Ponderosa

Moss Road, Moss, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 0HN

01405785235

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

20 January 2022

Provider

Cambian Signpost Limited

Beds

5 beds

Rating history

GoodMay 2016
GoodJul 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Cambian Signpost Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 3 Good.

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 Ponderosa

Ponderosa is a residential care home in Doncaster, providing personal care for a small number of people. Full details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This care home accommodates five people and provides nursing or personal care. The provider has implemented comprehensive infection prevention and control measures, including regular staff training and updates on government guidance. Staff are observed wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and following best practice procedures, with guidance displayed throughout the home and reinforced during daily handovers.

Visiting protocols require lateral flow device testing and provision of PPE for all visitors, enabling safe visits in line with current guidance. The provider ensures staff complete regular COVID-19 testing and comply with vaccination requirements for all relevant personnel. The home maintains high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 February 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DN6 0HN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for children; Learning disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 24 July 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 January 2022.

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

Read Ponderosa'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 Ponderosa, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Ponderosa, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Ponderosa'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