
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.
Mum has been here for over three years. The Covid years were challenging and had their problems but the new management team, director and new staff have made a huge difference and now the care is brilliant in a wonderful, purpose-built home. Mum is now doing really well and communicating with staff is a pleasure, as is visiting.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that your mum is happy and content at Bridge House Care Home. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care. It is always nice to hear the words 'brilliant' and 'pleasure'. Thank you for choosing Bridge House Care Home.
First class friendly staff very clean and entrance looks more like a hotel. Nothing too much trouble and hopefully, my husband will be able to stay as coming home is very unlikely but better care than possible at home.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. I will pass your kind words on to the care team at Bridge House.
My grandad spent a whole week in this care home for respite and he loved every single minute of it. He was taken care of and nothing was too much for the staff, we as his family was very impressed with all the care home and also we were impressed by how the care home looked exactly like a hotel.
I am disabled, use a power wheelchair and cannot transfer without being hoisted. The only improvements that I think would improve my respite experience would be for the home to install a ceiling track for transfers, instead of using a mobile hoist.
and perhaps employ more staff. I have been several times over the last few years for respite breaks here and would like to say that the staff are all delightful, work hard and make staying there an enjoyable experience.
The place is always very clean and well maintained and I have always found the care offered really comforting and reassuring. Keep up with the fantastic work.
My mother-in-law has been a resident at Bridge House for over 3 years now, she is happy there and has been well looked after. Staff are caring and her daily needs are met. I would also like to add the home and rooms are spacious, all rooms are very nicely decorated and clean. There are a lot of facilities at this home and a lot of activities for the residents to be involved in.
My mother has been a resident of Bridge House for several years and I cannot stress enough how good this care home is. The staff are totally professional, hard-working, friendly and diligent and have formed a bond with my mother that ensures she is incredibly happy in their care. Nothing is too much trouble where residents are concerned: they are well looked after, entertained and receive a lot of attention, conversation and mental stimulation from staff. The home is very clean and tidy, has excellent food and is incredibly well-managed. 5-star rating on all fronts!
It is clear to see a great deal of hard work has gone in to making changes.
The staff are and always have been kind, friendly and caring.
We are very happy to see the changes implemented are having a positive impact on the service provided.
Bridge House as a care home, is a modern and welcoming facility. From the management team to the nurses and support team, there is an ethos of inclusion openness and transparency. As relatives, we feel part of the team. We are listened to and supported. My Mom is happy and well cared for and that’s the most important thing to me as her son. It’s never ideal when a loved one has to leave the safety and familiarity of home. It impacts on us all. Bridge House will never be home, it’s not supposed to be, but it’s the next best thing that allows us peace of mind that Mom is loved and taken care of.
My mum moved into Bridge House Care Home in June 2020 during the covid outbreak. When she went into the home in June 2020, after having had a stroke, I really didn't think she would survive until the Christmas. She was 96. With the wonderful care she has had at this home, I have had three more years with her so far. She is now 99 and will be 100 in December. The carers there have got her through a bout of covid and two heart incidents. The staff, and I mean all staff, the cleaners, hostesses, seniors and health workers have been fantastic throughout. I will always be grateful to them for these extra years.
They go above and beyond their duties and I cannot thank them enough for everything they do particularly at this time when Mum is nearing end of life.
Floor 3 carers are all amazing and deserve to be recognised for their hard work, dedication and commitment.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
My sister uses this care home and the care of her is fantastic. All her needs are met, she is always clean and very well looked after, she enjoys the food and her room is always clean and tidy, the staff are amazing with her. There's always something going on and all her personal needs are met in a dignified manner. I look forward to going to spend time with her. Nothing is ever too much trouble for the staff and managers are always on hand if any concerns are raised and they are always acted on with speed and care.
My wife has been a service user for a fair few years. This is the second review I have given. Think the service is an excellent all-round nursing home. The staff are friendly, the building is clean and well maintained. If you need to know anything, all you have to do is ask, from the management down, the staff will help and my wife is very comfortable and relaxed.
With only a relatively short experience of care home expectations, it is clear that Bridge House is more than just a care home. By visiting regularly and getting to know the staff and management, we have seen how hard everyone has worked during the recent difficult review period. The ratings given below are the true lengthy experiences over the past two months or so. With experience relating to the nursing floor, we understand that residential, dementia and daycare facilities are provided over the four floors that make up Bridge House. Well-thought-out design with airy, bright and spacious rooms.
The home is fabulous, very clean. Safety is excellent. Staff were always too busy to assist, but when they did, they were ok. Food was adequate. Came home, catheter not on correctly, urine bag not fastened to leg, left hanging loose, therefore pulling. Since coming home, have just spent five days in hospital with a severe urine infection.
We would like to thank you for this review. We are continually striving to improve our services and experiences that the residents and their families have. Following the feedback regarding catheter care - staff have recently undertaken refresher catheter training on 2nd November 2022.
As indicated below, everything is good. This is apart from the length of time it takes to provide a bedpan. Sometimes between 30 to 45 minutes. This is not satisfactory, in fact very poor. The other issue is the quality of the food. It is never hot when it reaches room 15 (1st floor), in fact, the potatoes are clock-cold. Of late, there seems to be a lack of items, custard, sandwich fillings, quavers etc. Not good value. Not good value for money on the food side.
Despite the government not giving support. Bridge did a very good job and I am grateful for their care and the staff who look after my wife. Good job, well done!
I have found the twelve-night stay at Bridge House very pleasurable. If the need arose, I would have no hesitation in returning. The staff are all very kind and caring.
Thank you so much for your review, if you would like to get in touch with specifics about our food and drink we would love to hear from you. We pride ourselves on the diverse menu which is scientifically calculated to support healthy diets whilst remaining wholesome and appetising, I am sorry if...
When my Mum passed away in June 2022 Bridge House helped her and kept her company and comfortable until her last breath. My mum came to Bridge House a few years ago. The facilities are good and 100% for the care they gave my mum.
On the whole, the staff are very friendly and welcoming, and helpful, although there appears to be a heavy dependency on agency staff, which goes against any consistency that the dementia residents require.
Quality of the food varies, i.e sausage roll chips and beans, fish fingers chips and beans this is more suitable for nursery children, not adults.
The regular carers try and interact with residents when they have the time, but we have seen very little use of the faculties such as the cinema room shop, bar, and activity room. My mum complains that she is bored, as nothing much is being done to stimulate the residents in the day room.
We were told that mum could go down and use the day rooms on the other floors, but she as had no encouragement to do this.
At the very beginning, we asked for things like a hearing test for new hearing aids, a suitable chair, and a bed to help with her back pain and move of room, but after 9 weeks nothing.
Dear Shaun, thank you for your review. I am sorry we haven't been able to completely satisfy you at this time but I welcome your constructive comments. We agree about the sad but needed use of agency staff, despite paying some of, if not the best pay rates in the area, recruiting is a massive...
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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