Rose Cottage
Care home in Bradford
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- 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
Rose Cottage is a 16-bed care home located in Thornton Village, Bradford, West Yorkshire. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2024 report). As a small care home, it offers a quiet, informal setting where staff, residents and families work together as part of a close community.
The home occupies a listed building in Thornton Village, situated in an area with historical significance in the heart of Yorkshire and the Humber region.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 21 February 2024 · Last inspected 31 January 2024
Inspectors found that people and relatives were positive about the home, describing clear improvements in its quality of care since the last inspection. Staff were described as kind, caring and respectful, and people were offered choice in meals and activities suited to their interests and abilities. Medicines, safeguarding, staffing, recruitment, training and record-keeping were all judged to be in good order, and the home was clean and well maintained.
- Staff are described as kind, caring and respectful
- Quality assurance systems have been strengthened and now identify and address shortfalls
- Medicines are managed safely and risks to people are identified and reduced
- Meals, snacks and drinks offer choice, in a relaxed and inclusive dining setting
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 October 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
1,304 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 | — |
- 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 Bradford council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £735 |
| 2025 | £789 |
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Local health safety net
Rose Cottage is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Bradford Royal Infirmary, 2.5 miles away. The local GP practice is HOLLYNS HEALTH & WELLBEING, 1.7 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bradford
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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