Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Senior Living Solution in Ilkley
Established in 1999 by Bob and Catherine Dey, Abbeydale Residential Care Home Residential Care Home combines decades of hospitality expertise with compassionate care to create a unique living environment for seniors. Our family-run approach prioritises individual needs, offering personalised care plans developed in collaboration with residents, families, and healthcare professionals. Recognised as one of England's top 2% care homes with an 'Outstanding' CQC rating, we maintain award-winning gardens and luxury facilities while fostering strong community connections through resident-led events. Our dedicated team ensures dignity, independence, and comfort through tailored support, 24-hour nurse call systems, and a commitment to continuous improvement in resident experiences. 
Services
Residential care
Personalised care plans
On-site dining
Garden access
Social activities
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer CQC 'Outstanding' rated care with 25+ years' hospitality expertise
- Our team creates fully personalised care plans with resident input
- Award-winning gardens enhance residents' quality of life
- 24-hour nurse call systems ensure immediate assistance
- Monthly resident meetings shape our activity and dining programmes
Associations and certifications
- Care Quality Commission (CQC)
What people say
Exquisite dining
Award-winning gardens
Personalised care
Compassionate staff
Luxurious facilities
Services
Residential care
Our CQC 'Outstanding' rated residential care combines professional expertise with compassionate support, offering 24/7 assistance with daily living activities. Personalised care plans adapt to individual needs while maintaining dignity and independence. Residents benefit from secure, homely environments where staff build meaningful relationships to enhance quality of life.
Personalised care plans
Care plans are co-created with residents, families, and healthcare professionals, focusing on individual preferences and medical requirements. Monthly reviews ensure continuous alignment with changing needs, while creative problem-solving addresses specific challenges through innovative approaches developed by our experienced team.
On-site dining
Our restaurant-style dining offers chef-prepared meals using locally-sourced ingredients, with menus shaped by resident feedback. Special dietary requirements are accommodated while maintaining culinary excellence, creating social dining experiences that enhance residents' enjoyment and nutritional wellbeing through carefully crafted, restaurant-quality meals.
Garden access
Award-winning gardens feature terraces, seasonal displays, and accessible pathways, with five rooms offering direct garden access. Professional horticulturalists maintain therapeutic outdoor environments that support physical activity and relaxation, contributing to our residents' mental wellbeing through connection with nature.
Social activities
Daily activities include minibus excursions, cultural outings, and on-site entertainment tailored to residents' interests. Community events foster social connections while monthly meetings allow residents to shape programme content, ensuring diverse opportunities for recreation, learning, and meaningful interaction within our supportive environment.
People
Francesca Dey
Manager
Francesca Dey leads Abbeydale Residential Care Home's professional team with over 20 years' experience in elderly care, combining operational expertise with compassionate leadership to maintain our CQC 'Outstanding' standards while fostering a family-centred care philosophy.
Questions
What makes Abbeydale Residential Care Home's care approach unique?
Our CQC 'Outstanding' rating reflects our person-centred philosophy where residents co-create care plans and daily activities, supported by staff trained in creative, individualised care delivery.
What accommodation options are available?
We offer 18m² ensuite mini-apartments, garden-access suites, and luxury suites with separate bedrooms, all featuring 24-hour nurse call systems and adaptable layouts.
How are care plans developed?
Care plans result from collaboration between residents, families, healthcare professionals, and our team, with monthly reviews ensuring continuous alignment with evolving needs and preferences.
What social activities are available?
Daily activities include minibus excursions to Yorkshire beauty spots, on-site entertainment, resident-organised events, and communal dining experiences with locally-sourced cuisine.
How does Abbeydale Residential Care Home support family involvement?
We encourage family participation through regular updates, care plan consultations, and our welcoming 'Abbeydale Residential Care Home family' ethos that extends to relatives and visitors.
