed experiences with meal quality that the home might want to address.
“If you're looking for care that combines professional standards with genuine kindness, Pexton Grange could be worth exploring for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
