The 10 best nursing homes in Leeds

MHA Gledhow provides general nursing care, nursing dementia care, palliative care and short-term respite care for older people. The Leeds nursing home offers assessments for prospective residents and can support professional referrals where a safe, secure care setting is needed.

Care is organised around individual needs, with support for residents and families during the move into nursing care. The home also has an assistive hearing loop and an activities programme, giving residents access to practical support and opportunities for social engagement. MHA is a not-for-profit provider that reinvests surplus into its services.

Twenty-four-hour nursing and residential care for older people is provided at Mulgrave House, formerly known as Mulgrave House Nursing Home and now presented as Rothwell Nursing Home. The family-run home is in Rothwell, Leeds, and is set in gardens.

Care can include longer-term nursing support, residential care, short-term stays and end-of-life care. The home’s information describes accommodation with resident rooms and an en-suite option, while the service is intended to support older people with different levels of need. Families considering care can therefore discuss whether the setting is suitable for a recovery stay, ongoing nursing care or final-stage support. 24 hour nursing and residential care is the home’s stated core service for older residents.

Residential, nursing and short-term respite care are provided at Aberford Hall Care Home in Roundhay, Leeds. The purpose-built home has 41 bedrooms, landscaped gardens, communal lounges, a hair salon and a programme of activities designed around residents’ interests and routines.

Care plans are developed with residents and their loved ones, taking account of preferences, hobbies, routines and changing needs. Daily life includes freshly prepared meals tailored to dietary requirements, activities and events seven days a week, and flexible routines that support independence. A qualified care team is available around the clock, working with families and external healthcare professionals to support continuity of care and quality of life.

Ravensdale Care Home in Whinmoor, Leeds provides nurse-led care for adults with complex needs in a community-based home. Its specialist care includes neurological, mental health and physical needs, with dedicated support for brain injury, dementia and learning disability.

Nurse-led care for adults with complex needs is supported by a multidisciplinary approach, positive behaviour support, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. The home also offers activities and family support, while its Service User Council helps residents share ideas and speak up for others. These services form part of a specialist residential care setting.

Residential, dementia and respite care are available at Barchester - Cookridge Court Care Home in Leeds. The home supports older people with person-centred care, aiming to understand each resident’s routines, preferences and needs while encouraging families to stay involved.

Daily life includes activities, social spaces, indoor and outdoor areas designed for navigation and independence, and meals prepared on site by chefs using locally sourced meat and vegetables. Menus include seasonal, nutritious and modified-texture dishes according to residents’ needs. Respite or short-stay care can provide a temporary placement, while residential and dementia care support longer-term living arrangements.

Wykebeck Court Care Home - Bupa provides nursing home care for older people who need ongoing support in a residential setting. The home offers a community environment with activities and events, while staff support residents through day-to-day care and changing health needs.

Families can expect communication around significant medical situations, including hospital admissions and returns. The home also accommodates visits from community groups, such as a local Catholic church, giving residents opportunities for regular contact beyond the care team.

Park Lodge Nursing Home provides nursing and residential care for older people in Roundhay, Leeds. The home supports residents with complex needs and offers personal care, medication support and PEG assistance.

Bright rooms and lounge areas form part of the care setting, while staff aim to support communication, emotional needs and independence. Villa Care also provides related in-home services across the wider Leeds community, including night support under the supervision of a registered nurse. Park Lodge offers both individual and group activities for residents.

Round-the-clock specialist care supports adults with advanced dementia, complex nursing needs, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. Alderbrook Care Home provides residential mental health care, specialist dementia care and neuro rehabilitation, with individual plans developed through assessment and collaboration with residents and families.

Residents have en-suite bedrooms, comfortable lounges and secure landscaped gardens, alongside tailored dining and activities. The home also offers freshly prepared meals, group and one-to-one activities, a hair and beauty salon, cinema room and sensory spaces. Nurses, carers, chefs and activities staff work together to provide 24-hour specialist nursing care for residents with complex needs.