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The Conkers

Far Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ

Residential care home · 7 beds · Hollybank Trust

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From the home's website
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,078
CQC rating
Good
January 2019
Beds
7
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Kirklees
£1,078a week

About £56,030 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,155 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,100a week

The typical live-in carer near Kirklees, set by the carer

A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £800 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Mirfield
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Kirklees

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About The Conkers

The Conkers is a residential care home in Mirfield, in the Kirklees council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 7 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Hollybank Trust, which operates 8 care homes in England. The home has been registered since May 2013.

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

The Conkers has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Kirklees with a fee on record typically charge about £1,078 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 125 registered care homes in Kirklees. The nearest to The Conkers include Holly Court, Poplars and The Beeches, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Registered with CQC
May 2013
Latest CQC rating
Good (January 2019)
Council area
Kirklees
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Requires improvement
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Inspected but not rated; inspectors were assured that infection control measures were in place and working.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

The Conkers has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Kirklees typically charge about £1,078 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,100 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.

Common questions about The Conkers

How much does The Conkers cost?

The Conkers has not published its fees. Care homes in Kirklees typically charge about £1,078 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for The Conkers?

The Care Quality Commission rated The Conkers Good in January 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does The Conkers provide nursing care?

No. The Conkers is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does The Conkers offer dementia care?

The Conkers is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Kirklees listing for homes that are.

How many residents does The Conkers have?

The Conkers is registered for up to 7 residents.

Care at home

At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Kirklees

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 86 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.

“Carla has been a god send with the implementation of bringing mum back home from respite care.”
Claire A., about Carla M.
“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional”
Marion L., about Primrose N.
See live-in carers near KirkleesProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Holly Court, Mirfield

Holly Court

Mirfield, WF14 · 0.0 km · 15 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialHollybank Trust
Fee not published
Area typical £1,078 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Mirfield

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Kirklees
Live-in, a week
typically £1,100
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Poplars, Mirfield

Poplars

Mirfield, WF14 · 0.0 km · 12 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialHollybank Trust
Fee not published
Area typical £1,078 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
The Beeches, Mirfield

The Beeches

Mirfield, WF14 · 0.0 km · 13 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialHollybank Trust
Fee not published
Area typical £1,078 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week

See all 8 care homes run by Hollybank Trust