Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home

Iveson Rise, Lawnswood, Leeds LS16 6NB
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  • Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home, Leeds
Cookridge Court Care Home in Leeds is a residential care home for older people that provides specialist support to people suffering from dementia. The home is surrounded by woodlands and offers a wide range of activities that reflect residents' interests and hobbies.

Rooms are spread across the home's three floors which each has several lounges and a dining room. Additionally, residents benefit from a cinema room, a sensory room and a visitor lounge.

The dedicated and supportive team provides person-centred care and involves loved ones to ensure all residents' needs and choices are catered for.

Residents are offered a varied menu made with seasonal ingredients catering for dietary requirements.

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Care Provided by Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 96 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Karen Francis (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (96)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (96)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2011

Funding & Fees Guide for Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,306

  • This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home Reviews (87)

Total of 87, showing 61-80
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Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.922) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home has 87 reviews.

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Review from Barbara L (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care and kindness my mother received while she was a resident at Cookridge Court Residential home were excellent. The staff and management, even down to kitchen staff and maintenance were all kind, compassionate and caring people not only to my Mum but also to her family. We could not praise
them highly enough and would definitely recommend this Care home to anyone.

Reply from Alison Geddes, Marketing Administrator at Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home

Thank you for your lovely comments about our home, it is great to hear that you found the care your mother received to be 'excellent' and you found the team at Cookridge Court to be 'kind, compassionate and caring'. Your feedback will be passed on to the home manager and the team who will be delighted to hear your praise.


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Review from Barbara E (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My first impression when I entered the care home to visit my mum for the first time was very pleasant. The receptionist was very accommodating, friendly and informative. The reception area is nicely furnished and I liked the fact that you could sit there whilst visiting your relative. I would have appreciated
if there was an organisation chart of the care staff and management team on the wall in the reception area with photos and names. Adding pictures helps people associate a face with a name. Another thing that could be added in the care home, such as in the living room and corridors is perfume diffusers to give the home an overall fresh fragrance. I think each room should be provided with coat hooks for hanging up coats, or items such as dressing gowns rather than having them on the resident's bed or on their chair. The care staff were all very nice and friendly as far as my mum was concerned and took fantastic care of her.

Reply from Alison Geddes, Marketing Administrator at Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review our home, it is great to hear that you find our team very friendly and that they take 'fantastic care' of your Mum. We are also pleased to hear that you'd recommend Cookridge Court to others. I have passed on your suggestions to the team, and as always, our home manager has an open door policy, so if there’s anything you’d like to discuss then please feel free to pop in for a chat on your next visit. Thanks again for your comments - we really appreciate this as it is through a feedback process that we are able to further improve our service.


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Review from Margaret M (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has now been a resident in Cookridge Court since Sept 2017. From that very first day Staff have been Caring, Friendly and Supportive both to her and the rest of the family. Everyone, including cleaners, laundry assistants, kitchen staff, office staff, reception staff, handyman, carers and seniors
have all shown my mum the dignity and respect she deserves. She is well looked after in terms of food and refreshments and entertainment and has friends amongst Staff and residents alike. Even when things aren’t going so well for her at times there’s always someone around to assist her and check on her regularly. My mum has had a difficult life right from being tiny but since moving into Cookridge Court she has settled well and more importantly she feels safe and well cared for. She often says she is spoilt with the care and attention she receives on a daily basis.

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Review from Stephen W (Grandson of Resident) published on 12 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandad has been a resident here for over 3 years. Staff have always been very helpful, kind and caring.
Grandad always seems very happy on every visit. Thank you Cookridge Court.

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Review from Peter L (Son of Resident) published on 18 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I go most days and I'm quite happy with the situation. I know them all and they're very kind. They do their best with the available staff.

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Review from T M (Son of Resident) published on 18 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good, clean, friendly. Very good staff, excellent food and a high standard of care.

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Review from Louise F (Resident) published on 18 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely home, staff always pleasant and greet my aunt. Always happy to help with any requests or queries we have when we visit. My aunt seems very happy and has settled well.

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Review from Martin S (Son of Resident) published on 6 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum is very happy here and really enjoys dealing with the staff. My family think the staff are delightful. A real credit to their profession.

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Review from Jean G (Wife of Resident) published on 12 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My husband was a resident in Cookridge Court for four weeks and settled quickly. I was completely satisfied with his care. The staff were capable and friendly and treated him with dignity and respect. They had time for one to one chats and took an interest in him and his welfare. I wholeheartedly recommend
this home.

