Dolphin Manor

Stonebrigg Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 0UD

01133367278

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

27 October 2018

Provider

Leeds City Council

Beds

35 beds

Rating history

GoodFeb 2016
GoodOct 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Leeds City Council, which runs 5 care homes in England: 5 rated Good.

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.

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 Dolphin Manor

Dolphin Manor is a residential care home in Leeds. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Dolphin Manor provides a welcoming environment where residents feel respected and cared for by staff. People are actively involved in making choices about their daily activities, who they spend time with, and how they live, with staff supporting their independence and helping them maintain important connections with family and friends. Health management is a key strength, with staff maintaining positive relationships with healthcare professionals to support residents' overall wellbeing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 27 October 2018

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Dolphin Manor, 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 Dolphin Manor, 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 Dolphin Manor'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