Elm Tree Court - Care Home

344 Preston Road, Hull, Humberside, HU9 5HH

01482788447

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 November 2023

Provider

H I C A

Beds

73 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 38 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 24 are the same and 14 are lower.

8 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

Rating history

Requires ImprovementJun 2016
Requires ImprovementSept 2017
GoodApr 2018
GoodDec 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by H I C A, which runs 14 care homes in England: 13 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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 Elm Tree Court - Care Home

Elm Tree Court - Care Home brings a reassuring sense of warmth and community to Kingston upon Hull, City of, offering families the confidence that comes with a Good CQC rating. Choosing the right care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and this residential home in Hull aims to make that choice feel a little easier. With a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of its residents, Elm Tree Court is a place where people can feel truly at home.

Elm Tree Court is a residential care home divided into three bungalows, accommodating up to 72 people. The service supports older people, people with dementia, and younger adults, with 70 residents at the time of inspection. Effective safeguarding systems are in place, with safeguarding concerns managed consistently and promptly.

All staff demonstrate awareness and understanding of abuse and feel comfortable raising concerns. The home has robust systems for recording, storing, and receiving medicines, with staff trained and supported in administration. Risk assessments are person-centred and contain sufficient information to guide staff practice.

Source: CQC inspection report, 14 December 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 73 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HU9 5HH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 14 December 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 November 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 26 April 2018: Good
CaringPublished 26 April 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 26 April 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Elm Tree Court - Care Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Elm Tree Court - Care Home, 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 Elm Tree Court - Care Home, 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 Elm Tree Court - Care Home'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