Elmwood Care Home

3 Wetherby Road, Oakwood, Leeds LS8 2JU
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9.7 45 Reviews
  • Elmwood Care Home, Leeds
Elmwood practises personalised nursing and residential care for a number of requirements, including palliative care, convalescence and respite provision.

They want their residents to enjoy their time at Elmwood. Whether they’re coming to recover from an operation or to begin living among them, they are there to offer genuine friendship and a high standard of care.

This extensively refurbished facility features mature landscaped gardens, en-suite bedrooms and versatile social areas for a positive and comfortable lifestyle. Though homely, great attention has been paid to the health and security of the home.

Mealtimes are an important part of the day, with menus prepared by an experienced chef and consisting of fresh and seasonal produce.

The care philosophy includes support for an active lifestyle, with an activities co-ordinator getting to know each resident’s hobbies and interests and organising many social occasions and outings.

Care Provided by Elmwood Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 32 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Tom Carter (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (32)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2016

Funding & Fees Guide for Elmwood Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance, our Care Home is open to everyone. Please contact for more information.


Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking
  • The home has lots of parking spaces for visitors.


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9.7

Elmwood Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.734) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Elmwood Care Home has 45 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum's total lack of mobility and dementia meant she could no longer live in her own home. The care and attention she has received since going into Elmwood made the transition between her own home/hospital and care home much easier and acceptable to her. In these difficult times of limited visits, we
have always found the staff to be very helpful in a professional and friendly manner to ensure the visit goes well. Mum is enjoying the activities provided at Elmwood and has welcomed the opportunity to meet other residents in the lounge and out in the garden, which is encouraged by the care staff. The care staff are looking after her extremely well from both a health and wellbeing aspect. Mum enjoys the interaction with the staff, and she tells us the food is lovely. We could not wish for her to be in a better place; she now seems to be enjoying life.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Elmwood Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. We are happy to hear that Elmwood care home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible. It s lovely to hear that Mum has settled in and is enjoying the activities. We hope to continue providing your Mum with the best possible care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother had a stroke in February 2006 and had to go into care. After three different care homes, we found Elmwood. This home has been my family’s savour. The current manager and staff are absolutely wonderful, caring and accommodating, nothing is beyond their remit.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Elmwood Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. It is so lovely to hear you describe our staff as wonderful, caring and accommodating. We certainly hope to continue providing your Mother with the best possible care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having moved our mum here a few months ago from another care home, we were worried that she wouldn't settle in. How wrong could we be. The care and attention is faultless, and although it has been a difficult time for visiting, the worry about her well-being has been lifted. Thank you Elmwood.

Reply from Melanie Cope, Customer Service Adviser at Elmwood Care Home

Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review. We know how tough the move into a new home can be, therefore we always endeavour to make the transition as smooth as possible! We will be sure to pass your words on to the team!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife became a resident four years ago. She was the victim of a catastrophic stroke and a long-time sufferer of Parkinsons disease. The nursing care, love and attention she received from all staff has been second to none. I cannot thank the Elmwood staff enough for making my wife's stay with them
as comfortable as it has possible to have been.

Reply from Melanie Cope, Customer Service Adviser at Elmwood Care Home

We thank you for trusting us with your wife's care. We are very touched by your words and will be sure to pass them on to the staff at Elmwood.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Elmwood was my first choice when it came to choosing a care home for my sister. I had visited before lockdown and the staff were welcoming and professional. Everyone was so friendly and nothing seemed to be too much trouble. The residents were always clean and treated with dignity and respect. We were
obviously very concerned about the lockdown, however, I haven't been disappointed. All the staff have gone above and beyond to look after my sister and the other residents with lots of activities on offer, but with safety being first and foremost with any decisions made. My sister has settled so well and I can't thank everyone enough.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Elmwood Care Home

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such lovely comments, thank you for the praise.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Under extreme pressures and uncertainty Elmwood has continued to provide exceptional care for my grandma. We haven't had to worry about her care or wellbeing as Elmwood has always kept us informed and reassured with the wonderful security it gives to her and to us. She is so happy and living there is
still a joy for her. Whatever is happening in the world her wellbeing is always paramount to them. Thank you so much for the reassurance you continue to provide to us.

