Lindsey Hall 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 beds79
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2022-08-12
- Activities programmeThe building itself gets positive mentions from visitors, who describe it as pleasant and well-kept. While families don't go into great detail about specific features, the overall impression is of a comfortable, well-maintained environment.
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Several families talk about seeing their relatives become more engaged and sociable here. People mention regular activities that help residents stay connected, and some have noticed real improvements in confidence. The atmosphere seems to help people feel more like themselves again.
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The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-08-12 · Report published 2022-08-12 · Inspected 2 times in the last three years
Is this home safe?
{"found":"The safe domain was rated Good at the June 2022 inspection. The home is registered for 79 beds and cares for people with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. No specific findings about staffing ratios, medicines management, falls recording, or infection control are described in the published report. The inspection did not record any concerns that would have lowered the rating below Good.","quotes":[],"family_meaning":"A Good rating for safety means the home met the required standard, but it does not tell you what daily safety looks like in practice. In our review data, families consistently flag night staffing as the point where safety feels most uncertain, and the Good Practice evidence confirms this: night staffing is where quality most commonly slips in larger homes. With 79 beds, the number of carers and seniors on duty overnight is a critical question. The published report does not answer it, so you will need to ask directly.","evidence_base":"The IFF Research and Leeds Beckett rapid evidence review found that agency staff reliance undermines consistency of care, particularly at night, and that homes with stable, familiar staff teams have better safety outcomes for people with dementia.","watch_out":"Ask the manager to show you last week's actual night staffing rota, not the template. Count how many permanent staff were on duty overnight across the week, and ask how many of those shifts were covered by agency workers."}
Is the care effective?
{"found":"The effective domain was rated Good at the June 2022 inspection. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies relevant training is provided, though no specific training content, care plan examples, or healthcare access detail is described in the published report. The rating indicates that the home met the required standard across care planning, training, and health monitoring at the time of inspection.","quotes":[],"family_meaning":"For your parent, a Good effective rating means inspectors were satisfied that care planning and staff knowledge met the required level. However, the Good Practice research is clear that care plans only work when they are treated as living documents, updated frequently, and shaped by families. The published findings do not tell you how often plans are reviewed or whether families are actively involved. Food quality, which 20.9% of families in our review data mention as a key satisfaction marker, is also not described. These are gaps you should fill on your visit.","evidence_base":"The Leeds Beckett rapid evidence review found that regular, meaningful family involvement in care plan reviews is one of the strongest predictors of good outcomes for people with dementia, yet it is one of the areas most commonly left to families to initiate.","watch_out":"Ask the manager how often your parent's care plan would be formally reviewed, and whether you would be invited to contribute. Ask to see a sample care plan structure so you can judge whether it captures the kind of personal detail, preferred name, daily routines, and life history, that would make it meaningful."}
Is this home caring?
{"found":"The caring domain was rated Good at the June 2022 inspection. No direct quotes from residents or relatives are included in the published report, and no specific inspector observations about staff warmth, pace of interactions, or dignity practices are recorded. The Good rating indicates that the standard was met, but the report provides no descriptive detail about what caring looks like day to day in this home.","quotes":[],"family_meaning":"Staff warmth is the single biggest driver of satisfaction in our review data: 57.3% of positive reviews mention it by name, and compassion and dignity together account for a further 55.2%. These are the things families notice most, and they are also the hardest to assess from a published report alone. The Good Practice evidence is clear that for people with dementia, non-verbal communication, tone, pace, and physical gentleness, matters as much as what staff say. None of that is visible in the published findings here, which means your own visit is essential.","evidence_base":"The IFF Research review found that person-led care requires staff to know each individual in detail, including their history, preferences, and communication style, and that this knowledge is built through consistent staffing rather than through documentation alone.","watch_out":"On your visit, watch how staff greet your parent's potential neighbours in corridors and communal areas. Do they use first names or preferred names? Do they stop and make eye contact, or move past without acknowledgement? This tells you more than any policy document."}
Is the home responsive?
{"found":"The responsive domain was rated Good at the June 2022 inspection. The home's registered specialisms include dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities, suggesting it is equipped to respond to a range of needs. No specific detail about the activities programme, individual engagement, or end-of-life planning is included in the published report. The rating indicates the standard was met but provides no descriptive picture of daily life.","quotes":[],"family_meaning":"Resident happiness accounts for 27.1% of positive family reviews in our data, and activities engagement accounts for a further 21.4%. For people with dementia in particular, the Good Practice research is emphatic: group activities alone are not sufficient. People who cannot join a group because of advanced dementia need one-to-one engagement, and this is where many homes fall short. The published report gives no indication of how Lindsey Hall approaches this. If your parent has moderate or advanced dementia, this is one of the most important questions to ask.","evidence_base":"The Leeds Beckett rapid evidence review found that Montessori-based and task-focused approaches, including familiar household activities, significantly reduce distress and improve wellbeing for people with dementia, and that one-to-one engagement is particularly important for those who cannot participate in group settings.","watch_out":"Ask the activities coordinator to describe what a typical weekday looks like for a resident who cannot join group sessions. Ask for the actual activity schedule from last week, not a printed programme, and ask who delivered each session."}
Is the home well-led?
