Staff at exceptional care home in Wetherby are hailed as simply 'brilliant'

Managed by disability charity Leonard Cheshire, Wharfedale House was rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

A home for up to 18 disabled adults, during the inspection from the health and social care regulator, a professional visiting the service told CQC: “The staff are fantastic. The way they support people, they are brilliant.”

Located at 16 Wharfedale Lawns in Wetherby, the care home received a rating of ‘Good’ in all inspection areas.

James Rushworth, service manager at Wharfedale House, said: “We’re delighted to have received a ‘Good’ rating from CQC.

“The fantastic team here at Wharfedale House work hard every day to provide person-centred care at the highest standard, while making sure that our residents lead lives that are as independent and fulfilling as possible.”

The CQC report, published in December, said: “People’s needs were assessed holistically, incorporating physical and emotional well-being.

“Care plans were person centred and representative of people’s individual needs, likes and preferences.

“Consideration had been given to all aspects of people’s lives in care planning.”

A resident at Wharfedale House told CQC inspectors: “It is good here. I definitely feel happy and safe.

“I wouldn't move from here now, I love it.”

Wharfedale House provides personalised care for every resident and is equipped to provide expert support to people with a wide range of conditions including complex physical disabilities, learning disabilities, acquired brain injury and spinal injury.

For more information, visit: https://www.leonardcheshire.org/get-support/living/care-homes/wharfedale-house-wetherby