
I could not be more pleased with the level of care and attention she receivedCarol B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are caring, attentive and always willing to help and go the extra mile for my mumV R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Cookridge Court is what I would describe asRoger L(Son of Resident/Service User)

I could not be more pleased with the level of care and attention she receivedCarol B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are caring, attentive and always willing to help and go the extra mile for my mumV R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Cookridge Court is what I would describe asRoger L(Son of Resident/Service User)

This welcoming, 96-bed care home spans three floors, providing expert residential and dementia care for both long and short stays. Nestled in a sunny, south-facing location overlooking a nearby school, they foster intergenerational connections through regular school visits. Residents enjoy balconies adorned with plants, a cinema room, and a bar perfect for family gatherings.
The in-house chefs offer a varied menu daily, using seasonal ingredients and catering to all dietary...
Care Provided by Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 96 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
- 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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Cookridge 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
- Sandra Roche (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2011
Room Information
- Single Rooms (96)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (96)
Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home Reviews (107)
Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.879) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home has 107 reviews.
Lately a minibus has come for me as I am wheelchair-bound, so cannot get out of the house without help in the form of using temporary ramps, which the driver (Andy) and his assistant have been happy to help with. Their company on the journey has been good and understanding, and Andy has tried route without many speed bumps. My husband's care and mine also is outstanding.
Well done everyone!!
Caroline thank you for the lovely feedback which I will share with the team. We have been happy to provide you with transport to make sure you could visit your husband regularly as we know it makes such a difference to you both to spend time together. We really do try and take care of the whole family here at Cookridge!
The whole team is exceptional, and it's clear how much they genuinely care. Tracey, Karan, Angela, and Precious are just a few of the amazing individuals who look after my mum with such kindness and dedication. Lynsey and Vicky have also been outstanding, helping me navigate what could have been a very difficult transition from independent living to residential care with ease and reassurance. For the first time in many years, I am able to relax, knowing my mum is receiving the very best care she could have ever wished for
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, its fantastic to hear about your Mums positive experience at Cookridge Court and its a absolute pleasure to take care of her.
It is a great relief and pleasure to me that my wife is in such a well-run, caring environment and that I am welcome to see her at any sensible time. She is very happy, and knows neither she nor I could provide for her needs without expert care. Whenever she has needed to leave the home for a hospital appointment or a family event that can be organised for us. The only slight weakness is that the lounge is not a sensible shape and size, but there's nothing the carers can do about that.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback . Thank you 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
His room was clean and comfortable - he had a lovely garden view and appreciated that.
Our only concern was that unfortunately when we arrived home after his stay, another resident's night medication was in my husband's boxes too. I had to drive back with it.
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 wife Valerie (Val) is a long term sufferer with Parkinsons Disease - it was becoming difficult to cope at home and a bad fall in June 2024 resulting in a broken femur and other falls following resulted in an agreed decision to seek care. We have been very pleased and this has resulted in a degree of independence and mutual benefit.
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.
Beautifully kept carehome.
Immaculately clean. Lovely furnishings. Comfortable bedrooms/lounge areas.
Top notch food. Everyone looked after kindly and compassionately.
Always plenty of staff on hand to have an update with.
Safe and comfortable surroundings.
Fun activities for the residents.
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.
She is settled and the staff are absolutely amazing. They have made her feel at home with their friendly attitude and the care she has received has been excellent.
I am forever grateful that my mum is getting the care she needs. I highly recommend Cookridge court.
Thank you all.
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.
The setting is really pleasant and the staff are easy to talk to and very willing to help.
The care she is getting is second to none and it's relieved the family's stress around trying to keep her safe
Thank you all at Cookridge Court.
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 has only been here a few weeks, but has settled in really well and has been looked after with care and dignity.
Thank you for your lovely review, we are so happy that your Mum has settled in well to Cookridge Court. I will pass your positive feedback to the team.
Could not thank you so much for looking after my mother for the last 4 years
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.
Staff are alway so kind and attentive.
Staff always look happy to be working here.
Looking beautiful with all the Christmas decorations too.
Beautifully clean always.
Coffees and cakes in the cafe - lovely.
All positive no negative comments.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review, we look forward to welcoming your friend back for another stay with us soon.
