Dementia Care Home

Springfield care home, Bradford

17 Western Way, Bradford, Yorkshire, BD6 2UB

Residential homes

At a Glance

The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.

DCC Family Score
72/ 100
Weighted from family reviews
Dementia SpecialismConfirmed

Residential homes

Families Rate The Staff72 / 100

Staff warmth score

“Well Looked After”70%

of reviewers answered yes

Good to know

  • Registered beds99
  • SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
  • Last inspected2019-02-22

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The Evidence

What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.

Section 01

What families say

Families talk about feeling genuinely welcomed here, not just as visitors but as people going through something difficult. The care extends beyond residents to include relatives too — whether that's taking time to chat, offering reassurance, or simply being there when things get tough. There's a real sense that staff understand this isn't just about providing care; it's about supporting whole families through challenging times.

The eight family priority themes

  • Staff warmth72
  • Compassion & dignity72
  • Cleanliness70
  • Activities & engagement65
  • Food quality65
  • Healthcare68
  • Management & leadership72
  • Resident happiness70
Section 02

What inspectors found

Inspected 2019-02-22

  • Is this home safe?

    Good
    Springfield was rated Good for safety at its March 2021 inspection. The published report does not include specific observations about staffing levels, medicines management, falls recording, or infection control practices. The home is registered for up to 99 residents across a mixed-age, dementia-specialist service. No concerns were raised in the safety domain, but the absence of published detail means the Good rating reflects a compliance threshold rather than a richly evidenced picture.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is the care effective?

    Good
    Springfield was rated Good for effectiveness at its March 2021 inspection. The published report does not provide specific detail about care plan content, GP access arrangements, dementia training programmes, or how food quality and dietary needs are managed. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which suggests a claimed competence in this area, but the inspection text does not describe how that specialism is delivered in practice.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is this home caring?

    Good
    Springfield was rated Good for caring at its March 2021 inspection. The published report does not include direct observations of staff interactions, quotes from residents or relatives about warmth or dignity, or specific examples of how staff treat people with dementia. The Good rating confirms that inspectors found no failures in this domain, but the absence of narrative detail limits what can be reported here with confidence.
    Verified by inspectorResident testimony recorded
  • Is the home responsive?

    Good
    Springfield was rated Good for responsiveness at its March 2021 inspection. The published report does not describe the activity programme, individual engagement for residents who cannot join group activities, or how the home responds to changing needs including end-of-life care. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies a commitment to tailored support, but no specific evidence of this is available in the published text.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is the home well-led?

    Good
    Springfield was rated Good for well-led at its March 2021 inspection. The home has a named registered manager, Miss Victoria Ann Hemsworth, and a nominated individual, Mr Daniel Ryan, both recorded on the registration. The home is operated by Anchor Hanover Group, one of the larger not-for-profit care providers in the UK. The published inspection report does not include specific observations about management visibility, staff culture, or how the home handles complaints and learning from incidents.
    Verified by inspector
  • Source: CQC inspection report →

    Section 03

    What the evidence base says

    Springfield provides specialist dementia care alongside support for adults both under and over 65. This mix of ages and needs means they're experienced in adapting their approach to suit different residents. For those living with dementia, the home provides specialised support within their broader care framework. Staff show patience and understanding of the unique challenges dementia brings, working to maintain each person's comfort and dignity. 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.

72/ 100

DCC Family Score

Springfield received a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail, observations, or testimony, so scores reflect a confirmed Good rating rather than rich, evidenced findings.

Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.

The three-lens summary

Lens 01

What families tell us

Families talk about feeling genuinely welcomed here, not just as visitors but as people going through something difficult. The care extends beyond residents to include relatives too — whether that's taking time to chat, offering reassurance, or simply being there when things get tough. There's a real sense that staff understand this isn't just about providing care; it's about supporting whole families through challenging times.

Lens 02

What inspectors have recorded

Staff here are consistently described as both warm and professional — a balance that's not always easy to strike. They're quick to respond when families raise concerns and seem genuinely invested in finding solutions that work. Several families have particularly valued the support staff provided during their loved ones' final days, handling these sensitive times with real dignity and compassion.

Lens 03

How it sits against good practice

It's worth noting that one family with nursing experience raised concerns about staff training for complex medical needs, so do discuss any specific health requirements when you visit to ensure they can provide the right level of support.

DCC Recommendation

Worth a visit

Springfield, at 17 Western Way in Bradford, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in March 2021, with the report published in April 2021. The home is registered to care for up to 99 adults, including those living with dementia, and is run by Anchor Hanover Group with a named registered manager in post. A Good rating across every domain is a solid foundation and reflects a service that met the required standard at the time of inspection. The main limitation here is the inspection report itself: very little specific detail, direct observation, or testimony was published, which means this Family View cannot give you the granular picture families need when choosing a dementia care home. The inspection is also now over four years old, and a great deal can change in that time, including staffing, leadership stability, and quality of daily life. Before visiting, prepare a list of specific questions using the checklist above. On the visit itself, watch how staff speak to your parent, check whether the environment is calm and well signposted, and ask to see actual staffing rotas rather than template plans.

The three questions to ask when you visit

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In Their Own Words

How Springfield care home, Bradford describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.

What Springfield care home, Bradford says about itself

Where families find genuine compassion through life's hardest moments

Dedicated residential home Support in Bradford

When you're looking for somewhere that truly understands what matters most, Springfield in Bradford stands out for the way staff support both residents and their families. This Yorkshire home specialises in caring for people with dementia as well as adults of all ages, creating a warm environment where families often comment on the thoughtful touches they notice. What particularly comes through is how staff here seem to grasp the emotional weight of this journey for everyone involved.

Care & specialisms

Who they care for

    Springfield provides specialist dementia care alongside support for adults both under and over 65. This mix of ages and needs means they're experienced in adapting their approach to suit different residents.

    How they describe their dementia care

    For those living with dementia, the home provides specialised support within their broader care framework. Staff show patience and understanding of the unique challenges dementia brings, working to maintain each person's comfort and dignity.

    “It's worth noting that one family with nursing experience raised concerns about staff training for complex medical needs, so do discuss any specific health requirements when you visit to ensure they can provide the right level of support.”

    DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.

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