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NightingaleSheffield

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Rated:GoodResidential

Nightingale

Nether Lane, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 9ZX

01142571281

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 February 2020

Provider

Paxfield Associates (Sheffield) Limited

Beds

40 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 47 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 4 are rated higher by CQC, 35 are the same and 8 are lower.

38 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

Requires ImprovementMay 2016
GoodJun 2017
GoodMar 2020

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Paxfield Associates (Sheffield) Limited runs in England.

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 Nightingale

Nightingale is a residential care home in Sheffield, offering personal care for adults with a range of needs. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Nightingale accommodates up to 40 people in an adapted two-storey building, providing personal care for adults with various needs, including those living with dementia. At inspection, 39 people were using the service.

The registered manager demonstrates exceptional leadership and places people at the heart of the service. Strong links with community organisations enable coordinated, effective support and afford residents excellent opportunities to participate in a wide range of activities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 18 March 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

Practical details from the provider

The provider says most bedrooms have en-suite facilities; confirm the bathroom arrangements for the available room.
Facilities include a quiet lounge, hairdressing salon, passenger lift and off-street parking with level access.

Published on the provider's website, checked 19 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 18 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 40 places — this is not a vacancy count
Telephone listed by CQC: 01142571281
Registration checked: Registered · S35 9ZX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 18 March 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 February 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Outstanding

Read Nightingale's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Nightingale, 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 Nightingale, 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 Nightingale'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