Chestnut Lodge

1 Shakespeare Close, Butler Street East, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 9ES

01274308308

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

8 October 2025

Provider

SSC Bradford Limited

Beds

80 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 59 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 58 are rated higher by CQC, 1 is the same and none are lower.

17 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home SSC Bradford Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in Yorkshire and the Humber: £907 a week for residential care and £1,287 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Chestnut Lodge

Chestnut Lodge is a nursing care home in Bradford, providing nursing and personal care to adults, including some people living with dementia. The CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Chestnut Lodge in Bradford provides nursing and personal care for up to 80 people, some living with dementia. At the time of the assessment 51 people were living there. The CQC rated the service inadequate overall and it remains in special measures, with the provider taking enforcement action.

Inspectors found quality had declined since the previous assessment, with continuing breaches around person-centred care, safe care and governance, plus new failings in safeguarding, staffing and notifying the CQC of incidents. Risks, including repositioning and medicines, were not managed safely, and leaders lacked effective oversight. Feedback from people and relatives was mixed, with some praising kind staff while others described unanswered call buzzers, poor cleanliness and neglect.

Source: CQC assessment, 8 October 2025

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Chestnut Lodge, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Chestnut Lodge, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Chestnut Lodge's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees