Glen Rosa

24 Grove Road, Ilkley LS29 9PH
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9.7 89 Reviews
  • Glen Rosa, Ilkley
Glen Rosa provides residential, dementia and short-stay care for up to 47 residents in a historic former manor house in Ilkley, West Yorkshire.

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 two welcoming households and a newer dementia household, Kitwood House, designed around the Tom Kitwood approach. Residents enjoy spacious lounges, a quiet library, a bistro café, and a bright sunroom linked to the garden.

The secure sensory garden, front veranda and patio offer spaces to relax, socialise or enjoy events like the popular summer fair. A historic barn is being transformed into an events hub to add even more communal space.

Dining includes two roast dinners a week, homemade puddings, and themed food nights. A resident-led approach ensures meals reflect personal tastes and preferences.

Activities include music therapy, poetry club, “Love to Move,” animal visits, and use of a recreated vintage train carriage. Famileo newsletters and frequent community performances help residents stay engaged and connected.

At Glen Rosa, care isn’t just about support, it’s about creating a community where residents thrive. Whether you’re searching for yourself or a loved one, for residential, dementia or short-stay care, the team at Glen Rosa are here to help.

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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1306 – £1529
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1560 – £1694
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1306 – £1529
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1560 – £1694

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Glen Rosa to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Adam Carling (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2000

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (47)

Glen Rosa Reviews (89)

Total of 89, showing 81-89
9.7

Glen Rosa has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.689) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Glen Rosa has 89 reviews.

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Review from Jane (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 5 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Sylvia Blackburn, Home manager at Glen Rosa

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.

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Review from Harrita B (Resident) published on 3 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from Dorothy (Resident) published on 3 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am comfortable here and have found care and friendship.

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Review from Peter J (Son of Resident) published on 18 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Sylvia Blackburn, Home Manager at Glen Rosa

Thank you for your review, we strive to create a home from home environment for our residents and families, and staff that genuinely care.

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Review from Sally G (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Emma Brown, Deputy Manager at Glen Rosa

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.

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Review from Anna M (Niece of Resident) published on 11 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I think Glen Rosa is the most wonderful place! My aunty lives in Kitwood and whenever I visit I'm ALWAYS so impressed by the love, care, and attention given by all the staff to the residents.

Reply from Sylvia Blackburn, Home manager at Glen Rosa

Thank you for your kind comments, it is a delight to all of us when your father visits his lovely sister, you should be very proud of your family.

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Review from Joyce P (Wife of Resident) published on 11 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has been at the care home for 6 months now. He was admitted urgently so we had no knowledge of the home or what to expect. However we have not regretted the decision. The care staff have worked really hard to improve some of the worst aspects of his degenerative neurological condition and
have been kind and caring throughout. it has been a steep learning curve for me but both management and staff have been have been very sympathetic and approachable. Things like being able to visit whenever I want and the fact that there is a resident moggie make all the difference.

Reply from Sylvia Blackburn, Home manager at Glen Rosa

Thank you so much for your review, we realise the challenges and turmoil that families have to face prior to admission to the care environment. We strive to make the transition as smooth as we can, the staff try to work closely with the families to include them in all aspects of their care.

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Review from A L (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is a resident in Kitwood House, the dementia unit at Glen Rosa, she has lived there for 18 months, is very settled and tells me that she is happy. She is treated with courtesy, kindness and good humour by the well trained, excellent care staff who are always willing to spend time with her.
The environment is stimulating and welcoming and there is easy access to a very pleasant, secure garden. Well planned activities are provided several times a week and there is often a musical focus which my mother particularly enjoys. The home is well run and managed, bedrooms are a good size with en-suite facilities and families are encouraged to create familiar surroundings for their relatives.

Reply from Sylvia Blackburn, Home manager at Glen Rosa

Thank you for your review, your mum has settled really well into Kitwood, she involves herself with most of the activities, a lovely sociable lady

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Review from S W (Wife of Resident) published on 7 December 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When I had to put my beloved husband in a home because I simply couldn't cope any more at home (he has vascular dementia and alzheimer's) I was heartbroken..
It is awful to say your husband can't come home any more.
Glen Rosa, and especially the Kitwood Wing staff have helped me so much, putting
up with my crying all over them etc. and they have been kindness itself to my husband. He is as contented as I could have hoped, and I'm very grateful.

Reply from Sylvia Blackburn, Home Manager at Glen Rosa

Thank you for your lovely review, as you know we strive to create a homely enviroment for our residents. To welcome and include family members into our home, I am very proud of my staff, they are conscientious and very hard working.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.689)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.689) out of 10 for Glen Rosa is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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 4.689 for Glen Rosa is calculated as follows: ( (84 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 119 Ratings = 4.689

  • 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 Glen Rosa is based on 10 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 47 registered maximum number of service users is 9.4, which has been reached with 10 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.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 14 Nov 2017

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Adam Carling

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2025

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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