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 Catherine B (Sister of Resident) published on 20 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My brother received end of life care at Howgate House. All the staff were friendly, caring but professional too. We were to come and go at any time, and family and friends did so. I thank them all.
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Review from Angela S (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found Howgate House to be a kind caring place.


Spotlessly clean, very welcoming, lovely nursing home, one of the best I have seen.

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Review from Amanda H (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum has been at Howgate for around a year now and is settled and we are happy that the staff genuinely seem to care for the residents, some maybe more than others. She is mostly happy and we are pleased with her general care. There are lots of events and visits to keep mum stimulated, she loves singing,
and family and friends are welcome to visit at any time.
There are, however, periods when there are simply not enough staff to adequately supervise residents and having mentioned this to the manager before, I feel that this now needs reviewing, again.
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Review from Glenda O (Sister of Resident) published on 29 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved my brother on the 19th December 2017 and we have seen him settle down so well and it has changed his personality back to someone we now know. The staff are all so friendly, patient and compassionate and it reflects in him. It is a pleasure to visit him and we cannot thank you enough.
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Review from Christine D (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
When one of your parents become ill and need 24-hour care it is extremely upsetting, Howgate was recommended to us by a number of people. The home invites you to take a look around without any appointments. The rooms are light and airy all with own bathrooms or toilets but most importantly the staff
are friendly, compassionate and caring. Staff took time and listened to my concerns. My mum is content and well looked after I would not hesitate to recommend this care home.
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Review from Anna H (Wife of Resident) published on 29 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are great, couldn't get better. The food is good and the staff will do their best to make sure you get an alternative if you don't like what is on the menu, rooms are good and clean. The carers are fab they treat residents with dignity, facilities are good, activities lets it down as there
is nothing for the male residents. Yes, I would recommend.
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Review from Gloria D (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum had to go into a care home in February 2017. To visit seemed an awful thing to have to do but since she has been in Howgate, she has really settled. She loves all the staff and is cared for as well as I was doing at home. The meals are good and the cleanliness is excellent. She is treated with
dignity and respect, her being extremely deaf is difficult but the staff are very aware of this and make sure she has heard everything.
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Review from Gary B (Son of Resident) published on 25 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Happy with Howgate House.


Management and staff are all good and caring for my dad who went into care from having a stroke in 2017.

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Review from Mary B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 25 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father-in-law was admitted from hospital in January 2017 to Howgate owing to having a stroke and having lost the use of his legs and speech - he needs help from 2 staff. He will never be content at 92, owing to having his own house and pottering up and down, but he's happy and understands this is
the place for him and the care he needs. He's happy with the staff and family visit him every day at different times.
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Review from Dennis B (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 24 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Moved into Howgate in January 2017 owing to having a stroke. Would not have been able to cope at home. I have found Howgate very caring and all staff are caring. The manager is very good and helpful.
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Review from D S (Husband of Resident) published on 5 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I think the home do a very good job. It's very clean and my wife is settled.
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Review from Adele B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 25 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Don’t judge a book by its cover .... the lastest CQC report to this home has neglected to see the important aspects of Care.


My grandad was in Howgate for a short duration at which time me and my family visited daily at different times.


The Care and support he received were excellent, compassionate

and respectful.


In his last few days, the deputy Manager and nurse was so supportive to us all, especially my grandad and ensure he was not in pain or discomfort. We can’t thank the deputy manager and the staff at Howgate enough for their Care.


During the times he was well he was entertained by the busy activities during the day, such as quizzes , sensory stimulation and a visiting donkey . He loved it !


Thank you Howgate and all the staff you are truly inspirational passionate and caring people. X

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Review from Mandy R (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 26 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but praise for all the staff in this home. The building is clean, bright and welcoming. The staff are all well presented, friendly and above all, caring. I feel my family member is treated more like a family member than a resident and nothing seems to be too much trouble.
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Review from Steve T (Son of Resident) published on 7 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
As a frequent visitor to this home (usually weekends) it became apparent that this was not the correct facility for Mum's needs. The staff frequently seemed to ignore many of the residents, and appeared to be more interested in their own social lives - often sitting all together in the lounge chatting.
Meals were basic, and the dining room floor was often slippy, frequently dirty, crockery left a lot to be desired (cups stained, and stuck to saucers). When the staff and unit leaders were confronted with any issues they were very defensive. We, as a family, were extremely disappointed with this home, and regret ever placing Mum there.
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Review from S T (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff, at Howgate House Care Home, treat residents with care and respect. The home was always clean. It was nice to see the same staff there continually rather than a lot of different agency staff.
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Review from Malcolm H (Brother of Resident) published on 17 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother was cared for and loved by all. The staff from the time he went in until his last day some 7 months. We were able to leave after our visits (some 3 or 4) times a week with the confidence he was being cared for very well.
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Review from Mick S (Son of Resident) published on 29 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The care shown were up and beyond, all very friendly and with care and dignity told us everything we needed to know and with compassion. All support from all staff made dads days comfortable and with kindness.
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Review from Kath D (Sister of Resident) published on 17 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother went into Howgate on 30.4.16 for end of life care as he was terminally ill. He died on 17.6.16.


I cannot praise too highly the care and attention of all the Howgate House staff from the manager down. Not only did they ensure my brother was as comfortable as possible in difficult circumstances

and the care was exemplary, but they were endlessly patient and helpful towards myself who had no previous experience of this situation, and always gave the impression of having time to talk things over.


I would not hesitate to recommend Howgate House for anyone requiring a nursing home.


Nb I cannot rate all the categories since some were not applicable to my brother.

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Review from Linda S (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My Dad had lost all ability to care for himself but the angels at Howgate House looked after him for three years. They are very well trained in dementia care. They understood that my Dad was a gentleman suffering from a devastating disease. I cannot praise the staff highly enough. The manager was always
available if I wanted to talk and there was always at least one nurse on duty too. Howgate House is a lovely home. It is kept very clean with no nasty smells. The bedrooms and lounges are comfortable. Most importantly the staff are wonderful.
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Review from R M (Son of Resident) published on 6 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent service and staff.
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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

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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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