It certainly deserves to be in the top 20 care homes in Yorkshire and the Humber
Robin H (Husband of Resident)
It has such a lovely warm friendly feel to the place and when we step inside it’s like it’s home
Kathryn W (Granddaughter of Resident)
It really was like home from home, the staff are outstanding, nothing is too much trouble
Janice H (Wife of Resident)
Well Springs Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.910) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Well Springs Nursing Home has 62 reviews.
Review from Claire C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2025
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Thank you for this review. Your kind words will be shared with the whole team. It is a pleasure to look after your grandma and nice to know that you and your family feel at ease with her care now she's here with us at Well Springs. We will keep trying our best every day for your grandma.
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Review from Angela B (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2024
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Thank you for the lovely review. We loved your mum and can't thank you as a family enough for all the support you gave us during her stay, especially in the tough years of COVID. Her sense of humour and positive outlook always lifted spirits and we were lucky to be able to care for her. Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.
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Review from Jacqui D (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 July 2024
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It was our true pleasure to care for your dad when he needed us most. Thankfully your mum had time to build up the trust with all of us and this has undoubtedly helped her during this difficult time. Your parents were a perfect picture of a long and happy marriage, and seeing them together was always great fun and a privilege. Thank you for this review. You didn't have to leave one as we know how much you love what we do here and you are never shy to tell us! We will continue to work hard to make your mum smile as often as possible, and to ensure she feels the warmth and love our team have in abundance.
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Review from Claire H (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 June 2024
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Thank you for the review. We did love caring for your mum. She was a very special person! The one thing that sets us apart from most care homes is the drive to recruit people who will buy into what we do and avoid agency use. The copious numbers of staff who have been with us for decades, help shape new starters. Our firm belief is, to treat staff as well as possible so they can enjoy their job, and give them the tools to deliver truly authentic care. Your lovely review is something I will share with the whole team and thank you once again for allowing us to care for your beautiful mum.
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Review from C P (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 April 2024
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Thank you for the kind review! We have loved getting to know your mum. She relies heavily on the relationships in her life and the staff have always wanted to help her feel as though we are simply part of an extended family. She seems to trust us and know we are here for her. I'm very glad you feel so happy and at ease knowing your mum is getting the gentle, good-humored care she so deserves. Thank you once again for leaving this lovely review.
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Review from James D (Grandson of Resident) published on 8 April 2024
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All of us at Well Springs are so grateful for your kind words. We were privileged to care for your grandma. She was well-loved by all of our staff, especially due to the time she had spent with us. You have such a wonderful family and the plentiful visits, especially by your mum showed how much you all truly cared about your amazing grandma. She's truly missed by all of us at Well Springs! Thank you once again for your review.
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Review from Paul M (Son of Resident) published on 4 March 2024
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Thank you for your review. It's been a real pleasure helping care for your mum since her move to Well Springs. I have been lucky enough to spend some time with your mum whilst she's been involved in the daily activities which she seems to really enjoy. We have got to know her really well now and that has helped with her feeling safe and less anxious than she once was. We will continue to do all we can to care for your mum in the best way we know how, with love, affection and understanding. Thanks once again for your kind words!
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Review from Neil W (Son of Resident) published on 21 September 2023
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Thank you for the great review. We really love what we do and I'm glad this shines through. Your mum is simply delightful and we are grateful to have the opportunity to look after her at this stage in her life.
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Review from Janice H (Wife of Resident) published on 28 July 2023
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It truly was our privilege to look after your husband. I was moved to hear the recordings you had put together of when he used to sing at home. It was lovely to see his face light up when we all listened to these together. Thank you for trusting us to care for him. The bench is beautiful and a lovely spot for all of us to sit and remember him. Thank you for this lovely review. We know we will see you again soon at future Well Springs events!
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Review from Susan M (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2023
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Thanks for the great review. It's a lot of fun looking after your mother-in-law. She's an absolutely delightful lady and it's really nice to know you feel so strongly about the care. Your kind words and those of other families are regularly shared with all our staff to remind them of the great work they do. Thank you once again.
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Review from Robert C (Son of Resident) published on 20 April 2023
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Thank you for this lovely review. We had the pleasure of knowing your parents and caring for them and we are thankful to you for giving us the opportunity. From teenagers to their final moments together, they were clearly, deeply in love. Thanks for all your kind words and acknowledgement of the efforts our team make every day. I will ensure your review is shared with every one of our 90 staff.
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Review from Louise M (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 March 2023
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Thank you so much for your review. We loved caring for your mum! Over the 4 years, we really got to see her personality and the team miss the daily video calls with family from around the country. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on the care your mum and your family experienced. It truly was our privilege to look after such a lovely woman.
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Review from Kathryn W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 28 February 2023
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Thank you for this review. Whilst my response to the last review is echoed here as it relates to the same lovely resident, I can't overstate how much we loved caring for your grandma. We will continue to do what we do best and try our hardest to make sure your grandad remains happy and well-looked after. Thanks again.
