Bishops Way
Residential care home in Huddersfield, Kirklees
Operated by The Hennessy Partnership
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Bishops Way is a residential care home in Meltham village, near Huddersfield, with 16 registered beds. It supports people living with dementia, mental health conditions, learning disabilities, autism and other complex care needs, using a person-centred approach that draws on care, recovery or enablement models as appropriate. A positive behaviour support framework guides the staff, who are supported by an in-house clinical psychologist and therapy team.
The purpose-built building has 14 single en-suite bedrooms and 2 self-contained flats across two floors, along with a conservatory, a bistro, communal areas, gardens and a cinema room. Residents are encouraged to make their own room a private, safe space. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Requires Improvement overall in its 2020 report. Safe, Effective and Caring were rated Good, while Responsive and Well-led were rated Requires Improvement.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 450 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
603 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Kirklees council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £843 |
| 2025 | £878 |
What Kirklees council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Bishops Way is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, 4.5 miles away. The local GP practice is MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Huddersfield
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees
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The Maurice Jagger Centre for the Disabled and Elderly of Calderdale
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Memory Lane Cafe Calderdale
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The Denby Dale Centre Limited
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Community Transport Calderdale Ltd
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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