





Blencathra House is a leading dementia care facility in Hunslet, Leeds, earning a ‘Good’ CQC rating in June 2023. This specialist nursing home offers a unique, person-centred care model for those living with dementia. The home provides a secure, homelike environment where each resident can feel comfortable and supported by trained staff.
Rather than focusing on limitations, Blencathra House prioritises residents' strengths and abilities, building care plans that celebrate their potential....
Care Provided by Blencathra House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 30 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Blencathra House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Blencathra House 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
- Aspen Hill Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Annie Fretwell(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 45+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
Visiting
- No specific visiting hours however the main doors are locked for safety. Visitors can ring the external bell for entrance.
Parking
- Large parking area available on site.
Blencathra House Reviews (9)
Blencathra House has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.395) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Blencathra House has 9 reviews.
My mum diagnosed with dementia over 12 years, she lost a lot of abilities, she need much more care than previous, and she lost communication with people mostly, I am so sad with her condition. Luckly, she is moved to Blencathra House now, all of staffs is nice to her, they concern not just physical they will mention the mentality, even the family member as well, I am very much appreciated. Thank you very much for supporting my mum and her family member. xxx with love
My mum has been a resident in Blencathra House from Jan 2025. After a horrendous experience at a previous care home, this care home is like a breath of fresh air. Staff are excellent, caring and friendly, from the housekeeping, carers, activity coordinator, office. I would not be hesitant to recommend this care home to family and friends.
All the staff from bottom to top make him feel really cared for and loved.
The communication is fantastic within the staff and our family. Nothing happens without us knowing.
I couldn't be happier with the support my family has recieved either.
I have nothing negative to say about his care and support throughout the whole care home.
I find the staff & management very efficient and caring. Nothing is too much trouble and every need is taken care of. I cannot thank the staff enough for the way they are taking care of my wife.
Mum has been at Blencathra House just over a month and in that time we have seen a marked improvement in her general well being and happiness. I believe this can only be down to her new surroundings and the excellent care she is now receiving.
After residing in five different care homes prior to this one my 92 year old Dad moved here earlier this year. After these previous homes he was almost like a secret shopper as he was able to compare the range of areas of interest (food, activities, staff etc) with these previous homes. As a family we all agree this one was by far the best. Their staff are amazing! Every single one of them. They provided care and compassion irrespective of the grade/role they held. The place was kept so clean and fresh, we applaud the cleaners. The first cleaner we met, within half an hour of our first visit went out of her way to talk to Dad and assured him he would be happy and well cared for. She was right. The day and night staff also took time with each resident. Even though some residents may be a challenge due to their medical conditions, they always took it in their stride and in a very professional manner. Thank you, each and every single one of you!
My husband is well-cared for in a happy supportive way. His care needs are well met and changes are made when necessary in consultation with me and family. We are welcomed onto the unit whenever we visit.
I would recommend Aspen Hill to anyone. A lovely environment for everyone to live in. Friendly, caring, just what our loved ones need.
My experience of care/nursing homes was when my mother was admitted some years ago to homes in north Leeds and I was reluctant to consider letting my husband go into one. However, his care requirements deemed it necessary and he was admitted to Blencathra in late September and I couldn’t be happier with his care or treatment, he was put at ease immediately and has settled in well. The home is clean and pleasant and the staff at every grade are caring and friendly.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 June 2023Good
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blencathra House
What types of Care is Blencathra House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Blencathra House have?
There are 30 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Blencathra House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Blencathra House to the centre of Leeds?
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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