
Excellent 2 weeks respite for my mumTony F(Son of Resident/Service User)



Excellent 2 weeks respite for my mumTony F(Son of Resident/Service User)



Spen Court is a modern, care home with views of the Spen Valley Greenway with residential and dementia care units and a team of professional care staff tending to resident needs. The home offers palliative, dementia, respite and residential care.
Bedrooms at Spen Court are set across two floors, while each floor has its own living room and dining room, allowing residents to relax and socialise.
The home is surrounded by its...
Care Provided by Barchester Spen Court Care Home
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 45 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment. For nursing care, Weekly Fee rate will be dependent on personal needs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Spen Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Spen Court Care Home 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
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Paula Pearson(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (45)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (45)
Parking
- The home has limited parking on-site.
Barchester Spen Court Care Home Reviews (152)
Barchester Spen Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.684) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Spen Court Care Home has 152 reviews.
Superb care for my husband and my mind is now at rest. Knowing this I can visit at any time and always leave Alan in good hands. The kindness shown is wonderful and I am very grateful for this.
Thank you June for your lovely review. I am so pleased that you have taken the time to complete the review and are very happy with the care that your husband is receiving and that you have peace of mind. It is always lovely to have a chat with you when you visit and stay for lunch with Alan which I know he really enjoys dining with you. Thank you again
It was a lovely visit. I had not been before and I was shown by a lovely assistant to where to go. It is a lovely home and all the staff are lovely, friendly and helpful.
I will pass on your lovely comments to my team.
My friends room seems very cosy and homelike.
From what I hear and sometimes see there are some good activities available for the residents.
Thank you for your positive review and comments. Our residents enjoy a range of activities that they choose and we are continually developing these of which residents voice their preferences at our monthly resident meetings which is wonderful in the activities been person centred.
After a hard decision we decided to put Dad in a care home for his own safety. We picked Spen Court and in the six weeks he was there until passing he was looked after with great care, compassion and patience. We were also looked after by the staff who went above and beyond. Nothing was too much trouble for any of them.
thank you again and by all means pop in for a coffee anytime .
But most important the staff are like family members. They were ALL there for us every step of the way. The care and compassion showed to our family will never be forgotten - I would 100% recommend Spen Court to anyone.
Thank you for such a lovely review , it was a pleasure to care for your dad during his stay with us. I will of course pass on the lovely comments to all the team.
I do believe the TV in the lounge should be on during the day I have visited my mother from time to time when no TV or radio are not on for redents. All residents just seem to sleep which I dont think it is good for them nothing to stimulate there minds there is activities but not long enough to keep them stimulated, my mother does like to meet other residents also likes to watch TV during the day so she dosnt like to sit in her room during the day
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. Music is playing for the majority of the days throughout the home however we have had occasion where by the music system was not working correctly, this has since been mended. Each resident has access to their own televisions in their...
Everything appeared to be run with care & consistent.
Keep it up.
Thank you for your review - it is appreciated. I am pleased you were impressed on your visit as we are continually striving to improve and deliver the best care, support and life enrichment to all our residents.
So glad we chose Spen Court.
Thank you so much for the lovely review, of which I will share with all the team.
All Mums visitors were welcomed, made to feel at home and addressed by their first names.
We as a family had no worries about leaving her in the care of Spen Court.
Thank You David for your lovely review and we really do appreciate the positive feedback that I will relay to all the team at Spen Court.
I found the management and staff to be very helpfull & friendly. My room was well equipped and nice and warm.
Food was adequate and I received my medication correctly.
I would recommend this care home to others.
I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to having you stay again in the future.
thank you
I can only give thanks for the staff - facilities; and care given
Thank you for your lovely review it is appreciated
Same on nights.. carers do not answer the call bell when mum needs the toilet.. so she ends up wetting the bed.
Staff can't be bothered dressing her properly. Found her today in a thin jumper. No underwear underneath.
Pay £1,320 a week for this treatment.
Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. Were sorry to read your comments, and grateful that youve contacted our team directly for a review of your concerns through our formal complaints process. As advised, we need some time to look into your concerns and were grateful for your patience,...
The staff very helpful and friendly
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team
Everytime I visit I help myself to a coffee and cake - no complaints about either.
It's great to hear you are enjoying the coffee and cakes too !
I went into Spen Court Care Home in Heckmondwike for respite care as my family went on holiday. I really enjoyed my stay the staff & food were lovely & made me feel very welcome. I would definitely stay there again for respite if the need arises.
Thank you for your positive review, we are delighted that you enjoyed your respite stay with us and that you would use our home again should the need arise. I am delighted that you were made to feel very welcome and that both the staff team and the food were lovely, we are very proud of both staff and our amazing chefs. I look forward to you returning for another respite stay.
My mother and all my family, think Spen Court, and all the staff are first class. We can all see a big improvement in our mother.
It is always lovely to receive such positive comments that i can share with my whole team, Thank you again
In the many years my mum has lived here she has always been treated with dignity & respect from all members of staff whatever their position. This has continued as her condition has deteriated. I have nothing but admiration for the staff at Spen Court & see on a regular basis how they continually go above & beyond often in challenging circumstances. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Spen Court to family & friends.
Thank you , what a beautiful review and a credit to all my team here at Spen Court, who do go above and beyond to deliver person centred care for all our residents.
Always clean and tidy
Pleasant staff.
Plenty things to occupy residents.
thank you again
My husband came in for respite whilst renovations were done on our house and he is so happy and says it's like staying in a hotel! This gives me so much relief knowing I can leave him happy.
Thank you so much for your lovely review - its a pleasure having your husband stay with us and I am delighted that you are both very happy with his current stay at Spen Court.
Overall appearance of rooms were clean & bright. Help provided when needed.
Thank you for your positive feedback review, it is lovely to read such positive comments of which I will pass on to the Spen Court team.We truly appreciate your CommentsThank You
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 June 2019Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (41) & Events (0)
- 24 May 2026
In order to support residents’ relatives and friends, and the local community on National carers week, Barchester’s Spen Court Care Home in Heckmondwike is launching a carers café on Tuesday...
- 07 May 2026
In order to support residents’ relatives and friends, and the local community, Barchester’s Spen Court Care Home in Heckmondwike is hosting a free Understanding Dementia Talk (dementia Friends session) on...
- 06 May 2026
Residents and staff at Spen Court care home in Heckmondwike, honoured their local firefighters by inviting their local fire crew to the home to deliver a basket of goodies to...
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Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Spen Court Care Home.
Meet the Team (7)

