19 Lower Dolcliffe Road
19 Lower Dolcliffe Road is a residential care home in Mexborough, Doncaster (S64 9PA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road
19 Lower Dolcliffe Road is a small residential home in Mexborough. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, including younger adults and people with sight or hearing loss, and we offer respite stays. Being small is the whole point. This is a house, not a unit, and it is run with the people who live in it rather than around them. Meals, shopping, laundry, what goes on the walls and how the household works are all things people take part in deciding. We plan support around what each person wants from their life rather than around a timetable that suits us. That might be help with cooking and managing money, support to keep a college place or a job, assistance to travel independently, or somebody alongside on a hard day. For autistic people we pay close attention to sensory needs and we flag changes well in advance, because unexpected change is usually the most difficult part. Communication takes different forms here and we learn each person's. Speech, signing, pictures, objects, or the particular way somebody shows they have had enough. Where sight or hearing is affected we think about lighting, contrast, sound and how we announce ourselves. Respite guests are welcome to visit beforehand and stay briefly before committing to longer. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please get in touch if you would like to come and look round.
Care provided at 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road
- Learning disability and autism support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 4 August 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road. Report published 4 August 2021.
- 17 June 2021, during a routine inspection
- 1 places, 1 person was using the service at the time
- First assessment of the service
Safe
Staff were trained in keeping people safe from harm or abuse. The provider had mostly taken appropriate action when incidents or suspected abuse occurred. Staff were recruited safely. Medicines were well managed, with one area for improvement about "as required" medicines, which the registered manager confirmed had been addressed.
Effective
The person using the service was encouraged to be involved in meal planning and preparation, and their nutrition and hydration needs were assessed and monitored. Staff received training in a wide range of relevant areas. The person was supported to have choice and control in the least restrictive way possible.
Caring
Staff routinely promoted choice and independence. They spoke to the person using the service respectfully and upheld their dignity.
Responsive
Care plans were highly personalised, which showed staff understood the person's needs. Care was reviewed regularly and changes were made where needed. There was a complaints process, but the provider had not followed its own procedures when dealing with complaints, and CQC made a recommendation to assess how well the arrangements worked.
Well-led
There was a system for monitoring the quality of the service and making ongoing improvements. The service showed how it was meeting the principles of Right support, right care, right culture. Staff were dedicated to providing a person centred service that reflected the person's preferences.
Since the last inspection
This is the earliest inspection report we hold for this service, so there is no earlier rating to compare with.
- 4 August 2021: Routine inspection. This inspection gave the current rating.
Read the full report on the CQC website
Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.
How 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road compares in Doncaster
Measured against the 81 care homes registered in Doncaster. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 1 places. Smaller than 80 of the 81 homes. The local average is 32 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 60 of the 81 homes (74%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Doncaster the figure is 74%.
- Latest report
- 4 August 2021. 65 of the 81 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- July 2019. 24 of the 81 homes registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Doncaster.
The local picture: Doncaster
What the numbers say about care for older people in Doncaster.
What care costs in Doncaster, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £853 | £1,165 to £1,475 (Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few Doncaster homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,316.) |
| Nursing care | £973 | £1,600 to £2,071 (England figure, because too few Doncaster homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,199 to £1,581 (Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few Doncaster homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,399.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 (England figure, because too few Doncaster homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 30,800. Rising to 35,800 by 2035, up 16%
- People aged 85 and over: 7,700. Rising to 10,700 by 2035, up 38%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 4,000. Rising to 4,800 by 2035, up 21%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 68%. The NHS ambition is 67%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 74
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed. 9 changed owner, covering 391 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Doncaster: 86%. The 12 month average is 85%.
- Who pays, across Doncaster (estimate): 50% council, 32% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 25 July 2019, so 7 years.
- Run by
- Friends Care Homes Ltd, which runs this service only.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Rotherham Hospital, Rotherham, 6 miles away
It is about 6 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- The New Surgery, 0.4 miles away
- Mexborough Health Centre, 0.5 miles away
- Crown Street Surgery, 1.1 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Smile Dental Care Mexborough, 0.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Gatus Dental Surgery, 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Swinton Dental Surgery, 1 mile away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Mexcare Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
- Wath Road Pharmacy, 0.4 miles away
- Pharmacy M, 0.4 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Mexborough Station, 0.3 miles away
- Swinton (South Yorks) Station, 0.9 miles away
- Bolton-Upon-Dearne Station, 1.8 miles away
Around 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road
- H: 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road
Where is 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road located?
19 Lower Dolcliffe Road is a residential care home in Mexborough, Doncaster, S64 9PA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road provide?
19 Lower Dolcliffe Road is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road's CQC rating?
19 Lower Dolcliffe Road is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 4 August 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the Yorkshire & Humberside
19 Lower Dolcliffe Road has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the Yorkshire & Humberside, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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