Knowles Court Care Home

2 Bridgeway, Knowles Lane, Holmewood, Bradford BD4 9SN
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8.5 46 Reviews
  • Knowles Court Care Home, Bradford
Knowles Court, located in the peaceful residential suburb of Holmewood in Bradford, is a friendly, 146 bed care home that offers residential, residential dementia and nursing care.

Headley House has undergone a major refurbishment and is now welcoming people living with dementia who need residential care. From Tuesday 29th August 2023 the home will also be welcoming people living with dementia who have nursing needs.

Knowles Court is split into smaller households so there is plenty of space for Residents to pursue their hobbies and interests. Dining is an important part of the day and residents are encouraged to relax and take their time over the lovely, home-cooked meals prepared by the onsite Chef, while enjoying the company of others.

The pretty landscaped sensory garden and patio is the perfect spot to spend time with friends and family, and is happily looked after by some of the home's Residents. The bright, comfortable bedrooms and living areas are all easily accessible by wheelchair.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 146 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

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

Funding & Fees

Please note: Fees exclude Funded Nursing Care. Please enquire with the home for full pricing list.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • David Anyakwo (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2006

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (146)

Knowles Court Care Home Reviews (46)

8.5

Knowles Court Care Home has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.533) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Knowles Court Care Home has 46 reviews.

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Review from Steve M (Son of Resident) published on 29 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is a real concern when you have to commit to care, a much-loved parent, so it was with trepidation that I placed my 86 year old mum with Fairfax House in Knowles Court.
But there was no need for any concern at all, for I doubt there is a better standard of care delivered throughout the whole of
the United Kingdom. The staff are exemplary in their care, concern and empathy, all have long term tenure and show a genuine concern for maintaining the long term health and happiness of their charges. I cannot praise the care team enough who look after my mum.


I doubt there are many facilities where the unit manager bakes cakes, treats clients long into the night in their limited free time and bring fresh produce from their own garden as treats. Such kindness demonstrates a level of care above the expected baseline indeed.


Thank you for looking after my mum so very well and making her feel so very welcome and safe, words cannot thank you enough.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer Services Administrator at Knowles Court Care Home

Thank you for your review. I'm so glad that any fears you had have been put to rest and that your mum is settled and happy. I'm sure this must give you such peace of mind knowing that she is cared for by people who care so much.

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Review from Graham D (Son of Resident) published on 2 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother stayed approximately 9 months in the home and was treated with great care and dignity. All the staff were tremendous and very supportive.
My mother's only complaint was the shouting and screaming of some of the other residents - those suffering from dementia? It would be a good idea if,
at Knowles Court, one house could be used to accommodate non-dementia patients so that they lived in a more peaceful atmosphere.
Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer sercices administrator at Knowles Court Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments of our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team

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Review from Mary S (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 December 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Care and nursing care very good. My mother and myself have been treated with sympathy, good care and information at the end of her life. At first, we found the information poor and felt that nursing and care staff struggled to find time for admin issues e.g wheelchair referrals. Dealing with such issues
yourself as much as you can. Special mention to the member of staff in the finance office who has been a calm and patient source of reliable information. Nursing and care staff knowledgeable and compassionate. Patients always clean, and laundry comes back reliably.
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Review from Kazymer H (Brother of Resident) published on 28 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have found Knowles Court Care Home to offer quality care, work to high standards and have some wonderful staff. All staff are committed and devoted to the residents they care for. Staff have always been polite, answered any queries whether by phone or face to face. Contacted me and kept me up to date
on any issues as to my relative staying at the home.
Reply from Rose Pickering, Customer Service Administrator at Knowles Court Care Home

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Review from Helen W (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our family cannot thank the management and staff at Fairfax House, Knowles Court enough, from when mum went in, right to when she passed away. Also, the support the staff gave us as a family. Every single member of the staff provided the care and time that mum required. They are so professional.
Reply from Rose Pickering, Customer Service Administrator at Knowles Court Care Home

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. Please accept our condolences. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Review from Lynne W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 21 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not have chosen a better care home for mum during the last weeks of her life. She died peacefully and with dignity.
Reply from Lydia Waller, Customer Service Administrator at Knowles Court Care Home

Thank you for your review. We offer our condolences, and are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments of our home. We will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team

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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.533)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.533) out of 10 for Knowles Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 9 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 4.325 for Knowles Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (75 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 117 Ratings = 4.325
  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 4.208 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Knowles Court Care Home is based on 9 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 = 3.9
    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 146 registered maximum number of service users is 29.2. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 29.2 = 0.308
  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: 8 Jan 2025

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (1)

David

David Anyakwo

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2024

David is the Registered Manager at Knowles Court Care Home with several years of care experience. His main interest and experience are in managing successful care homes housing elderly and frail Residents. David is very experienced in the management of care homes and is committed to providing a high–quality service.


He is ultimately responsible for the effective and professional running of the care home but will allocate time to discuss any aspect of our Resident's care or any problems they may be experiencing. David is keen to work closely and in partnership with our Residents, their relatives and significant others to benefit the Residents in her care. He is a dynamic team leader and has an ongoing interest in professional development and career progression.

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