John Sturrock
Care home in Leeds
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- 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
John Sturrock is a 40-bed care home in Leeds, West Yorkshire, providing residential support for adults with complex mental health conditions including schizophrenia, affective disorders, personality disorders and Korsakoff's syndrome. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive, though Well-led was rated as Requires Improvement in the 2023 inspection.
The home delivers tailored care designed to meet individual needs within a supportive setting.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 22 May 2023 · Last inspected 18 April 2023
Inspectors found that the home has enough staff to meet people's needs, that medicines are handled well, and that infection control is followed. People are offered a choice of meals and seem to enjoy the food, and the furnishings and environment are described as suitable. Inspectors said the provider and managers are approachable and respected, and that staff take pride in working there.
- Allegations of abuse or poor care are investigated and acted on through effective systems.
- Staffing levels are sufficient, and people's medicines are managed well.
- Dining is positive, with a choice of meals and food that people enjoy.
- Other professionals gave consistently positive feedback, and the home works in partnership with them to support people's healthcare.
- Some of the provider's systems are not fully effective, so risks are not always identified.
- Some care plans were found to be inaccurate, although care is usually planned.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 550 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- 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
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £777 |
| 2025 | £804 |
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Local health safety net
John Sturrock is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St James's Hospital, 0.9 miles away. The local GP practice is EAST PARK MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Leeds
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