
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend sending your loved one to Howgate House. I can’t thank them enoughL H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

my husband is receiving excellent care. In a safe, clean, comfortable environmentBernadette T(Wife of Resident/Service User)

l would recommend that if you are looking for a good care home for any one this is the oneC F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend sending your loved one to Howgate House. I can’t thank them enoughL H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

my husband is receiving excellent care. In a safe, clean, comfortable environmentBernadette T(Wife of Resident/Service User)

l would recommend that if you are looking for a good care home for any one this is the oneC F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

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.
Care Provided by Howgate House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 63 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- 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
Prices are subject to an individual care needs assessment and the type of room and services chosen. Please contact us for further information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Howgate House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Howgate House 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)
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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Paulina Drzewiecka(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- 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 (95)
Howgate House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.438) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Howgate House Care Home has 95 reviews.
Shirley was very happy, met new friends, and she loved all the staff and relationships with them. Enjoyed the music afternoons.
Room could do with updating.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are all very proud that the care your mum was receiving was excellent for her. Your mum was an amazing lady who was loved by all of us- It was a pleasure to help look after her. Thank you for your feedback on the room, we are now in the progress of updating the room.
I just want to say how good Howgate House is and how good the staff are with my mum, they go the extra mile in all her care, they get her into the lounge when they can, even though she is bedbound. They feed her and are so respectful of her needs, and I have no complaints of the care she is given.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are extremely lucky to have the opportunity to look after your mum. It is good to know that staff go the extra mile in all areas of your mum's care. We are going to continue looking after your mum as well as it is possible. Thank you again for your lovely review.
Many thanks from Terry and Hazel
We are extremely proud that we could look after your dad. It was a pleasure to know him for the short period of time. We are happy that you and your wife also felt the compassion. Thank you again for such a lovely review from our Howgate team.
Dad was welcomed into Howgate Care Home in May 2023 following a massive stroke. It was a difficult time for Dad and the family as we all adjusted to him moving from regular independent life to a care home.
The administration team and management helped us navigate the process and provided endless support.
The care staff are absolutely amazing, they cared for Dad like he was one of their own family. He was encouraged to retain some independence. They genuinely cared for his physical and mental health.
They recognised when he was home sick or his mood was low and made time to chat, making him feel like 'somebody' when he felt like a 'nobody'.
Staff encouraged him to take part in some of the numerous activities available, when he was reluctant they brought the activities to him.
During his time in Howgate he was always treated with the upmost respect and dignity.
We would absolutely recommend this care home.
Thank you so much from all of us at Howgate House for such a lovely review regarding your dad's care, which he experienced here. It was a privilege to be able to know your dad and look after him as well as we all could.
~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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
My stay at Howgate House has been really brilliant.
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.
I am comparing Howgate to what I consider to be better care homes (from personal experience).
Mum is well looked after. It is good that carers have a word with my mum at regular intervals.
Thank you.
Mum settled here very well.
Thank you.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 April 2025Good
- 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
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
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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, Dementia, 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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