Rated Care Homes

Sandrock House Residential Care Home

O

Outstanding

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

At a glance

  • 3 ratings

    First rated Good in 2015, most recently Outstanding in September 2026.

  • 1 month

    since the latest rating was published.

  • 3 of 73

    rated care homes in Doncaster are rated Outstanding, like this one.

Sandrock House Residential Care Home: inspection record

Care home, 37 beds, Doncaster

Rated Outstanding in September 2026.

Sandrock House Residential Care Home: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

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What inspectors found

From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 7 September 2026 (assessment visit 16 July 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

Date of inspection, 21 July 2026. The inspection of this location was prompted due to the historic rating. Sandrock House Residential Care Home is a care home registered to provide personal care and accommodation for up to older people, including those living with dementia. At the time of the inspection, the service was supporting 33 people. The service consistently delivered exceptionally high-quality, person-centred care, placing people at the heart of everything it did. Staff knew people extremely well and used their understanding of individual histories, preferences, interests and aspirations to provide highly personalised support that reflected what mattered most to them.

  • Safe Good
  • Effective Outstanding
  • Caring Outstanding
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Well-led Outstanding
Read the rest of CQC's summary

People were treated with kindness, compassion and respect. There was a warm and welcoming atmosphere where people were encouraged to maintain their independence, make meaningful choices and remain in control of their daily lives. Relatives and professionals spoke highly of the caring culture and the positive impact staff had on people’s wellbeing.

The service promoted an exceptionally positive and inclusive culture. Staff went above and beyond to help people maintain relationships, pursue hobbies and participate in meaningful activities that enhanced their confidence, wellbeing and sense of purpose.

Leadership was a key strength. The provider and registered manager was highly visible, approachable and led by example, creating a culture where kindness, accountability and person-centred values were embedded throughout the service. Staff felt valued, supported and motivated to provide the highest standards of care.

Staff were highly skilled, knowledgeable and well supported through training and development opportunities. Care planning and risk management were robust, regularly reviewed and tailored to individual needs, ensuring people received responsive support that promoted positive outcomes and independence.

The service worked exceptionally well with healthcare professionals and community partners, ensuring people received coordinated, timely and effective care. Staff were proactive in monitoring health and wellbeing, responding promptly to concerns and supporting people to access appropriate healthcare services.

There were sufficient staff available to meet people's needs safely and promptly. A strong team ethos ensured people received consistent, responsive and compassionate support.

The environment was comfortable, welcoming and designed to promote independence, engagement and quality of life. Governance arrangements were highly effective, with strong oversight, regular audits and a commitment to continuous improvement. Feedback was actively sought and used to maintain and further develop the outstanding quality of care provided.

People experienced exceptionally personalised, compassionate and responsive care from a dedicated staff team committed to helping them achieve the best possible outcomes and live fulfilling lives.

  1. Safe

    Good

    Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good. This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.

  2. Effective

    Outstanding

    Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.

    At our last assessment we rated this key question outstanding. At this assessment the rating has remained outstanding. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently better than expected compared to similar services. People’s feedback described it as exceptional and distinctive.

  3. Caring

    Outstanding

    Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.

    At our last assessment we rated this key question outstanding. At this assessment the rating has remained outstanding. This meant people were truly respected and valued as individuals; and empowered as partners in their care in an exceptional service.

  4. Responsive

    Outstanding

    Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.

    At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has changed to outstanding. This meant services were tailored to meet the needs of individuals and delivered to ensure flexibility, choice and continuity of care.

  5. Well-led

    Outstanding

    Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.

    At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has changed to outstanding. This meant service leadership was exceptional and distinctive. Leaders and the culture they created drove and improved high-quality, person-centred care.

Questions to ask when you visit

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  2. Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.

Registration details

Registered manager
Michele Thompson
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service without nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older People

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

5 inspection reports, latest 6 December 2017. Latest assessment published 7 September 2026; the Care Quality Commission's newer assessments are published on its website rather than as reports.

The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.

Who runs it

Ownership type
Organisation
Companies House number
03929445 (opens Companies House)

Getting help from City of Doncaster Council

The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does Sandrock House Residential Care Home provide nursing care?
No. The Care Quality Commission lists Sandrock House Residential Care Home as a care home without nursing.
How many beds does Sandrock House Residential Care Home have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 37 beds at Sandrock House Residential Care Home.
When was Sandrock House Residential Care Home last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Sandrock House Residential Care Home was published on 7 September 2026.
Who runs Sandrock House Residential Care Home?
Sandrock House Residential Care Home is run by Sherwood Care Homes Limited.
What is Sandrock House Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Outstanding, published on 7 September 2026.

Contact

Phone
01302 535634
Address
53 Bawtry Road, Bessacarr, Doncaster, DN4 7AA Map (opens Google Maps)
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

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