
Bridge House Care Home is, without doubt, one of the best care homes in West Yorkshire.Janet S(Niece of Resident/Service User)



Bridge House Care Home is, without doubt, one of the best care homes in West Yorkshire.Janet S(Niece of Resident/Service User)



Bridge House Care Home is a warm and welcoming 66 bed care home on the outskirts of Brighouse offering residential, nursing and dementia care.
The home was designed and built, and is run by family owned Fisher Care who have well over 30 years experience caring for older ladies and gentlemen across Yorkshire. With the greatest attention to detail regarding every aspect of the home, the team are extremely proud of...
Care Provided by Bridge House 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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 67 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
2. Daily newspapers will be provided; title selection is subject to availability.
3. Chiropody services will be provided once every eight (8) weeks. Additional treatments outside of this schedule may be subject to additional fees.
4. A manicure service will be provided once per calendar month.
5. Alcoholic beverages may be provided with meals. Provision is subject to individual care plans, medical guidance, and responsible consumption policies.
6. One family lunch per calendar month is included, for a maximum of two (2) guests. Additional guests or additional lunches may be accommodated at an extra cost and subject to availability.
7. Direct dial telephone in your room for local and national calls.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bridge House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bridge House 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)
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
- The Fisher Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Patricia Lavery(Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
- Number of floors: 5
Room Information
- Single Rooms (67)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (67)
Visiting
- If travelling a distance, it is always advisable to ring the home first to make them aware of arrangements to support visitors.
Parking
- Parking is available on site for visitors to Bridge House.
Bridge House Care Home Reviews (104)
Bridge House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.812) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bridge House Care Home has 104 reviews.
We moved Mother here from another home as we moved house and wanted her to be near us. In the first week, she had some problems which were handled very sympathetically by staff. However, since then, we have been delighted by how she's settled, how well she is cared for and generally, she seems much happier. Is always dressed and occupied when we visit.
Thank you for your kind words. This has been passed on to the team. It is always good to hear how happy our families are with the care that is provided at Bridge House.
Mum now looks on the staff as her friends and enjoys taking part in all the activities that are on offer. She loves having her meals with other residents and is very happy at Bridge House.
Thank you for your kind words. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this fantastic review. I will make sure we pass this on to the whole team.
Bridge House Care Home is, without doubt, one of the best care homes in West Yorkshire. My aunty is treated with dignity and nothing is too much trouble. Always a lovely atmosphere within the home. You are greeted by all management and staff. So pleased we chose Bridge House.
Thank you for your lovely review and kind words. We will share this with all of the team and know that they will appreciate hearing such a great review. It is a pleasure to care for your aunty here at Bridge House Care Home.
The home and staff have delivered wonderful care to my mother-in-law since she moved there ten weeks ago. All the staff have shown patience and professionalism and are happy to explain any queries which I have had. My mother-in-law is in a spacious, modern bedroom, she is kept pain-free and is happy with her care.
Thank you for your kind review. It's always a pleasure to hear that family feel happy with the care we deliver to their loved ones. We share all reviews with the staff team, we are always looking to improve and deliver that high standard of care. Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback and I will share it with the whole team.
I’d like to thank everyone that is involved but specifically the three members of staff who I met with yesterday.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your mum in our care and we hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care. I will pass your kind words on to the team.
A first-class home.
Thank you for your lovely review. It's lovely to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. The team work hard to be person-centred and ensure we deliver a high standard of care. I know the staff will appreciate your kind words. I will share your review with the team at Bridge House Care Home.
When my mother-in-law became end of life, all staff left no stone unturned to make sure she was comfortable, pain-free and peaceful. They also looked after the relatives by explaining everything to us and made sure all our needs were met. They made sure she kept her dignity right to the end.
Thank you for your kind words. I will share your review with the staff team. It was a pleasure to look after your mother-in-law.
Very personalised care. One of the team organised a very specific hairdresser to come and do my mum's hair, she used to do it before Covid. Mum was delighted with her hair looking like it used to. Such consideration and kindness from a member of staff!
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. I will pass your kind words on to the whole team.
