England

Rated:GoodResidential

Taptonholme

14 Taptonville Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 5BP

01142663440

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

21 December 2023

Provider

Taptonholme

Beds

19 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 64 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 52 are the same and 11 are lower.

37 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 ImprovementOct 2016
GoodNov 2017
GoodDec 2023

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 Taptonholme 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 Taptonholme

Taptonholme is a residential care home in Sheffield, offering personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. Further details on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

Taptonholme accommodates up to 19 people in an adapted older building and provides personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 13 people were using the service.

People told inspectors they felt safe, with staff demonstrating good understanding of safeguarding and whistleblowing procedures. Relatives confirmed their family members were kept safe. Staff knew people well and identified risks appropriately, with people reporting that staff were always available to meet their needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 December 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Facilities & Amenities

GardenEn-suite RoomsDining RoomCommunal LoungeActivities Programme

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The home has 18 bedrooms, including a double room for a couple. All rooms have a washbasin and some have en-suite facilities.
Residents can bring personal belongings and furniture to make their room familiar.
There are two lounges, a dining room, a lift serving all floors and a secluded mature garden.

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: 19 places — this is not a vacancy count
Telephone listed by CQC: 01142663440
Registration checked: Registered · S10 5BP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 30 December 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 December 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 11 November 2017: Good
CaringPublished 11 November 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 11 November 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Taptonholme'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 Taptonholme, 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 Taptonholme, 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 Taptonholme'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