Care Homes in LS25
The LS25 postcode district has 10 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 332 beds, falling under Leeds council. 5 are rated Good. 4 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in LS25
LS25 covers Garforth, Kippax, Swillington, and Mickletown in the south-eastern edge of Leeds — a commuter-belt district transitioning between urban Leeds and the West Yorkshire coalfield, with a below-average care home quality profile. Ten CQC-registered homes provide 332 beds; five hold a Good rating, four Require Improvement, and one is Not Yet Rated. The four Requires Improvement providers represent a material concern and place LS25 below the Leeds city average for care quality. Leeds City Council administers adult social care and maintains a commissioned provider list across the city; families seeking funded placements in LS25 should confirm which of the Good-rated homes are on the preferred provider framework and request up-to-date quality intelligence from the commissioning team. St Armands Court (40 beds) and Moorleigh Nursing Home (36 beds) are the district's two largest Good-rated providers and make logical starting points for comparison. Hilltop Manor Care Home Limited (35 beds) is also Good-rated. The main NHS acute trust for LS25 residents is Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust at St James's University Hospital (Beckett Street) or Leeds General Infirmary — both approximately 10 miles west, with connecting bus routes. The four Requires Improvement homes should be assessed individually: examine the inspection date, the nature of failings (leadership, safety, or care delivery), and follow up directly with each home about current management and improvement actions. Garforth has good rail connections to Leeds city centre (approximately 15 minutes) and to York, which makes LS25 accessible for families across West and North Yorkshire. Families with flexibility on location should compare LS25 with LS15 (Crossgates/Halton) or LS14 (Seacroft) where the quality profiles tend to be more consistently Good-rated.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the LS25 postcode area?
There are 10 CQC-registered care homes in LS25, offering a combined 332 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in LS25 have?
Of the 10 care homes in LS25: 0 are rated Outstanding; 5 are rated Good; 4 require improvement; 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 LS25?
St Armands Court is among the highest-rated care homes in LS25, holding a CQC rating of Good with 40 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the LS25 postcode?
The LS25 postcode area falls under Leeds. 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 LS25?
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 Leeds'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