Greenacres

Huddersfield Road, Meltham, Holmfirth HD9 4AG
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9.8 140 Reviews
  • Greenacres, Holmfirth
Greenacres in Holmfirth gives people care and support in a welcoming home.

Trained, friendly staff treat care home residents with dignity and respect at all times.

A wide variety of activities to suit residents' interests are organised at the care home as well as trips out.

Nutritious meals are provided to suit people's tastes and special dietary requirements.

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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
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 64 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1478

Our all inclusive fee gives peace of mind and allows residents to enjoy our facilities and services without having to worry about extra costs. It includes a monthly appointment at our onsite hair salon, regular chiropody appointments, a full and varied activity program, annual eye tests, annual dental check ups and transport and accompaniment to medical appointments where necessary.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Greenacres 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)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Sarah Tomczynski (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (64)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)

Visiting

  • The well-being of residents is a priority, and nothing is more important than keeping them in touch with their family and friends in any way possible. Greenacres are pleased to welcome visitors into their home, with no limit on the number of visitors for each resident. The home pride themselves on having an open-door policy.

Parking

  • Greenacres has plenty of onsite parking for visitors.

Greenacres Reviews (140)

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Greenacres has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.778) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Greenacres has 140 reviews.

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Review from Stuart B (Son of Resident) published on 10 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother receives very good care at Greenacres. She has severe memory impairment, dementia, but retains the majority of her personality. She is unable herself to tell me about her care. However, it is clear that all the staff care for and seem to like her. They have a good, cheerful and understanding
relationship with her.
Greenacres are aware that I had earlier been concerned about a lack of activities but I believe recently there are more activities and a regular list of events. This I believe benefits my mother even though she does not directly recall them.
In summary, I am content that mum receives good care in a friendly atmosphere and that those around her also enjoy a good standard of care.
I recommend Greenacres to others with dementia issues and whose relatives or carers want to sure of a good standard of care.

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Review from Anthea A (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mother is in good, caring hands at Greenacres which is important as her health fluctuates and mobility decreases. Her room is personalised with her own furniture, pictures etc. Entertainment in-house is not to mother's taste so she writes letters, reads, listens to the radio and watches tv in her room,
and staff have arranged transport and the company of a carer to enable her to go to a concert in the town which was much appreciated. She has a room on the ground floor which enables her to see people passing by, and trees which change with the seasons, which is important to her. The home is kept clean and is spacious and well maintained.

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Review from Anita C (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum received a very warm and friendly welcome on her arrival at Greenacres. She is happy and has settled in nicely, and is also very happy with her room and feels very comfortable and is already calling it 'home'.

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Review from J A (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 4 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our relative has settled very quickly and seems very happy and contented.
The facilities, staff and activities are very good and we are happy as a family with our choice of care home.

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Review from S K (Nephew of Resident) published on 11 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

It is not that easy to assess how happy my aunt is in terms of how she finds the home. Being nearly blind and hard of hearing and with other issues at times she can misunderstand what is going on around her. Maybe at times the home could do more to explain things to her with regard to what or why this
has happened.
Her pet hate is having to wait for anything, she has always been used to doing what she wanted when she wanted which I know cannot happen all the time in her current environment.
She was very much into choral / classical music which is something which seems lacking in the home.
Her episode with another person does not go down very well at all and she finds it very intimidating.
Overall though I think Aunt M is happy enough in the home.

Reply from Helen Chermside, Customer Service Executive at Greenacres

Thank you for taking the time to review Greenacres. Ideal Carehomes appreciates all feedback about our homes and following your review, we have been in touch with our team at the home about the points you have raised. Someone will contact you directly to ensure your concerns are resolved fully. If you would like to discuss this matter further, please feel free to contact our Customer Services team on 0113 385 3570.

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Review from Chris A (Son of Resident) published on 28 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with Greenacres as a care home for my mother.

