Howgate House Care Home

Howgate, Idle, Bradford BD10 9RD
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9.4 91 Reviews
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Howgate House specialises in a wide range of care and nursing packages including for residential care needs.

A homely and welcoming atmosphere is an essential element of the service for carers to achieve without compromising on the quality of efficient care.

Forty-nine en-suite rooms and good wheelchair access allow a hard-working team to assist in the pursuit of a comfortable lifestyle, respecting a number of spoken languages.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 63 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1029
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1144

Prices are subject to an individual care needs assessment and the type of room and services chosen. Please contact us for further information.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Howgate House 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)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Home Manager (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (55)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (35)

Howgate House Care Home Reviews (91)

9.4

Howgate House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.446) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Howgate House Care Home has 91 reviews.

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Review from Jason H (Son of Resident) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
~Having looked at 2 other homes, I picked up on Howgate's sense of homeliness, which was not apparent at others. We were very pleased to find that the staff are caring, dedicated individuals who genuinely enjoy their role, which resulted in a low staff turnover and familiar faces throughout. Fun activities
were put on daily by enthusiastic staff & excellent visiting entertainers, family members encouraged to join in & be part of the community. Staff sorted out any necessary admin without prompting and were always proactive in keeping me updated with mum's progress. I found Howgate a compassionate, caring, professional & homely place and was very pleased with all the staff and the care received by my mum, which is all that we could have hoped for.
Reply from Paulina Drzewiecka, Home Manager at Howgate House Care Home

Thank you very much for your lovely review regarding our home. The homeliness is extremely important, so our residents and their loved ones feel like at home. We are all very grateful for such a lovely description of the care we deliver to your mum. We are going to continue to provide your mum with person-centred care and love she needs.

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Review from A F (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
From the first day my mum was taken into care, we were all treated with compassion & kindness in what was a difficult time, which has continued to this day.
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Review from C F (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I put my mum in this care home as l know very well that she is been looked after 24/7 by all the staff ever single one are excellent the food is excellent the rooms are excellent clean daily all staff are very friendly and polite l would recommend that if you are looking for a good care home for any
one this is the one for them as you leaving them you know that they are 100% looked after
Reply from Julie, Deputy Manager at Howgate House Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review, and the recommendation for people to use our service in the future. We appreciate that you have taken the time to share such positive thoughts about the home. Thank you for your kind words.

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Review from C T (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been at Howgate House for just over a year. We've been please with the care she receives, the team are very friendly and always have a chat with her and keep her spirits up.
She's a private person and despite trying to make sure she has a visitor most days, she does spend a lot of time
in her room which can lead to loneliness , the staff are great at encouraging her to join in the activities.
She needed extra care this year after a fall in her room and we were pleased with the level of care she received whilst practically bed bound. The meals are lovely and always lots of drinks and snacks provided inbetween. She has a big room which we have tried to make as homely as we can with her own bedding, tv, photos and cushions etc. we have peace of mind knowing there is someone available 24 hours if she needs it and you can't put a price on that. We've needed to speak to management on a couple of occasions and they're very obliging and always resolve any issues.
Reply from Corina Rusu, Senior Operations Manager at Howgate House Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, they truly mean a lot to all of us. It's a privilege to care for our residents, and knowing we've made a positive impact brings a real joy. We are grateful for your trust and support, and we will continue doing our very best every day.

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Review from J G (Respite Resident) published on 28 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My stay at Howgate House has been really brilliant.
Reply from Corina Rusu, Senior Operations Manager (Interim Home Manager) at Howgate House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Howgate House. We are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed your stay here. We are always striving to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for our residents, and it's rewarding to hear that we are succeeding in this. We will be sure to share your feedback with our team.

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Review from Brian M (Brother of Resident) published on 26 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
There is a lack of warmth and welcome at Howgate that is not conducive to resident wellbeing and visitor confidence.
I am comparing Howgate to what I consider to be better care homes (from personal experience).
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Review from S V (Son of Resident) published on 5 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is well looked after. It is good that carers have a word with my mum at regular intervals.
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Review from C L (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with Mum's care.
Mum settled here very well.
Thank you.
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Review from L R (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From Mum arriving at the home, Mum settled in very well and is content.
Thank you.
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Review from P H (Son of Resident) published on 6 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a wonderful care home Howgate is made more so by the excellent staff and management who are all pleasant and willing to listen at any time. They all strive to make sure the residents are safe and as happy as they could possibly be. What more could you ask from this wonderful caring care home, so
from the cleaners to the managers a big well done.
Reply from Collette, Home Manager at Howgate House Care Home

Thank you so much for the lovely review of Howgate House. It will be great to be able to share these reviews with colleagues, who take the utmost pride in offering the best care possible.