Reply from Emily Wilson, Customer Services Adviser at Elmwood Care Home

Thank you for your really kind words about Elmwood Care Home. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your Grandma in our care. It is always so lovely to hear from family members - expressing that their loved one is cared for and looked after. Thank you for trusting us with your Grandma's care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife's cousin was a Christian and regularly visited care homes. She saw many. She chose this nursing home herself. Ultimately she suffered 2 massive strokes and eventually was on 'care for life'. Instead of 48 hours, she lasted many days. All the staff were superb and the care and devotion were excellent.
May God bless your work.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Elmwood Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such lovely comments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have nothing but praise for the Care Manager and her fantastic team in the 6-months that my mother has been a resident. Nothing is too much trouble, and my mother is treated like 'one of the family' which has been so important during the Coronavirus epidemic when it has not been possible to see our
mother face-to-face for many months now.
All the staff have been vigilant in keeping all the residents safe and have remained extremely positive and upbeat despite now having to wear full PPE. They were one of the first care homes in the country to push for Covid-19 testing of all the residents and staff, which is applauded.
I can't speak more highly of how wonderful Elmwood is. My mother had been in two previous care homes down south before moving back to Leeds, and neither was a patch on what Elmwood offers.
My mother is happy and comfortable, which gives us so much comfort during these challenging times. The group should be very proud of the Elmwood team. Thank you.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Elmwood Care Home

Thank you for trusting us with your mothers care. We are very happy to hear you are satisfied with the quality of our care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been in several care homes, living for an extended period in three of them, with Elmwood being 'home' for over three years now.
Without doubt - Elmwood has been and continues to be by far the best place Mum has lived.
This is because Elmwood has a dedicated team of people who do actually care
about the people they look after.
There are too many individuals to single out as special, all I can say on Mum's behalf - is thank you to each and every one of you for your genuine care (which has not wavered during these last difficult months) and ongoing hard work in looking after all your residents to the very best of your abilities.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Elmwood Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care that my mother received was above and beyond. First-class nothing was too much trouble. The staff were so friendly and efficient. Thank you so much for all that you did for her.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Elmwood Care Home

Thank you for trusting us with your mothers care, we really appreciate the kind comments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent care home. From the first day, my mother was treated with respect and dignity. Elmwood staff and management have gone out of their way to ensure that all of my mother's needs are met. The staff are courteous, friendly and caring. They are compassionate, attentive and highly professional.
I would highly recommend Elmwood to anyone seeking a care home for their loved one. Well done Elmwood and a massive thank you.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Elmwood Care Home

Thank you for such a lovely review. It is always nice to hear words like “attentive” and “compassionate” being used to describe our care. Thank you for trusting us with your mother's care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum had a wonderful 94th birthday thanks to the hardworking staff's thoughtful and generous provision of decorations, refreshments and lovely birthday cake. Mum is being very well cared for, we are four generations of family, we were able to relax together with peace of mind, to celebrate.

Reply from Gabriella Mills, Customer Advisor at Elmwood Care Home

Thank you for your review of Elmwood Care Home, we are pleased to hear that you managed to enjoy a celebration all together as a family at the home. We appreciate your comments on the staff working here and will share this with the care homes manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We as a family are very pleased with mum's care. The staff are very caring indeed as are the management. Mum is very content here and so are we knowing she is in good hands.
We cannot think of anywhere to better Elmwood having looked at many homes. The personal service is very much appreciated and
the staff are exceptional.

Reply from Gabriella Mills, Customer Adviser at Elmwood Care Home

Thank you for your review of Elmwood Care Home, we are pleased to hear you are happy with the care your mum is receiving. We appreciate your comments and glad that Mum is content at her home. We will share your comments with the care home's manger. The Bupa Customer Care Home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A considerate and caring team look after my father well and help him to be as comfortable as possible.

Reply from Gabriella Mills, Customer Adviser at Elmwood Care Home

Thank you for your review of Elmwood Care Home, we are pleased to hear that your father is being well cared for at the home. We appreciate your comments towards the staff caring for your father and will pass your feedback on to the care home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been in this care home since November 2017. She sadly passed away this month, but the care and compassion the staff gave mother and the family were excellent. The staff and management were so friendly and approachable.

Reply from Natalie Krisman, Customer Service Advisor at Elmwood Care Home

Thank you for your review and I am sorry for your loss. I hope that it brings you comfort that she was well cared for by the staff in Elmwood.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Things here continue to impress, it all appears to run with a high degree of customer satisfaction, particularly as far as the residents within are concerned. Attention to detail is paramount. It must be quite difficult at times trying to achieve total satisfaction, but they seem to be able to go beyond
that, and more. Well done to all the staff.

