Lifestyles

55/59 Wentworth Road, Scarcroft Hill, York YO24 1DG
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  • Lifestyles, York
Lifestyles is a home for up to nineteen people with mental health and learning disabilities, schizophrenia, bipolar, personality disorders.

It is situated five minutes away from York city centre, which has great amenities, is close to the race course, and importantly has great access for travel links to all major towns and cities.

Lifestyles has a Good CQC rating (Sept 2022). The home has a dedicated staff team and a great set of residents, with a very warm and friendly atmosphere. They excel in delivering holistic, person-centred care and have a positive success with all their residents.

They offer in-house activities and work closely with community links for courses and social inclusion. The home provides regular social events with friends, family and neighbours.

They have an open door policy and warmly welcome any visitors or enquiries.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 19 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Owner

  • Dove Care Ltd

Person in charge

  • Clare Bower (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Private, NHS, Council funding
  • Ages from 18 to 65

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (19)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Visiting

  • Visitors very welcome to visit the home, will always be made to feel welcome to visit friends, family or simply view empty rooms.

Lifestyles Reviews (49)

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Lifestyles has a Review Score of 10 (9.977) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lifestyles has 49 reviews.

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Review from P S (Resident) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy living at Lifestyles and the support I receive is really very good.
Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

Bless you, thank you so much. That makes us happy to know YOU are happy. We will always keep striving.Warm wishes, Manager

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Review from Russell M (Resident) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I really enjoy staying at Lifestyles. Everyone is polite and kind, I enjoy the meals.
Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

Thank you. Really means alot sweetheart. So glad you are happy

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Review from Steven A (Resident) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is a very nice home to live in.
Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

Absolutely wonderful you feel that way, may it stay that way for many years to come Warm wishes Clare

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Review from Richard W (Respite Resident) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I like the food and the staff.
Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

Very happy to hear you like our beautiful team, and the food. Your happiness is everything...heartfelt wishes Clare

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Review from J A (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother-in-law is very happy in his home. All the staff are very friendly and approachable. Very homely and I would highly recommend.
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Review from J A (Nephew of Resident) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great team and care home for my uncle. They always offer assistance when he requires it, as well as, good food, and a range of games/ activities. The positive impact that Lifestyles has on those living there is very clear to see.
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Review from R M (Resident) published on 9 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love living at Lifestyles you are pleased to came and go out the food it's lovely the room is nice the staff are lovely and the management are lovely to.
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Review from Elaine C (Resident) published on 1 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love at Lifestyles because I have no memory so staff have to assist me throughout the day, answering my endless questions. I need prompting to eat and drink, bath and brush my teeth. I like living here because I am loved and cared for immensely.
Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

Thank you for your beautiful, sweet message. We appreciate you so much. Heartfelt wishes

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Review from Mark L (Resident) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a great place to live.
Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

Thank you for your amazing comments. I'm really glad you feel this way and may this long continue.

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Review from E B (Resident) published on 29 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I like everything about the place.
Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

Oh, this is so beautiful, thank you very much sweetheart, lots of happiness and blessings. We will always strive for the best for you, Clare

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Review from P H (Resident) published on 29 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I like the food and staff. I like the freedom we have. I have friends here.
Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

Beautiful with every heartfelt thanks. You are our priority, blessings, Clare

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Review from Kath P (Mother of Resident) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visit my son in lifestyles 3 times a week and I also attend all the many social functions that they arrange and so I do know it very well. My son has been a resident there for 7 years. It is like a "home from home". All the residents are treated as individuals. Their physical and emotional needs are
supported by very caring staff with patience kindness and dignity. I am made so welcome by all the staff who are so warm and friendly. The manager has chosen her staff well. There is such a good team spirit. My son is happy and so well cared for I leave him in such good hands which makes me happy too.
Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

What a beautiful profound and lovely message. May I say that this is exactly what and why we strive every day to do what we do unconditional love care and compassion to safeguard with giving autonomy to live a fulfilling life. It's their home and all family and friends are welcome anytime to share this joy with every blessing may this long continue. Heartfelt wishes and thank you.

