Wykebeck Court Care Home – Bupa
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes, Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds84
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-10-24
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe feeling genuinely welcomed from their first contact with the home. The reception team and management take time to explain everything clearly during the admission process, which helps ease what can be an overwhelming transition. Many mention how staff create a warm atmosphere that helps new residents settle in, with organised activities and events that bring people together.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth75
- Compassion & dignity75
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement45
- Food quality55
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness65
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-10-24
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for Effective at the October 2019 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and food quality. The home specialises in dementia care and provides nursing care, which suggests clinical oversight is in place. No specific detail about dementia training content, GP access frequency, care plan review schedules, or food quality observations is available in the published summary. The registered manager, Mrs Julie Elizabeth Mayfield, was in post at the time of inspection.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for Caring at the October 2019 inspection. This domain reflects whether staff treat people with warmth, dignity, and respect. The inspection found sufficient evidence to award a Good rating, meaning inspectors observed or recorded positive interactions between staff and the people who live there. No specific quotes from residents or relatives, nor detailed observations of staff interactions, are available in the published summary. The home cares for people living with dementia, which makes the quality of moment-to-moment staff interactions particularly significant.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Requires Improvement for Responsive at the October 2019 inspection. This is the only domain that did not achieve a Good rating, and it covers whether your parent will have a meaningful, individualised daily life, including activities, engagement, and whether the home responds to individual needs and preferences. The specific reasons for this rating are not detailed in the published summary. The home has 84 beds and specialises in dementia care, making this gap particularly significant. The July 2023 monitoring review did not change this rating.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for Well-led at the October 2019 inspection. A registered manager, Mrs Julie Elizabeth Mayfield, was in post at the time of inspection, with Mr Donald Day named as the nominated individual for the provider, Bupa Care Homes (ANS) Limited. The improvement from the previous Requires Improvement rating across multiple domains suggests the leadership team has been effective in driving improvement. No specific detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or complaint handling is available in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides residential care for adults over 65, younger adults with care needs, and people living with dementia. They work closely with external healthcare services to coordinate medical care when needed. For residents living with dementia, the team focuses on creating structure through regular activities and maintaining familiar routines. Staff show patience and understanding when providing personal care, adapting their approach to each person's needs. 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
Wykebeck Court Care Home scores 72 out of 100 on the DCC Family Score. Strong ratings across safety, care, and leadership lift the overall picture, but the Requires Improvement finding in Responsive means the home has not yet demonstrated it reliably tailors daily life and activities to individual needs, which is a real gap for families considering the home for a parent with dementia.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe feeling genuinely welcomed from their first contact with the home. The reception team and management take time to explain everything clearly during the admission process, which helps ease what can be an overwhelming transition. Many mention how staff create a warm atmosphere that helps new residents settle in, with organised activities and events that bring people together.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff are consistently described as patient, kind and professional in their approach. When residents face health challenges, the team acts quickly — spotting changes early, liaising with medical services, and keeping families updated. They show flexibility too, like preparing meals for residents heading to hospital appointments or making follow-up calls when someone's been away.
How it sits against good practice
While one family has raised serious concerns about discharge practices and activity provision, the majority of families speak positively about the care their loved ones receive here.
Worth a visit
Wykebeck Court Care Home in Leeds was rated Good overall at its October 2019 inspection, having improved from a previous Requires Improvement rating. Inspectors found the home to be safe, effective, caring, and well-led, with a registered manager in place and the home run by Bupa Care Homes. The improvement from Requires Improvement is a genuinely positive sign and suggests the management team has responded to earlier concerns. The one area that remains Requires Improvement is Responsive, which covers whether your parent will have a meaningful life here, including tailored activities, individual engagement, and personalised daily routines. This is particularly important if your parent has dementia. The inspection was carried out in October 2019, which means the published findings are now over five years old. A review in July 2023 found no reason to reassess the rating, but that review was based on available data rather than a new on-site inspection. Visit in person, ask specific questions about what a typical day looks like for someone with your parent's level of need, and request to see recent activity records.
