Springfield House
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 beds24
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2019-02-14
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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
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-02-14
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the December 2020 inspection. The published report does not describe training provision, care plan quality, GP access arrangements, or how the home meets the specific needs of people with dementia, mental health conditions, or physical disabilities. A July 2023 review did not trigger reassessment of this rating.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the December 2020 inspection. The published report does not include inspector observations of staff interactions, quotes from residents or relatives, or descriptions of how dignity and privacy are maintained in practice. No detail is available about how staff respond to distress or communicate with people who have limited verbal ability.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the December 2020 inspection. The published report does not describe the activities programme, how the home tailors daily life to individual preferences, or how it supports people who are unable to participate in group activities. End-of-life care arrangements and complaint handling are also not detailed in the available findings.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the December 2020 inspection, completing an improvement across all domains from the previous Requires Improvement rating. The published report does not describe the registered manager's tenure, governance arrangements, staff culture, or how the home involves families in its oversight. A July 2023 monitoring review did not prompt reassessment.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults of all ages, including those under 65, and has experience supporting people with dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. For residents living with dementia, the team takes time to learn about each person's preferences and routines. They work closely with families to maintain familiar patterns where possible. 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
Springfield House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, having improved from Requires Improvement, which is encouraging. However, the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect a confirmed positive direction rather than strong evidential depth.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Springfield House in Oldham holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, based on an inspection carried out in December 2020 and reviewed in July 2023 with no change to the rating. The improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating is a meaningful signal, suggesting the home recognised problems and addressed them. With 24 beds and registrations covering dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities, it caters for a range of complex needs. The main limitation here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail: no staff observations, no resident or family quotes, no descriptions of the environment or daily life. That makes it genuinely difficult to assess what Good looks like in practice at this home. Before you commit, visit in person, speak to the manager about what changed since the Requires Improvement rating, ask to see staffing rotas from the past fortnight including night shifts, and spend time in a communal area to observe how staff interact with the people who live there.
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In Their Own Words
How Springfield House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Caring for each person as an individual in Oldham
Springfields – Your Trusted residential home
When you're looking for care that treats your loved one as the unique person they are, finding the right approach matters. Springfields in Oldham provides residential care with a focus on getting to know each resident personally. The team here works with families to understand what makes each person comfortable and content.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults of all ages, including those under 65, and has experience supporting people with dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities.
For residents living with dementia, the team takes time to learn about each person's preferences and routines. They work closely with families to maintain familiar patterns where possible.
“Getting a real sense of how Springfields works means seeing it for yourself — you're welcome to arrange a visit when it suits you.”
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
Springfield House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, having improved from Requires Improvement, which is encouraging. However, the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect a confirmed positive direction rather than strong evidential depth.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Springfield House in Oldham holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, based on an inspection carried out in December 2020 and reviewed in July 2023 with no change to the rating. The improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating is a meaningful signal, suggesting the home recognised problems and addressed them. With 24 beds and registrations covering dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities, it caters for a range of complex needs. The main limitation here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail: no staff observations, no resident or family quotes, no descriptions of the environment or daily life. That makes it genuinely difficult to assess what Good looks like in practice at this home. Before you commit, visit in person, speak to the manager about what changed since the Requires Improvement rating, ask to see staffing rotas from the past fortnight including night shifts, and spend time in a communal area to observe how staff interact with the people who live there.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Springfield House measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Springfield House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Caring for each person as an individual in Oldham
Springfields – Your Trusted residential home
When you're looking for care that treats your loved one as the unique person they are, finding the right approach matters. Springfields in Oldham provides residential care with a focus on getting to know each resident personally. The team here works with families to understand what makes each person comfortable and content.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults of all ages, including those under 65, and has experience supporting people with dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities.
For residents living with dementia, the team takes time to learn about each person's preferences and routines. They work closely with families to maintain familiar patterns where possible.
“Getting a real sense of how Springfields works means seeing it for yourself — you're welcome to arrange a visit when it suits you.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
