The Gables

The Gables is a residential care home in Huddersfield, in the Kirklees council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 13 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 July 2019, the CQC rated The Gables 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 Gables 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 The Gables include Bridge House, St Anne's, Huddersfield Mental Health Services and Trabel. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.