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Review from Valerie T (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 February 2023
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Thank you for such praise. We loved caring for your mum. She was a great character and truly loved her partner. To see them together was magical and the ultimate example of long-lasting love. I will share this fabulous review with all of our staff. Thank you once again.
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Review from Helen F (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 20 February 2023
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Thank you for this really lovely review. Whilst we regularly look after couples, I don't recall looking after a couple so besotted with each other. Their love was infectious and we have always enjoyed caring for the both of them. Your grandad will continue to be a big part of our family and he knows how loved he is. Thanks again for such kind words. As always, we will share these with each and every staff member.
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Review from Shelley W (Wife of Resident) published on 20 February 2023
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Thank you for this lovely review. Your wife was such a wonderful person and we were lucky to be able to make Well Springs her home at the time she needed us. You have been part of the extended Well Springs family from day one and I'm looking forward to you joining us at our summer fayre so that we can see your little chihuahua again. She is sorely missed too! Thank you once again for your kind words. These will be shared with all our staff who loved caring for your beautiful wife.
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Review from David R (Son of Resident) published on 25 November 2022
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Thank you for your review. It truly means a lot to have such positive words said, and these will be shared with the whole team. Your mum fit in really well at Well Springs, and it was a pleasure to look after her during her short stay. We miss her dearly already. Thank you once again.
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Review from Paul S (Son of Resident) published on 2 November 2022
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Thank you for your lovely review. Having been able to look after both your mum and dad has been a privilege for us. Whilst it is just your dad that we now care for, we always ensure he has the wonderful picture of your mum by his side each day. He is such a positive, kind gentleman and we are so lucky to have him call Well Springs his home. We will continue to do our best to ensure he continues to feel safe, happy and most importantly, loved. As always, we will share this with all our staff who make this possible. Thanks again.
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Review from Robin H (Husband of Resident) published on 20 October 2022
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Thanks for your lovely comments. Only yesterday I was chatting with your wife about her reggae music that was playing when I saw her in her room. We are so lucky to look after such a wonderful woman and we know she is very happy here. I will ensure your feedback is shared with the whole team. Thanks again!
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Review from J F (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 June 2022
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Thank you for your review. Only today have I been sitting chatting with your loved one talking about her very real-life-looking cat that she was cuddled up to. She truly is besotted with it and was out enjoying the sunshine on our terrace. Thank you for all your kind words, especially over the last 3 years, they do mean a lot and will be shared with all of our staff as usual.
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The Review Score of 9.9 (9.910) out of 10 for Well Springs Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 4.958 for Well Springs Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (136 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 142 Ratings = 4.958
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 4.952 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Well Springs Nursing Home is based on 12 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 63 registered maximum number of service users is 12.6. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.6 = 0.952
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.
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Job Title: Managing Director
Joined: 2015
Hello! I am the Co-Owner and Managing Director here at Well Springs. We are a stand-alone family-run care home and it has been in our family’s ownership since 2006.
I joined the business in 2015 to work alongside my father, not before performing many roles in the home in my first year. This shaped my understanding of what it takes to work in care and many staff I worked with then are still here today. During my time in the business, I have been able to learn what it takes to offer truly Outstanding care and I will always strive to reach the high standards we set ourselves.
In my role, I meet all prospective families to show them the home and introduce them to the fabulous staff we have working here. Our staff are by far our biggest asset, and we work tirelessly to support them so that they can do the job to the best of their abilities. We have lots of “salt of the earth” people who have spent decades working here and embody our values every day.
Job Title: Registered Manager
Joined: 2004
I have been the Registered Manager at Well Springs since May 2018 however; I have been with the business since 2004 in other administrative roles. Before joining the business, I had an accounting background which has helped in my role, and I have built an extensive knowledge of the care sector in my time working at the home.
I have built an extensive knowledge of the care sector in my time working at the home.
I have implemented many changes in legislation and care requirements over the years and take pride in trying to achieve the best outcomes for our residents. We have a fantastic team, without which it would be impossible to achieve the high level of care that we all take pride in.
Our reviews are a testament to the dedication and hard work that the whole team puts in. We strive to achieve outstanding results and a high standard of care.
My role involves leading the team, quality control and overseeing all aspects of the daily running of the home. It is a varied and very busy role, but I am dedicated and passionate about working in the sector.
Job Title: Clinical Manager
Joined: 2004
Hi, I’m Joe and I have been at Well Springs for nearly two decades as a member of the nursing team.
As Clinical Lead my role is to support the Registered Manager and the nursing team to achieve the best outcomes for the residents who live in our home.
I am a big believer that a nurse is not what you do but who you are. I am a nurse and love caring for those who are in need. My desire to deliver great care is a big reason I have enjoyed being part of the Well Springs family for so long, alongside many other staff who have worked here just as long as I have.