Stonehaven Care Home
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 beds26
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2020-02-13
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 warmth82
- Compassion & dignity85
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement78
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness78
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-02-13
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The inspection rated Effective as Good, meaning inspectors were satisfied that staff had the skills, training, and processes to meet residents' needs — including the dementia specialism the home is registered for. For a dementia specialist home to achieve Good in Effective, inspectors would expect to see evidence of appropriate training, care plans that reflect individual need, and access to healthcare professionals including GPs. The published summary does not provide specific detail about training content, care plan review frequency, or how the home manages healthcare for residents with complex dementia-related needs.Is this home caring?
Caring is rated Outstanding — the highest possible rating, and the strongest finding in this inspection. To achieve Outstanding in Caring, inspectors must find direct, specific evidence that staff go beyond their duties to treat residents with genuine kindness, respect, and dignity. This is not achievable through paperwork alone: it requires inspectors to observe staff interactions, speak with residents and families, and find consistent evidence of person-led rather than task-led care. The published summary does not reproduce specific quotes from residents or relatives, but the Outstanding rating itself is a strong signal of what inspectors found on the day.Is the home responsive?
Responsive is also rated Outstanding, meaning inspectors found specific evidence that the home tailors its care and activities to individual residents rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. For a dementia specialist home, this is particularly significant: people at different stages of dementia have very different capacity to engage in group activities, and Outstanding in Responsive requires evidence that the home recognises and responds to this. It also typically requires evidence of personalised end-of-life planning and a genuine complaints culture. The published summary does not include detail about the specific activities on offer, how individual engagement is managed for residents at advanced stages, or how complaints are handled.Is the home well-led?
Well-led is rated Good, indicating that inspectors found adequate leadership, governance, and culture at the time of the December 2019 inspection. The home is run by Stonehaven Residential Home Limited, with Mrs Rebeka Sultana Sarowar as registered manager and Mr Christopher Darren Stevens as nominated individual. A Good rating here means the basics of governance — audits, incident learning, staff support — were in place, but did not meet the specific, evidenced standard required for Outstanding. The published summary does not provide detail about management visibility, staff culture, or how the home has responded to challenges.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Stonehaven specialises in caring for older adults, including those living with dementia. They understand the unique needs of residents over 65 and provide tailored support. For residents with dementia, Stonehaven offers specialist care designed to maintain dignity and quality of life. The team works to create a supportive environment where each person's individual needs are understood. 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
Stonehaven scores strongly on the things families care about most — staff kindness and dignity — reflecting its Outstanding ratings in Caring and Responsive, though limited detail in the published report means some important practical questions remain unanswered.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Stonehaven on Main Road, Spalding is rated Outstanding overall — a rating achieved by fewer than 5% of care homes in England. Inspectors visited in December 2019 and found the home had improved from its previous Good rating. The Outstanding ratings in Caring and Responsive are the most meaningful for families: they indicate inspectors found specific, direct evidence that staff treat your parent with genuine kindness and that life at the home is genuinely personalised, not just compliant. The home specialises in dementia care for adults over 65 and is registered for 26 beds — a smaller home where staff are more likely to know your parent as an individual. The main uncertainty here is the age of this inspection — December 2019 is now over five years ago, and a July 2023 monitoring review did not find reason to reassess, but it was not a full re-inspection. A lot can change in five years: managers move on, staff teams change, and the care home sector has been through significant pressure since 2020. Before you visit, find out whether the registered manager (Mrs Rebeka Sultana Sarowar) is still in post, how the staff team has changed, and what night staffing looks like. On the visit itself, watch how staff interact with residents in the corridor — unhurried, by name, with eye contact — rather than relying only on what you are shown.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Stonehaven Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Stonehaven Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A warm and welcoming place to call home in Spalding
Stonehaven – Your Trusted residential home
When you're searching for the right care home, sometimes the simplest things matter most. Stonehaven in Spalding offers residential care in a comfortable environment where warmth extends beyond just the heating. For families exploring options in the East Midlands, this home provides care for those over 65.
Who they care for
The team at Stonehaven specialises in caring for older adults, including those living with dementia. They understand the unique needs of residents over 65 and provide tailored support.
For residents with dementia, Stonehaven offers specialist care designed to maintain dignity and quality of life. The team works to create a supportive environment where each person's individual needs are understood.
“Why not arrange a visit to see if Stonehaven could be the right choice for your loved one?”
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
Stonehaven scores strongly on the things families care about most — staff kindness and dignity — reflecting its Outstanding ratings in Caring and Responsive, though limited detail in the published report means some important practical questions remain unanswered.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Stonehaven on Main Road, Spalding is rated Outstanding overall — a rating achieved by fewer than 5% of care homes in England. Inspectors visited in December 2019 and found the home had improved from its previous Good rating. The Outstanding ratings in Caring and Responsive are the most meaningful for families: they indicate inspectors found specific, direct evidence that staff treat your parent with genuine kindness and that life at the home is genuinely personalised, not just compliant. The home specialises in dementia care for adults over 65 and is registered for 26 beds — a smaller home where staff are more likely to know your parent as an individual. The main uncertainty here is the age of this inspection — December 2019 is now over five years ago, and a July 2023 monitoring review did not find reason to reassess, but it was not a full re-inspection. A lot can change in five years: managers move on, staff teams change, and the care home sector has been through significant pressure since 2020. Before you visit, find out whether the registered manager (Mrs Rebeka Sultana Sarowar) is still in post, how the staff team has changed, and what night staffing looks like. On the visit itself, watch how staff interact with residents in the corridor — unhurried, by name, with eye contact — rather than relying only on what you are shown.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Stonehaven Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Stonehaven Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A warm and welcoming place to call home in Spalding
Stonehaven – Your Trusted residential home
When you're searching for the right care home, sometimes the simplest things matter most. Stonehaven in Spalding offers residential care in a comfortable environment where warmth extends beyond just the heating. For families exploring options in the East Midlands, this home provides care for those over 65.
Who they care for
The team at Stonehaven specialises in caring for older adults, including those living with dementia. They understand the unique needs of residents over 65 and provide tailored support.
For residents with dementia, Stonehaven offers specialist care designed to maintain dignity and quality of life. The team works to create a supportive environment where each person's individual needs are understood.
“Why not arrange a visit to see if Stonehaven could be the right choice for your loved one?”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
