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Carers recognise that making the decision to live in a care home is seldom an easy one and never forget that their clients are individuals with unique needs and wishes. A highly skilled team of dedicated professionals take pride in delivering care that respects personal choices and caters...
Care Provided by Pennington Court Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 53 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Accreditations
- Adopt A Grandparent
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Fees include accomodation, all meals, laundry, care and support and social activities (exc trips).
Additional charges apply for services such as hairdressing, chiropody, opticians etc
Contact Pennington Court 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Westward Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sylwia Tomaszcyzk(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (53)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at all times but we'd kindly request where possible to avoid mealtime unless you want to eat with your family member/ friend. Meal times (8am-9.30am / 12.30pm-1.30pm / 4.30pm-5.30pm)
Parking
- For parking: Once you are on Hunslet Hall Road and have seen Pennington Court take your next left onto Disraeli Terrace. Then 1st left into Disraeli Gardens. Continue forward and you will see a car park on your left which is available free of charge for visitors.
Pennington Court Care Home Reviews (37)
Pennington Court Care Home has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.502) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pennington Court Care Home has 37 reviews.
My mum lived here for just over 6 months. On several occasions when I visited, she still had tablets in her mouth, on her tongue, unswallowed. There was usually a cup of drink on the table which she was unable to reach, so she was always thirsty. We asked many times for the hairdresser to perm mum's hair but when we went it was getting cut far too short and not permed. On a visit on Thursday 5th May we pointed out swelling on her face, they hadn't noticed. Someone from GP surgery referred her for a scan. The next we heard, was Saturday 7th May, Mum was sent to the hospital, not eating or drinking. When I got there, Mum looked terrible, her whole face and neck were swollen and she was very, very ill. My mum was diagnosed with staph disease, this turned to sepsis, and sadly she passed away in the early hours of Thursday 12th May. My mum should have been sent to hospital on the Friday to receive antibiotics sooner. I put an official complaint in with the manager. Not heard anything since. Do not recommend!
Thank you for your feedback. We have received your complaint and are currently investigating all the points you have raised. We take all comments extremely seriously and are very disappointed to hear about the concerns you had about your Mother's care experience at Pennington Court. Our residents'...
Very poor service. Will harass the resident if payment is not made. Stay well clear, better ones around. Buzzer going off and no staff until 50 minutes later. Wouldn't put my dogs in there. Rude staff, poor and little food for the money.
Thank you for your feedback. As your Mum has been living here since November 2020, we thought she was very happy with the services she is receiving. It is very disappointing to hear that you are unhappy with the care your Mum receives from us. We will of course be happy to investigate the points...
They always seem to be short-staffed and when they get agency staff in most of them do not have a clue about the resident or what they are doing and don't seem bothered.
Thank you for your feedback on Pennington Court. We take all comments extremely seriously and are very disappointed to hear that you are unsatisfied with your care experience at one of our homes. Our residents' health and well-being remain our unconditional priority. The newly appointed manager has...
Poor care provided to my mum who sadly passed away in this home. She was left in her underwear in a wet bed, dehydrated and unkempt. I was assaulted by a staff member while on a visit and I still have had no written response to the outcome other than a text message from the director.
Thank you for your feedback of Pennington Court. We take all comments extremely seriously and are very disappointed to hear that you are unsatisfied with your experience of care at one of our homes. Our residents’ health and wellbeing remain our unconditional priority. The points you raised are currently being investigated thoroughly through the appropriate channels.
I visit my mother-in-law regularly, which in these trying times, I and my family were always welcomed. My heart goes out to the staff with all the "Do's and Don'ts" which is hard for the residents to understand. We are extremely happy with the care my mother-in-law receives, she always tells us about the meals being wonderful. I take my cap off to all the staff. Thank you.
The services are excellent.
Menu is great.
If I could mark them out of 20 it would be 20.
They all do a great job.
No room for toiletries.
At Pennington Court, they managed all my husband's needs.
Lovely staff, very friendly.
Like second family.
My husband passed away in August 2019, but I will still call in and say hello.
My wife and I visited an aunt who is a resident at Pennington Court in early March 2019. We were struck by the warm, caring atmosphere of the nursing home, the exceptional professionalism of all the staff, and the very real sense of commitment and dedication. Pennington Court, in our view, cannot be faulted in any way and is to be commended not only for the way it is run but also for the ways in which the needs of all the residents are so obviously met. There is throughout a very real sense of community and a willingness on the part of the entire staff to ensure that the well being of residents is, and remain, the first priority. We should have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Pennington Court unreservedly.
We would highly recommend this nursing home to all.
Mum had one issue which was brought to the attention of the management and sorted out that same day. I highly recommend Pennington Court.
My father was a resident of Pennington Court Nursing Home for 5 months passing from residential care to nursing care before he died. The staff were excellent making my father safe and comfortable. Senior staff are always more aware of his condition and informed me of significant changes making me feel we were in good hands. I couldn't praise them enough.
I can't praise Pennington Court highly enough. The loving caring staff, the quality of care, the food, in fact, everything about the care home. If I have to end up in a care home, I hope it's Pennington Court. We spent the last weeks of my uncle's life with him in the care home and they couldn't do enough for us.
My mother came to Pennington Court from another home when the old one lost its licence. I like the place, the staff and the whole experience.
My Mother-in-law sadly passed away in October. She was looked after at Pennington Court for the last two years of her life. Prior to this she had been in a convalescent home she had a broken knee and the onset of dementia. We were very unhappy with the standard of care she had been receiving before she moved to Pennington Court. Once here, after an initial setback due to her dementia and the move, she settled in and was well cared for and loved by the staff. I cannot praise all the staff enough for making her happy and contented during the remaining years of her life. The quality of care was second to none. She was always clean and well dressed and enjoyed the food that was prepared for her. My husband and I and our family were always made welcome. They contacted us whenever she was distressed or ill. She was treated with dignity and respect. We will always be glad that we chose Pennington Court and will always be in debt to the homes kind and caring staff.
Pennington Court is a welcoming and friendly nursing home that is very well managed and gets all of the important priorities absolutely right. All the care staff and skilled nurses show outstanding empathy and devotion towards every resident.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 August 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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Meet the Team (2)

Kim has been working in care since her first role as a carer in a hospital aged 18.
Before her training to become a Registered Nurse, she spent three years combined working across hospital and community care including work in care homes and in domiciliary care.
During her training to become a Registered Nurse, she worked across all age groups from neonatal to older people. She has extensive experience in supporting people with mental health, complex care needs and learning disabilities.
Having completed her BSc Nursing degree she went on to secure a Masters in Health Care Management.In her own words, she loves working with older people as she "Loves making a difference to people’s lives."

Anita has worked at Pennington Court for 20 years.
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