The Outwood

12 Outwood Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 4JA

01132586144

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

24 January 2022

Provider

Isand Limited

Beds

10 beds

Rating history

GoodSept 2017
GoodSept 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Isand Limited, which runs 6 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 5 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 The Outwood

The Outwood is a residential care home in Leeds. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

The Outwood is a care home providing accommodation and nursing or personal care for nine people at the time of inspection. The service demonstrates good infection prevention control practices, with clear signage reminding staff and visitors about procedures at points of entry and throughout the home. Staff were observed wearing appropriate personal protective equipment consistently.

Source: CQC inspection report, 29 January 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Kitchen at The Outwood. Photograph from the provider’s website.Photo: Cygnet. Used with permission.

Practical details from the provider

Outwood in Horsforth has an eight-bedroom main house with en-suite rooms and two separate one-bedroom flats.
The main house has three communal lounges, and the grounds include a large garden for outdoor activities.
Residents can take part in Cygnet's local bakery, textiles and gardening projects, with support tailored to their interests and needs.

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 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: 10 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LS18 4JA

Registered care categories

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: Good.

Rating report published 18 September 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 January 2022.

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

Read The Outwood'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 Outwood, 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 Outwood, 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 Outwood'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