Kirkstall Court
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes, Rehabilitation (illness/injury)
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds38
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2021-03-16
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement55
- Food quality55
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness65
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-03-16
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Kirkstall Court received a Good rating in the Effective domain at its March 2021 inspection. This domain covers care planning, staff training, healthcare access, and food and nutrition. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies some level of dementia-specific training and care planning. No specific detail about GP access, medicine reviews, care plan content, or food quality was included in the published summary.Is this home caring?
Kirkstall Court received a Good rating in the Caring domain at its March 2021 inspection. This is the domain that covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and independence. No specific inspector observations, resident quotes, or relative testimony were included in the published summary to illustrate what this looks like in practice at this home. The rating alone confirms inspectors did not find concerns, but does not describe the texture of daily interactions.Is the home responsive?
Kirkstall Court received a Good rating in the Responsive domain at its March 2021 inspection. This domain covers activities, engagement, individuality, and end-of-life care. The home supports people with dementia and physical disabilities, both of whom may need adapted or one-to-one engagement. No specific activities, individual engagement examples, or end-of-life care arrangements were described in the published summary.Is the home well-led?
Kirkstall Court received a Good rating in the Well-Led domain at its March 2021 inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Jamie-Louise Cooper-Todd, is recorded as responsible for the service, and Mrs Rose Bracher is listed as the nominated individual for Dukeries Healthcare Limited. No specific detail about the manager's visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home handles complaints was included in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team here works with adults across different age groups, including those under 65 who need residential support. They're experienced in caring for people with physical disabilities and various stages of dementia. For residents living with dementia, the home provides secure accommodation with controlled access. The team understands how dementia affects people differently at various life stages. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Kirkstall Court holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline, but the published report contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life, staffing, or individual care. The score reflects that broad Good rating while being honest that the evidence behind it is thin.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Kirkstall Court on Vesper Road in Leeds was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in March 2021. The home is registered to support up to 38 people, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and those in rehabilitation after illness or injury. A named registered manager is in post, and the home is run by Dukeries Healthcare Limited. A Good rating across all domains is a positive starting point and suggests inspectors found no significant concerns at the time. The main uncertainty here is the age and depth of the published findings. The inspection took place in March 2021, over four years ago, and the published summary contains very little specific detail about staffing, daily life, or individual care. A review in July 2023 found no reason to change the rating, but that was a desk-based review rather than a fresh visit. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the current staffing rota including overnight cover, and ask how the home involves families in care reviews. The gap between a Good rating and what that actually looks like day to day for your parent is what your visit needs to answer.
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In Their Own Words
How Kirkstall Court describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support for younger adults with complex needs in Leeds
Kirkstall Court – Your Trusted residential home,rehabilitation (illness/injury)
When someone under 65 needs residential care, finding the right place takes careful consideration. Kirkstall Court in Leeds provides specialist support for younger adults alongside their services for older residents. The home welcomes people living with dementia and physical disabilities, creating a community where different generations and care needs come together.
Who they care for
The team here works with adults across different age groups, including those under 65 who need residential support. They're experienced in caring for people with physical disabilities and various stages of dementia.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides secure accommodation with controlled access. The team understands how dementia affects people differently at various life stages.
“If you're considering Kirkstall Court, visiting in person will give you the clearest picture of whether it's right for your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Kirkstall Court holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline, but the published report contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life, staffing, or individual care. The score reflects that broad Good rating while being honest that the evidence behind it is thin.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Kirkstall Court on Vesper Road in Leeds was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in March 2021. The home is registered to support up to 38 people, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and those in rehabilitation after illness or injury. A named registered manager is in post, and the home is run by Dukeries Healthcare Limited. A Good rating across all domains is a positive starting point and suggests inspectors found no significant concerns at the time. The main uncertainty here is the age and depth of the published findings. The inspection took place in March 2021, over four years ago, and the published summary contains very little specific detail about staffing, daily life, or individual care. A review in July 2023 found no reason to change the rating, but that was a desk-based review rather than a fresh visit. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the current staffing rota including overnight cover, and ask how the home involves families in care reviews. The gap between a Good rating and what that actually looks like day to day for your parent is what your visit needs to answer.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Kirkstall Court measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Kirkstall Court describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support for younger adults with complex needs in Leeds
Kirkstall Court – Your Trusted residential home,rehabilitation (illness/injury)
When someone under 65 needs residential care, finding the right place takes careful consideration. Kirkstall Court in Leeds provides specialist support for younger adults alongside their services for older residents. The home welcomes people living with dementia and physical disabilities, creating a community where different generations and care needs come together.
Who they care for
The team here works with adults across different age groups, including those under 65 who need residential support. They're experienced in caring for people with physical disabilities and various stages of dementia.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides secure accommodation with controlled access. The team understands how dementia affects people differently at various life stages.
“If you're considering Kirkstall Court, visiting in person will give you the clearest picture of whether it's right for your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
