Trabel

26-28 Cambridge Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 5BU

01484535180

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

14 December 2023

Provider

Valeo Limited

Beds

12 beds

Rating history

Requires ImprovementSept 2016
GoodNov 2017
GoodFeb 2024

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Valeo Limited, which runs 8 care homes in England: 6 rated Good and 2 Requires Improvement.

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 Trabel

Trabel is a residential care home in Kirklees for people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Trabel provides residential accommodation and personal care for up to 12 people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder. At the time of inspection, the service was at full capacity with 12 residents. The home supports people in accessing local communities and encourages independence, respect, and dignity in their daily lives.

Staff work to ensure residents have choice and control over their support arrangements and involvement in community activities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 February 2024

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: 12 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HD1 5BU

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 1 February 2024. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 December 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 1 November 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 1 November 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Trabel'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 Trabel, 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 Trabel, 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 Trabel'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