Mum was reluctant to stay for respite in Bridge House and so did not really make the most of everything on offer. She didn't eat well or join in the activities, but I observed that many of the other residents were very happy and enjoyed an excellent relationship with the staff, who were without exception kind, caring and welcoming. I wouldn't hesitate to use Bridge House again if necessary and they got Mum back on track with her meds, so that she is now able to live in her own flat (with care) at present.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and thank you for your kind words. I will pass these on to the staff. Registered Manager.
Mum was admitted for 2 weeks respite whilst waiting for medication to begin working. We were greeted warmly and were helped throughout by the care manager. All staff, without exception, were pleasant, friendly, caring and responsive. Mum required a lot of patience and kindness, which she received at all times. Mum was fairly independent re toileting and moving in her room. Staff were always available, when requested, to help her with personal care. All medication was given on time. We were advised with sensitivity regarding dealing with the relevant agencies for when Mum returned home. The meals were not great but, again, staff were great.
Thank you for your kind words. It's aways nice to hear families and residents were happy with the care provided. I will pass on your kind words to the staffing team. I will pass on your review of the food and drinks, we do sit with residents and gather their likes and dislikes, but going forward we...
Dad was moved in for respite September 2023 for two weeks and is still there now, he is safe, content and very, very happy at Bridge House.
If he has any problems at all they are dealt with with care and understanding immediately and I am always informed.
Dad says he is looked after like a king and every member of staff go above and beyond to deliver excellent care to him personally.
I truly wish I had known about Bridge House when Mum needed care as I'm more than sure she would still be here today.
Thank you to all staff at Bridge House for your excellent service and care, you are all truly amazing and we can't thank you enough.
Thank you for complete this review. It is always lovely to hear good feed back. Your dad is a pleasure and the staff on floor 2 really love having him at Bridge House. The team work hard to make it home from home, for family members to enjoy their visits. Everyone gets to know our residents from the Maintenance person to the admin staff. I will pass your kind comments onto the staff team.
From the first moment we stepped into Bridge House, we felt happy that this was where our mum would call her final home. The management and staff were so welcoming and just seemed to understand how Mum was feeling and how to care for her in the right way. They understand Alzheimer's and are so kind, caring and compassionate towards all the residents and their relatives. It's like one big happy family. We can't thank them enough for how they cared for Mum right to the end.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. It is always lovely to hear good feed back. The staff work hard to provide person-centred care and ensure family feel their loved ones are receiving the care they need. It was a pleasure to look after your mum, and I will pass your kind comments onto the team.
My brothers and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff who looked after Dad. Everybody has gone above and beyond anything we ever thought was possible for human kindness and empathy, showing complete professionalism and loving care for our father. Special thanks to the care team on floor 3 and as a family, it is something we will never forget. Thank you for being there for our dad when he needed it. Happy New Year.
Thank you for your kind comments about our care team. We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback. We are delighted to hear how happy you are with our care, Floor 3 staff were fond of your dad and have enjoyed looking after him in the past 20 months. The staff enjoyed, for that short time...
Before my grandad was moved here he had stopped looking like him. He was pale and looked to have lost a lot of weight due to forgetting to eat and forgetting to take medication. He has been a resident for around 3 weeks now and I can already see a huge difference in him, he has his colour back and looks like my grandad again which is amazing to see.
For the first time since we lost my grandmother, he has company the majority of the day which seems to have improved his mood. They also do different activities which he seems to love.
I am confident that this is the best place for him to be.
Thank you for taken the time to complete a review. The care team appreciate good feedback for the family, I will pass your kind comments on to all the team. We work hard at Bridge House to be person centred, this includes the well being of families members. The activities team work hard to gather ideas from the residents around their hobbies and interest. Thank you.
