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Set at the end of a quiet driveway, the home offers a calm and connected setting just 10 minutes from Leeds city centre. Residents benefit from nearby green spaces like Roundhay Park and local amenities on the nearby high street. A bus stop at the bottom...
Care Provided by Gledhow
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 51 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Gledhow for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Gledhow 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
- MHA
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Rita Kaur (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (51)
Gledhow Reviews (121)
Gledhow has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.878) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Gledhow has 121 reviews.
Helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and professional. The manager and her team have been a fantastic support. The clean, caring and respectful environment made us feel our loved ones can only be safe and happy staying at Gledhow.
Thank you so very much for your kind words, Sharon. It was a pleasure meeting you and your family and your feedback is very kind. It is overwhelming when visitors and friends can see how we are committed to offering the best environment, and feedback like this is so appreciated by the team.
A wonderful place. It is a hard decision to place a loved one in a home, but the care my mother gets from all the wonderful staff at Gledhow is fantastic. The activities are wonderful and my mother especially enjoys visits from the dog and also the donkeys. You can have peace of mind that any family member who resides here is in the best hands.
Thank you Sarah for your lovely feedback. It was an absolute pleasure seeing you on your recent visit from America. Your visits daily were enjoyed by the team as well as your Mum and we will look forward to your return in October.
When my mum needed care and needed to go in a care home I searched loads of care homes and they were all no good. Someone told me about Gledhow care home and I went to look and it was great, everyone was so helpful and answered all my questions and I was so happy that I had found a lovely home for my mum.
Thank you, David, for your really kind feedback on your experience of Gledhow. I am so happy your search is complete for the right environment for your Mum and we will take great pleasure in caring for her. She has a wonderful sense of humour which you have inherited and you both brighten our days. We will look forward to embracing lots of happy memories together.
When I came to Gledhow I found it clean, lovely staff, great sized rooms and felt very pleased we had found somewhere that my mother would be safe and looked after. The gardens are well kept and we can call anytime day or night, it's just like one big family.
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback Lyndsey. I can honestly say we are proud you found a warm homely atmosphere when you came to visit the home and that you have found the right place for your Mum to be cared for. We will enjoy getting to know you and your family better and spend some wonderful times together.
The kittens are a lovely idea, which creates a welcoming atmosphere.
Residents are treated with dignity and respect.
Thank you so very much for your feed back, Sally. It is really appreciated that you feel the home has such a positive environment and the staff are focused on the care needs of those that live and visit here. The kittens were a lovely time for us all, where they grew and we all enjoyed the experience of them growing and finding lovely homes for them all.
I have visited Gledhow on a few occasions now and I really feel the home is of an excellent standard. The welcoming is warm and friendly and you can feel the positive atmosphere when you immediately arrive in the building. The staff are very approachable and the Manager has a strong presence in the home and appears to lead by example as is often seen on the floor talking to the team and the individuals who live there including visitors. There is a positive relationship between all of the staff from the top to all areas and this advocates an excellent environment to live. I have worked in many care environments so feel I am able to effectively evaluate this objectively and would comfortably recommend anyone to this home.
Thank you so very much Suzy for your very lovely feedback. It is very much appreciated to receive such lovely feedback especially from someone in the profession. We attempt where possible to meet expectations and offer a home from home experience. We will look forward to seeing you again soon.
My aunt has been in 3 care homes, including MHA. From first impression, and in every contact since with MHA, they have been warm, welcoming, helpful and professional. They have gone out of their way and beyond expectations to help accommodate my relative's needs. Moving an independent older person into care is never an easy thing, particularly when they have early dementia, but I am completely at ease with my aunt being at MHA because of the quality of the home and facilities, the activities and the warmth and professionalism of the staff. The bedrooms are smallish but spotless and homely. My aunt's has an ensuite bathroom with shower. The care home manager is an absolute star! She has always been available when I have called or returned my call promptly. She talks to my aunt as an adult to adult without patronising, whilst being sensitive to her position and dementia. She inspires huge confidence. I would have no qualms in recommending this home - in fact, I might book myself in for a week of respite.
Thank you Rebecca for your very lovely feedback. I am so humbled by your impressions of the home and the care we offer your Aunt. As you discussed I can confirm your Aunt has the funniest sense of humour and brightens up our every day. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you to ensure the...
Gledhow Christian Care Home is one of the best care homes I have visited. The staff are always so friendly and upbeat, the management team work incredibly hard to ensure staff and service users are happy. You can see this every time you visit the home, service users are happy because they have staff they can rely on. You can always hear bursts of laughter coming from the home from staff, management and service users alike. The service users needs are met and their independence is promoted. It is one of the best care homes I have ever visited no matter what time or day there is always such a jovial atmosphere which the service users need. I would recommend this care home to any of my friends and family as I have seen first hand how incredible the service is there, even under pressure. The scenery is beautiful as you walk in, the care home always has someone available to greet you and help you.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, it is an absolute pleasure that you have such fond words for Gledhow. We take pride in our home and we try and promote the best atmosphere and environment for everyone. We are genuinely grateful you took the time to share this fantastic feedback and we will look forward to seeing you on your next visit.
A well run, caring home. The staff are friendly and helpful. Rooms are nicely decorated and clean. Meals are good. The pre-Christmas dinner was an excellent opportunity for residents and their family to share a meal together.
