
All the staff were friendly and helpful including a cup of coffee!S M(Friend of Resident/Service User)

My mother-in-law is loving life at Simon Marks CourtC B(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

The moment we walked through the door we both felt at ease.R H(Son of Resident/Service User)

All the staff were friendly and helpful including a cup of coffee!S M(Friend of Resident/Service User)

My mother-in-law is loving life at Simon Marks CourtC B(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

The moment we walked through the door we both felt at ease.R H(Son of Resident/Service User)

Anchor’s Simon Marks Court in Wortley is a home supporting older people to live a comfortable lifestyle and offers dementia care.
The home continues to welcome new residents for permanent and shorter term care.
The care staff delivers a range of residential care services, including convalescence care, respite care, trial stays and long term care for those who can no longer look after themselves.
It is located in a quiet cul-de-sac...
Care Provided by Simon Marks Court
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 40 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)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at Simon Marks Court will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Simon Marks Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Simon Marks Court 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
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Samantha Barclay(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1988
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at Simon Marks Court.
Parking
- Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.
Simon Marks Court Reviews (53)
Simon Marks Court has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.633) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Simon Marks Court has 53 reviews.
I was very pleased with the place my sister-in-law was staying. She seemed very settled for the time she was there. We had a walk around inside, and I really enjoyed my visit there.
Lovely accommodation, very caring staff. All residents are treated with sympathy and understanding regardless of their disabilities. The food is varied and excellent and I would happily recommend Simon Marks Court as a very superior care home and happy place to be. I should like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff and management for looking after me so well and making my stay so enjoyable.
Mom came to the home at short notice in September 2022, and the staff were all welcoming in a difficult situation. She was allocated a lovely room and settled in well. The food was of a really good standard, and Mom stayed with Simon Marks for seven months. The home is well equipped with a bar and coffee area, which didn't always seem to be in use but was available when needed for visitors. There are also regular entertainment and GP visits to support residents.
The staff here are excellent, and the rooms are comfortable and clean. My mother is well looked after and is happy here.
I would highly recommend Simon Marks to anyone. My mother has been there a few times now for respite to give me a break, and I truly do not have any complaints whatsoever. The rooms are fabulous, and the staff are very friendly and caring They go out of their way to make everyone feel wanted and safe. When we had a medical emergency, they dealt with it very quickly and efficiently. Thanks to all there.
Mum has been a resident at Simon Marks for three months now. From my first enquiry through admission and up to now, I have been delighted with the level of care provided.
Can't fault anything at Simon Marks. The staff have been incredible and so patient with my mum, who can often be very grumpy with them. They are always friendly, and helpful and feel like they genuinely care so much about the residents. They have also been very supportive of me since my mum went there and keep me informed of everything. The home is clean and welcoming whenever you visit and love the fact that they have visitors to the home to entertain the residents. Every staff member I've met has been excellent and I know my mum is receiving the best care she could get. Other family members have all said the same. So glad my mum was placed here.
Then the best thing was finding Simon Marks Court, the staff are always friendly, smiling and treat residents with dignity and respect. There is laughter and that patient listening ear when needed.
My mother-in-law has now new friends (staff members), she laughs and jokes with them, she is eating, helped with personal care, safe, so well cared for and not lonely anymore. Yes she has her off days, don't we all, but it's soon forgotten and yes, her dementia is getting worse but she is in the best place and I am so grateful for all they do and also for making me so welcome on my visits.
Dad went into respite, the second day he had a fall, followed by nightly falls, I had to get a flight home early. He became a resident, Dad deteriorated quickly, followed by a traumatic and upsetting death on 29th October at 3 am. Following Dad's death, we have had no contact from the home to offer condolences which I would have thought would be a matter of courtesy from management following the death of a resident. The care team, including agency staff, were very caring, as was the admin lady. Happy to discuss.
Thank you for taking the time to review Simon Marks Court and we are pleased that you rate our care/support as very good. Thank you for your kind comments regarding our team, which I will pass on to them. We apologise that we have not always met our usual high standards and please accept my...
My uncle went for a week of respite care - he absolutely loved the staff and residents and all the wonderful things that they did. One lady has been so wonderful at organizing everything for him and paying such detailed attention to his needs and wants. I think he just loved that people were happy to talk to him and were so attentive. Thank you!
I couldn't have asked for a better place for my aunt. She lived at Simon Marks for nearly four years, and the care she received was excellent. She was treated with dignity at all times. A big thank you to each and every one of the staff.
Always greeted by friendly staff. The building is kept very clean and has a great atmosphere. The decor is excellent - very creative building a bar, wallpapering the walls to create a street image and outside house and salon. All management and staff are very helpful and committed to their jobs. My sister-in-law has been helped a lot with her illness and anxiety, and also she has been encouraged to join in activities. I am impressed with the whole place.
Only fault I find is laundry, clothes go missing.
Thank you for taking the time to review Simon Mark Court, and we are pleased that you rate our care and support as excellent. We are aware that there was an initial discussion regarding laundry when your loved one came to live at Simon Marks Court. We're happy to discuss this further and anything else at a mutually convenient time.
My mum recently passed away, and I just wanted to thank the staff at Simon Marks Court for the care, love and dignity they have shown my mother during the past three years. They contacted me every time my mum had a fall or had an episode. Each member had the patience for my mum's toilet needs, which were considerable. Plus, the lady doing the accounts was so friendly and knowledgeable about procedures; it made the process of dealing with the council and care packages so much easier. Thank you to all the care staff.
We are very happy that our friend has been very well cared for at Simon Marks Court are home for the past 2 years. He never wants for anything and the staff there are very friendly and caring.
I felt hat I am informed if there is an issue with mum and that any concerns I express are acted upon. Thank you.
My mum has been a resident at Simon Marks Court for about fifteen months. She is extremely well cared for and I have complete peace of mind. The staff are unfailingly friendly, efficient and thorough. They genuinely care for the residents and this attitude extends from the management down. My impression has remained the same since I first turned up unannounced to view the home.
All staff are helpful, polite and very understanding. As a visitor, I always feel welcome. Mum is very happy here.
Our Mum moved into Simon Marks Court over two years ago. I live a long distance away and cannot visit often, so it is such a comfort to know that Mum is safe and is living with people who know her well, who care about her and who are kind-hearted. This has been even more important in recent months. The staff understand her ways and are endlessly patient - taking time to sit with her and to encourage her singing. I am always made very welcome when I do visit - and the staff are good at keeping in touch with the family by phone or email - so we always know what is going on with Mum. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Simon Marks Court is a friendly and caring place to live.
Sadly my mother passed away on the 14th of May and during her final two weeks, I was always kept informed of any changes in her condition with kindness and consideration. My mum was 92 and sadly suffered from advanced dementia for the last 5 years and knowing she was in the safe and caring hands of all the staff at Simon Marks Court made things much easier for myself and my son to cope with her condition.
Thank you for everything.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 April 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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.
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News (3) & Events (0)
- 22 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across West Yorkshire are embracing the festive spirit in style. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive...
- 22 May 2025
A Leeds care home is delighted to have been classed as ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the second highest rating possible. The team at Anchor’s Simon Marks Court...
- 09 Oct 2024
Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, has received platinum status in the RSPCA’s annual PawPrints Awards for the second year in a...
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