{"found":"The well-led domain was rated Good at the June 2022 inspection. The home is run by Yorkare Homes (Cleethorpes) Ltd, with a named registered manager and a nominated individual recorded. No specific detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home responds to complaints is included in the published report. Notably, the home's overall rating has declined from a previous Outstanding to Good, which is a material change worth understanding.","quotes":[],"family_meaning":"The decline from Outstanding to Good is the single most important contextual fact about this home. The Good Practice research is clear that leadership stability is one of the strongest predictors of quality trajectory: homes with stable, visible managers tend to sustain or improve their ratings, while instability at the top often precedes a decline. Management quality accounts for 23.4% of positive family reviews in our data, with families consistently valuing a manager who is known by name and present on the floor. The published report does not explain why the rating fell, and that explanation matters.","evidence_base":"The IFF Research rapid evidence review found that leadership culture, specifically whether staff feel able to raise concerns and whether managers act on feedback, is one of the clearest markers of a home's likely quality direction.","watch_out":"Ask the manager directly: what changed between the Outstanding inspection and the most recent Good inspection, and what specific improvements have been made since? A confident, specific answer is a good sign. A vague or defensive answer is a reason to probe further."}
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 home cares for adults both under and over 65, including those with physical disabilities and mental health conditions. They also support people living with dementia.. Gaps or open questions remain on While the home does provide dementia care, it's worth having a frank conversation about their approach to residents whose needs change over time. Ask specifically about their policies around hospital admissions and what support they can offer as dementia progresses. — 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
Lindsey Hall Care Home scores 72 out of 100. Every domain was rated Good at the last inspection, but the report contains limited specific detail, observations, or direct quotes that would push individual scores higher.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Several families talk about seeing their relatives become more engaged and sociable here. People mention regular activities that help residents stay connected, and some have noticed real improvements in confidence. The atmosphere seems to help people feel more like themselves again.
What inspectors have recorded
Experiences with staff seem to vary. Some families speak highly of the individual care their relatives receive, while others have found staff less welcoming. One family raised serious concerns about being refused readmission after a hospital stay, which suggests you'll want to ask detailed questions about their policies for residents with complex needs.
How it sits against good practice
Most families clearly see positive changes in their loved ones here, but it's important to discuss your specific situation thoroughly before making any decisions.
Worth a visit
Lindsey Hall Care Home, on Clee Road in Cleethorpes, was rated Good across all five domains at its most recent inspection in June 2022. The home is registered for 79 beds and supports people with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities, covering both older and younger adults. A named registered manager and nominated individual are recorded, suggesting a formal leadership structure. The rating has declined from a previous Outstanding, which is worth noting as you weigh your decision. The published report is short on specific detail: there are no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no inspector observations about day-to-day life, and no specific examples of what Good looks like inside this home. That means the Good rating tells you the home meets the required standard, but you will need to gather the finer picture yourself. On your visit, pay particular attention to night staffing numbers (79 beds is a sizeable home), how staff speak to and move around your parent, whether the environment feels genuinely dementia-friendly, and why the rating has fallen from Outstanding. Ask the manager directly what changed and what they are doing about it.
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In Their Own Words
How Lindsey Hall Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where residents rediscover confidence and daily joy
Dedicated residential home Support in Cleethorpes
Families describe watching their loved ones flourish at Lindsey Hall Care Home in Cleethorpes, with several noting real improvements in mood and quality of life. The home supports adults of all ages, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. While most families speak warmly about the difference they've seen in their relatives, there have been some concerns about how complex care needs are managed.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, including those with physical disabilities and mental health conditions. They also support people living with dementia.
While the home does provide dementia care, it's worth having a frank conversation about their approach to residents whose needs change over time. Ask specifically about their policies around hospital admissions and what support they can offer as dementia progresses.
Management & ethos
Experiences with staff seem to vary. Some families speak highly of the individual care their relatives receive, while others have found staff less welcoming. One family raised serious concerns about being refused readmission after a hospital stay, which suggests you'll want to ask detailed questions about their policies for residents with complex needs.
The home & environment
The building itself gets positive mentions from visitors, who describe it as pleasant and well-kept. While families don't go into great detail about specific features, the overall impression is of a comfortable, well-maintained environment.
“Most families clearly see positive changes in their loved ones here, but it's important to discuss your specific situation thoroughly before making any decisions.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
