The Gables

Apartments 1-9, Elmwood Avenue, Highfields, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 5DA

01484429172

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

23 May 2019

Provider

Bridgewood Trust Limited

Beds

13 beds

About The Gables

The Gables is a residential care home in Kirklees, providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

The Gables provides accommodation and personal care for up to 13 people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder. Each resident has their own flat with a living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, with nine flats available in total—some single, some double. The service also includes a small communal kitchen, dining area and living room.

At the time of inspection, nine people were using the service. Residents receive planned and coordinated person-centred support designed to help them live meaningful lives with control, choice and independence. The property is larger than typical domestic-style homes, which exceeds current best practice guidance for services of this type.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 July 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: 13 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HD1 5DA

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 19 July 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 May 2019.

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

Read The Gables'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 The Gables, 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 The Gables, 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 The Gables'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