Care Homes in HD8
The HD8 postcode district has 10 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 419 beds, falling under Kirklees council. 6 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in HD8
HD8 covers Kirkburton, Scissett, Denby Dale, and the Holme and Dearne valleys — a stretch of rural and semi-rural West Yorkshire between Huddersfield and Barnsley. Six of ten homes are rated Good across 419 beds, one of the higher bed counts for a rural district. Kirklees Council administers adult social care, with Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust and South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust providing health services. The area's landscape is characterised by moorland-edge villages and textile-industry heritage — a setting many older residents know deeply after lifetimes in the community. Road access via the A636 and A629 connects HD8 to Huddersfield town centre (15–20 minutes) and Wakefield (30 minutes). The larger homes in the district tend to be positioned in village settings rather than on main roads, offering quieter environments particularly valued for residents with dementia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the HD8 postcode area?
There are 10 CQC-registered care homes in HD8, offering a combined 419 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in HD8 have?
Of the 10 care homes in HD8: 0 are rated Outstanding; 6 are rated Good; 2 require improvement; 1 is rated Inadequate; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in HD8?
Croftland Care Home with Nursing is among the highest-rated care homes in HD8, holding a CQC rating of Good with 55 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the HD8 postcode?
The HD8 postcode area falls under Kirklees. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in HD8?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Kirklees's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data