
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.
My mum has been a resident of Spen Court for 12 months. She is now happy and settled. The staff have been fantastic and have looked after her every need from day to day requirements to medical situations. They all treat mum with respect and give her what she wants. The rooms, facilities and food are all top notch. What more could she need? Thanks to all at Spen Court for letting oking after mum.
Thank you for you kind words - we really do appreciate such lovely feedback of which I will relay to my fantastic team.
The staff are always helpful, courteous and compassionate. This fills me with confidence as I am unable to visit my mother often as I do not live in England. When I am able to visit the care home my mum is treated well, is attended to well and is happy.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I am pleased you are confident in my caring staff team who continually strive to provide the best care experience for those who live here.I will pass on your lovely comments to the team, thank you.
Excellent service, polite staff and very clean and tidy.
Thank you for your kind comments Kirsty - we really do appreciate the feedback, we continually strive to deliver an excellent service.
I can't thank everyone enough for looking after my dad for 2 weeks respite. He loved staying there and he will definitely be returning. We knew he was safe and cared for whilst mum was having a break from caring for dad. The home and the people caring for him are fantastic and it really felt like a home from home for dad. Would very highly recomemend.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments, it was an absolute pleasure to have your dad stay with us and we look forward to him returning.
From my point of view I found the staff very friendly and helpful, which was reassuring as it was the first time putting my mum in respite. I can't praise everyone enough.
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.
My mother in law moved into Barchester's Spen Court Care Home about 3 weeks ago. In that time we've seen a real improvement in her. She's been diagnosed with dementia but has had to move into care permanently now. All the staff have been so kind and helpful and the level of care is amazing. Thanks to the care staff she's settled in very quickly and it's been a weight off our mind to know she's in such a great place. The facilities and staff are all brilliant.
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate your feedback.it is great to hear that you are so happy with the care, staff and facilities, and i shall feedback your kind works to the team.Thank you
Up & dressed eating regular beautifully cooked meals she has a new interest in life & what is going on around her
The staff are marvellous & can't do enough for her
As a family we would recommend Spen Court to anyone with an elderly relative who needs extra care
Thank you so much for your lovely review.I am so pleased that mum is doing so well and has found a new lease of life. The staff all do amazingly well and actively promote a positive sense of wellbeing throughout the home to all our residents.Thank you once again i always appreciate feedback.
Mum had become uninterested and lost her appetite and was visibly going down hill. No energy and generally couldn't be bothered. Within the first week she had perked up and was eating again, not much at a time, but always made from fresh ingredients. She was also given her tablet at the right time and encouraged to take them
Thank you for your review - we appreciate your feedback which we always welcome. My team really do make a positive difference thank you
Visiting a dear friend that went into Barchester Spen Court Care Home. Since my last visit, I have seen a large difference in her, she seems much happier and healthier, it's a bit of weight off my mind that she is being cared for and getting back to her old self and I am sure she will go from strength to strength from now on.
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.
All staff are very welcoming, efficient and pleasant. Mum's room was nice and had en-suite facilities, Barchester Spen Court Care Home is a nice place to walk into. Mum said the food was very good. She wants to return when we need care services again and we will arrange it. Nothing is too much for the staff when you ask them questions. A very good care home.
Thank you for your lovely review - it is appreciated. I am delighted that your mum enjoyed her stay with us, it was a pleasure. We all look forward to her returning in the future.
Barchester Spen Court Care Home was excellent in every respect. Standards are very high in all areas and we were particularly touched by the great kindness shown not only to my mother but to our whole family. Thank you very much.
Thank you for your lovely review, we all really appreciate your comments.
This care home has a welcoming and friendly atmosphere - all staff and management made every effort to put us at ease. I can't praise the staff enough for the care and attention given to my mother-in-law.
Thank you for your kind comments, they are appreciated.
I found them very helpful, nothing was too much trouble.
Thank you for your lovely review, I am very proud of all my staff team who deliver great care and support for all our residents. We look forward to you returning for another stay in the future.
Everything seems to be satisfactory and the only problem we can see is the home could do with a good full-time cook.
Thank you for your positive review. Our chefs deliver a lovely variety of meals and snacks and the dining experience is continually observed to ensure the quality is of a high standard, feedback from residents supports they enjoy their meals. Thank you again for taking the time to complete your review, we do appreciate the feedback.
Fantastic!
Thank you for your lovely review, we really appreciate the feedback and I too think the team are fantastic!
Friendly, very welcome.
Thank you for your positive review, it is appreciated.
Every time I've visited I feel welcome. Everybody is very helpful. Clean, tidy, and friendly. Menus look appetising. The resident seems as happy as he could be under the circumstances.
Thank you for your lovely review it is appreciated. We continually aim to provide a welcoming, friendly home-from-home experience for all our residents and visitors and I am delighted that everyone has been very helpful during your visits.
Coming to visit my grandma here feels like I am visiting her actual home. The care is totally personal to each individual that I have witnessed.
Staff know family members by name and welcome and include families with activities and go above and beyond to cater for individual needs.
Thank you for your review - we really appreciate your lovely comments. We continually aim to deliver a totally person-centred approach in all that we do to ensure we deliver the best care and support possible. It has been a pleasure looking after your grandma.
My mum came to Barchester Spen Court Care Home for respite following a fall at home. From the minute my mum went into Spen Court, we were treated with respect and compassion. My mum is still in Spen Court but still hoping to return to her own home. The staff there are amazing, they work together very professionally but also as one, making visiting and the stay for Mum a welcoming experience. Well done to everyone who works at the home, I wouldn't change the staff and care at all. Fantastic teamwork.
Thank you for your lovely comments, they really do mean so much to all the team here at Spen Court. We love having your mum stay in the home and part of that care home experience is also getting to know the families as well. Thank you again for the positive feedback, it is appreciated.
Every visit warming, welcoming staff.
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.
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...
There are no upcoming events for Barchester Spen Court Care Home.
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).
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact Barchester Spen Court Care Home to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Barchester Spen Court Care Home has an Enhanced Service -more info.