St Margaret's Care Home
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 beds59
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2020-12-03
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 & dignity60
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare50
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-12-03
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the October 2020 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. The published summary does not include any specific observations about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training content, or food provision. The rating indicates that inspectors were broadly satisfied, but the absence of detail means families cannot verify what specifically was observed.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the October 2020 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and independence. No specific observations, staff interactions, or resident or relative quotes are recorded in the published summary. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with what they observed, but without detail it is not possible to say what that looked like in practice.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the October 2020 inspection. This domain covers activities, engagement, individuality, and end-of-life care. No specific information about the activity programme, individual engagement, or end-of-life planning is recorded in the published summary. The Good rating indicates the standard was met, but families have no published detail to draw on.Is the home well-led?
The Well-Led domain was rated Good at the October 2020 inspection. The home is run by Sun Healthcare Limited, with a named registered manager and a nominated individual listed in the published record. A review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of the rating. The published summary does not describe the management culture, staff feedback mechanisms, or governance processes in any specific detail.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at St Margarets cares for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those with dementia and physical disabilities. They offer both long-term residence and respite care options. The home has experience caring for residents with different stages of dementia. Their approach includes structured daily routines and appropriate support for those with memory-related conditions. 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 Margarets scores in the mid-range because the overall rating improved to Good, but the Safety domain remains Requires Improvement and the inspection report itself contains very little specific observational detail to draw on. Most scores reflect the general rating rather than concrete evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St Margarets on Littlecoates Road in Grimsby was rated Good overall at its inspection in October 2020, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. That improvement is meaningful and shows the management team addressed earlier concerns. The Caring, Effective, Responsive, and Well-Led domains all achieved a Good rating, suggesting that the broad framework of care, staff conduct, and leadership was in reasonable order at the time inspectors visited. However, the Safety domain remained at Requires Improvement, which is the most important caveat for any family considering this home. The published inspection summary is also very brief and contains almost no specific observations, quotes from residents, or concrete examples of what good practice looks like day to day. This means much of the picture is missing. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the staffing rota for a recent week, find out exactly what the safety concerns were and what has changed since, and speak to staff and any residents you meet in communal areas.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how St Margaret's Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How St Margaret's Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dementia care home in Grimsby offering respite and long-term support
St Margarets – Your Trusted nursing home
St Margarets in Grimsby provides care for older adults, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. The home offers both permanent residence and short-term respite care, supporting families across Yorkshire & Humberside who need professional care assistance.
Who they care for
The team at St Margarets cares for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those with dementia and physical disabilities. They offer both long-term residence and respite care options.
The home has experience caring for residents with different stages of dementia. Their approach includes structured daily routines and appropriate support for those with memory-related conditions.
“Visiting St Margarets can help you understand if their approach feels right for your family's needs.”
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 Margarets scores in the mid-range because the overall rating improved to Good, but the Safety domain remains Requires Improvement and the inspection report itself contains very little specific observational detail to draw on. Most scores reflect the general rating rather than concrete evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St Margarets on Littlecoates Road in Grimsby was rated Good overall at its inspection in October 2020, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. That improvement is meaningful and shows the management team addressed earlier concerns. The Caring, Effective, Responsive, and Well-Led domains all achieved a Good rating, suggesting that the broad framework of care, staff conduct, and leadership was in reasonable order at the time inspectors visited. However, the Safety domain remained at Requires Improvement, which is the most important caveat for any family considering this home. The published inspection summary is also very brief and contains almost no specific observations, quotes from residents, or concrete examples of what good practice looks like day to day. This means much of the picture is missing. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the staffing rota for a recent week, find out exactly what the safety concerns were and what has changed since, and speak to staff and any residents you meet in communal areas.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how St Margaret's Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How St Margaret's Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dementia care home in Grimsby offering respite and long-term support
St Margarets – Your Trusted nursing home
St Margarets in Grimsby provides care for older adults, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. The home offers both permanent residence and short-term respite care, supporting families across Yorkshire & Humberside who need professional care assistance.
Who they care for
The team at St Margarets cares for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those with dementia and physical disabilities. They offer both long-term residence and respite care options.
The home has experience caring for residents with different stages of dementia. Their approach includes structured daily routines and appropriate support for those with memory-related conditions.
“Visiting St Margarets can help you understand if their approach feels right for your family's needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