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Review from J S (Brother of Resident) published on 18 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Lifestyles are caring and professional, they support my brother, as they do with all the residents, through their trials and tribulations with dignity and respect for their needs and preferences. The home itself is kept clean and tidy, with events laid on to provide a fun and inclusive
atmosphere for all. I couldn't ask for a better situation, not only for my brother, but for myself as I know that he is being cared for to a standard often promised but not always met. I'm forever grateful.
Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

That's absolutely wonderful to read. That really is kind and most humbled by your comments. We will forever strive to maintain this care for your brother and all our beautiful residents. Warm wishes.

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Review from Y S (Sister of Resident) published on 18 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy that my brother is living in Lifestyles. He is actively encouraged to be as independent as possible and is well cared for. The home is clean and tidy, and the family are always taken care of, and I never need to worry if he is ok.
Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

That is kind and does mean alot. The care and support are paramount that they are safe and happy. May we long continue.
Heartfelt wishes.

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Review from E I (Friend of Resident) published on 16 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lifestyles is a lovely place; it’s clean with a great atmosphere. My friend really enjoys living there. The staff are amazing, kind and caring, and nothing is ever too much to ask for. The facilities are clean and comfy. The choice of meals is brilliant - a lot of variety to choose from! Five stars
from me, Lifestyles!
Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

Thank you... that means a great deal to know how you feel as these guys are all loved and valued as unique individuals... this is how it should be.
Warm wishes.

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Review from Kevin S (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 5 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother-in-law loves the home he has at Lifestyles. He is well-supported and gets all the help he needs with his day-to-day tasks.
He has a good key worker who helps him on a one-to-one basis.
Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

Very kind of you, always a pleasure to ensure your brother-in-law is happy and safe.
Best wishes
Clare

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Review from Robbie G (Resident) published on 22 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love living in care. 19 Residents live here. The television is brilliant, the meals are good, staff are ace. I like my room.
Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

Bless you, it's really nice to hear that you love these things.
Many happy blessings.

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Review from J A (Resident) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I like it!
Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

Thank you so much, thats very sweet and kind of you. As long as you are happy.
Warm wishes.

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Review from Paul H (Resident) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very kind and happy home.
Staff and managers are very kind too.
Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

Cheers, it's lovely to hear you are happy. We really do try our best for the safety, care and happiness of all of you.
Many blessings.

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Review from K W (Resident) published on 15 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Relaxed atmosphere.
Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

Thank you for your beautiful review.
Many blessings fir a safe and happy future.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.977)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.977) out of 10 for Lifestyles is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.977 for Lifestyles is calculated as follows: ( (257 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 263 Ratings = 4.977
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Lifestyles is based on 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 19 registered maximum number of service users is 3.8, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 15 Sep 2022

Overall Good

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  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 17 Sep 2025

Both self contained flat £875.00

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Meet the Team (2)

Clare

Clare Bower

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2006

I am a quirky, unique, vibrant individual, I often have different hair colours and like to dress in a way that shows my bright personality as I like to think expression is impression. I have always naturally been drawn to helping people and chose to take this into my career choice. I gained the required qualifications and become the registered manager of Lifestyles in 2009. I strive with purity and humility to ensure I provide love and care in a holistic person-centred way. I genuinely do feel this is a vocation not simply a job or carer

Samantha

Samantha

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2007

Hi, I started at Lifestyles from leaving school (yes it was a long time ago) as I always had an innate tendency to help people, I like to say that helping one person may not change the world but it could change that one person's world. I like to spend my free time out of work with my children, having days at the beach and walks in the woods. I became deputy in 2009 and chose to attend college later in life to access knowledge that would help me to provide an understanding of my work from a different perspective and hopefully help me in providing the best possible care I can. I love to listen to music and have fun, I am often described at work as the "animated life and soul of the party" which I believe makes for relaxed and happy surroundings, of course ensuring all individual's happiness and safety within professional boundaries.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lifestyles

What types of Care is Lifestyles registered for?

Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Lifestyles have?

There are 19 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Lifestyles?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Gardens, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Lifestyles to the centre of York?

0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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