Hi, my name is Paula, and I am the General Manager here at Spen Court.
Thank you for taking the time to look further into what we have to offer to you or your loved one. Here is an opportunity to look at some of our staff team in the home, who all play a vital role in day-to-day life.
I joined the home in June 2023. I qualified as a general nurse in 1991 starting my career in the NHS for the first year before moving to the private sector in 1993, where I have been managing residential and nursing homes ever since
I have 30 years of experience working with older persons and those living with dementia and am passionate about ensuring all of our residents receive the best possible care and experience. I and my team look forward to welcoming you to our home.
I look forward to welcoming you to our home.

Hi, my name is Nikki. I have been the Deputy Manager here at Spen Court since May 2024; however, I have worked at Spen Court for over 14 years, both as a senior carer and then as a Team Leader.
I strive to improve the quality of life for our residents to make their day as full and comfortable as possible. I use my skills and knowledge to help develop the care team, and I am also one of the home’s Dementia champions.
I have built good relationships with residents, relatives and the team over the many years I have been at Spen Court. I look forward to welcoming you to our home.

I have worked at Spen Court since November 2008. I deal with all aspects of the administration in the home to ensure it runs smoothly, and I have built good relationships with residents, relatives and the team.
I enjoy every day at Spen Court and love my job.

Hello, my name is Elizabeth. I am the receptionist here at Spen Court.
As a Receptionist, I greet visiting friends and families, Professionals potential new residents and their loved ones when I do a show round of our home. I love meeting people and making them feel welcome in the home.

My name is Angela, and I am the Head Activities Coordinator here at Spen Court. I get so much satisfaction out of knowing I have made a difference in people’s days and have filled the home with a sense of community and happiness.
We feel it is important to build community connections and maintain our residents’ social interaction outside the care home.
We ensure we deliver a person-centred program of events and activities and build strong relationships with our residents, their families and friends.

I am Colin, and I became the head of maintenance here at Spen Court in May 2026. I have a wealth of maintenance experience from hotels over the years. I like to get to know each resident and deliver any maintenance works that are required throughout the home.

I have many years of experience as a Head Chef working in the film industry, as well as Catering for 2 well known long running soaps (one of which is filmed here in Yorkshire).
Frequently Asked Questions about Barchester Spen Court Care Home
What types of Care is Barchester Spen Court Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Barchester Spen Court Care Home have?
There are 45 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barchester Spen Court Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Barchester Spen Court Care Home to the centre of Heckmondwike?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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