We recently had to move my Dad into emergency respite care, with a view of this being a more permanent arrangement and from the very first phone call, everyone I’ve dealt with has made a difficult process feel bearable. Nothing has been too much trouble and there has been no pressure on us at all during this period of uncertainty, meaning things just seem to be slotting into place naturally. I can see my dad is safe and extremely well cared for and that means to world to me. From day one, all of the staff have been so warm, and caring and have shown such empathy to not only my dad, but to me too and I’ll be forever grateful for that. Although he’s a bit bewildered by the all changes, I can see a marked difference already in his physical appearance and even though we’ve got a long road ahead of us, I’m so glad it’s happening here.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. We are glad that you and your dad's experience is a positive one and that both of you are happy with the care we provided to your Dad. I will share your comments with the team. They work hard to ensure that the residents are safe and happy.
All the staff at Bridge House understand what my mother-in-law needs. She is cared for with sensitivity and good humour. She loves to interact with the staff, and there is always lots of laughter, which is great. I appreciate the time and attention taken to organise a whole range of activities and the support she is given to join in. I feel very welcome at Bridge House. I know I will be listened to and can ask questions when needed. Communication with care staff, leaders and managers is excellent, and the regular meetings for relatives are very helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. The staff appreciate your kind words. They work hard at Bridge House to provide a happy environment for residents and those who visit. Activities are always happy to hear any ideas that residents or families may have. I will pass your comments on to the staff.
My mother has been at Bridge House Care Home for five years. It's an astonishing purpose-designed building that really impressed her. Her stay there, as her mental and physical abilities decline, has seen its ups and downs, attested by the measures put in place by the CQC a few years ago. However, in the last eighteen months the new management has worked tirelessly and imaginatively to put the experience of each individual resident at the centre of their concerns. Likewise, each member of staff appears to be fully on board with this philosophy and the recognition of their contributions by management has seen the staff turnover much reduced - a major factor in forming stable relationships with the residents. There's always some new activity happening with a dedicated activities coordinator. The outcome is that, despite Mum's declining abilities at 95 years, I've never seen her happier. An outstanding care home, very highly recommended.
Thank you for your kind comments about our Care team. We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback. We are delighted to hear how happy you are with our care, it is a pleasure to care for your mother. We're committed to ensuring a high standard of care and a comfortable living environment for...
For my brother, Bridge House Care Home is an amazing environment. People don't often see the hard work that goes into the staff or the many challenges they face on a daily basis but they do an incredible job that is often overlooked. For all of their efforts, they merit every bit of recognition. All I can say is that the personnel at Bridge House is exceptional and unmatched.
Thank you so much for this feedback and review. The whole team will be delighted to hear your comments. The team at Bridge House work hard to deliver person-centred care that is right for each person and we are reliant on feedback. We thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and I will share it with the whole team.
The staff on the third floor are simply amazing. They are so attentive to my dad. They all work so hard and have a brilliant attitude whilst dealing with challenging situations. After my dad had a short hospital stay, all of the staff came to visit him on the second floor and took time to welcome him back and made him feel so welcome.
I can’t praise the staff working at Bridge House Care Home enough. They always take time (even though they are so busy) to listen to you/discuss my dad and always with the best attitude. What more could you ask for? It was a massive decision to move my dad to a care home but we definitely got the best! Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. I will pass your kind comments on to the team at Bridge House. The team work hard to provide great care and be person-centred in our approach.
The staff on floor one are very caring and friendly, they pay a lot of attention to residents and needs. The room on floor one is bright and always has nice music on. Very happy with the care of our grandmother.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. It is always nice to hear words like 'caring and friendly'. We continue to strive to provide the highest level of care and create a warm and welcoming environment for our residents. Thank you again for your kind review.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 November 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 18 Dec 2024
In a significant step towards further enhancing dementia care, staff at Whitby Court Care Home and Bridge House Care Home have successfully completed advanced training provided by the Alzheimer’s Society,...
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Meet the Team (2)

I am a very proud Home Manager here at Bridge House and I love this home so much that I came back after a spell working for another provider. The team here are exceptional and the senior leadership are supportive, kind and invested in delivering superb care for our residents.

I'm the second generation of Fisher Care, my father having started the business in 1986. He instilled into me the importance of putting residents best interests at the heart of all of our decisions and I am very proud to carry his legacy forward - sharing his ethos of "excellence in care" with the team here at Bridge House.
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