
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.
Compared with other homes I have visited and reviewed, Cookridge Court is what I would describe as "best of breed". I am particularly impressed with the staff members who are very caring and dedicated to the work that they do.
My first impression when I entered the care home to visit my mum for the first time was very pleasant. The receptionist was very accommodating, friendly and informative. The reception area is nicely furnished and I liked the fact that you could sit there whilst visiting your relative. I would have appreciated if there was an organisation chart of the care staff and management team on the wall in the reception area with photos and names. Adding pictures helps people associate a face with a name. Another thing that could be added in the care home, such as in the living room and corridors is perfume diffusers to give the home an overall fresh fragrance. I think each room should be provided with coat hooks for hanging up coats, or items such as dressing gowns rather than having them on the resident's bed or on their chair. The care staff were all very nice and friendly as far as my mum was concerned and took fantastic care of her.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home, it is great to hear that you find our team very friendly and that they take 'fantastic care' of your Mum. We are also pleased to hear that you'd recommend Cookridge Court to others. I have passed on your suggestions to the team, and as always, our...
My mum has now been a resident in Cookridge Court since Sept 2017. From that very first day Staff have been Caring, Friendly and Supportive both to her and the rest of the family. Everyone, including cleaners, laundry assistants, kitchen staff, office staff, reception staff, handyman, carers and seniors have all shown my mum the dignity and respect she deserves. She is well looked after in terms of food and refreshments and entertainment and has friends amongst Staff and residents alike. Even when things aren’t going so well for her at times there’s always someone around to assist her and check on her regularly. My mum has had a difficult life right from being tiny but since moving into Cookridge Court she has settled well and more importantly she feels safe and well cared for. She often says she is spoilt with the care and attention she receives on a daily basis.
Grandad always seems very happy on every visit. Thank you Cookridge Court.
I go most days and I'm quite happy with the situation. I know them all and they're very kind. They do their best with the available staff.
Very good, clean, friendly. Very good staff, excellent food and a high standard of care.
Lovely home, staff always pleasant and greet my aunt. Always happy to help with any requests or queries we have when we visit. My aunt seems very happy and has settled well.
My mum is very happy here and really enjoys dealing with the staff. My family think the staff are delightful. A real credit to their profession.
My husband was a resident in Cookridge Court for four weeks and settled quickly. I was completely satisfied with his care. The staff were capable and friendly and treated him with dignity and respect. They had time for one to one chats and took an interest in him and his welfare. I wholeheartedly recommend this home.
A brilliant care home in every aspect. My mother had dementia and stayed on Grange until she finished her days there. Throughout her time in Cookridge Court, the carers were fantastic. They know and understand the personalities of all the residents and sensitively address their individual needs. All the staff at the home always had time for my mother, responding to her affectionate ways and we always were greeted warmly on our visits. Mum's young grandchildren were also most welcome. All the staff - housekeeping, technicians, laundry and obviously the carers work very hard - nothing was too much trouble. We're so glad we chose Cookridge Court. A big thank you to you all - true professionals.
In my personal opinion, Cookridge Court has, without doubt, extended my mum's life. I think without her going into Cookridge Court, she would have definitely passed away in 2015. All the carers who work on Iveson do their duties with smiles on their faces. They absolutely love their jobs.
Very good all round. Staff seem very capable and helpful. My parent seems very happy here.
Every time I have visited the home I have been so impressed with the care, attention and respect all the residents are given.
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".
The premises and grounds are always kept to a very high standard and the food provision is excellent.
Thank you!
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.
Mum seems happy and is allowed to move in her section easily. She is happy with the food and her room.
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.
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...
The staff have been very caring and I am pleased he was so well looked after! Would recommend Cookridge Court to other people.
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.
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
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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...
- 10 Aug 2026Organiser: Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home
- 10 Aug 2026Organiser: Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home
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
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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.
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