Byron Lodge Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
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Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds61
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions
- Last inspected2023-05-11
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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 warmth65
- Compassion & dignity65
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality55
- Healthcare45
- Management & leadership30
- Resident happiness60
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-05-11
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the December 2025 inspection. This domain covers whether staff have the right training and knowledge, whether care plans are used as working documents, whether residents have access to healthcare professionals, and whether food and nutrition are managed well. A Good rating here is a genuine positive in an otherwise concerning picture. However, the full published summary does not contain specific observations or quotes to explain what inspectors found in detail.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the December 2025 inspection. This domain focuses on whether staff treat the people who live here with warmth, dignity, and genuine respect, and whether residents have a say in decisions about their own care. A Good rating in this area is meaningful because it is the domain most directly shaped by the culture of individual staff members and their day-to-day behaviour. The full detail of what inspectors observed is not available in the published summary provided.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the December 2025 inspection. This domain covers whether the home offers meaningful activities tailored to individuals, whether residents' personal preferences and histories are reflected in how they spend their days, and whether complaints are handled well. A Good rating here is a positive finding. However, the published summary does not contain specific detail about what the activity programme looks like or how the home meets the needs of residents with advanced dementia who may not be able to join group activities.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Inadequate at the December 2025 inspection, alongside the Inadequate Safe rating. Together, these two Inadequate ratings are the most serious finding in this report. An Inadequate Well-led rating typically indicates that inspectors found significant failures in governance, oversight, or management culture, and that the leadership of the home is not effectively addressing problems as they arise. The full detail of the specific findings is not available in the published summary provided. The nominated individual is listed as Mr Kajen Suresparan.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Byron Lodge has experience caring for adults of different ages with varying support needs. They provide specialist care for people living with dementia and those managing mental health conditions. The home welcomes residents with dementia, offering specialised support for people at different stages of their diagnosis. Staff have training in dementia care approaches. 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
Byron Lodge Care Home scores 52 out of 100. The caring and responsive domains were rated Good at the most recent inspection, suggesting staff can be kind and your parent may have some life here, but serious concerns in safety and leadership bring the overall picture down significantly.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Byron Lodge Care Home in West Melton, Rotherham was rated Requires Improvement overall at its most recent inspection in December 2025, with the report published in January 2026. This marks a decline from a previous rating of Good. The inspection found two domains rated Good (Effective and Caring), suggesting that day-to-day interactions with staff and basic care knowledge are functioning reasonably well. However, both the Safe and Well-led domains were rated Inadequate, which is a serious finding that the inspection report summary does not explain in full detail. An Inadequate rating in safety and leadership means inspectors identified significant shortfalls that place the people who live here at risk, or at least make it difficult to be confident they are consistently protected. Before you visit, request a copy of the home's most recent action plan responding to the December 2025 inspection and ask what specific steps have been taken since then. On your visit, ask the manager directly what caused the Inadequate ratings, how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit on a night shift, and how often the nominated individual or registered manager is physically present in the home.
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In Their Own Words
How Byron Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support for complex care needs in Rotherham
Dedicated nursing home Support in Rotherham
Byron Lodge Care Home in Rotherham provides residential care for adults with mental health conditions and dementia. The home accepts both younger adults under 65 and older residents who need specialist support. Located in Yorkshire & Humberside, the care home offers services for people with complex care requirements.
Who they care for
The team at Byron Lodge has experience caring for adults of different ages with varying support needs. They provide specialist care for people living with dementia and those managing mental health conditions.
The home welcomes residents with dementia, offering specialised support for people at different stages of their diagnosis. Staff have training in dementia care approaches.
“To learn more about Byron Lodge and whether it might suit your family member's needs, arranging a visit can help you make an informed decision.”
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
Byron Lodge Care Home scores 52 out of 100. The caring and responsive domains were rated Good at the most recent inspection, suggesting staff can be kind and your parent may have some life here, but serious concerns in safety and leadership bring the overall picture down significantly.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Byron Lodge Care Home in West Melton, Rotherham was rated Requires Improvement overall at its most recent inspection in December 2025, with the report published in January 2026. This marks a decline from a previous rating of Good. The inspection found two domains rated Good (Effective and Caring), suggesting that day-to-day interactions with staff and basic care knowledge are functioning reasonably well. However, both the Safe and Well-led domains were rated Inadequate, which is a serious finding that the inspection report summary does not explain in full detail. An Inadequate rating in safety and leadership means inspectors identified significant shortfalls that place the people who live here at risk, or at least make it difficult to be confident they are consistently protected. Before you visit, request a copy of the home's most recent action plan responding to the December 2025 inspection and ask what specific steps have been taken since then. On your visit, ask the manager directly what caused the Inadequate ratings, how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit on a night shift, and how often the nominated individual or registered manager is physically present in the home.
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Let our analysis show you how Byron Lodge Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Byron Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support for complex care needs in Rotherham
Dedicated nursing home Support in Rotherham
Byron Lodge Care Home in Rotherham provides residential care for adults with mental health conditions and dementia. The home accepts both younger adults under 65 and older residents who need specialist support. Located in Yorkshire & Humberside, the care home offers services for people with complex care requirements.
Who they care for
The team at Byron Lodge has experience caring for adults of different ages with varying support needs. They provide specialist care for people living with dementia and those managing mental health conditions.
The home welcomes residents with dementia, offering specialised support for people at different stages of their diagnosis. Staff have training in dementia care approaches.
“To learn more about Byron Lodge and whether it might suit your family member's needs, arranging a visit can help you make an informed decision.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
