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A much-loved part of the local community since 1947, Glen Rosa combines period charm with modern comfort. Set just a short walk from Ilkley town centre and close to Betty’s Tea Rooms, the home offers strong community ties and stunning views of Ilkley Moor.
Bedrooms are all en-suite, with...
Care Provided by Glen Rosa
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 47 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Glen Rosa for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Glen Rosa to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- MHA
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Adam Carling (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2000
Room Information
- Single Rooms (47)
Glen Rosa Reviews (104)
Glen Rosa has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.748) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Glen Rosa has 104 reviews.
We're impressed by the excellent care and genuine compassion shown to our Mum at Glen Rosa. It is competently led by a highly efficient, professional management team with decades of experience. Expectations of all members of staff are high and the more senior employees are ideal role models for the younger care staff, eager to develop their skills.
This characterful home is in a wonderful setting with beautiful gardens. It's very well maintained inside and out by an industrious, skilful maintenance man. Cleaners, domestic staff, chefs, care assistants, etc. are competent at their jobs and engage well with residents, reassuring them where necessary. The food is wonderful and there's always a varied menu. Activities are led by a thoroughly enthusiastic entertainments coordinator and are very varied, aiming to meet the needs of all residents.
Overall, the employees of Glen Rosa and Kitwood house are utterly devoted, kind, compassionate people who give 100% commitment to the residents.
Hi Michael, this is a wonderful review. Thank you so much for these positive comments. I know the staff will appreciate the comments you have made about the excellent care all our residents receive.
My sister is well looked after and is allowed the independence to decide to participate in the organised activities or remain in her room. Recent medical problems have been dealt with as soon as required by members of staff and the local GP practice.
Relatives are encouraged to participate in activities and to support events when required.
Thank you for your review, our staff are well trained and responsive to our residents care and needs, will always report any concerns they may have to the senior on duty, who in turn will deal with any concerns in a timely manner.
I have only been here three months. I was received by very friendly staff. I am fortunate in having a good sized room which is virtually a bed-sit. I am fairly independent and treated as such. There is a visiting chiropodist and a hairdresser who visits two days a week. I receive a daily newspaper.
It has been a pleasure to see how quickly you have settled, making and treating Glen Rosa as your home from home. Joining in any activities or trips, when and if you choose to, it is always a difficult transition for most, but you have been determined to make this your home.
Armed with my 13 page age UK checklist, I knew I would struggle to find anywhere good enough for my dad. So I was delighted to find Glen Rosa with it's professional, but very friendly staff, good food and lovely surroundings. He has attention and yet his privacy is respected. We feel truly blessed to have found Glen Rosa.
Thank you Jan for your positive comments, your Dad has settled in here amazingly well, he is happy and friendly to all the staff and residents. He is looking forward to summer so that he can stroll out in the gardens.
I find the staff very pleasant and caring and there is a really warm and welcoming atmosphere. My father is enjoying his stay and enjoys the food very much. It seems to be efficient without being obtrusive. There are lots of activities and entertainment which seems to be very much appreciated.
Thank you, Michael, for your review, it has been nice to see your father settle in, especially as he left his friends in Manchester, he enjoys our entertainment especially some of the singers that we bring in.
I have been visiting two residents regularly for the past year, very impressed with the care and caring atmosphere of home. My father was in a similar home in the area where the service was chaotic and at times uncaring. Now I wished we had chosen Glen Rosa. I know care homes can change according to the management - Glen Rosa seems to be in a very good place with a variety of activities and residents do not sit in a chair all the time with the television blaring on.
Thank you so much for your review, we strive to create a home from home atmosphere, and although we are currently without an activities coordinator, (the post is advertised), care staff and volunteers ensure that there is always something going on.
All the teams seem genuinely caring and dedicated with what they do and nothing is too much trouble.
The two bus trips that were arranged had to be cancelled - it would be good to have more of those opportunities.
Thank you for your kind comments about our staff at Kitwood, unfortunately, the 2 trips you mentioned were cancelled by the mini bus provider and not by us, the next trip is booked for the 19th to see the Christmas lights.
Glen Rosa offers a safe and welcoming home for my mother. The standard of care is very good. There are plenty of activities and the food is good. Mother has been distressed by one other challenging resident who has come into her room unasked. She misses a hot breakfast because she is unable to make it downstairs due to her restricted mobility.
Thank you for your review, we offer full cooked breakfast regularly and even though your mother no longer comes downstairs, she can still have a cooked breakfast if she requests one in her room. I will speak to the kitchen staff to ensure this happens, but please always come and see me with any...
