Cragside

Cragside is a residential care home in Huddersfield, in the Kirklees council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 9 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by CareTech Community Services, which operates 136 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published May 2019, the CQC rated Cragside Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Cragside has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Kirklees. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 125 registered care homes in Kirklees. The nearest to Cragside include Crimson Manor, The Lodge and Botham Hall. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.