Westgarth
Residential Care
8 October 2026
St Anne's Community Services
12 beds
Rating history
- Jul 2016
- May 2019
- Oct 2026
Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.
Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Costs and who runs this home
Run by St Anne's Community Services, which runs 28 care homes in England: 24 rated Good and 4 Requires Improvement.
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About Westgarth
Westgarth is a small residential care home located on Victoria Road in Elland, within Calderdale. The home provides accommodation and support for 12 residents with learning disabilities. It is operated by St Anne's Community Services and holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, based on an inspection carried out in May 2019.
The intimate size of the home means residents receive care in a smaller community setting. As a specialist provider for people with learning disabilities, the home focuses on delivering tailored support to meet individual needs and promote independence where possible. The Elland location provides access to local amenities and services within the wider Calderdale area of Yorkshire and The Humber.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Westgarth, 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 Westgarth, 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- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Westgarth'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.
Location
79 Victoria Road, Elland, HX5 0QA
Westgarth
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 8 October 2026
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