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Review from Cathy V (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A brilliant care home in every aspect. My mother had dementia and stayed on Grange until she finished her days there. Throughout her time in Cookridge Court, the carers were fantastic. They know and understand the personalities of all the residents and sensitively address their individual needs. All
the staff at the home always had time for my mother, responding to her affectionate ways and we always were greeted warmly on our visits. Mum's young grandchildren were also most welcome. All the staff - housekeeping, technicians, laundry and obviously the carers work very hard - nothing was too much trouble. We're so glad we chose Cookridge Court. A big thank you to you all - true professionals.

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Review from Granville W (Son of Resident) published on 28 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

In my personal opinion, Cookridge Court has, without doubt, extended my mum's life. I think without her going into Cookridge Court, she would have definitely passed away in 2015. All the carers who work on Iveson do their duties with smiles on their faces. They absolutely love their jobs.

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Review from J S (Son of Resident) published on 21 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good all round. Staff seem very capable and helpful. My parent seems very happy here.

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Review from Bryan P (Son of Resident) published on 11 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Every time I have visited the home I have been so impressed with the care, attention and respect all the residents are given.

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Review from Christine L (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The carers are efficient, caring, kind and helpful. They treat residents with respect and friendliness. The senior carers always inform me if my mother has any health problems and how she is getting on. All the staff in the care home are polite and friendly. The carers always contact GP's or district
nurses as soon as possible when necessary. My mind has been put at rest so that I do not worry about my mother when I am not with her. I know that my mother is happy because her face lights up when some of her carers come to talk with her and she says "don't send me anywhere else".

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Review from William E (Son of Resident) published on 30 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother became a resident at Cookridge Court 12 months ago after a protracted stay in hospital (5 months). My mother's health and wellbeing have improved significantly over the cause of the past 12 months, which is due to the care and attention she is receiving from all members of staff at Cookridge
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The premises and grounds are always kept to a very high standard and the food provision is excellent.
Thank you!

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Review from P D (Son of Resident) published on 27 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We arrived in August - at short notice - and the team accommodated our requests very well. Initial assessment of dad's condition was well managed, however, after approximately 6 weeks, after a 2nd assessment, we asked for dad to be moved as his dementia is not as severe as others on his floor and this
request was dealt with promptly.
Dad is much happier and more settled with the welcoming of the care teams. The care teams have been consistently caring, informative, attentive and upbeat in the care of dad. We are regular visitors (4-7 times a weeks) so have a good view of what day to day life is like there. Any issues we have had have been raised and promptly dealt with.

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Review from A S (Son of Resident) published on 23 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum seems happy and is allowed to move in her section easily. She is happy with the food and her room.

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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My mother is reasonably well cared for in that she is kept clean, nicely dressed and has hair/nails done regularly. She does, however, spend a lot of time by herself in her room and rarely takes part in activities. Whilst I understand the need to respect her dignity and wishes, I feel more could be
done to reduce her isolation. She likes to be independent but frequently has accidents and leaves smelly underwear around the room, sometimes in drawers. Staff are caring and friendly. Documentation improving.

Reply from Mandy Bennett, Home Manager at Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home

Thank you for your comments. We welcome all feedback that will help us to continue to improve our care services.


The Activities team at Cookridge Court offer a range of planned activities and entertainment. We have also introduced our Magic Moments recreation and activities programme to encourage well-being by concentrating in equal measure on the mind, through mental agility; the body, through fitness and mobility; and the soul, through entertainment and personal interests, continued learning and emotional engagement.


Our regular residents’ meetings and annual feedback forms ensure that we’re always offering activities and trips that appeal to everyone. While we do encourage residents to take part and try new activities, there’s no obligation to get involved and residents are always welcome to spend their time just as they wish.


If there is anything you would like to discuss further, please do not hesitate to contact customercare@brighterkind.com or pop into the home anytime, my door is always open! Many thanks, Mandy Bennett, Home Manager.


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Review from C P (Wife of Resident) published on 3 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have been very caring and I am pleased he was so well looked after! Would recommend Cookridge Court to other people.

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Review from Steven P (Son of Resident) published on 23 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been in Cookridge Court for 4 weeks after spending 5 weeks in hospital. Mum's mobility and mental health had rapidly deteriorated in hospital. It's incredibly the progress she has made at Cookridge Court. Me and my family can't thank the manager enough for making it an easy choice for mum
to live there. Mum seems really happy. We have all found the facilities and staff brilliant. My mum has been made to feel special by the staff at every grade. To see her so happy makes us as a family feel confident that she is being well looked after.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.922)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.922) out of 10 for Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.922 for Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (236 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 255 Ratings = 4.922

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Cookridge Court Care Home is based on 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 96 registered maximum number of service users is 19.2, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 14 Oct 2020

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Requires improvement

  • Responsive

    Requires improvement

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Karen

Karen Francis

Job Title: General Manager

Joined: 2018

Hi, my name is Karen, and I am the General Manager here at Cookridge Court.


