Cleggsworth House
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 beds38
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2021-11-19
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Based on 8 Google reviews · 0 reviews on carehome.co.uk · most recent 2026-04-10
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-11-19 · Report published 2021-11-19 · Inspected 6 times in the last three years
Is this home safe?
{"found":"The safe domain was rated Good at the November 2021 inspection. This represents an improvement from the previous inspection, where concerns had been identified. The published summary does not provide specific detail about staffing ratios, falls management, medicines handling, or infection control practices. The home is registered and not dormant, and no concerns were flagged at a subsequent data review in July 2023.","quotes":[],"family_meaning":"A Good rating in safety after a previous Requires Improvement is meaningful, because it suggests the management team responded to earlier concerns rather than allowing them to persist. Good Practice research highlights that night staffing is where safety most commonly slips in residential care, and that heavy reliance on agency staff undermines the consistency that people with dementia need. Because the inspection text does not specify staffing numbers or agency use, you will need to ask these questions directly when you visit. Our family review data shows that staff attentiveness, which covers whether someone notices and responds when your parent is distressed or at risk, is a key concern for families, so observe this carefully on a tour.","evidence_base":"The IFF Research and Leeds Beckett rapid evidence review (2026) found that learning from incidents, rather than simply recording them, is one of the clearest markers of a genuinely safe culture. Ask the manager how many falls or incidents occurred in the last three months and what changed as a result.","watch_out":"Ask the manager to show you last week's actual staffing rota, not a template. Count the permanent versus agency names on the night shifts, and ask what the minimum staffing level is overnight for 38 residents."}
Is the care effective?
{"found":"The effective domain was rated Good at the November 2021 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and food. The published inspection text does not contain specific detail about dementia training content, care plan quality, GP access arrangements, or how the home supports residents with complex health needs. No concerns were flagged at the July 2023 monitoring review.","quotes":[],"family_meaning":"Good Practice evidence is clear that care plans should be living documents, reviewed regularly and updated when your parent's needs change, not completed once on admission and then filed away. Dementia-specific training is also important: staff who understand how dementia affects communication and behaviour are better placed to respond without defaulting to chemical restraint or unnecessary restriction. Food quality is the third pillar here, and it matters more than it might seem. Our review data shows food quality features in 20.9% of positive family reviews, and Good Practice research links poor nutrition directly to accelerated cognitive decline. None of these areas can be verified from the published text, so they are priority questions for your visit.","evidence_base":"The IFF Research and Leeds Beckett evidence review (2026) found that regular, structured care plan reviews that include family members are associated with better outcomes for people living with dementia, particularly around pain recognition and behavioural support.","watch_out":"Ask the manager how often care plans are formally reviewed, who is included in those reviews, and whether you would be contacted before a review takes place. Then ask to see a sample of what a completed care plan actually looks like."}
Is this home caring?
{"found":"The caring domain was rated Good at the November 2021 inspection. Caring covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well staff know the individual people they support. The published inspection text does not include direct inspector observations of staff interactions, resident testimony about how they feel treated, or specific examples of person-centred practice. No concerns were raised at the July 2023 monitoring review.","quotes":[],"family_meaning":"Staff warmth is the single biggest driver of family satisfaction in our review data, mentioned in 57.3% of positive reviews, and compassion and dignity features in 55.2%. These are not abstract qualities. They show up in concrete moments: whether staff knock before entering a room, whether your dad is called by the name he prefers, whether someone sits with your mum when she is upset rather than moving on to the next task. Good Practice research emphasises that non-verbal communication matters as much as spoken words for people with advanced dementia, so kind tone and unhurried body language are not extras but essentials. Because the inspection offers no specific observations here, a visit is the only way to assess this for yourself.","evidence_base":"The IFF Research and Leeds Beckett evidence review (2026) found that person-led care, grounded in knowing the individual's history, preferences, and relationships, is associated with reduced distress and better wellbeing for people living with dementia. Staff need time and biographical information to deliver it.","watch_out":"During your visit, watch what happens in an unscripted moment: a resident calling out, a spillage, or someone who looks unsettled. Does a staff member respond without being asked? Do they use the person's preferred name? Are they unhurried? These brief interactions tell you more than any tour script."}
Is the home responsive?
