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Knowle Court
Residential care home in Huddersfield, Kirklees
Knowle Court
Residential care home in Huddersfield, Kirklees
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- 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
Knowle Court is a family-run care home in Golcar, on the edge of Huddersfield, with 22 registered beds. It provides residential and dementia care, and the Care Quality Commission lists dementia and sensory impairment among its specialist client groups. The home sits within easy reach of local shops, the town centre and public transport.
Residents are encouraged to bring their own furniture and treasured belongings to personalise their rooms, and meals and special occasions are shared together as a household. Daily routines are planned around wellbeing and purpose, with spaces to relax, dine, exercise, socialise and take part in creative activities. A mature garden, partly tended by residents, is open to residents, their families and friends, and all bedrooms and living areas are accessible by wheelchair. The home is owned by Lotus Home Care and was opened in 1987. It was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in its 2024 report, with Good ratings across the five key questions.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 12 January 2024 · Last inspected 20 December 2023
Inspectors found that staff were kind and attentive, and that people were involved in decisions about their own care. Staff were described as well supported by managers and trained for their roles, and the setting was described as agreeable. Meals were enjoyed, with a good range of choice, and people's nutritional needs were met.
- Risks to people were assessed and managed, and medicines were handled safely.
- Staffing levels were sufficient, and staff received training and support from the management team.
- Infection prevention and control systems were effective.
- Staff were observed to be kind and responsive, and people were involved in their care.
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
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 |
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Local health safety net
Knowle Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, 1.8 miles away. The local GP practice is FIELDHEAD SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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