Sunnyside Respite Service, Rotherham
CQC Inspection Breakdown
| Safe | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Well-led | Good |
About Sunnyside Respite Service
Sunnyside Respite Service is care home providing care and support for 13 younger adults with a learning disability at the time of our inspection. The service can support up to 15 people.The service has been developed and designed in line with the principles and values that underpin Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance. This ensures that people who use the service can live as full a life as possible and achieve the best possible outcomes.
What residents and families say
Relatives told us the staff were lovely and genuinely cared.
Source: CQC inspection report
Specialisms
About Sunnyside Respite Service
In the Yorkshire & Humberside region, Sunnyside Respite Service is a care home with nursing serving families across the Rotherham, Rotherham area who are looking for trusted, quality care. The home is operated by Voyage 1 Limited and can accommodate up to 15 residents. Following their most recent inspection on 12/10/2019, the Care Quality Commission rated Sunnyside Respite Service as Good. Across the five inspection categories, the home scored Good for Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. The home caters to a range of care needs, including sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, caring for adults over 65 yrs and physical disabilities. The service supports learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder, older people, physical disability, sensory impairment, 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.
Sunnyside Respite Service 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 Sunnyside Respite Service
- View Sunnyside Respite Service on Google Maps
- NHS care home finder near S66 3RE
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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.
- Assess the accessibility of corridors, bathrooms, and outdoor areas for wheelchair users.
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 Sunnyside Respite Service'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 Sunnyside Respite Service on 12/10/2019 and rated it Good. 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?
Sunnyside Respite Service has nursing staff experienced in supporting people with sensory impairments and caring for adults under 65 yrs. In the most recent CQC inspection on 12/10/2019, the home was rated Good 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 Sunnyside Respite Service as Good for Safe care on 12/10/2019. 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 Sunnyside Respite Service 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 Sunnyside Respite Service as Good for Caring on 12/10/2019. 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 Sunnyside Respite Service?
Sunnyside Respite Service in Rotherham is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. The most recent inspection was on 12/10/2019. The home has 15 beds.
How many beds does Sunnyside Respite Service have?
Sunnyside Respite Service has 15 beds and operates as a care home with nursing in Rotherham.
Location
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