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Review from Jane H (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I would recommend Greenacres care home to anyone, the rooms are excellent and the staff are so kind and friendly to everyone, I am so glad I chose this home for my mum, the caretaker will do whatever he can to help.

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Review from Charles H (Son of Resident) published on 17 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have always found the care given at Greenacres to be to a high standard. The staff are friendly, helpful, patient with the residents, and very professional. The place is clean, bright and airy. Bedrooms are well aired during the day. Meals appear to be healthy and appetising and care is taken
to encourage residents to eat when they become difficult with eating.

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Review from Rita H (Sister of Resident) published on 26 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care my brother has received at Greenacres Care Home, Meltham has been excellent. The staff throughout, from management to catering staff have always shown compassion and understanding. The home itself is purpose built and the emphasis is put on 'openness and freedom' for its residents. The care
staff are experienced and this is evident in their communications with resident's family and friends. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of any activities going on in different lounges and to socialise where possible.

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Review from Linda T (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been at Greenacres for 5 years and has always been very happy there. The staff are very caring and do all they can to make my mother comfortable. The extended family are always made welcome.

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Review from M B (Wife of Resident) published on 18 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My husband has been in care at Greenacres since 2011. The food is very good and care he gets is very good when he lets them. Only thing I will say as a negative is not enough staff, they seem to have a lot leave and then new ones come and go. For the residents this is not good. If this can be addressed
it would be better as then the residents would have more one to one care.

Reply from Helen Chermside, Customer Service Executive at Greenacres

Thank you for taking the time to review Greenacres. We are pleased to learn that you are happy with the care your husband receives and you think the food is very good. We appreciate it can be unsettling for residents when staff change happens and we always seek to recruit quality staff as quickly as possible, when these vacancies arise. If you would like to discuss this matter further, please feel free to contact our Customer Services team on 0113 385 3570.

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Review from Pauline T (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 March 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My sister and I are very pleased with the care my mother receives. The carers are very considerate and encouraging, always cheerful and keep us well informed. Although there are a lot of resources for activities no one seems to have the time to encourage the residents to participate. My mother complains
that she doesn't know what activities there are and is unable to comprehend the very complicated spreadsheet outlining the weekly activities. A daily board which the residents could easily see would be a bonus. My 'excellent' score for staff refers to the carers. Sometimes the front of house staff can be unwelcoming and offhand.

Reply from Helen Chermside, Customer Service Executive at Greenacres

Thank you for taking the time to review Greenacres. Ideal Carehomes appreciates all feedback about our homes and following your review, we have contacted our Home Manager who will communicate directly regarding your concerns. Ideal Carehomes has recently employed three Regional Activities Executives who are tasked with assisting our homes to organise a varied range of activities including trips out for residents. If you would like to discuss this matter further, please feel free to contact our Customer Services team on 0113 385 3570.

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Review from Linda F (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has been in Greenacres for two years in a residential unit and then onto a E.M.I residential unit. All members of staff have given patience, understand and concern, showing always their full commitment towards the care, safety, comfort and well being my mother. The meals are excellent and
she has the freedom of choice to eat with other residents in the dining area or else on her own in her room. Greenacres is light and spacious, clean and well maintained. I have never felt any anxiety for my mothers welfare in the home, I trust the care there completely. Any problems have always been readily respected and dealt with.

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Review from Margaret C (Sister of Resident) published on 19 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Staff good at telling me how my sister has been and if she needs anything and what she has been up to. I am a bit concerned that when I visit she is sometimes wearing clothes that don't belong to her.

Reply from Helen Chermside, Customer Service Executive at Greenacres

Thank you for taking the time to review Greenacres. Ideal Carehomes appreciates all feedback about our homes and following your review, we have been in touch with the Carehome Manager to inform her of the point you have raised. The team at Greenacres will contact you directly to discuss this further. Alternatively please feel free to contact our Customer Services team on 0113 385 3570.