We are very satisfied with the care my mother has had. The staff are all very pleasant and helpful too. It feels very homely.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete the review, we do strive to create a homely atmosphere here at Glen Rosa.
Servicing good, amenities excellent, entertainment continuous and the care of patients is excellent. Staff caring and loving to the patients. I can say I am pleased we chose this home.
Thank you Kathleen for your review, the staff work hard to achieve the standards of care that we deliver, striving to create a family atmosphere as much as we possibly can.
Excellent care provider. Pleasant and attentive. All areas clean and tidy, well decorated. Tended gardens.
The place is always tidy. Couldn't wish for better care.
Thank you for your review, we are always more than happy to receive positive feedback.
Both my mother and father are residents at Glen Rosa. I am impressed with the level of care given to my parents. Glen Rosa is a calm and secure environment staffed by kind care workers who take a personal interest in their residents, it's clearly not just a job. I have always felt welcome and receive information regarding my parents as and when needed.
Thank you Ingrid for your kind words and support, we all feel that our roles are vocational, we strive constantly to make our residents lives as happy and fulfilling as we possibly can.
Two years in residence. The carers have been diligent, bonding and sharing friendship with the family as well as the residents. The staff are respectful and encouraging. Medical needs are observed and due attention is given.
Thank you Margo for your response, we try constantly to involve residents and families, to achieve a good standard of care
My mother has been a resident at Glen Rosa for the past three years. She suffers severely from dementia and requires 24-hour care. She is looked after extremely well and we, as a family, are very satisfied with the level of care provided by the staff at Glen Rosa. She now follows her diabetic diet correctly and her physical health, despite her frailty with age (she will be 90-year-old in February 2017) has improved in the last three years. The staff are meticulous in her medical welfare, with hospital and GP/nurse visits arranged when needed. Glen Rosa was recommended by a residents family when I was seeking a place for mother and I would unhesitatingly do the same if asked.
Thank you for your lovely review, it is nice to receive such positive feedback, our staff are hardworking and passionate, constantly striving to improve the quality of care that our residents receive.
Grandma has lived at Glen Rosa for 3 and a half years. The care she receives is outstanding. I visit her weekly and whenever I call in, the place is always spotlessly clean and Grandma is being cared for extremely well. Every single member of staff I have met have been amazing, always hard-working, patient, kind and positive, always maintaining a pleasant and happy atmosphere for the residents. Nothing seems to be too much trouble for them - Truly amazing people. Thank you so much for all that you do for Grandma.
Thank you for your positive feedback, we strive to create a homely atmosphere her at Glen Rosa, involving families as much as possible to create a home from home atmosphere.
I am comfortable here and have found care and friendship.
Leaving my home and coming into a care home was a bit traumatic and I didn't feel really prepared for it. I have been here 6 months now and I am beginning to feel it is home now. The kindness and helpfulness of staff is so good. It all helps to accept a different way of living. I try to look forward and not backwards. Life is still good and help is always at hand. I think the loss of independence is what I have to get over, but all the advantages make up for that.
Regular visits: reception staff are always pleasant and welcoming/ the outer door is always locked creating a secure environment, but the lock is released promptly allowing access once identity is established. Staff will make several conversations, the premises are in excellent decorative older. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly - residents personal needs/wishes are considered as far as practicable. My mother has been hospitalised for 4 days and staff have sent good wishes, asked regularly about progress and gave her really warm welcome when she returned.
Thank you for your review, we strive to create a home from home environment for our residents and families, and staff that genuinely care.
My mother has been resident in Kitwood, the dementia wing of Glen Rosa since 2013. They have supported my mother and our family through her changing personality and problems. The staff always make time to talk to us and listen to our concerns and questions.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete the form, your feedback is appreciated and I know that all the staff in Kitwood House work really hard and its always nice to know that their hard work doesn't go unnoticed. It's always our aim to make it a homely environment for all of our residents and visitors and relatives are always welcome.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 November 2017Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Meet the Team (1)

Adam Carling is the Home Manager at MHA Glen Rosa, having joined the home in early 2025. He brings over a decade of leadership experience in the care sector, having previously held registered, service, and regional manager roles supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
Adam is passionate about ensuring that every resident enjoys a life filled with engagement, purpose, and connection—whether that’s through spending time with family, exploring hobbies, or building friendships within the home. He believes in creating an environment where meaningful moments happen every day.
At Glen Rosa, Adam works alongside a dedicated team of capable, compassionate professionals who share his commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Together, they aim to make a lasting, positive difference in the lives of those they support.
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