The 9 Best Care Homes in Bradford

Bradford care homes have hardworking, dedicated staff who provide the highest quality of care, including for people living with dementia, or who need around-the-clock support from registered nurses. To simplify your search, we’ve gathered the best care homes in Bradford.

These homes also boast luxurious facilities such as comfortable communal lounges, beauty salons, cinema rooms, bistro-style restaurants, activity rooms and much more. Moreover, many of the homes listed below are rated ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the two highest ratings available.

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Explore the best care homes in Bradford:

1. Crossley House
2. Chestnut Lodge
3. Mayfield View
4. Willow Bank
5. Cottingley Hall
6. Bingley Park
7. Aire View
8. Woodfield Grange
9. Roberttown

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Crossley House

The first option on our list of the best care homes in Bradford is Crossley House Care Home. This home is west of the city centre, near green spaces with flat, gentle paths that are perfect for older adults, such as Chellow Dene Woods and Brackenhill Park.

Crossley House has a ‘Good’ overall rating from the CQC, thanks to the high-quality care provided by the team. This home specialises in residential support, including for people living with dementia, which is aimed at those who need regular assistance with personal care tasks such as washing and getting in and out of bed. Short-term convalescent care is also available if your loved one needs to recover after an operation, illness or injury.

Crossley House is managed by Bupa Care Homes, one of the UK’s largest and most well-respected care operators, so you can feel confident of an excellent, respectful service. There are also several luxurious facilities to enjoy, including en-suite bedrooms, gardens that stretch around the property, a corner pub, and a hair and beauty salon.

Thanks to visits from musicians and local schoolchildren, there’s always something to do at Crossley House. Other popular activities are gentle armchair exercise classes, interactive pet therapy, arts and crafts, baking, and much more!

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Requires Improvement
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 27/06/2018

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Chestnut Lodge

Next up is Chestnut Lodge Care Home, which is just a short drive from Bradford’s city centre, including Bradford Forster Square and Bradford Interchange Railway Stations.

At Chestnut Lodge, you’ll find numerous facilities to help you or your loved one feel right at home, including beautifully decorated en-suite bedrooms, cosy communal lounges (the perfect places for relaxing with fellow residents, family and friends), a dining room, and an area dedicated to peace and quiet.

The hardworking team at Chestnut Lodge places a huge emphasis on mealtimes. The food served at breakfast, lunch, and dinner is delicious and nutritional in equal measure, and is also made to suit individual dietary requirements. Moreover, the head chef speaks with residents about the menu and is always happy to accommodate special requests for beloved dishes.

Several types of care are available at Chestnut Lodge. These include residential, dementia, and nursing care, which is aimed at people who need specialist medical support from registered nurses around the clock. Your loved one can also be looked after if they’re living with a physical disability.

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Mayfield View

Mayfield View Care Home is situated in the idyllic spa town of Ilkley, just north of Bradford. The team at Mayfield View focus on providing person-centred care, meaning it’s tailored to specific needs. Residential care is available for people with some level of independence who need support to remain happy and healthy, while nursing care is for people who need 24/7 support, including intensive rehabilitation.

If your loved one has been diagnosed with a terminal or chronic condition, compassionate and dignified palliative care is also available. The goal of palliative care is to make the recipient as comfortable and fulfilled as possible, while minimising symptoms.

A range of funding types are available at Mayfield View. You’ll pay for your own care in Bradford if the total value of your savings, income and assets is above £23,250. If its lower, you’ll qualify for full or partial support from your local authority. NHS funding is also an option if you’re classed as having complex care needs.

Mayfield View is rated ‘Good’ overall by the CQC and has luxurious facilities such as spacious communal lounges, a quaint café, a hairdressing salon, and a bar area. There’s even a cinema room where movie lovers can watch their favourite flicks!

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 17/10/2019

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Willow Bank

Another of the best care homes in Bradford, Willow Bank Care Home offers residents an engaging schedule of enjoyable activities. Our favourites include arts and crafts, movie nights, wellbeing classes, dance sessions, and gardening in the home’s tranquil landscaped gardens for any green-fingered residents.

Willow Bank focuses on respectful residential care, including for people living with dementia, such as support with using the bathroom, taking certain medications, getting dressed and mobility assistance. If you’re a carer for a family member and need to take a short break from these duties, this care is available on a temporary basis.

Your loved one will immediately feel at home when living in Willow Bank. Not only is the team friendly and supportive, but there are also several facilities for relaxation and socialisation, such as the stunningly landscaped gardens, the hair and beauty salon, communal lounges and shared dining spaces.

