Alexander Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds49
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2018-05-02
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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
Visitors describe finding a welcoming atmosphere when they arrive. Staff consistently greet guests with professional courtesy, making visits feel relaxed and pleasant.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth70
- Compassion & dignity70
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-05-02
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the March 2025 inspection. This domain covers staff training, care planning, nutrition and hydration, and access to healthcare. Dementia is a listed specialism, which means inspectors would have expected to see evidence of dementia-specific training and personalised care plans. However, no specific examples of training content, care plan reviews, or GP access arrangements are described in the published findings. Food quality and dietary accommodations — which families in DCC review data rate as a significant marker of genuine care — are not referenced.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the March 2025 inspection. This domain specifically covers dignity, respect, independence, and the warmth of staff interactions — the themes that families in DCC review data weight most heavily, at 57.3% for staff warmth and 55.2% for compassion and dignity. Inspectors were satisfied enough to award a Good rating, which means serious concerns about how staff treat residents were not identified. However, no direct observations of staff interactions, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no specific examples of dignified care are included in the published report.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the March 2025 inspection. This domain covers how well the home responds to individual needs, including activities and engagement, end-of-life care planning, and responses to complaints. The home supports people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments — a combination that requires genuinely individualised activity provision, not just group sessions. No description of what activities are offered, how they are tailored to individuals, or how end-of-life wishes are recorded is included in the published findings. Resident happiness and engagement are not evidenced with specific examples.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the March 2025 inspection. The home is run by Marloco Limited and has two named Registered Managers — Ms Wendy Evered and Mrs Gail Lisa Taylor — alongside Ms Evered in the role of Nominated Individual. Having named, identified leadership is a positive indicator. A Good Well-led rating means inspectors were satisfied with governance, accountability, and organisational culture at the time of their visit. No specific details about how the management team engages with staff, responds to concerns, or drives improvement are described in the published report.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home supports adults of all ages, including those under 65 who need residential care. They work with residents who have sensory impairments, physical disabilities, and varying care needs. For residents living with dementia, the team provides specialized support. They understand the unique challenges dementia brings and adapt their care approach to each person's 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
Alexander Residential Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in March 2025, which is a positive foundation, but the published report contains very limited detail — so scores reflect a positive but evidence-light picture that families should explore further on a visit.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors describe finding a welcoming atmosphere when they arrive. Staff consistently greet guests with professional courtesy, making visits feel relaxed and pleasant.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Alexander for someone with complex care needs, arranging a visit will help you get a feel for the place and meet the team.
Worth a visit
Alexander Residential Home on Victoria Road, Leeds was assessed in March 2025 and rated Good across all five inspection domains — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a positive and stable result for a 49-bed home caring for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, and the presence of two named Registered Managers suggests a defined management structure. The home has been registered and operating, and this Good rating reflects inspectors' overall satisfaction with the service at the time of their visit. The main limitation for any family reading this is that the published report contains very little specific detail — no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no inspector observations of daily life, and no description of the environment or activities. This means the Good rating is meaningful but thin as a guide to day-to-day experience. Before choosing this home for your parent, you should visit in person, ask specifically about night staffing numbers and agency staff usage, request to see the activity programme, and ask how families are kept informed about changes in your parent's care. The rating tells you inspectors found no serious concerns; it doesn't yet tell you what life feels like inside.
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In Their Own Words
How Alexander 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 needs in a welcoming Leeds setting
Alexander Residential Home – Your Trusted residential home
When someone you love needs specialist care for dementia, sensory impairments or physical disabilities, finding the right place matters. Alexander Residential Home in Leeds provides support for both younger and older adults with complex needs. The home creates a comfortable environment where residents with different challenges can receive tailored care.
Who they care for
The home supports adults of all ages, including those under 65 who need residential care. They work with residents who have sensory impairments, physical disabilities, and varying care needs.
For residents living with dementia, the team provides specialized support. They understand the unique challenges dementia brings and adapt their care approach to each person's needs.
“If you're considering Alexander for someone with complex care needs, arranging a visit will help you get a feel for the place and meet the team.”
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
Alexander Residential Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in March 2025, which is a positive foundation, but the published report contains very limited detail — so scores reflect a positive but evidence-light picture that families should explore further on a visit.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors describe finding a welcoming atmosphere when they arrive. Staff consistently greet guests with professional courtesy, making visits feel relaxed and pleasant.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Alexander for someone with complex care needs, arranging a visit will help you get a feel for the place and meet the team.
Worth a visit
Alexander Residential Home on Victoria Road, Leeds was assessed in March 2025 and rated Good across all five inspection domains — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a positive and stable result for a 49-bed home caring for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, and the presence of two named Registered Managers suggests a defined management structure. The home has been registered and operating, and this Good rating reflects inspectors' overall satisfaction with the service at the time of their visit. The main limitation for any family reading this is that the published report contains very little specific detail — no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no inspector observations of daily life, and no description of the environment or activities. This means the Good rating is meaningful but thin as a guide to day-to-day experience. Before choosing this home for your parent, you should visit in person, ask specifically about night staffing numbers and agency staff usage, request to see the activity programme, and ask how families are kept informed about changes in your parent's care. The rating tells you inspectors found no serious concerns; it doesn't yet tell you what life feels like inside.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Alexander Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Alexander 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 needs in a welcoming Leeds setting
Alexander Residential Home – Your Trusted residential home
When someone you love needs specialist care for dementia, sensory impairments or physical disabilities, finding the right place matters. Alexander Residential Home in Leeds provides support for both younger and older adults with complex needs. The home creates a comfortable environment where residents with different challenges can receive tailored care.
Who they care for
The home supports adults of all ages, including those under 65 who need residential care. They work with residents who have sensory impairments, physical disabilities, and varying care needs.
For residents living with dementia, the team provides specialized support. They understand the unique challenges dementia brings and adapt their care approach to each person's needs.
“If you're considering Alexander for someone with complex care needs, arranging a visit will help you get a feel for the place and meet the team.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
