West Melton Lodge

2 Brampton Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 6AW

01709879932

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

10 January 2023

Provider

Sriya Care Ltd

Beds

32 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 41 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 34 are rated higher by CQC, 6 are the same and 1 is lower.

24 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

InadequateAug 2016
Requires ImprovementDec 2016
InadequateMay 2017
Requires ImprovementDec 2017
Requires ImprovementDec 2018
Requires ImprovementFeb 2020
Requires ImprovementJan 2021
InadequateSept 2021
Requires ImprovementMay 2022
Requires ImprovementJan 2023

Improved from Inadequate to Requires Improvement in 2022. CQC has rated this home 10 times since 2016.

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 Sriya Care Ltd 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 West Melton Lodge

West Melton Lodge is a 32-bed residential care home located on Brampton Road in Wath-upon-Dearne, near Rotherham. It is operated by Sriya Care Ltd and provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia.

The home was last inspected by the CQC in January 2023, when it was rated as Requires Improvement. This rating indicates that while the home delivers care, there are areas identified for development to meet higher standards of quality and safety.

The service accepts residents across a range of care needs, with particular experience in supporting people living with dementia. Its location in Wath-upon-Dearne places it within the Rotherham area of South Yorkshire, providing local access for family visits and community connections.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting West Melton Lodge, 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 West Melton Lodge, 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 West Melton Lodge'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