House of Light

13 Allerton Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4ND

01132681480

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 January 2022

Provider

Catholic Care (Diocese of Leeds)

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodJan 2016
GoodSept 2018
Requires ImprovementApr 2022

Rating dropped from Good to Requires Improvement in 2022.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Catholic Care (Diocese of Leeds) runs in England.

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 House of Light

House of Light is a residential care home based in Leeds, offering a small and homely setting where people can feel genuinely at ease. The team here takes real pride in creating a warm, welcoming environment that families can feel good about. If you are exploring care options in the Leeds area, House of Light is a place well worth getting to know.

House of Light provides accommodation and personal care for up to six people with learning disabilities. Residents and relatives praised the care provided and the service's leadership, with one person stating "The staff are very nice and they listen. I'm safe.

" Staff communicated with people in ways that met their individual needs and supported them with medicines to promote independence and health outcomes. People were encouraged to personalise their rooms and felt listened to and involved in the service.

Care planning was person-centred and demonstrated resident involvement, with activities tailored to individual preferences. Staff understood their responsibilities for keeping people safe, and residents confirmed they felt safe at the home. Overall, the service prioritised individual needs and maintained strong relationships between staff, residents, and their families.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 April 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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 18 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Telephone listed by CQC: 01132681480
Registration checked: Registered · LS7 4ND

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

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: Requires improvement.

Rating report published 9 April 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 January 2022.

Safe: Requires improvement
EffectivePublished 19 September 2018: Good
CaringPublished 19 September 2018: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Safe: What changes have been made to medicines, staffing and safeguarding since this rating?
Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read House of Light'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 House of Light, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit House of Light, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund House of Light'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