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Review from Michael R (Son of Resident) published on 15 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Mum is well looked after and cared for. The staff keep me and the family well informed of any problems either by telling us when we visit or by telephone. The new manager never seems available when we would like to see her and the receptionist seems to fob us off and says I can help you with any problems.
The staff in general, do an excellent job, but being refused to see the manager, I do not like. We were always able to see the previous manager.

Reply from Helen Chermside, Customer Service Executive at Greenacres

Thank you for taking the time to review Greenacres. Ideal Carehomes appreciates all feedback about our homes and following your review, we have been in touch with the Carehome Manager to discuss the points you have raised. We understand the team at Greenacres have contacted you directly, and will discuss your concerns with you, to ensure they are resolved to your satisfaction. If you would like to discuss this matter further, please feel free to contact our Customer Services team on 0113 385 3570.

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Review from Joan P (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

As mums behaviour has become more challenging, her care has stepped up to cope with it. All relevant outside agencies have been contacted and recommendations put in place. Staff could not have been more caring and kept me informed. Mum responds best to known staff.

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Review from S F (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My sister and I are very happy with the care our mum gets at Greenacres, she has now been there for five and a half years suffering with dementia. All the staff are really friendly and we class them as friends as well as carers. Mum hasn't much quality of life but the staff try their best to keep her
cheerful and seem to love her. The food is always good and there are always plenty of drinks available. Mum is always clean and her dignity kept as much as possible. We have no hesitation in recommending this home to people who have parents in the same position

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Review from Dorothy (Wife of Resident) published on 1 December 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After considerable research of care homes in the area we chose Greenacres for my husband who suffered from dementia. This was undoubtedly the best decision we could have made. The staff showed him such care, kindness, and affection. He was treated with total dignity and visiting relatives now count
the staff there as friends. We would highly recommend Greenacres to anyone in a similar situation.

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Review from Julie W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 18 November 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care, very helpful, during very difficult family situations. The staff and care home were there to help us when times felt that nobody else cared. Could not have done without the support care and friendliness of a fantastic team.

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Review from Ian J (Son of Resident) published on 28 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Following a rapid deterioration in my elderly fathers condition we were fortunate to obtain a residency for him at Greenacres.


The communal facilities and his room were modern, well decorated and to a satisfactory standard but the most important factor was the care and respect shown by the staff

who showed a genuine interest in my father.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.778)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.778) out of 10 for Greenacres is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 34 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.778 for Greenacres is calculated as follows: ( (315 Excellents x 5) + (75 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 396 Ratings = 4.778

  • b) 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Greenacres is based on 34 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 64 registered maximum number of service users is 12.8, which has been reached with 34 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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: 13 Nov 2019

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (3)

Sarah

Sarah Tomczynski

Job Title: Registered Home Manager

Joined: 2012

“I love working at Greenacres, we are all like a big family with our residents at the centre of everything we do”


Sarah has worked in care for over 18 years and has been at Greenacres for eight and has recently been promoted to Registered Home Manager. Sarah ensures that she is available to help lead the staff team to provide aspirational lifestyle choices for every single one of our residents. Sarah is on hand to answer any queries from our resident’s family and friends and will ensure that anyone coming to live with us can move in with as little disruption as possible. She constantly promotes independence for our residents and works with the Lifestyle Manager to provide regular exciting activities both within the home and on external trips.


Sarah has a certificate in Health and Social Care Management from Leeds Metropolitan University and has recently completed her NVQ Level 5 in Management of Adult and Children’s Services. Sarah is extremely passionate about her role and finds that Greenacres is a huge part of her life – why not pop in and say hello to the Greenacres family next time you are passing?

Maria

Maria King

Job Title: Front of House Manager

Joined: 2022

Maria is Front of House Manager at Greenacres.

Verity

Verity Taylor

Job Title: Regional Director

Joined: 2019

Verity Taylor is now the Regional Director of the West Yorkshire Region.

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