I joined the home in January 2018. The first part of my career was spent with the NHS as a trauma nurse and nurse manager. I moved into the private sector in 2010 and have enjoyed every second since then. The provision of gold-standard care to our residents is my passion and, here at Cookridge Court, we strive to deliver this every single day. I believe it is a privilege to be able to work with such a conscientious, caring and compassionate team that never fails to put the residents first.


Vikki

Vikki Foster

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2015

Hi, my name is Vicki and I have worked at Cookridge Court since October 2015, I have had a good progressive career, beginning as a care assistant and eventually progressing to a senior care assistant, team leader to my most recent post as Deputy General Manager. I love every aspect of my role, I am dedicated, hardworking and compassionate, and I believe in establishing good relationships with residents, their families and other health professionals. My Team and I are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care ensuring excellence every day.


Paula

Paula Dunham

Job Title: Head Housekeeper

Joined: 2015

I started here at Cookridge Court in 2015 in the domestic department and have worked my way up to my current position in 2021 as head housekeeper. I work alongside a dedicated team of domestics to ensure our resident's home is clean, tidy and smelling delightful. Coming to work and spending time with our residents to make sure we are doing everything that they need us to do is a highlight of my day and I hope to be here for many more years.


Lynsey

Lynsey Robinson

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2016

I joined the Cookridge Court family in 2016 as a Host where I served breakfast, lunch and evening meals to our residents, as well as morning and afternoon tea rounds.


In 2021 I decided to change my career within Cookridge Court and took on my current position as Home Administrator and formerly Home Receptionist.


Laura

Laura Marshall

Job Title: Head Activities Coordinator

Joined: 2014

My name is Laura and I am the Head Activities Coordinator here at Cookridge Court. I have worked in care since 2014 and get so much satisfaction out of knowing I have made a difference in people’s days and have filled the home with a sense of community and happiness. We have created a wonderful culture within our home and we work together to give residents the best possible experience. We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active and ensure we all know each resident's preferences so that we can deliver a person-centred program of events and activities. The strong relationships we build with our residents, their families and friends are essential to our homely feel.


Tim

Tim Green

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Joined: 2015

Hi, my name is Tim and I have worked at Cookridge Court since 2015. I started as a Maintenance Assistant and have recently been promoted to Maintenance Manager. I am always happy to help and love having a chat with the residents.


Tracy

Tracy Avery

Job Title: Team Leader

Joined: 2013

I have worked in care since 2013 working mainly with those residents on their journey with Dementia.
I have worked in various roles with in care from care assistant to senior care and head house keeper to operations manager. No matter what role you do it all comes down to the well being of each and every individual resident, the care and respect that they deserve.


Precilla

Precilla Mahachi

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant

Joined: 2024

Priscilla joined the Cookridge court family in 2024 and makes up part of our homes wonderful care team as a Senior Care Assistant.
She speaks warmly about how much she enjoys getting to know the residents and their families and speaks about how the brilliant team she is a part of.
Away from the home Priscilla enjoys table tennis and unwinding playing games with her children.


Precious

Precious Ighagbon

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant

Joined: 2024

Precious joined the Cookridge court family in 2024 and makes up part of our homes wonderful care team as a Senior Care Assistant.


He speaks warmly about how much he enjoys getting to know the residents and their families and speaks about how the brilliant team he is a part of.


Away from the home Precious enjoys playing football, singing and watching Manchester United play.


Adrian

Adrian Godlewski

Job Title: Head Chef

Joined: 2025

Hi, my name is Adrian and I am the Head Chef here at Cookridge Court.
As Head Chef I help to lead the Kitchen and Hospitality teams to create sociable dining experiences for our residents. This includes everything from ensuring the Sunday roast meets the resident's high standards, to designing meals which supplement resident's dietary requirements, and much more.
New recipes are always welcome in the kitchen and we love to discuss resident’s preferences regularly. ,
Adrian just became a Dad and really enjoys singing and cuddling the new arrival. Hobbies are Gym and running.


Janine

Janine Clayton

Job Title: Admin Assistant

Joined: 2024

Hi, my name is Janine and I am the Admin Assistant here at Cookridge Court. I have worked here at Cookridge Court for 1 years and really enjoy speaking to visitors and residents.


My hobbies are doing decorating at home and going on holiday in the sun.