The Heathers

1 St Pauls Road, Manningham, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7LU

01274541040

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

21 March 2023

Provider

Yorkshire Regency Healthcare Limited

Beds

37 beds

About The Heathers

The Heathers is a residential care home in Bradford, offering personal care and support for people with alcohol and substance misuse needs. Details of the latest CQC findings are set out below.

The Heather's is a specialist residential service providing accommodation and personal care for up to 34 people with alcohol and substance misuse support needs, including respite provision. The adapted building features double bedrooms with ensuite facilities. During inspection, 27 people were using the service.

The home maintains high standards of cleanliness with effective infection prevention and control measures in place. The provider has completed refurbishment work in some areas with plans for further development. Staff numbers are sufficient, and team members receive appropriate training to support residents effectively.

People's individual risks are assessed and care plans are developed to support them according to their preferences.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 April 2023

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: 37 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BD8 7LU

Registered care categories

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 19 April 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 March 2023.

Safe: Requires improvement
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 9 March 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 9 March 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Questions prompted by these ratings

Safe: What changes have been made to medicines, staffing and safeguarding since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read The Heathers'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 Heathers, 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 Heathers, 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 Heathers'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