Wykewood

Huddersfield Road, Wyke, Bradford BD12 8AA
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Welcome to Wykewood!

Located on Huddersfield Road, in Wyke, Bradford, Wykewood is a specialist care home which supports up to 40 adults living with complex mental and physical health needs.

Wykewood is part of the Exemplar Health Care group, a leading provider of specialist nursing care for adults living with complex and high-acuity needs.

The home has the facilities and skills to provide person-centred care and rehabilitation for adults who have neuro-disabilities, acquired brain injuries and complex mental health needs, including those who display challenging behaviour and Huntington's disease.

They excel in facilitating positive outcomes for people who have previously experienced failed placements – across Exemplar Health Care, over 60% of residents move into their homes following a failed placement.

Wykewood has 40 large bedrooms, each with an en-suite wet room to support more independent living. The service also benefits from communal living space, therapy areas and an accessible landscaped garden.

Their approach to care focuses on maximising independence, building everyday living skills and helping people to reach their goals. The home has an in-house Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist and Life Skills Coordinator as part of its Clinical Team, as well as Registered Nurses and Health Care Assistants. They also have access to Exemplar Health Care’s Mental Health and Behaviour Support Team, and Clinical Psychiatrist, where required.

The home provides an individualised care and rehabilitation plan for all of its service users, with as much input from them as possible.

They passionately believe in making ‘every day better’ for the people they care for.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care

Care Types Provided

  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Lynda Sykes (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages from 19 to 65

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2021

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (40)

Wykewood Reviews (9)

8.3

Wykewood has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.301) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wykewood has 9 reviews.

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Review from Tracey W (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has now been at Wykewood coming up to a year. This is the only home where she has really settled and I don't feel like I have to be there everyday. She is well looked after by the staff. They make you feel welcome when you visit. Nothing is too much trouble.
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Review from D B (Son of Resident) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
With a father who has complex dementia and Alzheimer's, he has been at wykewood for over 4 years . The care for him has been excellent, the facility ,the understanding of his and our family's needs, has been second to none.


A special call out to all the carers , their patience, loving and understanding

despite my fathers challenging behaviour at times is quite incredible - as a family we know he cannot be in a better place.


Having had experience of at least 5 other care homes, Wykewood is head and shoulders above the rest.

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Review from S T (Son of Resident) published on 31 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad has been a resident now for quite a few months and I can honestly say the staff have been amazing. Dementia is a horrible disease but all the staff treat my father with the utmost care and respect that we as a family find so heartwarming. Keep up the fantastic work you do. from all our family
a massive thank you.
Reply from Jo Hemmingway, Marketing and Communications Officer at Wykewood

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear you're happy with the care and support your father is receiving at Wykewood. We'll make sure your kind words are passed on to the team - I'm sure it'll make their day!

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Review from Rachel W (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The manager was absolutely amazing. She supported my family through a really difficult time as my mum died due to dementia. The staff were so caring and I can’t thank them enough. She has turned the place around.
Reply from Jo Hemmingway, Marketing and Communications Officer at Wykewood

Dear Rachel, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Wykewood. We'll make sure your kind words are shared with the Home Manager and team. Regards, Jo

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Review from E G (Partner of Resident) published on 22 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
All staff - nursing, housekeeping, maintenance and admin - are always welcoming to me, my family and my dog. They treat us with the same love, care and respect as they give to our relative. Although our relative is unable to express his views verbally regarding his surroundings and care, we feel that
he knows and appreciates the love, care and respect given to him by all levels of staff. Regular staff on the unit who know and understand his day-to-day and hour-to-hour needs are a credit to them. They show empathy, love and care at all times. Numerous staff changes have caused added stress to these valued carers.
Reply from Lauren Hallas, Marketing and Communications Officer at Wykewood

Thank you so much for your kind review of Wykewood. We're pleased to hear that you always feel welcome in our home and we look forward to seeing you, your family and your furry friend again soon.
If you have any further information on how we can improve your experience, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Regards, Lauren

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Review from Ian U (Partner of Resident) published on 21 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I called to see my partner for the first time on Saturday 2nd July 2022 since her move from another home. The home is a lovely newly built home, very spacious inside the rooms, corridor and sitting room. The first thing that hit me was how wonderful all the staff were to me, but also to my partner.
I could tell straight away how happy she was, not like the last home she was in. So I am really pleased that my partner is at Wykewood and would like to say thank you to the staff on my first visit. Thanks.
Reply from Jenna Wood, Marketing Manager at Wykewood

Hi Ian. Thank you so much for your brilliant review of Wykewood. We're so glad to hear that you feel welcome and supported by the staff at the home - we're so proud of our wonderful team.

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Review from Lee A (Brother of Resident) published on 21 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother was in a care home for four years prior to him being transferred to Wykewood. This previous home was not very good for him at all. My family and I were a bit unsure about him being placed miles away but now he's settled in we as a family and also my brother are really pleased he moved here.
The staff are brilliant. I can't thank them enough.
Reply from Jenna Wood, Marketing Manager at Wykewood

Hi Lee. Thank you so much for your five-star review of Wykewood. It's heartwarming to read your review and we're so glad that your bother has settled in well at the home. I'll pass your review on to the team - it'll make their day.

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Review from E A (Sister of Resident) published on 21 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's a relief to know my brother is being looked after properly. The last place was horrible and we didn't like leaving him. The staff are lovely and always welcoming and they look after my brother well. I don't drive and struggle sometimes to get here but I know that I can phone and check how he is.
I know he can be hard work but at the end of the day, he is still my brother. The staff are ace.
Reply from Jenna Wood, Marketing Manager at Wykewood

Hi Eliza. Thank you for your review of Wykewood. We're really glad to hear that you're welcomed to the home and you can keep in touch with your brother. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Review from Sheena S (Wife of Resident) published on 30 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my husband moved into Wykewood he has been treated like family and with the utmost dignity. The staff are wonderful and caring, not just to him but also to me and our family. Each time I leave after a visit I feel 100% safe in the knowledge he is safe and well cared for. Thank you to the wonderful,
hardworking and efficient staff at Wykewood.
Reply from Jenna Wood, Marketing Manager at Wykewood

Hi Sheena. Thank you for your five-star review of Wykewood. We're so glad to hear that your husband is treated with the utmost dignity by our incredible team. I'll pass your review on to the team who will be delighted to read it.

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Current Review Score: 8.3 (8.301)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.3 (8.301) out of 10 for Wykewood is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 3 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.676 for Wykewood is calculated as follows: ( (25 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 34 Ratings = 4.676
  2. 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 3.625 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Wykewood is based on 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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 = 3.25
    2. 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 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 8 = 0.375
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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: 4 Jul 2023

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

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Meet the Team (1)

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Lynda Sykes

Job Title: Home Manager

Hi, I'm Linda. I'm the Home Manager at Wykewood. Please get in touch to find out more.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wykewood

What types of Care is Wykewood registered for?

Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Wykewood have?

There are 40 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Wykewood?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Wykewood to the centre of Bradford?

3.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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