
The carers are exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble and I was kept informed all the timeAnne D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Pleasant place. Friendly staff, very homely and clean.Christine E(Sister of Resident/Service User)

Lovely carehome in a lovely setting.Andrew H(Son of Resident/Service User)

The carers are exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble and I was kept informed all the timeAnne D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Pleasant place. Friendly staff, very homely and clean.Christine E(Sister of Resident/Service User)

Lovely carehome in a lovely setting.Andrew H(Son of Resident/Service User)

Anchor’s Townend Close care home is located near Keighley, and it is set in extensive private grounds. The home is close to the Yorkshire countryside, with secluded gardens and convenient access to local towns.
The home provides friendly and comfortable residential and dementia care for up to 39 residents in single ensuite rooms. New residents are welcomed to Townend Close for both permanent and shorter stays.
The home offers dementia care, with...
Anchor’s Townend Close care home is located near Keighley, and it is set in extensive private grounds. The home is close to the Yorkshire countryside, with secluded gardens and convenient access to local towns.
The home provides friendly and comfortable residential and dementia care for up to 39 residents in single ensuite rooms. New residents are welcomed to Townend Close for both permanent and shorter stays.
The home offers dementia care, with staff regularly trained to ensure their approach reflects best practice. Menus are freshly cooked each day to support residents' tastes and preferences.
Townend Close has achieved Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) accreditation and provides tailored care for veterans.
Anchor operates Townend Close, providing housing and care for older people on a not-for-profit basis.
Care Provided by Townend Close
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 39 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- 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
Contact Townend Close to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at Townend Close 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 Townend Close for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Tours
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Samantha Richardson (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (39)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at Townend Close.
Parking
- Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.
Townend Close Reviews (65)
Townend Close has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.925) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Townend Close has 65 reviews.
The care is very good.
The care is very good.
A very good care home. Have been here a few times and been happy.
A very good care home. Have been here a few times and been happy.
Absolutely fantastic care home. Staff are brilliant and nothing is too much trouble for them. It is immaculately clean and a pleasure to visit. Would have no hesitation in recommending.
Absolutely fantastic care home. Staff are brilliant and nothing is too much trouble for them. It is immaculately clean and a pleasure to visit. Would have no hesitation in recommending.
Always had great service and care, never had any problems.
Always had great service and care, never had any problems.
The care home is clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is very good.
The care home is clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is very good.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 October 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- 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
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 26 October 2026We currently have a vacancy for care. Please contact Townend Close for further details.
News (20) & Events (2)
- 27 Oct 2026
A care home in Keighley is opening its doors allowing local people to enjoy a cuppa and conversation at its new weekly Community Coffee Morning. Anchor’s Townend Close care home...
- 22 Oct 2026
We had some very special visitors at Townend Close today! Our residents loved spending time with a group of adorable puppies, enjoying plenty of cuddles, smiles and wagging tails along...
- 13 Oct 2026
Keighley residents enjoyed an exciting animal encounter as birds of prey, reptiles and small animals visited Townend Close Care Home. Residents at Townend Close Care Home, Keighley, were treated to...
- 28 Oct 2026Organiser: Townend Close
- 30 Oct 2026Organiser: Townend Close
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Townend Close.
Meet the Team (3)

Hello, my name is Sam. I am the Home Manager here at Townend Close. I joined Anchor in 2016 as a carer and have progressed my career at the home from...
Hello, my name is Sam. I am the Home Manager here at Townend Close. I joined Anchor in 2016 as a carer and have progressed my career at the home from Team Leader and Deputy Manager to my current role.
I have worked in the care sector since 2002 and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role. I am passionate about the delivery of great care in a supportive environment.

Hi, my name is Pauline. I have worked for Anchor for 11 years in various roles. I have worked as an Administrator for the past two years, plus I...
Hi, my name is Pauline. I have worked for Anchor for 11 years in various roles. I have worked as an Administrator for the past two years, plus I also help out with activities within the home. In my role, I love meeting new people, and I'm passionate about supporting and welcoming our new residents when they come and live with us at Townend Close. I enjoy spending my time with my grandchildren and socialising with my family and friends.

Hello, my name is Ollie. I have worked for Anchor for 8 years, starting as a kitchen assistant and working my way up to Chef Manager, through hard...
Hello, my name is Ollie. I have worked for Anchor for 8 years, starting as a kitchen assistant and working my way up to Chef Manager, through hard work and dedication. My hobbies outside of work are spending time with my dog and family. I feel privileged to be part of the team at Townend Close and love supporting the residents to the best of my ability.
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