Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home

Iveson Rise, Lawnswood, Leeds LS16 6NB
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  • Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home, Leeds
Cookridge Court Care Home in Leeds is a residential care home for older people that provides specialist support to people suffering from dementia. The home is surrounded by woodlands and offers a wide range of activities that reflect residents' interests and hobbies.

Rooms are spread across the home's three floors which each has several lounges and a dining room. Additionally, residents benefit from a cinema room, a sensory room and a visitor lounge.

The dedicated and supportive team provides person-centred care and involves loved ones to ensure all residents' needs and choices are catered for.

Residents are offered a varied menu made with seasonal ingredients catering for dietary requirements.
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Care Provided

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 Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1283 – £1333
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1283 – £1333
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1283 – £1333
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1283 – £1332

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.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home 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

Person in charge

  • Karen Francis (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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 (94)

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Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.901) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home has 94 reviews.

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Review from Christine L (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The carers are efficient, caring, kind and helpful. They treat residents with respect and friendliness. The senior carers always inform me if my mother has any health problems and how she is getting on. All the staff in the care home are polite and friendly. The carers always contact GP's or district
nurses as soon as possible when necessary. My mind has been put at rest so that I do not worry about my mother when I am not with her. I know that my mother is happy because her face lights up when some of her carers come to talk with her and she says "don't send me anywhere else".
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Review from William E (Son of Resident) published on 30 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother became a resident at Cookridge Court 12 months ago after a protracted stay in hospital (5 months). My mother's health and wellbeing have improved significantly over the cause of the past 12 months, which is due to the care and attention she is receiving from all members of staff at Cookridge
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The premises and grounds are always kept to a very high standard and the food provision is excellent.
Thank you!
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Review from P D (Son of Resident) published on 27 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We arrived in August - at short notice - and the team accommodated our requests very well. Initial assessment of dad's condition was well managed, however, after approximately 6 weeks, after a 2nd assessment, we asked for dad to be moved as his dementia is not as severe as others on his floor and this
request was dealt with promptly.
Dad is much happier and more settled with the welcoming of the care teams. The care teams have been consistently caring, informative, attentive and upbeat in the care of dad. We are regular visitors (4-7 times a weeks) so have a good view of what day to day life is like there. Any issues we have had have been raised and promptly dealt with.
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Review from A S (Son of Resident) published on 23 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum seems happy and is allowed to move in her section easily. She is happy with the food and her room.
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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My mother is reasonably well cared for in that she is kept clean, nicely dressed and has hair/nails done regularly. She does, however, spend a lot of time by herself in her room and rarely takes part in activities. Whilst I understand the need to respect her dignity and wishes, I feel more could be
done to reduce her isolation. She likes to be independent but frequently has accidents and leaves smelly underwear around the room, sometimes in drawers. Staff are caring and friendly. Documentation improving.
Reply from Mandy Bennett, Home Manager at Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home

Thank you for your comments. We welcome all feedback that will help us to continue to improve our care services.


The Activities team at Cookridge Court offer a range of planned activities and entertainment. We have also introduced our Magic Moments recreation and activities programme to encourage well-being by concentrating in equal measure on the mind, through mental agility; the body, through fitness and mobility; and the soul, through entertainment and personal interests, continued learning and emotional engagement.


Our regular residents’ meetings and annual feedback forms ensure that we’re always offering activities and trips that appeal to everyone. While we do encourage residents to take part and try new activities, there’s no obligation to get involved and residents are always welcome to spend their time just as they wish.


If there is anything you would like to discuss further, please do not hesitate to contact customercare@brighterkind.com or pop into the home anytime, my door is always open! Many thanks, Mandy Bennett, Home Manager.

