England

Valley WoodSheffield

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Rated:GoodResidential

Valley Wood

1 Cat Lane, Gleadless, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 3AY

01142391449

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

22 June 2023

Provider

SheffCare Limited

Beds

54 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 66 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 53 are the same and 12 are lower.

40 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

GoodAug 2023

First inspected by CQC in 2023, rated Good.

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 Valley Wood

Valley Wood is a residential care home in Sheffield, providing personal care for older people. Further details from the latest CQC inspection are set out below.

Valley Wood is a residential care home providing personal care to up to 54 older people, with 41 residents at the time of inspection. The home has safeguarding systems in place, with staff trained in protecting people from abuse. Care risks are identified and documented with clear guidance to ensure safe provision of support.

Medicines are managed safely, and procedures are implemented to prevent infection spread, with the home maintained as clean and tidy. Accidents and incidents are recorded and analysed by the registered manager to identify patterns and prevent future occurrences. Health and safety checks of the building and equipment are regularly maintained.

The recruitment process includes thorough pre-employment checks to ensure staff are appointed safely.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 August 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Practical details from the provider

The provider describes bedrooms with their own toilets, plus communal lounges and dining areas on both floors.
Outdoor facilities include garden areas, a summer house and an accessible outside toilet.

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

Fees and availability

The provider's page advertised £1,112 per week when checked on 19 September 2026. This is the published price, not an individual quote. Ask for the current total, what is included, any extras and how fees may change.

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: 54 places — this is not a vacancy count
Telephone listed by CQC: 01142391449
Registration checked: Registered · S2 3AY

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 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 2 August 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 June 2023.

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

Read Valley Wood'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 Valley Wood, 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 Valley Wood, 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 Valley Wood'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