Kirklands

Kirklands, Rooms Lane, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 9PA

01132533917

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

3 January 2024

Provider

Heathcotes Care Limited

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodNov 2015
GoodJan 2018
GoodJan 2024

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Heathcotes Care Limited, which runs 52 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding, 42 Good and 8 Requires Improvement.

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 Kirklands

Kirklands is a residential care home in Leeds, providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities and complex needs. The findings below set out what the CQC observed on its most recent inspection.

Kirklands provides accommodation and personal care for up to six people with learning disabilities and complex needs. At inspection, the service was at full capacity. Staff assessed and managed risks effectively, allowing people to safely enjoy activities they chose.

Relatives confirmed people felt safe, and the home supported people with maximum choice and control through least restrictive practices. Visitors were welcomed without restrictions.

People were safeguarded from abuse and harm, with sufficient staffing levels to support individuals according to their preferences and care plans. Staff followed safe infection prevention and control practices to protect people's health. Overall, the service demonstrated a commitment to supporting people with dignity and respect while maintaining their independence and access to community life.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 January 2024

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Kirklands, 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 Kirklands, 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 Kirklands'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