Red Roofs Residential Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds30
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-11-09
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 feeling genuinely welcomed from the moment they arrive. Staff take time for proper conversations about how residents are settling in, and they're approachable when families have questions or concerns. There's a real effort to make everyone feel comfortable — visitors are offered refreshments, and the open visiting hours mean you can drop by whenever works for you.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-11-09
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home received a Good rating for Effective at its September 2019 inspection. This domain covers care planning, staff training, nutrition and hydration, and access to healthcare. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which means inspectors would have looked at dementia-specific training and care planning. No detail about what dementia training staff had received, how often care plans were reviewed, or how the home managed GP access is recorded in the published summary.Is this home caring?
The home received a Good rating for Caring at its September 2019 inspection. This domain covers kindness, dignity, respect, and whether staff support people's independence. No direct inspector observations, resident quotes, or relative comments are included in the published summary for this home. A Good Caring rating is positive, but without specific examples it is not possible to say what caring looked like in practice here.Is the home responsive?
The home received a Good rating for Responsive at its September 2019 inspection. This domain covers whether care is tailored to individuals, whether activities are meaningful, and whether the home responds appropriately to complaints and end-of-life needs. The home supports people with dementia, making individual activity provision particularly important. No detail about the activities programme, how activities were adapted for people with advanced dementia, or how complaints were handled is included in the published summary.Is the home well-led?
The home received a Good rating for Well-led at its September 2019 inspection. The published record names a registered manager (Mrs Patricia Ann Smith) and a nominated individual (Mr Roger Daniel), confirming a management structure was in place. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence to change the rating. No detail about management visibility, staff culture, how the home handles complaints, or how governance systems operate is included in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Red Roofs provides residential care for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia. The home welcomes residents with dementia as part of their residential care service. Their focus on understanding each person's individual interests and maintaining a calm, homely environment can be particularly beneficial for those living with dementia. 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
Red Roofs was rated Good across all five inspection domains in 2019, but the published report contains very little specific detail, so the family score reflects the rating itself rather than rich, observable evidence. A Good rating is reassuring, but you will need to gather much of the detail yourself on a visit.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about feeling genuinely welcomed from the moment they arrive. Staff take time for proper conversations about how residents are settling in, and they're approachable when families have questions or concerns. There's a real effort to make everyone feel comfortable — visitors are offered refreshments, and the open visiting hours mean you can drop by whenever works for you.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out here is how staff really listen. They make notes about residents' interests and hobbies, then use that knowledge to plan activities each person will actually enjoy. It's this kind of personal attention that helps people feel valued rather than just cared for.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the smallest gestures reveal the most about a care home's values — and at Red Roofs, those thoughtful touches seem to be part of everyday life.
Worth a visit
Red Roofs Residential Care Home in Newark was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection on 30 September 2019. The home supports up to 30 people, including those living with dementia, and has a named registered manager. A Good rating across every domain is a solid baseline, and a monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The main limitation here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about what good care looked like inside this home on the day inspectors visited. The inspection is now more than five years old, which means staffing, management, and the physical environment may have changed. Before deciding, visit in person, ask to see the current staffing rota, and find out how the home supports people with dementia day to day.
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In Their Own Words
How Red Roofs Residential Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where personal touches make all the difference in Newark
Dedicated residential home Support in Newark
When you're looking for care that truly sees your loved one as an individual, Red Roofs Residential Care Home in Newark stands out for its thoughtful approach. This East Midlands home has built its reputation on taking time to understand what matters to each resident. Whether it's discovering their favourite pastimes or making sure family visits feel relaxed and welcoming, the staff here focus on the details that count.
Who they care for
Red Roofs provides residential care for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia.
The home welcomes residents with dementia as part of their residential care service. Their focus on understanding each person's individual interests and maintaining a calm, homely environment can be particularly beneficial for those living with dementia.
“Sometimes the smallest gestures reveal the most about a care home's values — and at Red Roofs, those thoughtful touches seem to be part of everyday life.”
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
Red Roofs was rated Good across all five inspection domains in 2019, but the published report contains very little specific detail, so the family score reflects the rating itself rather than rich, observable evidence. A Good rating is reassuring, but you will need to gather much of the detail yourself on a visit.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about feeling genuinely welcomed from the moment they arrive. Staff take time for proper conversations about how residents are settling in, and they're approachable when families have questions or concerns. There's a real effort to make everyone feel comfortable — visitors are offered refreshments, and the open visiting hours mean you can drop by whenever works for you.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out here is how staff really listen. They make notes about residents' interests and hobbies, then use that knowledge to plan activities each person will actually enjoy. It's this kind of personal attention that helps people feel valued rather than just cared for.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the smallest gestures reveal the most about a care home's values — and at Red Roofs, those thoughtful touches seem to be part of everyday life.
Worth a visit
Red Roofs Residential Care Home in Newark was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection on 30 September 2019. The home supports up to 30 people, including those living with dementia, and has a named registered manager. A Good rating across every domain is a solid baseline, and a monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The main limitation here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about what good care looked like inside this home on the day inspectors visited. The inspection is now more than five years old, which means staffing, management, and the physical environment may have changed. Before deciding, visit in person, ask to see the current staffing rota, and find out how the home supports people with dementia day to day.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Red Roofs Residential Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Red Roofs Residential Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where personal touches make all the difference in Newark
Dedicated residential home Support in Newark
When you're looking for care that truly sees your loved one as an individual, Red Roofs Residential Care Home in Newark stands out for its thoughtful approach. This East Midlands home has built its reputation on taking time to understand what matters to each resident. Whether it's discovering their favourite pastimes or making sure family visits feel relaxed and welcoming, the staff here focus on the details that count.
Who they care for
Red Roofs provides residential care for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia.
The home welcomes residents with dementia as part of their residential care service. Their focus on understanding each person's individual interests and maintaining a calm, homely environment can be particularly beneficial for those living with dementia.
Management & ethos
What stands out here is how staff really listen. They make notes about residents' interests and hobbies, then use that knowledge to plan activities each person will actually enjoy. It's this kind of personal attention that helps people feel valued rather than just cared for.
The home & environment
The home has a warm, lived-in feel that families appreciate. Rooms are well-kept and comfortably furnished, while the smell of home cooking drifts through the corridors. Meals look appetising and well-presented, adding to that sense of proper care and attention throughout the home.
“Sometimes the smallest gestures reveal the most about a care home's values — and at Red Roofs, those thoughtful touches seem to be part of everyday life.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
