Kirklees

31 Kirkgate, Waltham, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN37 0LP

01472825296

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

14 December 2023

Provider

Prime Life Limited

Beds

23 beds

About Kirklees

Kirklees is a care home based in North East Lincolnshire, offering a familiar and homely environment where residents can feel genuinely settled and at ease. The team here understands how important it is for families to feel confident in the care their loved ones receive, and that commitment to building trust runs through everything they do. With its roots firmly in the local community, Kirklees aims to be a place where people feel known, valued, and supported every day.

Kirklees provides residential care and personal care for up to 21 younger and older adults living with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, and dementia. At the time of inspection, 16 people were using the service. The home supports residents in accessing respect, equality, dignity, and choices while promoting independence and community involvement.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 January 2024

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder 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: 23 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DN37 0LP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions.

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 13 January 2024. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 December 2023.

Safe: Requires improvement
EffectivePublished 1 August 2017: Good
CaringPublished 1 August 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 1 August 2017: 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 Kirklees'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 Kirklees, 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 Kirklees, 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 Kirklees'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