Nursing Homes in Brighouse
Brighouse has 3 CQC registered nursing homes. 3 are rated Good. 2 of the 3 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Brighouse at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Brighouse, to help you judge the options below.
- Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council pays, residential care: £971 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,165 to £1,475, median £1,316
- Care home beds filled across Calderdale: 83%. The 12 month average is 81%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 60
- People aged 75 and over: 20,700. Rising to 24,000 by 2035, up 16%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 40 beds.
- Who pays, across Calderdale (estimate): 59% council, 47% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,600. Rising to 3,300 by 2035, up 24%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,000. Rising to 7,600 by 2035, up 51%
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Arranging and funding nursing care in Brighouse
Where nursing is involved the funding has an additional element, and understanding it before viewing homes makes every comparison that follows more useful.
Beginning with a care needs assessment
Anyone who appears to need care and support is entitled to an assessment whatever their means. A practitioner looks at health, mobility, daily living and risk, and records in writing the support required, including whether care from a registered nurse is necessary. Assessments are carried out by Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, which is also responsible for arranging funded support where a person is eligible.
Contributions towards the fee
A financial assessment then considers capital, income and property to establish what the individual pays. Where savings fall below the national threshold the authority may contribute towards the weekly fee. Separately, where nursing care has been assessed as necessary, an NHS contribution towards that element may apply regardless of savings, so ask how it appears on the invoice.
Comparing what it costs
Nursing fees sit above residential rates and move with the level of need. Ask every provider for a written breakdown showing what the weekly charge covers and what falls outside it, how often fees are reviewed, and what would prompt an increase.
Choosing a nursing home in Brighouse and what to check
The three homes listed are St Winifred's Nursing Home, St Annes' Community Services - Thornhill Road and Bridge House Care Home. All are registered to provide nursing care, though registration says nothing about how a home manages a particular condition.
Getting value from the reports
All three hold a Good rating, meaning inspectors found them meeting the standards expected. Read what each report says about staffing levels, how residents are supported when unwell, and the way the home is led. Note the date of the visit as well, since a home can change a good deal between inspections.
What to ask and watch for
Visit more than once and at different times. Ask how many registered nurses are on duty day and night, how absence is covered, and how the home works with visiting GPs and district nurses. Watch whether call bells are answered promptly and how staff speak to residents who need help.
Looking further ahead
Ask what happens if a resident's health deteriorates and whether the home could continue caring for them rather than arranging a transfer. Find out how it manages admissions coming straight from hospital, and how families are involved when care plans are reviewed. A home that answers these questions plainly is usually more straightforward to deal with once someone has moved in.
3 nursing homes in Brighouse
- St Winifred's Nursing Home · Brighouse, Calderdale · CQC Good
- St Annes' Community Services - Thornhill Road · Brighouse, Calderdale · CQC Good
- Bridge House Care Home · Brighouse, Calderdale · CQC Good
What care costs in Calderdale, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few Calderdale homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,316. | £971 | £1,165 to £1,475 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few Calderdale homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | £1,458 | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few Calderdale homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,399. | Not published separately | £1,199 to £1,581 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Calderdale homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Bridge House Care Home, 9 January 2025, Good
- St Winifred's Nursing Home, 3 August 2021, Good
- St Annes' Community Services - Thornhill Road, 29 March 2019, Good
Longest since a report
- St Annes' Community Services - Thornhill Road, 29 March 2019, Good
- St Winifred's Nursing Home, 3 August 2021, Good
- Bridge House Care Home, 9 January 2025, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Brighouse
How many nursing homes are there in Brighouse?
Brighouse has 3 CQC registered nursing homes: 3 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Brighouse?
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council pays an average of £971 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,165 to £1,475 a week. Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few Calderdale homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,316. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which nursing homes in Brighouse were inspected most recently?
Bridge House Care Home (9 January 2025), St Winifred's Nursing Home (3 August 2021) and St Annes' Community Services - Thornhill Road (29 March 2019) have the most recent CQC reports.