The Raikes Residential Home For The Elderly
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds30
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2017-10-03
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors often comment on the peaceful atmosphere and how settled residents seem here. There's a culture of including families in daily life, whether that's joining in activities or simply spending time together. Staff take time for the small touches that matter — painting nails, sharing tea, or just sitting for a chat.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2017-10-03
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for effectiveness at its September 2017 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and food quality. The published inspection text includes no specific observations about any of these areas. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied at the time, but no detail is available to confirm what they found.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for caring at its September 2017 inspection. This domain normally reflects how warm and respectful staff are in their day-to-day interactions with residents. The published inspection text includes no specific observations, resident quotes, or relative feedback about staff kindness, dignity, or the pace of care. The Good rating suggests inspectors were satisfied, but without specific evidence it is not possible to describe what they saw.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness at its September 2017 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, and how well the home adapts to each person's needs and preferences. The published text includes no description of the activity programme, one-to-one engagement for people with more advanced dementia, or how the home responds to complaints or changes in a resident's condition. No specific detail is available.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for well-led at its September 2017 inspection, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. The published text does not describe the manager's name, tenure, or visibility, the governance systems in place, how staff are supported and supervised, or how the home handles complaints and incidents. The improvement in this domain from the previous inspection is the most meaningful data point available, but no specific evidence explains what changed.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specialises in residential care for adults over 65, including those living with dementia. They also provide respite care when needed. For residents with dementia, the team's patient, person-centred approach helps maintain dignity and connection. Staff understand how to provide both practical support and emotional reassurance, creating an environment where people with dementia can feel secure and valued. 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
The Raikes Residential Home achieved a Good rating across all five inspection domains in September 2017, improving from a previous Requires Improvement rating. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating outcome rather than verified observations.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often comment on the peaceful atmosphere and how settled residents seem here. There's a culture of including families in daily life, whether that's joining in activities or simply spending time together. Staff take time for the small touches that matter — painting nails, sharing tea, or just sitting for a chat.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team shows both professional competence and emotional intelligence. Nurses and care assistants are described as well-trained and efficient, yet still approachable and responsive to family concerns. The management style encourages staff to go beyond basic care tasks to provide genuine companionship and comfort, especially during difficult times.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the right care home is the one where professional standards meet genuine human kindness — The Raikes seems to understand this balance well.
Worth a visit
The Raikes Residential Home on Bradley Road, Bradford was rated Good at its last inspection in September 2017, with Good ratings across all five domains: safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership. Importantly, this was an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which suggests the home identified problems and addressed them. It is run by Crabtree Care Homes and provides residential care for up to 30 people aged 65 and over, including people living with dementia. The main concern for families reading this report is not what it says but what it does not say. The published inspection text is exceptionally brief, containing almost no specific observations, resident or relative quotes, or detail about daily life. The rating is from September 2017, which means it is now more than seven years old and should be treated with caution. A great deal can change in a home over that period, including staff, management, and ownership. Before placing your parent here, visit in person at a quiet time of day, ask to see the most recent staffing rota, and request details of what dementia-specific training staff have completed.
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In Their Own Words
How The Raikes Residential Home For The Elderly describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness meets professional care in Bradford
Residential home in Bradford: True Peace of Mind
Families searching for compassionate residential care often discover something special at The Raikes Residential Home in Bradford. This Yorkshire care home has earned trust through its blend of professional nursing and genuine warmth. What stands out most is how residents respond to the staff — you'll notice real connections, not just routine care.
Who they care for
The home specialises in residential care for adults over 65, including those living with dementia. They also provide respite care when needed.
For residents with dementia, the team's patient, person-centred approach helps maintain dignity and connection. Staff understand how to provide both practical support and emotional reassurance, creating an environment where people with dementia can feel secure and valued.
“Sometimes the right care home is the one where professional standards meet genuine human kindness — The Raikes seems to understand this balance well.”
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
The Raikes Residential Home achieved a Good rating across all five inspection domains in September 2017, improving from a previous Requires Improvement rating. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating outcome rather than verified observations.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often comment on the peaceful atmosphere and how settled residents seem here. There's a culture of including families in daily life, whether that's joining in activities or simply spending time together. Staff take time for the small touches that matter — painting nails, sharing tea, or just sitting for a chat.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team shows both professional competence and emotional intelligence. Nurses and care assistants are described as well-trained and efficient, yet still approachable and responsive to family concerns. The management style encourages staff to go beyond basic care tasks to provide genuine companionship and comfort, especially during difficult times.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the right care home is the one where professional standards meet genuine human kindness — The Raikes seems to understand this balance well.
Worth a visit
The Raikes Residential Home on Bradley Road, Bradford was rated Good at its last inspection in September 2017, with Good ratings across all five domains: safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership. Importantly, this was an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which suggests the home identified problems and addressed them. It is run by Crabtree Care Homes and provides residential care for up to 30 people aged 65 and over, including people living with dementia. The main concern for families reading this report is not what it says but what it does not say. The published inspection text is exceptionally brief, containing almost no specific observations, resident or relative quotes, or detail about daily life. The rating is from September 2017, which means it is now more than seven years old and should be treated with caution. A great deal can change in a home over that period, including staff, management, and ownership. Before placing your parent here, visit in person at a quiet time of day, ask to see the most recent staffing rota, and request details of what dementia-specific training staff have completed.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Raikes Residential Home For The Elderly measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Raikes Residential Home For The Elderly describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness meets professional care in Bradford
Residential home in Bradford: True Peace of Mind
Families searching for compassionate residential care often discover something special at The Raikes Residential Home in Bradford. This Yorkshire care home has earned trust through its blend of professional nursing and genuine warmth. What stands out most is how residents respond to the staff — you'll notice real connections, not just routine care.
Who they care for
The home specialises in residential care for adults over 65, including those living with dementia. They also provide respite care when needed.
For residents with dementia, the team's patient, person-centred approach helps maintain dignity and connection. Staff understand how to provide both practical support and emotional reassurance, creating an environment where people with dementia can feel secure and valued.
Management & ethos
The care team shows both professional competence and emotional intelligence. Nurses and care assistants are described as well-trained and efficient, yet still approachable and responsive to family concerns. The management style encourages staff to go beyond basic care tasks to provide genuine companionship and comfort, especially during difficult times.
The home & environment
While the building itself isn't the newest in Bradford, families say what matters more is the homely feel throughout. The home maintains high cleanliness standards and residents always look well-presented. There's a real emphasis on creating a comfortable, dignified environment where people feel at ease.
“Sometimes the right care home is the one where professional standards meet genuine human kindness — The Raikes seems to understand this balance well.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
