Housteads

1 Richmond Park Grove, Handsworth, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 8HX

01142692469

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

5 February 2020

Provider

SheffCare Limited

Beds

40 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 71 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 55 are the same and 14 are lower.

62 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJul 2015
GoodJun 2017
GoodFeb 2020

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by SheffCare Limited, which runs 9 care homes in England: 8 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in Yorkshire and the Humber: £907 a week for residential care and £1,287 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Housteads

Housteads is a residential care home in the Richmond area of Sheffield, providing accommodation and support for older people, including those living with dementia. The findings below set out what the CQC observed during its most recent inspection.

Housteads accommodates up to 40 older people, including those living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 32 residents lived at the service, which is situated in Richmond, Sheffield, with ground floor accommodation comprising single bedrooms and communal spaces. The home has a secure enclosed garden and car park.

Staff appropriately supported residents' needs and were consistently visible throughout the inspection. Medicines were managed well, ensuring people received prescribed medication correctly. Recruitment procedures were robust, and staff understood how to identify and report potential abuse.

Residents reported feeling very safe, with risks to health and safety managed effectively. Regular staff meetings were held every three months to support team communication and development.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 February 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Housteads, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Housteads, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Housteads's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees