Lifestyles

55/59 Wentworth Road, Scarcroft Hill, York YO24 1DG
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9.9 47 Reviews
  • 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.

Care Provided by Lifestyles

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 19 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Dove Care Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Clare Bower (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Private, NHS, Council funding
    • Ages from 18 to 65
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (19)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2022

Funding & Fees Guide for Lifestyles

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Visiting
  • Visitors very welcome to visit the home, will always be made to feel welcome to visit friends, family or simply view empty rooms.


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9.9

Lifestyles has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lifestyles has 47 reviews.

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Overall Experience  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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Overall Experience  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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've lived in Lifestyles for the past 4 and a half years and I've enjoyed every minute of it. The staff are wonderful and the management are wonderful. The food is excellent, we play a lot of games, we are free to go out when we want.

Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

That's so lovely and kind of you, so glad you are happy, may that long continue, Clare


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Overall Experience  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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best care home in England. Number one.

Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

Your happiness and safety is everything to us. Greatly appreciated and glad you are happy, Clare.


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Overall Experience  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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I like the food. I like the staff.

Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

Thank you for your wonderful positive comments. As long as you are happy that's all that matters to us, health, happiness and safety, heartfelt wishes Clare


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I live at Lifestyles because I have no memory but the staff are always happy to help me and answer my endless questions. Provided with three meals a day which I decline on many occasions so staff have to prompt me to eat. I am prompted to bath and shower.

Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

Bless you, your beautiful comments is such a blessing to hear, you are and will always be cared for with all your needs holistically met. You are all valued so much. Thank you.


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Overall Experience  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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Overall Experience  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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Overall Experience  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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Overall Experience  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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very well managed care home. The lovely staff allow residents to feel welcome and safe. A range of activities are offered and available. The support the staff offer to all residents is clear to see. Great place for my uncle.

Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

What a really lovely review. Thank you so much for your kind words, we will strive always to maintain the love and care for all.
Heartfelt thanks.


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Overall Experience  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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Overall Experience  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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Overall Experience  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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother-in-law is very happy in Lifestyles, his home. Lifestyles is well managed & have great supportive staff who help my brother-in-law with anything from routine doctor appointments to discussing his diet with him & why it is important. He receives all the help & encouragement he needs while
still remaining independent.

Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

Thanks, J...that's really lovely of you. It is very much appreciated and may we all long continue for their love, safety and happiness.


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Overall Experience  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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A nice home, nice food!

Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

Bless you. Thank you so much, this means a lot.
Heartfelt wishes.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The help and support I receive is exceptional and the staff really help me and they help me and they help me and they help me to progress. I am really happy living at Lifestyles.

Reply from Clare Bower, Manager at Lifestyles

What a wonderful message... we really love and appreciate this.
May we long continue.
Many blessings.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.916)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10 for Lifestyles is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.916 for Lifestyles is calculated as follows: ( (265 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 287 Ratings = 4.916

  • b) 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 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 24 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 15 Sep 2022

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Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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

What additional types of Care does Lifestyles provide?

Own GP if required is an additional type of care provided.

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.