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Dementia care homes in Cleckheaton

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There are 6 dementia care homes in and around Cleckheaton on AskBart. 50% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The largest is Birch Park Care Home, with 86 beds. The most recent inspection was at Holme House Care Home in February 2023.

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6
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
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Cleckheaton

Care homes in Cleckheaton (6)

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5 in Cleckheaton, 1 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement

Top-rated in Cleckheaton

Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

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Distance
Birch Park Care HomeOutstanding · Jun 2025On request863.0 mi—1.4 mi
Green Gables Care HomeGood · Sept 2026On request113.8 mi—2.5 mi
Holme House Care HomeRequires improvement · May 2026On request682.9 mi—2.7 mi
Roberttown Care Home LimitedRequires improvement · May 2026On request292.5 mi—1.9 mi
Sandholme FoldRequires improvement · Aug 2025On request442.4 mi—2.5 mi
Sycamore Park Care HomeGood · Jul 2022On request463.1 mi—2.6 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Cleckheaton in numbers

50% of Cleckheaton’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 6 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

What Kirklees council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Dementia care homes listed6
Rated Good or Outstanding3 of 6 (50%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate3
Kirklees usual weekly rate (2025)£878
LargestBirch Park Care Home (86 beds)
Most recently inspectedHolme House Care Home (February 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 5 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 6 · Respite 2
Average house price, Kirklees (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£205,773
Outstanding1
Good2
Requires improvement3
Average weekly fees
  • Kirklees average£1,008/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Kirklees. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Kirklees

The average house price in Kirklees is £205,773, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£205,773
Detached
£350,109
Semi-detached
£219,467
Terraced
£164,949
Flats & maisonettes
£116,514

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Cleckheaton

  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 65% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

74 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime33
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Other theft7
  • Vehicle crime7
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Cleckheaton

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees

Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees exists to promote the well-being of all older people in Calderdale and Kirklees, recognising their right to independence, fulfilment, dignity and choice, working…

4.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1102020)
Charity

The Maurice Jagger Centre for the Disabled and Elderly of Calderdale

Our objectives are to promote the welfare of all ages and less able of Calderdale. We do that by providing a day centre for the purpose of recreation and other leisure time activities in the…

4.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (511088)
Charity

The United Sikh Association Day Centre for Elderly

DAY CENTRE ACTIVITIESPhysical Activity Sessions Provided 5 Days per week. Wednesday Ladies Strength and Balance Exercises 1.45-2.45.Arts and Crafts 12.25-1.45pm. Monday and Thursday Yoga Exercises…

5.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1126326)
Charity

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…

6.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1048838)
Charity

Neighbourhood Action in Farnley New Farnley and Moor Top

Supporting the elderly to enable them to maintain their independence & health to combat social isolation and enhance their quality of life by providing groups, activities, signposting and one…

7.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1110016)
Charity

Community Transport Calderdale Ltd

Provision of transport to those residents of Calderdale and Kirklees who cannot access alternatives for reasons of disability (mental & physical), ill health, old age, geographical isolation,…

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1093919)

Cleckheaton: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+47%
Projected change in Kirklees, 2025 to 2035 (10,346 to 15,205). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+18.1%
Projected change in Kirklees, 2025 to 2035 (81,907 to 96,737). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
0
Nearest: Swift Bailiff Bridge Pharmacy (1.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
13
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.1%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 97.9% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
11.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–9 out of 10
Where the 16 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Cleckheaton

  • Forget Me Not Children's Hospice · 3.2 milesCQC Outstanding (report published January 2024). CQC page
  • Kirkwood Hospice · 4.8 milesCQC Good (report published September 2025). CQC page
  • Overgate Hospice · 4.9 milesCQC Good (report published November 2016). CQC page

Hospitals near Cleckheaton

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Cleckheaton a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Cleckheaton

Cleckheaton suits someone seeking a quieter Yorkshire setting with straightforward access to bigger cities nearby, and who is prepared to accept fewer local care homes to choose from. It's most realistic for people with strong family support in the region or those happy to travel a little for specialist services. The town itself feels residential and slow-paced, which many find restful in later life.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and a pharmacy are present in the town; Leeds Teaching Hospitals and other major facilities lie within reach by car or public transport.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 was 36 offences, with violent crime, theft and anti-social behaviour the most common categories — higher than average for England and worth weighing against your own comfort and needs.
  • Family & connection: Consider whether family members or a support network live nearby; visiting and day-to-day contact become more important in later life.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: You will need to check current weekly care-home fees locally; compare them against the national average to assess affordability for your circumstances.
  • Transport: Cleckheaton has bus services and road access to Leeds and Bradford; it is not on a main rail line, so a car or reliable local public transport is useful for appointments and visits.
  • Housing options: The care-home market here is small, so choice is limited — early research and booking advice from the local authority are essential.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The town has 3 parks nearby, and 12 restaurants and cafes plus 9 pubs and bars offer social and eating-out options; local clubs and community groups vary in what they offer.
  • Community: Cleckheaton has a settled, long-established population; speak to local care homes about memory cafés, activity groups and visiting services to gauge the social offer.
  • Climate: Yorkshire weather is typical for northern England — cool, changeable and often damp; good footwear and layers are the norm.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime levels: The area recorded a higher-than-average crime rate in recent data, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour noted; if personal safety and peace of mind are priorities, ask care homes directly about their security and safeguarding record.
  • Limited choice of homes: The small care-home market means fewer options to compare and potentially longer waiting lists; start your search and planning well in advance.

Questions about care homes in Cleckheaton

How many dementia care homes are there in Cleckheaton?

AskBart lists 6 dementia care homes in and around Cleckheaton, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia care homes in Cleckheaton rated?

Of the 6 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 3 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between dementia care homes in Cleckheaton?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Cleckheaton?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Cleckheaton:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Cleckheaton

Near Cleckheaton

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our dementia care guides.

Header photo: Tim Green from Bradford, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons