Willow Bank Care Home
Residential care home in Bradford
Operated by Victorguard Care
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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
Willow Bank Care Home is a purpose-built home in Bradford, West Yorkshire, with 59 registered beds for residential, dementia and respite care. It has been extensively redecorated and has a modern, homely feel. Its accessible gardens back onto Pity Beck Wetlands Nature Reserve, and the home sits within a private retirement village with round-the-clock security.
Residents have three ground-floor lounges, a dining area, and a first-floor lounge with dining space. Activities such as exercise sessions, quizzes and relaxation techniques can be accessed through a digital platform. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2019 report. Its key-question grades were Requires Improvement for Safe and Good for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 800 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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
1,304 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
Willow Bank Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Bradford Royal Infirmary, 1.3 miles away. The local GP practice is HOLLYNS HEALTH & WELLBEING, 1.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bradford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Crossflatts Over 50s Welfare Association
Various activities for local residents aged over 50 years including coffee mornings, bingo, social activities, monthly luncheon club, outings.
Neighbourhood Action in Farnley New Farnley and Moor Top
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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…
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…
Part of Victorguard Care
Willow Bank Care Home is one of 3 homes run by Victorguard Care 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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