Reply from Natalie Krisman, Customer Service Adviser at Elmwood Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are very proud of our carers and staff and the high level of individualised care which they provide.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been staying here to recuperate (post hospital) for over two weeks I have received the kindest attention from all the staff. Kind smiles from all well appreciated. I was at first a nervous patient but found it a please experience, nothing was too much trouble.
My thanks to one and all.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer services administrator at Elmwood Care Home

Thank you for your review and kind words. I hope that you are now back in good health.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The key to any nursing home, in my opinion, is its staff. Ultimately their individual care, empathy and skills will impact the life of the residents more than any other single area. The staff at Elmwood possess these qualities. Friendly, caring and respectful toward their charges.


I asked my mother

when she was able to speak, if she felt cared for - possibly the most important question for me as her son, she replied that she did. It is this care by the staff, in all its forms, I believe has kept my mother alive and well 2 years longer than the GP's expectations when she first arrived at Elmwood. The facilities are good, cleanliness excellent but the staff from the reception to the social host to all nursing staff and care assistants are what make Elmwood.

Reply from Emily Wilson, Customer Service Administrator at Elmwood Care Home

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother first entered Elmwood having to be hoisted to do anything. My family members and I truly thought this was going to be a very confusing and short existence. It has turned out to be the exact opposite. Our mother is now (albeit very limited) able to manoeuvre herself unaided under watchful eyes.
We truly believe this improvement is due to the level and quality of care given at Elmwood.
P.S The food is fantastic.
Well done everyone!!

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer Services Administrator at Elmwood Care Home

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good. I feel mum is looked after well and the care workers know and understand mum and her needs.

Reply from Rose Pickering, Customer Service Administrator at Elmwood Care Home

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience of our home and will share your comments with the home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.734)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.734) out of 10 for Elmwood Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 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 4.734 for Elmwood Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (117 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 139 Ratings = 4.734

  • 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 Elmwood Care Home is based on 11 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 32 registered maximum number of service users is 6.4, which has been reached with 11 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: 3 Oct 2017

Overall
Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Requires improvement
  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

posted 26 Mar 2025

Our warm and friendly home welcomes those in need of residential and nursing care. There are lots places to relax at Elmwood. Our bedrooms are spacious with an en suite W/C. Our peaceful garden is surrounded by mature trees, perfect for a stroll to our summerhouse.


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Meet the Team (4)

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Tom Carter

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2022

Having a passion when it comes to healthcare, my background is built on Operational NHS Community Service Management. My experience from these roles includes service improvement projects to streamline Community Services, renovating Child Development Centres through to commissioning new therapy rehab programmes. I made the change to Bupa care services to enable a more focused improvement approach with the aim of providing the highest quality care to our residents' whilst promoting independence and dignity in a setting that can be enjoyed by everyone.


My appreciation of this role comes from the improvements we can provide for residents, and equally their families lives. Providing a safe engaging environment where residents can be themselves alongside visits from their loved ones helps us achieve a home away from home setting here at Elmwood.


I commute daily from Brighouse and spend my spare time with my fiancé and Toy Poodle, Ralphie, who is well known and fondly thought of by residents. I recently adopted 6 chickens and enjoy spending my time outside when the weather permits. I also serve on the board as a Trustee for Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire in my spare time to give back and help shape the local care provision and support in my local area.


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Louise Slater

Job Title: Clinical Deputy Manager

Joined: 2023

I have been a registered mental health nurse since 2016. Prior to Elmwood I worked in NHS services, including forensic wards, mental health wards, acute general medicine ward and acute older persons mental health ward. During my working career within the NHS I was able to progress to ward manager, providing leadership and management throughout the pandemic. I enjoy working in care services as making a change to someone’s life and improving quality of life is very important to me.


I am born and bred in Barnsley and have 3 children – a son, and 2 daughters. I have a cockapoo called Millie and in my spare time I enjoy walking, camping, travelling and reading. When I'm feeling creative I also love a bit of painting or crochet.


Lesley

Lesley Clayforth

Job Title: House Keeper

Joined: 1995

I have worked here at Bupa for 29 years. I enjoy working in the care home sector as nurturing is an element I have naturally gravitated towards; it was instilled in me from a young age by my mother. I worked in hospitality in the 70's and 80's, and subsequently came into the Bupa family many years ago - I enjoy the family dynamic here; everyone is an extension of each other and our team is all part of the foundation that keeps it running so well.


I am a mum of two and a grandma to one. I live locally to the home; just a stone's throw away from Roundhay Park and in my spare time I love learning about culture and places that proceed beyond home. I'm also a lover of soaps, you can't beat a good episode of EastEnders!


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Zaben Abbas

Job Title: Maintenance Operative

Joined: 2024

I have always worked in maintenance - I guess I enjoy fixing & repairing things!


I enjoy working in care services as I like chatting with residents and working with great people.


In my spare time I like socialising, keeping fit at the gym and watching anything sports related!