Care Homes in HX3
The HX3 postcode district has 14 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 262 beds, falling under Calderdale council. 8 are rated Good. 3 homes currently require improvement. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in HX3
HX3 covers Northowram, Shelf, Hipperholme, Southowram, and the eastern Halifax townships in the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire. Eight of the 14 registered homes hold a Good CQC rating; no Outstanding providers are currently in HX3. Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council handles adult social care. Calderdale Royal Hospital in Halifax provides local healthcare links for nursing-care residents. Several HX3 homes occupy converted stone-built properties characteristic of the West Riding's mill-town heritage, often with larger room sizes than modern purpose-built facilities. Families searching HX3 should also review HX1 (Halifax centre) and HX2 (north Halifax) for a wider range of options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the HX3 postcode area?
There are 14 CQC-registered care homes in HX3, offering a combined 262 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in HX3 have?
Of the 14 care homes in HX3: 0 are rated Outstanding; 8 are rated Good; 3 require improvement; 1 is rated Inadequate; and 2 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in HX3?
Lee Mount Residential Home is among the highest-rated care homes in HX3, holding a CQC rating of Good with 25 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the HX3 postcode?
The HX3 postcode area falls under Calderdale. 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 HX3?
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 Calderdale'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