Saint Cecilia's Nursing Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes, Homecare agencies
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds44
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Learning disabilities, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2021-10-20
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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
Families talk about feeling genuinely included in daily life here. They describe staff who take time to understand each person's needs and preferences, creating moments of connection through organised activities.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality60
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-10-20
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good, covering training, care plans, healthcare access, and food. Dementia is listed as a registered specialism, which implies some level of dementia-specific practice. The published summary does not describe the content or frequency of staff training, the detail of care plans, how often GPs visit, or what mealtimes look like. No shortfalls in this area are noted. As with Safe, the move from Requires Improvement means the home previously fell short of Good in this domain and has since made changes.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good, covering staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how staff support independence. No specific inspector observations, resident quotes, or relative testimony are reproduced in the published summary for this domain. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with what they saw, but the absence of specific evidence means it is not possible to confirm from the published report alone how this looks day to day. No concerns about dignity or respect are recorded.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good, covering activities, individual engagement, and how well the home responds to each person's preferences and needs. The published summary does not describe specific activities offered, how activity programmes are tailored to individuals with dementia or physical disabilities, or what is available for residents who cannot join group sessions. No concerns in this domain are noted. The home supports several specialisms including dementia and physical disabilities, which implies a need for varied and adapted approaches to engagement.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good, with a named registered manager and nominated individual confirmed in post. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains is the clearest evidence of leadership effectiveness available in this report. The published summary does not describe how the manager is visible on the floor, how staff are supported to raise concerns, or how the home gathers feedback from families and residents. No governance concerns are noted.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist support for people with sensory impairments, physical disabilities and learning disabilities. They also care for people living with dementia, with staff trained to provide the understanding and patience needed. For residents with dementia, the team works to maintain familiar routines and create calm, reassuring environments. They understand how important it is to preserve dignity while providing the specialist care each person needs. 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
St. Cecilia's Nursing Home scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a genuine and encouraging improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating to Good across all five domains. The published inspection report contains limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed positive direction rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about feeling genuinely included in daily life here. They describe staff who take time to understand each person's needs and preferences, creating moments of connection through organised activities.
What inspectors have recorded
The nursing team focuses on keeping families connected and informed about their loved one's care. Recent changes mean the home is working through some communication challenges that they'll need to address.
How it sits against good practice
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Worth a visit
St. Cecilia's Nursing Home on Filey Road in Scarborough was rated Good at its inspection in September 2021, published October 2021, with Good ratings across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. Crucially, this represents a step up from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which tells you the leadership team identified what was going wrong and fixed it. That improvement trajectory matters as much as the rating itself. The main limitation of this report is that the published summary is brief and contains very little specific observational detail: no direct quotes from your parent's future neighbours, no description of what staff were actually seen doing, and no specifics about staffing numbers, mealtimes, or activity programmes. A Good rating is meaningful, but it cannot substitute for a visit. When you go, ask to see last week's staffing rota (not just the template), watch how staff interact with residents in the corridor, and ask the manager directly how many permanent carers work overnight.
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In Their Own Words
How Saint Cecilia's Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Supporting families through life's changes with genuine care
St. Cecilia's Nursing Home – Expert Care in Scarborough
When someone you love needs specialist nursing support, finding the right place matters deeply. St. Cecilia's Nursing Home in Scarborough provides round-the-clock care for older people with complex needs. The team here works closely with families, keeping them involved and informed as their loved ones settle into this new chapter.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist support for people with sensory impairments, physical disabilities and learning disabilities. They also care for people living with dementia, with staff trained to provide the understanding and patience needed.
For residents with dementia, the team works to maintain familiar routines and create calm, reassuring environments. They understand how important it is to preserve dignity while providing the specialist care each person needs.
“Getting to know a care home properly takes time — visiting in person helps you understand if it feels right 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
St. Cecilia's Nursing Home scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a genuine and encouraging improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating to Good across all five domains. The published inspection report contains limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed positive direction rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about feeling genuinely included in daily life here. They describe staff who take time to understand each person's needs and preferences, creating moments of connection through organised activities.
What inspectors have recorded
The nursing team focuses on keeping families connected and informed about their loved one's care. Recent changes mean the home is working through some communication challenges that they'll need to address.
How it sits against good practice
Getting to know a care home properly takes time — visiting in person helps you understand if it feels right for your family.
Worth a visit
St. Cecilia's Nursing Home on Filey Road in Scarborough was rated Good at its inspection in September 2021, published October 2021, with Good ratings across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. Crucially, this represents a step up from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which tells you the leadership team identified what was going wrong and fixed it. That improvement trajectory matters as much as the rating itself. The main limitation of this report is that the published summary is brief and contains very little specific observational detail: no direct quotes from your parent's future neighbours, no description of what staff were actually seen doing, and no specifics about staffing numbers, mealtimes, or activity programmes. A Good rating is meaningful, but it cannot substitute for a visit. When you go, ask to see last week's staffing rota (not just the template), watch how staff interact with residents in the corridor, and ask the manager directly how many permanent carers work overnight.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Saint Cecilia's Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Saint Cecilia's Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Supporting families through life's changes with genuine care
St. Cecilia's Nursing Home – Expert Care in Scarborough
When someone you love needs specialist nursing support, finding the right place matters deeply. St. Cecilia's Nursing Home in Scarborough provides round-the-clock care for older people with complex needs. The team here works closely with families, keeping them involved and informed as their loved ones settle into this new chapter.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist support for people with sensory impairments, physical disabilities and learning disabilities. They also care for people living with dementia, with staff trained to provide the understanding and patience needed.
For residents with dementia, the team works to maintain familiar routines and create calm, reassuring environments. They understand how important it is to preserve dignity while providing the specialist care each person needs.
Management & ethos
The nursing team focuses on keeping families connected and informed about their loved one's care. Recent changes mean the home is working through some communication challenges that they'll need to address.
“Getting to know a care home properly takes time — visiting in person helps you understand if it feels right for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
