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The home features modern, stylishly decorated lounge and dining areas, as well as an enclosed...
Care Provided by South Park Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 80 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please be advised that the fees displayed for nursing residents, DO NOT include the FNC. FNC is paid directly to the care home.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact South Park Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact South Park Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Roseberry Care Centre (England) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Vikki Hamblin (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1982
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (80)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (11)
Visiting
- You are welcome to visit at any time, however, they do ask that you observe protected mealtimes unless you are booked to share a mealtime with your loved one.
Parking
- There is parking onsite.
South Park Care Home Reviews (78)
South Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.572) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time South Park Care Home has 78 reviews.
From the moment I walked into the home I have felt comfort, the staff showed me a room, I loved it straight away, as the patio door looked out on to the field, I knew this was where I wanted my dad to be for however long we had left with him, sadly that wasn't long, but in that short time, I did feel comfort from the staff as all of them looked after us as well as my dad, I have nothing but love for making our time with dad peaceful and respectable.
Thank you for your lovely review - Please remember if you need us , we are always here.
Upon visiting my nan (who I don't see very often due to work commitments) it was lovely to visit her. My nan looks well in herself and very well cared for. The caring staff was lovely towards myself and sister. The attitudes were lovely and it was an enjoyable visit. Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words and we are so pleased you had an enjoyable visit with your nan.
First impressions very welcoming staff a very happy atmosphere and my husband is settled and happy and so am I thank you for looking after him so well.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for your lovely comments
My father came to South Park from hospital as the home he had previously been in didn't feel they could provide the ongoing care he needed. Prior to accepting the place offered we paid a surprise visit around 18.00 hours one evening. We were warmly received and the member of staff we met was more than happy to show us around. All the staff we bumped into that evening appeared to be happy in their work.
The home is a tired structure, and feels like it needs some significant investment, but please don't let that put you off. The care provided to my father was brilliant. The medical staff were eager to learn all about him to help them understand what his specific needs were. Although he was only with them for a number of weeks I was more than happy with what was done for him, but also what I saw provided for other residents.
All the staff we met over this period had a cheerful demeanor and were happy to chat with the relatives of the residents. It's the care that matters.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the review, it is very much appreciated
My husband received excellent care in the four months he was here at South Park. I would have loved him to have been able to stay here longer but the distance from home to visit was too far for me to visit as much as I would have liked.
Thank you so much for taking the time to give such a lovely review. We all hope that your husband has settled into his new home and that you are both happy and content.
My husband is treated as an individual with respect, kindness and consideration. The staff are very hard-working, very polite and cheerful.
It is a great relief to be confident that my husband is in very safe hands, and in such a caring home. Thank you!
Thank you for your very kind words, which I will pass on to the Whole Team and also i would like to Thank you for taking the time to review the home. It means a lot
Mum was at South Park for just over 2 years. She has significant nursing needs and received excellent care from the staff who treated her with dignity and respect. All staff across all teams, including management, were friendly and welcoming and showed exceptional patience with my 89 year old father with dementia who visited mum every day and whose condition deteriorated considerably over time. My only complaint would be around the fabric of the building which was dated and poorly maintained in places. Mum's room was in poor condition with peeling wallpaper, scuffed paintwork and the sink hanging off the wall all the time she was there. The home has 2 lifts but both were out of order at the same time on numerous occasions meaning my father could not visit due to his inability to climb the stairs to mum's first floor room, and mum could not attend activities as they were all held on the ground floor. It would definitely have improved her quality of life had these issues been addressed.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. It's wonderful for team members to read what a difference they make, particularly in supporting your your father when he visited. I'm sorry the lift impacted his ability to visit. I have spoken with the Home Manager who I know did...
The premises are appealing and well-maintained, and they have a wide range of facilities. There is a good range of activities for guests, appropriate to their needs. Food and drink needs are fully satisfied and the place has the highest food safety rating. The staff, however, are the best aspect, invariably and without exception kind, caring helpful and all-round cheerful and smiling.
Thank you for your kind words. I will pass this onto the staff team.
The staff are very welcoming and work very hard, all have time for a chat and make you feel like one of their family. There was a lot of entertainment in the lead up to Christmas and every resident got a Christmas present from the home and also a gift from Father Christmas. My husband is bed bound most of the time but the staff try to involve him in activities sometimes on a one to one basis. They also help him with his meals as he can't feed himself. I appreciate what they do for him.