All staff have been extremely helpful and cheerful, without exception. They have treated my wife with the upmost of dignity and respect. A shoutout to Lindsey for her exceptional professionalism offered to us as a family delivered in a very caring way.
Thank you for such a lovely review, its lovely to hear of about your positive experience at Cookridge Court. I will be sure to pass your lovely comments to the team.
From the moment I walked in and had a look around I felt the atmosphere was perfect.
My dad is a bit of a loner which seemed to put me on edge but to be honest being in Cookridge court care home my mind is at ease.
I would like to thank you all for the care and respect you have for your elderly.
My dad seems so settled and of course seems to be enjoying some of the male company.
Big thank you to all.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, its fantastic to hear about your dads positive experience at Cookridge Court and its a absolute pleasure to take care of him.
Cookridge Court ticked all the boxes, and were very prompt when I contacted them. My aunt only stayed 4 weeks, but I now know how great the stay was incase she needs to return in the future.
We were pleased to be able to help. Thank you for such positive comments and we look forward to seeing your aunt (and you) again.
My mum became a resident of Cookridge Court in 2019. From that day to her sad passing yesterday the staff at the home have all been amazing. The home is always kept immaculate and mums room clean and well kept. The group activities, including singing, dancing and painting, were the highlight of everybodies week. We as a family cannot thank Cookridge Court and all the staff for their help and support.
Thank you for such a wonderful review. We absolutely loved your Mum and we miss her daily. Thank you so much for allowing us to care for her, it was a pleasure and a privilege.
Each member of staff whatever grade or level was kind, compassionate, helpful & reassuring.
Thank you for your positive 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 teams.
My wife has just returned home after her third respite stay at Cookridge Court.
She has previously spent time at several other care homes, and respite care is something she tolerates rather than enjoys.However, following her two previous stays she was more tolerant of going in.
Once again, all of the staff were welcoming and pleased to see her. Her room was immaculate, clean and inviting. A proper home from home.
The meals were delicious, and the care she received friendly and attentive. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, and it made her stay so enjoyable that she is actually looking forward to her next "holiday" in 2 month's time.
I can't say enough how much more relaxing it has made my break, knowing that my wife is happy and content whilst I am away.
My thanks to everyone at Cookridge Court for taking such loving care of my wife.
How lovely of you to provide us with such a great review. We appreciate how important it is that your wife is cared for in a home that she's happy in. We're so pleased that she chose us for her "holidays" and we're looking forward to seeing you both again soon.
As I find sleeping in a single bed rather difficult, a reclining chair was provided by the home for me - I even met the handy man who checked everything was okay for my sleeping arrangements.
I am unable to comment on the activities run at the home. Despite being invited to join in on several occasions, I was happy to stay in my room and catch up with my reading.
I now can look forward to my next "holiday" there, it's so nice to know that my husband can enjoy his breaks, knowing I am so well looked after and happy.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review. I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us so much that you've booked to return...we can't wait to see you again.
The staff that we see are lovely, however I feel that they need more staff - there are a lot of residents in the home. Washing does go missing- however again a lot of residents to look after. Some toilets do not work properly - or the residents cannot push handle down - too hard for them - the shower floors are uneven so residents fall sometimes.
Thank you for your positive 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 teams.
My wife suffers from Alzheimer's disease and was admitted for respite initially but it became apparent that permanent care was needed. All the staff were welcoming, professional and supportive throughout. However, my wife presented many challenges and management with my agreement, invited a specialist NHS team to review her care and this resulted in a recommendation that she be moved to a more intense nursing dementia care. Throughout this difficult time, the management and staff were very supportive and caring both for myself and my wife. I appreciate the efforts of all concerned and would wish to place on record my sincere thanks and appreciation.
How lovely to hear from you and thank you for such a positive review. I do hope everything is going well for you both. It was an absolute privilege to care for your wife and to help you both receive the care and support that was needed. I do hope she is settled and happy in her new environment.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 August 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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 (79) & Events (2)
- 10 Aug 2026
Residents were treated to an uplifting afternoon of musical memories at Cookridge Court last week. The effervescent Amanda from Singalong Days lifted our spirits and voices with Hawaiian flower garlands...
- 10 Aug 2026
Here at Cookridge Court we like to focus on resident well being, and for many of our residents being able to give back to the community helps bring meaning and...
- 10 Aug 2026
The team at Cookridge Court were absolutely delighted to support resident Jane's family and friends in planning a surprise 80th Birthday party for her. Chef Adrian prepared a sumptuous buffet...
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Awards / Recognitions (20)
- 31 Jul 2026Recipient: Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home
- 30 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home.
Meet the Team (10)