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Review from C P (Wife of Resident) published on 3 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have been very caring and I am pleased he was so well looked after! Would recommend Cookridge Court to other people.
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Review from Steven P (Son of Resident) published on 23 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been in Cookridge Court for 4 weeks after spending 5 weeks in hospital. Mum's mobility and mental health had rapidly deteriorated in hospital. It's incredibly the progress she has made at Cookridge Court. Me and my family can't thank the manager enough for making it an easy choice for mum
to live there. Mum seems really happy. We have all found the facilities and staff brilliant. My mum has been made to feel special by the staff at every grade. To see her so happy makes us as a family feel confident that she is being well looked after.
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Review from Deborah L (Niece of Resident) published on 31 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff very pleasant and helpful. My aunt seems happy here.
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Review from June B (Wife of Resident) published on 31 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My husband has always been happy at Cookridge Care Home. Although his memory is bad, he has never lost his rather "naughty" sense of humour and gets on well with the staff. His room is kept clean, his clothes are well laundered and his personal hygiene is good - apart from the occasional missed shave!
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Review from Hazel B (Resident) published on 19 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are all very caring, helpful and encouraging. With their help I am making excellent progress with my mobility. They try to provide varied activities, exercise classes, quizzes and entertainers. The only slight downside is that the food sometimes falls below the anticipated level and I feel
that our complaints are not listened to.
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Review from Rosalie M (Niece of Resident) published on 6 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Cookridge Court has had recent investigations from CQC of which I'm sure you are aware. Since then things have changed for the better and it is now thriving. The staff are now very helpful and available when needed. My aunt has been a resident for over 4 years so I can see much improvement on all aspects
of care there. The best one being a great management team and a good approachable manager who puts herself out to ensure great care for our vulnerable relatives so I can go home in the knowledge that they are being cared for and all is well. Long may it continue to be so.
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Review from C J (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Feel there has been an improvement over the last few months. My mother seems calmer and the environment is generally quieter. The staff are always welcoming and provide an update on my mothers health etc when requested. The staff all appear very caring and always acknowledge all the residents when necessary
and any changes are always reported to me. There has been quite a few changes at this home, particularly in ownership over the years my mother has been resident. I am happy that the improvement continue and that the current company remain in ownership for the foreseeable future.
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Review from E H (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Things have vastly improved in my opinion over the last four months at Cookridge Court. Staff are much more helpful and I feel they have a better relationship with the residents. Activities are very good mother enjoys bingo, but participates more in other activities than she use to, she says the activity
staff are very good and patient. I hope the home continues to improve because there is always room for improvement. well done.
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Review from P G (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mother has been there for eighteen months. The food is good, the staff are good. The rooms are clean. Happy.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.901)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.901) out of 10 for Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.911 for Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (196 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 213 Ratings = 4.911
  2. 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 4.99 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 96 registered maximum number of service users is 19.2. 19 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.2 = 0.99
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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 Oct 2020

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Awards / Recognitions (11)

Meet the Team (11)

Karen

Karen Francis

Job Title: General Manager Joined: 2018

Hi, my name is Karen, and I am the General Manager here at Cookridge Court.


I joined the home in January 2018. The first part of my career was spent with the NHS as a trauma nurse and nurse manager. I moved into the private sector in 2010 and have enjoyed every second since then. The provision of gold-standard care to our residents is my passion and, here at Cookridge Court, we strive to deliver this every single day. I believe it is a privilege to be able to work with such a conscientious, caring and compassionate team that never fails to put the residents first.

Vikki

Vikki Foster

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2015

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.

Paula

Paula Dunham

Job Title: Head Housekeeper Joined: 2015

I started here at Cookridge Court in 2015 in the domestic department and have worked my way up to my current position in 2021 as head housekeeper. I work alongside a dedicated team of domestics to ensure our resident's home is clean, tidy and smelling delightful. Coming to work and spending time with our residents to make sure we are doing everything that they need us to do is a highlight of my day and I hope to be here for many more years.

Lynsey

Lynsey Robinson

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2016

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.

Laura

Laura Marshall

Job Title: Head Activities Coordinator Joined: 2014

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.

Tim

Tim Green

Job Title: Maintenance Manager Joined: 2015

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.

Tracy

Tracy Avery

Job Title: Team Leader Joined: 2013

I have worked in care since 2013 working mainly with those residents on their journey with Dementia.
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.

Precilla

Precilla Mahachi

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant Joined: 2024

Priscilla joined the Cookridge court family in 2024 and makes up part of our homes wonderful care team as a Senior Care Assistant.
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

Precious Ighagbon

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant Joined: 2024

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.

Adrian

Adrian Godlewski

Job Title: Head Chef Joined: 2025

Hi, my name is Adrian and I am the Head Chef here at Cookridge Court.
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.

Janine

Janine Clayton

Job Title: Admin Assistant Joined: 2024

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.

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