Willow Bank is west of Bradford’s city centre, next to Pitty Beck Wetlands, and other gorgeous pieces of scenery found across West Yorkshire.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Requires Improvement
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 03/06/2021

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Cottingley Hall

Cottingley Hall Care Home is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC in three of the five main categories, including for how effective the care is, and how quickly the team respond to changing care needs. Before care begins at Cottingley Hall, your loved one will have a detailed, tailored care plan created for them. This outlines their specific needs and requirements so that the care given is as beneficial as possible.

Residential and nursing care are both offered at Cottingley Hall, which is northwest of Bradford’s city centre. It’s near lovely green spaces such as Northcliffe Park and Heaton Woods, along with numerous convenient shops and other local amenities for older adults.

Specialist support is also available for people living with conditions such as early-stage dementia, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease on a permanent or short-term basis.

Residents at Cottingley Hall benefit from several premium facilities and services, such as the spacious coffee bar, the cinema room, the extensive library, regular visits from schoolchildren, gentle armchair exercises, dental appointments, pet therapy, and religious services where requested.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Requires Improvement
• Safe - Requires Improvement
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Requires Improvement

CQC Publication Date: 12/12/2018

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Bingley Park

Bingley Park Care Home features 72 spacious en-suite bedrooms, the perfect place to kick back and relax in later life. Having only recently opened, Bingley Park is packed with numerous other luxurious facilities for relaxation, rest, and socialisation, including a quiet lounge, an activity room, a hair salon, a garden room, a quaint café, and a multi-faith prayer room.

Residential, dementia, palliative and respite care services are all offered at Bingley Park, with care tailored to the individual and administered through a clearly laid out package of care. Moreover, day care services are also available if your loved one needs looking after during the day, but not full-time,

Near green spaces such as Northcliffe Park and Cottingley Wood Estate, living at Bingley Park provides plenty of opportunities for residents to explore local beauty, both in the charming market town of Bingley, across Bradford and beyond.

If your loved one has any specific dietary requirements, the culinary team is committed to providing tasty, nutritious meals that cater to any specific dietary requirements. These meals regularly rotate, so there’s always something yummy and new to try!

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Aire View

Aire View Care Home is situated between Bradford and Leeds, and has even been recognised by the Leeds City Council for its excellence. It isn’t hard to see why, with a ‘Good’ overall CQC rating, and ‘Good’ ratings across all five of the main categories, including for the safe setting which the dedicated team have created within the home.

Aire View has its own activity coordinators who ensure no two days are the same. They’ve created a jam-packed activity programme that includes keep-fit classes, gardening sessions, painting, parties for special celebrations and much more.

Residents also enjoy spending time with each other, family and friends while enjoying a slice of cake or a hot drink in the home’s café, watching movies in the cinema room, and relaxing in the home’s dedicated quiet spaces.

Aire View specialises in dignified residential care, including for people living with a form of dementia such as Alzheimer’s. Several additional options for elderly care are available as well, including convalescent care, day care services, physical disability support, and physiotherapy.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 14/09/2019

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Woodfield Grange

Woodfield Grange Care Home is located south of Bradford, near the lovely market town of Halifax in West Yorkshire.

Having opened in 1986, the care team at Woodfield Grange have been providing high-quality, compassionate care for years, including 24/7 residential and nursing care. Each resident is treated with the individuality they deserve, helping them lead happy, active lifestyles.

This emphasis on an active lifestyle extends to enjoyable activities which are regularly organised. Some of the most popular are live entertainment, exercise sessions, board games in the cosy lounge and trips across the local area.

If your loved one enjoys being outdoors, Woodfield Grange has a peaceful, secluded garden. On warm summer afternoons, residents love relaxing and taking in the fresh air under the large veranda. Residents are also encouraged to get involved with the home’s gardening group.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 06/04/2019

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Roberttown

The final entry on our list of the best care homes in Bradford is Roberttown Care Home, which is southwest of Bradford’s city centre, near quaint towns such as Brighouse and Cleckheaton. When living here, you’ll also be surrounded by gorgeous West Yorkshire countryside.

Roberttown has a range of modern amenities to help you or your loved one feel at home, including spacious bedrooms (around half of which are en-suite), a landscaped garden with a fishpond, an on-site shop, and comfortable communal lounges and dining spaces.

The care available at Roberttown includes residential, dementia and respite care (which can range from just a few days to several weeks). Specialist mental health support is also available if your loved one is living with a mental health condition.

Whatever their care requirements, rest assured they’ll be looked after by a dedicated and hardworking team who have been rated ‘Good’ overall by the CQC, with ‘Good’ ratings across all of the individual categories, including for the overall quality of care provided.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 14/12/2019

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