Thorpe House Specialist Adult Mental Health Unit Limited

1 Thorpe House Court, Huddersfield, HD5 8FB

01484300385

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

24 May 2023

Provider

Thorpe House Specialist Adult Mental Health Unit Limited

Beds

26 beds

About Thorpe House Specialist Adult Mental Health Unit Limited

Thorpe House Specialist Adult Mental Health Unit is a nursing home in Kirklees, providing residential placements for adults with mental health needs. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Thorpe House Specialist Adult Mental Health Unit provides long-term and short-term residential placements for adults with mental health needs. The service is registered for up to 26 people and currently supports 22 residents.

People and relatives reported feeling safe at the service. Medicines are managed safely, and staff receive positive feedback from families. The provider assesses and appropriately manages risks to residents' health and wellbeing.

Prior to admission, people's needs are thoroughly assessed and staff have access to this information to support them effectively. The service works collaboratively with other agencies and encourages people to make decisions about their care.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 June 2023

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 26 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HD5 8FB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; 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 24 June 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 May 2023.

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

Read Thorpe House Specialist Adult Mental Health Unit Limited'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 Thorpe House Specialist Adult Mental Health Unit Limited, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Thorpe House Specialist Adult Mental Health Unit Limited, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Thorpe House Specialist Adult Mental Health Unit Limited'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