Blencathra House
Care home in Leeds
Operated by Aspen Hill Healthcare
What do these badges mean?
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Blencathra House is a 30-bed care home in Leeds providing residential, nursing, respite and palliative care. The Care Quality Commission rated it Good overall in 2023, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home supports residents across a range of care needs, with an emphasis on enabling choice and independence in daily life and care decisions.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 30 June 2023 · Last inspected 26 May 2023
Inspectors visited Blencathra House, a home for up to 30 older adults and people living with dementia, on 23 and 26 May 2023, when 28 people lived there. The report describes staff as friendly and kind, with people and relatives reporting good care, up-to-date and person-centred care plans, and a range of activities and trips. Staff are said to know how to protect people from harm, and infection control, medicines and staffing are described as meeting needs.
- Staff are described as friendly and kind, and people and relatives said they received good care
- Care plans are up to date, regularly reviewed and person-centred
- Medicines are managed safely and risks are assessed and managed through suitable risk assessments
- People enjoy the activities and trips offered, and are encouraged to spend time with their loved ones
- Inspectors found some recording issues and made a recommendation about record keeping
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
1,528 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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 Leeds council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £777 |
| 2025 | £804 |
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Local health safety net
Blencathra House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Leeds General Infirmary, 1.7 miles away. The local GP practice is SOUTH BANK SURGERY, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Leeds
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Richmond Hill Elderly Action Limited
To develop services and activities which improve the quality of life for older people, living in Richmond Hill and the surrounding areas, who have a particular and identifiable need. Activities…
Middleton Elderly Aid
Middleton Elderly Aid is a Neighborhood Network Scheme in Leeds working to reduce social isolation for the over 60s in Middleton. We offer Lunch clubs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We also…
Cross Gates & District Good Neighbours'scheme Cio
We provide a variety of activities and services to older people aged 60+ living in the crossgates and surrounding ls15 districts to promote healthy and independant living and to reduce social…
Morley Elderly Action
To assist the elderly to live independently at home. Advocacy, Advice, Access to a solicitor, Drop-in sessions, Gardening service, Lunch Clubs, Bingo Clubs, Community Tea Bar, Men's Group, Craft…
Swarcliffe Good Neighbours Scheme
Providing services which promote the health and well being of older people and their carers to live independantly within their local community. S.G.N.S. provides the following activities;Luncheon…
Aireborough Voluntary Services to the Elderly (Avsed)
AVSED is a local charity working to prevent social isolation & loneliness for Aireborough (LS19 & 20) seniors by supporting happy, healthy & independent living. We provide activities (physical…
Part of Aspen Hill Healthcare
Blencathra House is one of 6 homes run by Aspen Hill Healthcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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