{"found":"The responsive domain was rated Good at the November 2021 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, and how well the home adapts to each person's preferences and changing needs. The published inspection text does not include detail about the activity programme, one-to-one engagement for residents who cannot join group sessions, or how the home approaches end-of-life planning. No concerns were flagged at the July 2023 monitoring review.","quotes":[],"family_meaning":"Activities and engagement feature in 21.4% of positive family reviews, and resident happiness in 27.1%. For people living with dementia, the quality and appropriateness of daily activity matters enormously for wellbeing. Good Practice research highlights that Montessori-based and household-task approaches, things like folding, gardening, or simple baking, can sustain a sense of purpose and competence far longer than formal group sessions. It also emphasises one-to-one engagement for people who cannot safely or comfortably join groups. A Good rating here is encouraging, but without specific inspection detail, you cannot assume the home offers this level of individualised activity from the published findings alone.","evidence_base":"The IFF Research and Leeds Beckett evidence review (2026) found that meaningful individual activity, specifically activity matched to a person's life history and current ability rather than a generic programme, is one of the strongest protective factors against decline in quality of life for people living with dementia.","watch_out":"Ask to see a copy of this week's activity schedule, and then ask what happens for a resident who cannot join a group session. Is there a named member of staff responsible for one-to-one engagement, and how is it recorded?"}
Is the home well-led?
{"found":"The well-led domain was rated Good at the November 2021 inspection, representing an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating. The home has a named registered manager and a named nominated individual on record. The published inspection text does not provide specific detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home has sustained its improvements. The July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence requiring reassessment.","quotes":[],"family_meaning":"Management quality is one of the most reliable predictors of care quality over time, and our review data shows it features in 23.4% of positive family reviews. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good is the most concrete positive signal available in this report. Good Practice research shows that leadership stability, meaning a consistent manager who is visible to staff and known to families, is one of the clearest predictors of a home's quality trajectory. Communication with families features in 11.5% of positive reviews, and this is worth exploring directly: will you receive proactive updates about your parent's health and wellbeing, or only hear when something goes wrong?","evidence_base":"The IFF Research and Leeds Beckett evidence review (2026) found that homes where staff feel able to raise concerns without fear are more likely to identify and address risks early. Ask the manager how staff feedback is collected and acted on.","watch_out":"Ask how long the current registered manager has been in post, and what specifically changed between the Requires Improvement inspection and the Good rating. A manager who can answer this in concrete terms, not generalities, is a positive sign."}
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Against the DCC Good Practice in Dementia Care standards, this home’s evidence aligns most strongly on The team at Cleggsworth specialises in caring for older adults, with dedicated support for residents living with dementia. They provide full residential care for people aged 65 and over.. Gaps or open questions remain on For residents with dementia, the home provides specialised care tailored to individual needs. The team understands the importance of routine and familiarity in dementia care. — 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
Cleggsworth Care Home scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a solid Good rating across all five inspection domains and a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement. The score is held back by limited specific detail in the published report, meaning several areas that matter most to families, including activities, food, and night staffing, cannot be verified from the inspection text alone.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Cleggsworth Care Home, on Little Clegg Road in Littleborough, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its inspection in November 2021, with the full report published in March 2022. This is a notable improvement from a previous rating of Requires Improvement, which is an encouraging sign that the management team has identified and addressed earlier shortfalls. The home provides residential care for up to 38 adults over 65, including people living with dementia, and is led by a named registered manager. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection text available for this report is very brief, meaning it is not possible to verify specific details about staffing warmth, activity programmes, food quality, or night cover from the inspection findings alone. The improvement from Requires Improvement is positive, but families should use a visit to fill in the gaps this report cannot answer. In particular, ask to see what has changed since the earlier inspection and how the home monitors that those improvements have been maintained.
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In Their Own Words
How Cleggsworth House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia care in the heart of Littleborough
Residential home in Littleborough: True Peace of Mind
Cleggsworth Care Home in Littleborough provides residential care for people over 65, with particular expertise in supporting those living with dementia. The home offers structured daily activities and focuses on creating a comfortable environment for residents who need round-the-clock care.
Who they care for
The team at Cleggsworth specialises in caring for older adults, with dedicated support for residents living with dementia. They provide full residential care for people aged 65 and over.
For residents with dementia, the home provides specialised care tailored to individual needs. The team understands the importance of routine and familiarity in dementia care.
“To learn more about Cleggsworth's approach to care, arranging a visit can help you get a feel for the home.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
