Barchester Healthcare
Spen Court Care Home
Residential care home in Kirklees
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Spen Court Care Home is a 45-bed facility operated by Barchester Healthcare, located in Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The home provides residential, respite and dementia care, supported by trained care staff.
The Care Quality Commission rates Spen Court as Good overall. The home was rated Good for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care, though the Safe key question was rated as Requires Improvement.
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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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
36 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 | from £1,130 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Kirklees usually pays £878 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £252 a week.
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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £843 |
| 2025 | — | £878 |
| 2026 | £1,130 | — |
What Kirklees council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Spen Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Dewsbury and District Hospital, 0.9 miles away. The local GP practice is UNDERCLIFFE SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Kirklees
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Serendipity Creative Writers' Group
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Mencap in Kirklees
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The Denby Dale Centre Limited
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Brighouse Third Age Group
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It's best to call the home directly on 01924 975646 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.
Part of Barchester Healthcare
Spen Court Care Home is one of 242 homes run by Barchester 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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