Southlees

84 Aldonley, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8SS

01484428366

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 December 2018

Provider

Bridgewood Trust Limited

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodJun 2016
GoodJan 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Bridgewood Trust Limited, which runs 11 care homes in England: 11 rated Good.

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 Southlees

Southlees is a residential care home in Kirklees providing personal care for people with learning disabilities. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

This care home provides personal care for up to six people with learning disabilities, with five residents living there at the time of inspection. The service operates within values that emphasise choice, promotion of independence and inclusion.

The home continues to maintain good standards of care. Inspectors found no evidence of serious risks or concerns, and the quality of support provided remains consistent with previous assessments. Staff work to enable residents to make choices about their lives and maintain their independence within the community.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 January 2019

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 21 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
Registration checked: Registered · HD5 8SS

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: Good.

Rating report published 9 January 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 December 2018.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Southlees'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 Southlees, 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 Southlees, 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 Southlees'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