Knowles Court Care Home
- Care home
- 146 beds
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2022
- Central Bradford, Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
3 ratings
Its last inspection improved it from Requires improvement to Good.
18 months
since the latest rating was published.
74 of 102
rated care homes in Bradford are rated Good, like this one.
Knowles Court Care Home: inspection record
Rated Good in April 2025, up from Requires improvement.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Compare nearby
- RI Cherrybrook Care Home Requires improvement, 0.3 miles away
- RI Langdale Residential Home Requires improvement, 0.6 miles away
- G Sheldon Ridge Good, 1.1 miles away
- G Listonshiels Good, 1.1 miles away
- O Willow View Outstanding, 1.3 miles away
What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 8 April 2025 (assessment visit 8 January 2025). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Date of assessment 21 January to 4 February 2025. Knowles Court provides accommodation for people who require nursing or personal care, this includes supporting people living with dementia. The service can accommodate up to 146 people. 67 people were living at Knowles Court within 3 separate bungalows, 2 further bungalows were empty at the time of our inspection. This inspection consisted of all quality statements under the key questions Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well led. This inspection was prompted by concerns raised by stakeholders. During this inspection we found action had been taken to address many of the concerns raised with us. People were protected against harm and supported safely by a dedicated staff team. Staff understood and managed risk appropriately. Managers investigated incidents thoroughly. The manager and staff team worked effectively in partnership with other health professionals and followed their recommendations. The management and staff team were responsive to people’s changing needs and made referrals appropriately to health care professionals when needed. Staff treated people kindly and gained consent before supporting people. The provider’s culture encouraged people and staff to feedback on the care provided and speak up about concerns. We saw regular recreational engagement and social activities were available to people. Staff felt supported and were treated fairly by the management team. However, we raised concerns over support plan documentation not always being up to date or consistent; evidence of how people were encouraged to make choices was not clearly documented and end of life plans were not always in place or clear regarding people’s wishes. The provider was responsive to our feedback and shared plans evidencing action taken and planned.
- Safe Good
- Effective Good
- Caring Good
- Responsive No rating
- Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary
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Safe
Good
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. This is the first assessment for this service. This key question has been rated good: This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm. This service scored 66 (out of 100) for this area. Find out what we look at when we assess this area and How we calculate these scores.
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Effective
Good
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.
This is the first assessment for this service. This key question has been rated good. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.
This service scored 63 (out of 100) for this area. Find out what we look at when we assess this area and How we calculate these scores.
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Caring
Good
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
This is the first assessment for this service. This key question has been rated good. This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect; and involved as partners in their care.
This service scored 75 (out of 100) for this area. Find out what we look at when we assess this area and How we calculate these scores.
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Responsive
No rating
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.
This is the first assessment for this service. This key question has been rated requires Improvement. This meant people’s needs were not always met.
This service scored 61 (out of 100) for this area. Find out what we look at when we assess this area and How we calculate these scores.
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Well-led
Good
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.
This is the first assessment for this service. This key question has been rated good. This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.
This service scored 75 (out of 100) for this area. Find out what we look at when we assess this area and How we calculate these scores.
Questions to ask when you visit
- Responsive was rated Requires improvement on 8 April 2025. Ask to see how care plans are kept up to date, how complaints are handled and what activities are on offer.
- Ask how nursing cover works at night and at weekends.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Jonathan Ward
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service with nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Mental Health, Older People, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Priory Court Developments LimitedBrand: We Care Group
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 01816375 (opens Companies House)
Priory Court Developments Limited runs 4 services in England, 2 of them in Yorkshire and the Humber. 4 are rated Good or Outstanding.
Other services run by Priory Court Developments Limited
- G Broadway Nursing Home Good. Care home with nursing, Blackpool, North West
- G Brooklands Care Home Good. Care home with nursing, North East Lincolnshire
- G Old Gates Care Home Good. Care home with nursing, Blackburn with Darwen, North West
Getting help from City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 01274 435400, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Knowles Court Care Home provide nursing care?
- Yes. The Care Quality Commission lists Knowles Court Care Home as a care home with nursing.
- How many beds does Knowles Court Care Home have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 146 beds at Knowles Court Care Home.
- When was Knowles Court Care Home last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Knowles Court Care Home was published on 8 April 2025.
- Who runs Knowles Court Care Home?
- Knowles Court Care Home is run by Priory Court Developments Limited. It runs 4 services in England, 2 of them in Yorkshire and the Humber.
- What is Knowles Court Care Home's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 8 April 2025.
Contact
- Phone
- 01274 681090
- Address
- 2 Bridgeway, Bradford, BD4 9SN Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- RI Cherrybrook Care Home Requires improvement, 0.3 miles away
- RI Langdale Residential Home Requires improvement, 0.6 miles away
- G Sheldon Ridge Good, 1.1 miles away
- G Listonshiels Good, 1.1 miles away
- O Willow View Outstanding, 1.3 miles away