Saint Cecilia's 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 beds21
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-02-05
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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
Families talk about the homely feel here, especially in the dementia areas. There's something reassuring about watching staff take their time with residents, showing real patience even during those difficult moments that dementia can bring.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity60
- Cleanliness60
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare45
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-02-05
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effectiveness was rated Good at the November 2018 inspection. The published report does not include specific observations about care planning, healthcare access, dementia training, or food quality at this home. The Good rating suggests inspectors were satisfied with how care was organised and delivered at the time of the visit. The home specialises in dementia care for adults over 65, so effective practice should include dementia-specific training and regularly reviewed, personalised care plans. No detail is available to confirm the depth of practice in these areas.Is this home caring?
Caring was rated Good at the November 2018 inspection. The published report does not include specific observations of staff interactions, use of preferred names, or examples of dignity being upheld in practice. A Good rating in this domain indicates inspectors were satisfied that staff treated people with respect and maintained their dignity. For a home specialising in dementia care, the quality of everyday interactions, tone of voice, pace, and attentiveness to non-verbal communication, matters enormously. The published findings do not allow us to confirm these in specific terms.Is the home responsive?
Responsiveness was rated Good at the November 2018 inspection. The published report does not include specific examples of activity programmes, individual engagement for people who cannot join groups, or how the home responded to individual preferences and needs. The home specialises in dementia care, where responsiveness should include tailored one-to-one activity as well as group sessions, and should reflect each person's history and interests. No specific evidence of this is available in the published findings.Is the home well-led?
Leadership was rated Good at the November 2018 inspection. The home is run by St Cecilia's Care Services Limited, with Miss Stephanie Louise Harbron as the registered manager and Miss Tanya Dawn Thomas as the nominated individual. The published report does not include specific observations about management visibility, staff culture, or governance arrangements. A Good rating suggests inspectors were satisfied with leadership at the time. As this is the only inspection on record and it took place over six years ago, the current leadership picture is unknown.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
St Cecilia's specialises in dementia care and supports adults over 65. They've built their approach around understanding the unique challenges dementia brings. The home provides a secure environment where residents with dementia can move around safely. Staff show sustained patience during challenging behaviours and know how to engage meaningfully with each person's individual needs. 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
St Cecilia's Care Home scores 62 out of 100. Four of the five inspection domains were rated Good, but the Safety rating of Requires Improvement pulls the overall picture down, and the inspection report published in 2019 contains very limited specific detail to reassure families on the things that matter most.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about the homely feel here, especially in the dementia areas. There's something reassuring about watching staff take their time with residents, showing real patience even during those difficult moments that dementia can bring.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff seem to strike the right balance between being professional and approachable. Families describe carers who really engage with residents' needs, staying attentive to the little things that make a difference in dementia care.
How it sits against good practice
It's worth visiting to see if their approach to dementia care feels right for your family.
Worth a visit
St Cecilia's Care Home on Stepney Road in Scarborough was rated Good overall at its only recorded inspection, carried out in November 2018 and published in February 2019. Four domains, covering effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership, were rated Good. Safety was rated Requires Improvement. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of the rating, but that review was a desk-based exercise, not a fresh inspection visit. The most important thing to know is that this inspection is now more than six years old. Care homes change considerably over that period: staff leave, managers change, and occupancy shifts. The published report contains almost no specific detail about what inspectors actually observed, which makes it very hard to assess what daily life is like for your mum or dad. Before visiting, ask the manager what has changed since 2018, request the most recent internal audit, and observe the home yourself during an unannounced or informal visit.
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In Their Own Words
How Saint Cecilia's Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where patience meets genuine understanding for families facing dementia
St Cecilia's Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
When dementia changes everything, finding somewhere that truly understands can feel impossible. St Cecilia's Care Home in Scarborough seems to get what matters most — giving people with dementia the patient, attentive care they deserve while keeping them safe and comfortable.
Who they care for
St Cecilia's specialises in dementia care and supports adults over 65. They've built their approach around understanding the unique challenges dementia brings.
The home provides a secure environment where residents with dementia can move around safely. Staff show sustained patience during challenging behaviours and know how to engage meaningfully with each person's individual needs.
“It's worth visiting to see if their approach to dementia care feels right for your family.”
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
St Cecilia's Care Home scores 62 out of 100. Four of the five inspection domains were rated Good, but the Safety rating of Requires Improvement pulls the overall picture down, and the inspection report published in 2019 contains very limited specific detail to reassure families on the things that matter most.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about the homely feel here, especially in the dementia areas. There's something reassuring about watching staff take their time with residents, showing real patience even during those difficult moments that dementia can bring.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff seem to strike the right balance between being professional and approachable. Families describe carers who really engage with residents' needs, staying attentive to the little things that make a difference in dementia care.
How it sits against good practice
It's worth visiting to see if their approach to dementia care feels right for your family.
Worth a visit
St Cecilia's Care Home on Stepney Road in Scarborough was rated Good overall at its only recorded inspection, carried out in November 2018 and published in February 2019. Four domains, covering effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership, were rated Good. Safety was rated Requires Improvement. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of the rating, but that review was a desk-based exercise, not a fresh inspection visit. The most important thing to know is that this inspection is now more than six years old. Care homes change considerably over that period: staff leave, managers change, and occupancy shifts. The published report contains almost no specific detail about what inspectors actually observed, which makes it very hard to assess what daily life is like for your mum or dad. Before visiting, ask the manager what has changed since 2018, request the most recent internal audit, and observe the home yourself during an unannounced or informal visit.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Saint Cecilia's Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Saint Cecilia's Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where patience meets genuine understanding for families facing dementia
St Cecilia's Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
When dementia changes everything, finding somewhere that truly understands can feel impossible. St Cecilia's Care Home in Scarborough seems to get what matters most — giving people with dementia the patient, attentive care they deserve while keeping them safe and comfortable.
Who they care for
St Cecilia's specialises in dementia care and supports adults over 65. They've built their approach around understanding the unique challenges dementia brings.
The home provides a secure environment where residents with dementia can move around safely. Staff show sustained patience during challenging behaviours and know how to engage meaningfully with each person's individual needs.
Management & ethos
Staff seem to strike the right balance between being professional and approachable. Families describe carers who really engage with residents' needs, staying attentive to the little things that make a difference in dementia care.
The home & environment
The food here gets particular praise from families. People mention the exceptional quality of meals — proper cooking that residents actually enjoy eating, which matters so much when appetite can be unpredictable.
“It's worth visiting to see if their approach to dementia care feels right for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