Thank you so much Margaret for your wonderful feedback. Our pre-Christmas dinner was a concept that when relatives have other commitments on Christmas Day, you can be very torn. By introducing an additional Christmas Day with a meal could potentially reduce the anxiety of being torn. It is the...
It is lovely but care is very dear wherever you go.
Thank you Patrick for your wonderful feedback with the assistance of your Granddaughter. I cannot believe you have only been with us for such a short time. You have a presence within the Home that shines, and your laugh is infectious. You genuinely are our John Travolta of Gledhow, as you do enjoy...
I am visiting my mum. I live in the USA and I think the staff are so great with the way they are looking after their residents. Very understanding, compassionate and attentive and I am really quite happy to go back to the states knowing that my mum is being so well looked after.
Thank you so much, Ruth, for your fantastic feedback. We are so thankful that following your visit you feel your Mum is being so well looked after as I appreciate that distance can enhance any potential worries. It was an absolute pleasure meeting you and your Husband and we will look forward to...
Our friend has been in a previous care home. We visited him there and came away thinking how horrible it was and how frail and poorly he looked.
When we visited him the other day in Gledhow Christian Care Home, we were amazed! The difference was outstanding. It was clean, staff were friendly and very accommodating. We had tea and cake and nothing was too much trouble. Our friend was eating lunch and looked relaxed, happy and so much brighter! He was up and about and seemed very much at home. We were so happy to see him that way.
Well done Gledhow Christian Care Home.
Thank you so much Claire for your wonderful feedback. I can honestly say your neighbour is a pleasure to have in the home and we call him our Gledhow John Travolta. We find it a pleasure to care for him and to get to know his family and friends. You are welcome anytime and tea and cake will always be available.
I would highly recommend Gledhow Christian Care Home the facilities are very good, always cleaned to a high standard. The staff, in particular, are wonderful, very friendly, chatty, treat the residents as people- making an effort to know what they like and asking the family for preferences etc. They have regular entertainment for example singers, dog visiting. They also put on meals for families allowing us to eat and enjoy a meal with the family members at the home. There are a range of people in the care home, all relevant needs/requirements seem to be taken care of.
Thank you for the lovely feedback you have offered for your experience at Gledhow. We are humbled your family have chosen Gledhow to support your Grandfather and it has been a pleasure to get to know you all as a family. We will look forward to embracing further time with you all and continuing your positive experiences going forwards.
My mum moved into here a week ago and is settling in nicely. The care she is receiving is excellent as are her surroundings.
Thank you so much, Lynn, for taking the time to complete this lovely review of your initial impressions of the home. We are enjoying getting to know you all. We are thrilled you have agreed to join our Quality Circle in the home to review, reflect and improve. We will also embrace getting to know you more as time progresses.
The manager (who was still working at 8pm on a Friday night!) was extremely friendly and helpful despite my ad-hoc visit. She couldn't have been any more welcoming and understanding of my worries regarding my mother and finding a home for her upon discharge from hospital. A credit to your organisation.
Thank you Karen for your wonderful feedback. It was a pleasure meeting you whilst you are searching a home for your Mum. I hope the information shared, and the time spent that night, will assist you and whichever environment you choose. I wish you all the best and will always be available if you need further support or information.
The Manager is a lovely caring person. She has a smiley face. Needs a big pay rise!!
Thank you Lawrence for your lovely feedback. I am genuinely grateful for you appreciating my smiley face and I hope this is reassurance that we have an enjoyable environment at Gledhow. I hope you find the right environment for your relative and if we can help you any further please feel free to revisit us.
As with any long stay patients, there have been times when his condition and care has changed and this has warranted discussions with senior staff. The staff, particularly the manager are very open and honest and deal quickly with any concerns. The Senior Nurse is superb.
I visit almost daily and can honestly say that what has become routine in tragic circumstances is made bearable by the caring attitude of all the staff and the fact that my brother is comfortable and appears happy there. Thank you very much.
We are so thankful for your daily visits and...
We had to choose a care home at short notice for my mother-in-law and one that provided end-of-life care. We had seen a number of homes, but as soon as we walked into Gledhow Christian Care Home it felt right! There was a lot of laughter, smiles and a lovely atmosphere. She was only there for 6 days but she received the best care ever. I cannot fault the staff and their attentiveness and their kindness - nothing was too much trouble. The carers/staff also looked after the visitors too with endless cups of tea, sandwiches and hugs. Keep up the good work!
It was a genuine pleasure meeting you all and being part of your family for those final days.
We wish you all the best for the future.
The care and personal interaction with my mother-in-law was exceptional. We were allowed to make her toom as near to home as possible. Visiting is so flexible and you are always made welcome no matter how early. I love the fact we could have a cup of tea when we visited and toast if we were hungry. The nursing staff were always available whenever you need to ask questions, particularly one carer who was with us at the end making sure we were informed of every step.
Thank you Lynn for the fantastic feedback you have spent the time offering, especially at a time of such personal loss. It is always a pleasure to support in all ways inclusive of assisting to make a room personalised and homely. It was a pleasure meeting you all and we all wish you all the best for the future.
Very caring friendly staff. Comfortable surroundings, very pleasant. I wouldn't have any worried coming to stay in this home.
Thank you Carol for your fantastic feedback. We are genuinely grateful that you feel Gledhow would be your home of choice in the future as well as it being the best place for your friend at this present time.
We enjoy all visitors within the home as it promotes a positive atmosphere and for your...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 July 2021Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- 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.
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- 19 Jun 2025
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