Southlees

Southlees is a residential care home in Huddersfield, in the Kirklees council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Bridgewood Trust, which operates 11 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.

At its latest inspection, published January 2019, the CQC rated Southlees 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.

Southlees 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 Southlees include Ferndale Lodge, Thorpe House Specialist Adult Mental Health Unit Limited and Tolson Grange. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.