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In Their Own Words
How Wykebeck Court Care Home – Bupa describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where medical needs meet genuine warmth in Leeds
Wykebeck Court Care Home – Expert Care in Leeds
When health concerns arise unexpectedly, families need reassurance that their loved one is in capable hands. Wykebeck Court Care Home in Leeds has built its reputation on responding quickly when residents need medical attention, coordinating with hospitals and keeping families informed every step of the way. The modern home welcomes people over 65, those living with dementia, and younger adults who need residential care.
Who they care for
The home provides residential care for adults over 65, younger adults with care needs, and people living with dementia. They work closely with external healthcare services to coordinate medical care when needed.
For residents living with dementia, the team focuses on creating structure through regular activities and maintaining familiar routines. Staff show patience and understanding when providing personal care, adapting their approach to each person's needs.
“While one family has raised serious concerns about discharge practices and activity provision, the majority of families speak positively about the care their loved ones receive here.”
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
Wykebeck Court Care Home scores 72 out of 100 on the DCC Family Score. Strong ratings across safety, care, and leadership lift the overall picture, but the Requires Improvement finding in Responsive means the home has not yet demonstrated it reliably tailors daily life and activities to individual needs, which is a real gap for families considering the home for a parent with dementia.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe feeling genuinely welcomed from their first contact with the home. The reception team and management take time to explain everything clearly during the admission process, which helps ease what can be an overwhelming transition. Many mention how staff create a warm atmosphere that helps new residents settle in, with organised activities and events that bring people together.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff are consistently described as patient, kind and professional in their approach. When residents face health challenges, the team acts quickly — spotting changes early, liaising with medical services, and keeping families updated. They show flexibility too, like preparing meals for residents heading to hospital appointments or making follow-up calls when someone's been away.
How it sits against good practice
While one family has raised serious concerns about discharge practices and activity provision, the majority of families speak positively about the care their loved ones receive here.
Worth a visit
Wykebeck Court Care Home in Leeds was rated Good overall at its October 2019 inspection, having improved from a previous Requires Improvement rating. Inspectors found the home to be safe, effective, caring, and well-led, with a registered manager in place and the home run by Bupa Care Homes. The improvement from Requires Improvement is a genuinely positive sign and suggests the management team has responded to earlier concerns. The one area that remains Requires Improvement is Responsive, which covers whether your parent will have a meaningful life here, including tailored activities, individual engagement, and personalised daily routines. This is particularly important if your parent has dementia. The inspection was carried out in October 2019, which means the published findings are now over five years old. A review in July 2023 found no reason to reassess the rating, but that review was based on available data rather than a new on-site inspection. Visit in person, ask specific questions about what a typical day looks like for someone with your parent's level of need, and request to see recent activity records.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Wykebeck Court Care Home – Bupa measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Wykebeck Court Care Home – Bupa describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where medical needs meet genuine warmth in Leeds
Wykebeck Court Care Home – Expert Care in Leeds
When health concerns arise unexpectedly, families need reassurance that their loved one is in capable hands. Wykebeck Court Care Home in Leeds has built its reputation on responding quickly when residents need medical attention, coordinating with hospitals and keeping families informed every step of the way. The modern home welcomes people over 65, those living with dementia, and younger adults who need residential care.
Who they care for
The home provides residential care for adults over 65, younger adults with care needs, and people living with dementia. They work closely with external healthcare services to coordinate medical care when needed.
For residents living with dementia, the team focuses on creating structure through regular activities and maintaining familiar routines. Staff show patience and understanding when providing personal care, adapting their approach to each person's needs.
Management & ethos
Staff are consistently described as patient, kind and professional in their approach. When residents face health challenges, the team acts quickly — spotting changes early, liaising with medical services, and keeping families updated. They show flexibility too, like preparing meals for residents heading to hospital appointments or making follow-up calls when someone's been away.
The home & environment
The home feels fresh and well-maintained, with modern facilities throughout. Residents enjoy good home-cooked meals with plenty of variety, and families often comment on the cleanliness of the building. The environment strikes a balance between being properly equipped for care needs while still feeling comfortable and homely.
“While one family has raised serious concerns about discharge practices and activity provision, the majority of families speak positively about the care their loved ones receive here.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
