Kingswood House, Rotherham
CQC Inspection Breakdown
| Safe | Inadequate |
| Effective | Inadequate |
| Caring | Requires improvement |
| Responsive | Requires improvement |
| Well-led | Inadequate |
About Kingswood House
Date of assessment: 15 October to 23 October 2025. Kingswood House is a care home registered to provider personal care and nursing care. The service primarily supports autistic people or people with a learning disability. This was the first inspection of the service and the inspection completed was comprehensive. This means we looked at all the key questions of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. We carried out this inspection because the service was unrated.
What residents and families say
People told us, “It’s like a hospital, the bed is like a prison mattress.
People told us, “I don’t like the staff, they don’t listen.
Relatives told us, “Our relative hardly gets the opportunity to produce their own meals, they like doing this but doesn’t get the right encouragement from staff.
Source: CQC inspection report
Specialisms
About Kingswood House
Serving the Rotherham, Rotherham community, Kingswood House is a registered care home with nursing committed to delivering thoughtful, person-centred care. The home is operated by Elysium Healthcare No. 4 Limited and can accommodate up to 6 residents. Following their most recent inspection on 03/12/2025, the Care Quality Commission rated Kingswood House as Inadequate. Across the five inspection categories, the home scored Requires Improvement for Caring and Responsive; Inadequate for Safe and Effective and Well-led. The home caters to a range of care needs, including caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities and caring for adults over 65 yrs. The service supports learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder, older people, younger adults. Regulated activities at the home include accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care and treatment of disease, disorder or injury. The S66 postcode area has 11 registered care homes with a combined 339 beds — so there are options to compare in the local area.
Finding the right care home is a deeply personal decision, and we hope this information helps you and your family feel more confident as you explore your options. Every person deserves care that respects their individuality, and the right home will feel welcoming from the moment you walk through the door.
Kingswood House is one of the care homes in Rotherham — a local authority with 80 CQC-registered homes, 67 of which are rated Good or Outstanding.
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Further Reading & Official Sources
- Official CQC inspection report for Kingswood House
- View Kingswood House on Google Maps
- NHS care home finder near S66 9ED
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What to Expect When Visiting
When visiting a nursing care home, it helps to see the clinical environment in action alongside the day-to-day living spaces. A good visit should leave you feeling reassured about both the medical and emotional care on offer.
- Try to visit at different times of day, including mealtimes, to see the home in action.
- Speak with staff and, if possible, current residents or their families about their experience.
- Ask about the nurse-to-resident ratio, especially during nights and weekends.
- Check whether the home can manage any specific medical conditions or equipment needs.
Questions to Ask When Visiting
It can be hard to know what to ask during a care home visit. Here are some questions tailored to Kingswood House's type of care that may help guide your conversation:
- 1 What medical conditions do your nurses have experience managing?
- 2 How quickly can a nurse attend to a resident in an emergency?
- 3 Are there regular GP visits, or do residents need to travel for appointments?
- 4 What is your approach to pain management and end-of-life care?
For a more complete checklist, see our guide to choosing a care home.
Official CQC Inspection Report
The Care Quality Commission last inspected Kingswood House on 03/12/2025 and rated it Inadequate. The full report includes detailed findings on safety, staffing, and quality of care.
Read the full CQC reportWhat families typically look for
- - Whether nurses are on-site 24 hours and their qualifications
- - How the home manages medication and medical emergencies
- - Staff-to-resident ratios, especially overnight
These reflect common priorities we see from families researching care homes. For personalised advice, we recommend visiting in person and speaking to current families.
Frequently Asked Questions
What medical conditions do your nurses have experience managing?
Kingswood House has nursing staff experienced in supporting people with caring for adults under 65 yrs and learning disabilities. In the most recent CQC inspection on 03/12/2025, the home was rated Inadequate for Safe care — a category that covers clinical training, medication management, and infection control. Ask the nursing team directly about any specific medical conditions during your visit.
How quickly can a nurse attend to a resident in an emergency?
CQC inspectors rated Kingswood House as Inadequate for Safe care on 03/12/2025. The Safe domain covers emergency protocols, staffing ratios, and risk management. Ask the home about nurse-to-resident ratios specifically during night and weekend shifts, when response times are most critical.
Are there regular GP visits, or do residents need to travel for appointments?
Residents at Kingswood House typically remain registered with a local GP who can visit the home for routine and urgent appointments. As a nursing care home, on-site nurses handle day-to-day clinical care. Ask the home which GP surgery they work with and how specialist referrals are managed.
What is your approach to pain management and end-of-life care?
CQC inspectors rated Kingswood House as Requires Improvement for Caring on 03/12/2025. This domain specifically assesses how staff treat residents with compassion and dignity, including during palliative and end-of-life care. Ask the nursing team about their approach to pain management and whether they work with a local hospice or palliative care team.
What is the CQC rating for Kingswood House?
Kingswood House in Rotherham is rated Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission. The most recent inspection was on 03/12/2025. The home has 6 beds.
How many beds does Kingswood House have?
Kingswood House has 6 beds and operates as a care home with nursing in Rotherham.
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