Yew Tree Care Centre
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds76
- SpecialismsDementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2020-02-04
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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
Some families have found real comfort in how staff care for their loved ones, particularly during difficult times. The care assistants have been described as gentle and kind in their daily interactions with residents.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-02-04
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The effective domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. No specific detail was published about care plan quality, GP access, medicines reviews, dementia training content, or food provision. The home is registered to provide treatment of disease, disorder, or injury alongside nursing and personal care. The monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence to change the Good rating.Is this home caring?
The caring domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. The published summary does not include specific observations about staff warmth, use of preferred names, pace of care, or responses to distress. No quotes from residents or relatives were included in the published summary. The monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence to change the Good rating.Is the home responsive?
The responsive domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. The published summary does not include specific detail about the activity programme, one-to-one engagement, how individual preferences are accommodated, or end-of-life care planning. The monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence to change the Good rating.Is the home well-led?
The well-led domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. Ms Helen Louise Wood is named as the registered manager and Mrs Lynn Maddison as the nominated individual, indicating a defined leadership structure. The published summary does not include detail about manager visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home handles complaints and incidents. The monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence to change the Good rating.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The centre supports residents with sensory impairments, dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. They have experience caring for people with complex needs. For those living with dementia, the centre provides specialist support. Staff work with residents who have varying stages and types of dementia alongside other conditions. 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
Yew Tree Care Centre holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the confirmed rating rather than rich observational evidence. Families should use the checklist questions below to fill the gaps before deciding.
Homes in North East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Some families have found real comfort in how staff care for their loved ones, particularly during difficult times. The care assistants have been described as gentle and kind in their daily interactions with residents.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Yew Tree, it's worth arranging a visit to see how they're developing their care approach and whether it feels right for your family.
Worth a visit
Yew Tree Care Centre, in Redcar, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in January 2022. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence to change those ratings. The home is registered for 76 beds and covers dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, with a named registered manager in post. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection summary contains very limited specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it tells you little on its own about what daily life looks like for your mum or dad. Before deciding, visit in person at different times of day, use the checklist questions above to probe staffing levels, night cover, dementia training, and activity provision, and ask to speak to the manager directly about how the home handles concerns raised by families.
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In Their Own Words
How Yew Tree Care Centre describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Redcar care centre navigating changes with dedicated staff
Yew Tree – Expert Care in Redcar
Yew Tree Care Centre in Redcar has been through some changes recently, with new ownership bringing fresh approaches to this facility that cares for people with sensory impairments, dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. While families have shared mixed experiences, there are signs of genuine care from staff who work directly with residents.
Who they care for
The centre supports residents with sensory impairments, dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. They have experience caring for people with complex needs.
For those living with dementia, the centre provides specialist support. Staff work with residents who have varying stages and types of dementia alongside other conditions.
“If you're considering Yew Tree, it's worth arranging a visit to see how they're developing their care approach and whether it 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
Yew Tree Care Centre holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the confirmed rating rather than rich observational evidence. Families should use the checklist questions below to fill the gaps before deciding.
Homes in North East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Some families have found real comfort in how staff care for their loved ones, particularly during difficult times. The care assistants have been described as gentle and kind in their daily interactions with residents.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Yew Tree, it's worth arranging a visit to see how they're developing their care approach and whether it feels right for your family.
Worth a visit
Yew Tree Care Centre, in Redcar, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in January 2022. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence to change those ratings. The home is registered for 76 beds and covers dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, with a named registered manager in post. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection summary contains very limited specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it tells you little on its own about what daily life looks like for your mum or dad. Before deciding, visit in person at different times of day, use the checklist questions above to probe staffing levels, night cover, dementia training, and activity provision, and ask to speak to the manager directly about how the home handles concerns raised by families.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Yew Tree Care Centre measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Yew Tree Care Centre describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Redcar care centre navigating changes with dedicated staff
Yew Tree – Expert Care in Redcar
Yew Tree Care Centre in Redcar has been through some changes recently, with new ownership bringing fresh approaches to this facility that cares for people with sensory impairments, dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. While families have shared mixed experiences, there are signs of genuine care from staff who work directly with residents.
Who they care for
The centre supports residents with sensory impairments, dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. They have experience caring for people with complex needs.
For those living with dementia, the centre provides specialist support. Staff work with residents who have varying stages and types of dementia alongside other conditions.
The home & environment
The centre has been renovated and families note that cleanliness standards are being maintained. The physical environment meets what you'd expect from a modern care facility.
“If you're considering Yew Tree, it's worth arranging a visit to see how they're developing their care approach and whether it 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.