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Review from N F (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
The staff are friendly, but there are not enough of them. We are consistently being told the staff-to-residents ratio is correct, but it absolutely isn't. The staff-to-residents needs ratio is not being met. When my mum moved into Howgate in January 2023, she had a shower every week, now she's lucky
if she gets one a month. I get costs are rising but this should not be to the detriment of the residents.
Reply from Collette, Home Manager at Howgate House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. After speaking in person, we are glad that the issues have now been resolved, if you have any concerns in the future, please do get in touch with us and we will be happy to arrange a meeting.

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Review from B C (Niece of Resident) published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunt has come into Howgate House since 28/12/23. Both her physical and mental health has improved. She has put on wight and is enjoying the food. She has settled in quickly. She has as many personal possessions around her as necessary to make her feel at home. The carers are all lovely with tons
and tons of patience, very kind and respectful. The management staff are all approachable and sort out any concerns efficiently, it's all good.
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Review from E H (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant. Right from the start of my mum's assessment to acceptance, the admin staff have been so helpful and really pleasant and friendly towards my mum and us. The carers are exceptional, they all know her and have a good laugh with her and us. The activities are varied and often and the two ladies
are bonkers. They are all truly great and I wouldn't want my mum anywhere else. Thank you all the team.
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Review from L H (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was lucky to be sent to Howgate House Care Home for her palliative care. I couldn’t have wished for more caring staff, my mum was made to feel very welcome and settled in immediately. The staff and residents have been so supportive of Mum. The staff and manager genuinely care for their residents.
It’s one of the hardest decisions to make, putting a loved one into care. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend sending your loved one to Howgate House. I can’t thank them enough for caring for my mum in her final days.
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Review from P H (Cousin of Resident) published on 23 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
Carers were kind and helpful with my Cousin.
The home is dated and could do with a facelift, the home does not smell like some homes but on a few occasions I had to clean the floor as it was dirty, cleaners came in to take over, they are overworked and maybe could do with more staff. Things go missing
and no one tries to find out why.
Had problems trying to get out of the home at weekends as all carers were busy, this happened a few times to other visitors.
I wouldn't recommend this home.
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Review from Bernadette T (Wife of Resident) published on 16 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband was recently admitted to Howgate House Care Home and I can't sing their praises enough. Sadly, following his diagnosis of Alzheimer's six years ago and having cared for him myself at home throughout this last year has become increasingly challenging. He is now residing at Howgate House Care
Home permanently. The manager and the rest of the staff have been amazingly supportive to us. They have been so reassuring and my husband is receiving excellent care. In a safe, clean, comfortable environment where his needs are met, that makes both of us content.
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Review from S B (Son of Resident) published on 3 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience of the care home has been really good. Staff are very helpful and treat my dad with dignity. I'm very happy with the care my dad is receiving.
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Review from C K (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are always friendly and caring. Mum has been at Howgate House Care Home for seven years throughout that time she has been well looked after and staff have always kept me well informed of any issues.
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Review from Barbara S (Uncle of Resident) published on 17 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff care is so lovely, nothing is too much trouble. Carers are hard working, lovely, polite and caring.
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Review from Linda k (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been in Howgate House Care Home nearly five years. In all that time I have never had any concerns at all with any cleanliness, food, drinks, rooms. The staff I cannot fault in anything they do, so caring.
I think they go above and beyond. I am there most days, if asked I would recommend
it to anyone looking for their loved ones.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.446)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.446) out of 10 for Howgate House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 4.494 for Howgate House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (115 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (21 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 172 Ratings = 4.494
  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 4.952 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Howgate House Care Home is based on 12 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 63 registered maximum number of service users is 12.6. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.6 = 0.952
  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: 22 Apr 2025

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Frequently Asked Questions about Howgate House Care Home

What types of Care is Howgate House Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Howgate House Care Home have?

There are 55 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Howgate House Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Howgate House Care Home to the centre of Bradford?

3.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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