Thank you for taking the time to review the home and for your comments, it is our privilege to take care of your husband.
My partner has been here for 5 weeks and has received fabulous care and assistance with all here needs. I would not hesitate in giving this care home an excellent rating.
Thank you very much for your kind words. I will pass this on to the staff.
Very pleased with the love and care show to my mother over the last 3 years she has been here. Definitely no complaints.
Thank you for your kind recognition. I will pass this on to the team.
I have found all staff to be very professional and they all have time to speak to me if I need any advice. My mother is very happy and settled at South Park Care Home. She has dementia and requires every aspect of her day. She is very happy with the staff and she thinks of them as family. They are very kind to her. Some of the facilities are a little tired but adequate.
Thank you for your kind words, we are very pleased your mother has settled with us. We continue to work and improve on all aspects of the home.
Excellent staff, felt like part of the family, will miss them all.
So pleased I chose this nursing home for my mum. Couldn't wish for more caring and efficient staff, all across the board. Can't speak highly enough of the home. Thank you.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete the review and for your kind words.
Mum moved into South Park Care home in Feb 2024. She wasn't the easiest of people to deal with due to Dementia and her strong character, but the staff showed patience and kindness towards her and she has now got a good relationship with them. Unfortunately, she no longer recognises me, so this is very reassuring. The staff always had time to talk to Dad (92 years of age) and me when we visited. In May Dad started to get forgetful and ended up in hospital for 2 months where he was diagnosed with Dementia too. We managed to get him into South Park on a temporary stay, but thanks to the staff working hard behind the scenes he is now there permanently. This is a great comfort to our family knowing that Mum and Dad are still together after 69 years. I cannot thank the Staff at South Park enough for their patience with Mum, their time helping Dad settle in and going out of their way to keep Mum and Dad together.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review, it is very much appreciated by all the team.
My mother has been very happy in the care home having been a resident for nearly 4 years. The carers are kind, caring and meticulous in reporting medical changes. They also respond to any concerns I may have. The nursing staff are quick to respond to issues and are prompt in contacting me regarding any actions they take (calling on GP or community nurses. On a general note, there are regular activities for the ambulant wheelchair residents. There are many bedbound ones who I would like to see more engagement with. This one-to-one would obviously require more staff time. More hairdressing, nail painting and music playing would be appreciated for example.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete the review and for your kind words.
Good care, love them all.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete the review and for you're kind words.
Mum has been in South Park for 15 months, during this time all staff (clinical and management) have remained supportive in offering the best care to my mum, also to family. Always approachable even at the busiest of times of the day. I have nothing but praise for high level of care given to Mum. The only minor flaw with South Park is that the bedrooms could do with updating.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete the review and for you're kind words. I will discuss the points you have raised with the appropriate department.
Dad was so well looked after in the short time he was with them, which helped us massively as a family. A great place with the most amazing team!
Staff were friendly and most helpful, both to my stepdaughter and myself while caring for her father and my husband. Thank you all sincerely.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 December 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Meet the Team (6)

My passion is and always has been focused on the care of the elderly and the care of residents living with a cognitive impairment .
My second passion is my family and the time I get to spend with them is very important to me.

By profession I am a Registered Nurse originally graduated from India. I moved to the UK in 2004 and played various roles in the care sector.
I am passionate about providing high quality person centred care to all our residents. I work closely with our dedicated staff and management team to ensure that every resident receives respect, dignity and support they deserve.

I enjoy working with the elderly, giving them the respect and dignity they all deserve and enjoy listening to their life history.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren and family, reading and dancing.

I have been working in maintenance for 25 years and Head of Maintenance at South Park for 10 years.
I have 3 sons and in my spare time I coach my youngest son’s football team.

I have been working at South Park for 15 years, becoming the Housekeeper 10 years ago.
I also do decorating in the home for residents rooms and take on activities when needed.
In my spare time I enjoy eating out and going on holiday.

When I am not at work you will find me walking my dog Frank on the moor. I am a fan of football, video games ,history and music so I have always got plenty to talk about.
Frequently Asked Questions about South Park Care Home
What types of Care is South Park Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does South Park Care Home have?
There are 80 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at South Park Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is South Park Care Home to the centre of York?
1.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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