Hello! My name is Sandra Roche, and I'm the general manager here at Cookridge Court.
I am a social worker by profession and passionate about upholding the rights of older people. I have 30 years of experience in social care across a wide variety of settings. I first became a registered manager in 2001 and led a demolition and rebuild project for a not-for-profit provider whilst achieving the top rating of Excellent at that time. I returned to statutory social work leadership in 2010 and progressed up the ranks to Acting Assistant Director of Adult Social Care, responsible for all adults in the borough and a budget of over £40 million. After nearly 2 years in that role, I realised I was losing contact with older people and their families, the reason why I came into social care in the first place and made the decision to return to the front line.
I joined Barchester in 2021 as commissioning manager of Peony Court, a new build home in Croydon, South London, where we achieved a CQC good rating and three Top 20 Care Homes in London awards. In 2026, I made the decision to transfer to Leeds to be nearer to my parents, who live in Barwick in Elmet. Our ambition here at Cookridge Court is to be Outstanding, and we do this by placing our residents' wants and needs at the heart of everything we do. We care for our families as much as our residents and value them as partners in care. Whether you are looking for respite care or a more permanent home from home for your loved one, you are assured of the warmest of welcomes, a luxury environment and bespoke, personalised, loving care from the highly motivated and friendly team at Cookridge Court.

Hi, my name is Vicki, and I have worked at Cookridge Court since October 2015. I have had a good progressive career, beginning as a care assistant and eventually progressing to a senior care assistant, team leader to my most recent post as Deputy General Manager. I love every aspect of my role, I am dedicated, hardworking and compassionate, and I believe in establishing good relationships with residents, their families and other health professionals. My Team and I are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care, ensuring excellence every day.

I joined the Cookridge Court family in 2016 as a Host where I served breakfast, lunch and evening meals to our residents, as well as morning and afternoon tea rounds.
In 2021 I decided to change my career within Cookridge Court and took on my current position as Home Administrator and formerly Home Receptionist.

As Head Chef I help to lead the Kitchen and Hospitality teams to create sociable dining experiences for our residents. This includes everything from ensuring the Sunday roast meets the resident's high standards, to designing meals which supplement resident's dietary requirements, and much more.
New recipes are always welcome in the kitchen and we love to discuss resident’s preferences regularly. ,
Adrian just became a Dad and really enjoys singing and cuddling the new arrival. Hobbies are Gym and running.

My name is Laura and I am the Head Activities Coordinator here at Cookridge Court. I have worked in care since 2014 and 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 have created a wonderful culture within our home and we work together to give residents the best possible experience. We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active and ensure we all know each resident's preferences so that we can deliver a person-centred program of events and activities. The strong relationships we build with our residents, their families and friends are essential to our homely feel.

Hi, my name is Tim and I have worked at Cookridge Court since 2015. I started as a Maintenance Assistant and have recently been promoted to Maintenance Manager. I am always happy to help and love having a chat with the residents.

I have worked in various roles with in care from care assistant to senior care and head house keeper to operations manager. No matter what role you do it all comes down to the well being of each and every individual resident, the care and respect that they deserve.

She speaks warmly about how much she enjoys getting to know the residents and their families and speaks about how the brilliant team she is a part of.
Away from the home Priscilla enjoys table tennis and unwinding playing games with her children.

Precious joined the Cookridge court family in 2024 and makes up part of our homes wonderful care team as a Senior Care Assistant.
He speaks warmly about how much he enjoys getting to know the residents and their families and speaks about how the brilliant team he is a part of.
Away from the home Precious enjoys playing football, singing and watching Manchester United play.

Hi, my name is Janine and I am the Admin Assistant here at Cookridge Court. I have worked here at Cookridge Court for 1 years and really enjoy speaking to visitors and residents.
My hobbies are doing decorating at home and going on holiday in the sun.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home
What types of Care is Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home have?
There are 96 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barchester Cookridge 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 Cookridge Court Care Home to the centre of Leeds?
4.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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