Kirkside House

1 Spen Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS5 3EJ

01132784131

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 January 2021

Provider

Caireach Limited

Beds

7 beds

About Kirkside House

Kirkside House is a residential care home in Leeds, providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Kirkside House provides accommodation and personal care for seven people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder across three separate units. Staff keep people safe through effective safeguarding systems and individualised risk assessments that help teams understand how to support each person. Medicines are managed safely, and incidents are reviewed to prevent future risks.

The service maintains enough skilled and experienced staff who receive relevant training for their roles. Staff respect people's rights and individual characteristics, and the provider uses quality assurance systems to monitor the safety and quality of care provided.

Source: CQC inspection report, 23 January 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

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Practical details from the provider

Kirkside House is a specialist residential service for adults aged 18 and over with learning disabilities and complex needs.
Accommodation is arranged into three living areas, including a separate single-person living area with its own garden.
The service has en-suite bedrooms, kitchens and two activity rooms. A larger garden and gardening project are shared with Kirkside Lodge.

Published on the provider's website, checked 19 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Telephone listed by CQC: 01132784131
Registration checked: Registered · LS5 3EJ

Registered care categories

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

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 23 January 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 January 2021.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 4 March 2020: Good
CaringPublished 4 March 2020: Good
ResponsivePublished 4 March 2020: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Kirkside House'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 Kirkside House, 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 Kirkside House, 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 Kirkside House'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