Care Homes in Leeds
Across Leeds in Yorkshire & Humberside, 157 CQC-registered care homes provide 5,863 beds for older adults and those with specialist care needs. Quality across Leeds is solid: 4 homes are rated Outstanding and 103 are rated Good by the CQC. The local offer includes 56 nursing homes and 101 residential homes, with particular strength in dementia and physical disabilities care.
Areas in Leeds
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LS12 (12)
LS6 (7)
WF3 (7)
LS8 (15)
LS17 (6)
LS28 (11)
LS27 (8)
LS5 (4)
LS7 (7)
LS22 (5)
LS13 (2)
LS18 (5)
LS10 (12)
LS9 (6)
LS20 (3)
LS26 (6)
LS11 (6)
LS21 (2)
LS19 (4)
LS16 (6)
LS14 (7)
LS15 (4)
LS25 (8)
WF10 (1)
Choosing a Care Home in Leeds
With 157 care homes across Leeds, families have 107 well-rated options to consider. 29 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Leeds — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
Leeds has 4 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Leeds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Leeds?
There are 157 CQC-registered care homes in Leeds with a total of 5,863 beds. They span 27 postcode districts across the Yorkshire & Humberside region.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Leeds have?
Of the 157 care homes in Leeds: 4 are rated Outstanding, 103 are rated Good, 29 Require Improvement, 0 are rated Inadequate, and 21 have not yet been rated by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose a care home in Leeds?
Start by shortlisting three to five homes based on CQC rating, location, and specialist needs. Visit each in person and check the latest CQC inspection report on carehome.page. Contact Leeds council to understand funding contributions — the local authority may cover part of the cost depending on financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data