The Durhamgate – Durham Care Home
Offering the highest quality residential and dementia care in a luxury setting in the heart of County Durham.
May 29, 2024
DurhamGate’s Italian Pop Up Restaurant get’s the seal of approval from a Real Italian Nonna
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Adore care homes host monthly themed pop up restaurants where family and friends come together for an evening of fabulous food and drink.
Many care home residents loose the ability to easily go out for a meal, so at the DurhamGate a luxury care home in Durham, we bring the restaurant to the residents.
The theme for the May pop up was Italian, and as usual head chef pulled out all the stops for a whole day of culinary delights. This time however, Karl had Italian resident, Maria, who advised him on the recipies. She thoroughly enjoyed sharing her tips and tricks for Italian cooking and the end results were nothing short of sensational! Maria said the evening was ‘wonderful’ and she wasn’t the only one. Everyone who attended the event had a fantastic time!
May 29, 2024
Weaver’s Court Maintenance Manager makes redisents dream to see his Granddaughter get married, come true.
on Care Homes, Homepage Trio, News, Resident Stories, Weavers Court, Weavers Court - VacanciesActivities and trips out for residents living in care homes are an integral part of still feeling part of the community, however, often the most valuable is one that is meaningful to the individual and thus, truly person centred. David, one of our most charming gentleman residents’ at Weavers Court Care Home in Yeadon, was generously escorted and looked after at his granddaughter’s wedding by our very own Maintenance Manager, Phil. Giving up some of his own time this bank holiday, Phil made this possible for David and his family. An overnight stay at Newmarket, many miles from Weavers Court and chaperoned during the wedding day enabled David to enjoy this fantastic family occasion. All of our staff are fully trained in care and our maintenance team are no exception. Well done Phil and congratulation’s David.
It’s not everyday that someone reaches the incredible milestone of 102 years old, please join us as we send birthday wishes for Evelyn!
All at Weavers Court would like to wish the wonderful Evelyn a very happy 102nd birthday! We are honoured to join you on your special day!
We asked Evelyn how she would like to celebrate such a milestone birthday, her response, “I would like cupcakes for all who visit me and to share fish and chips with the team”
Evelyn had a fabulous day celebrating with the team, family & friends.
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About Our Care Home in Durham
The DurhamGate Care Home is a luxury Durham care home offering high-quality residential and dementia care. As one of the standout care homes in County Durham, it is dedicated to providing tailored support in a comfortable and elegant setting. With 66 en-suite rooms, beautifully designed communal spaces, and premium amenities—including a cinema, library, tea room, and landscaped gardens—the home promotes a fulfilling and engaging lifestyle for residents.
For those seeking care homes in Durham or care homes in Spennymoor, DurhamGate Care Home ensures all-inclusive living with nutritious home-cooked meals, an extensive activities programme, and round-the-clock professional care. Whether for long-term residence or respite care, this home offers a nurturing environment where independence and well-being are prioritised.
With its blend of modern care facilities, luxury living, and a strong community ethos, DurhamGate sets a new standard for care homes in County Durham.
What Can you find at the DurhamGate?
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Living at the DurhamGate
Please see our independent CQC-style inspectorate report carried our by Woodberry that rates our service as ‘Good‘ overall.
Rated: 24th July 2024
What Types of Care Are Available at The Durhamgate?
Residential Care
The DurhamGate tailors our care to the precise needs of each resident on an individual basis, from
medical support they receive to their favourite foods and even what they like to chat about. We
pride ourselves on:
- Constant care round the clock
- Person-centred care
- Support designed to help maintain and increase independence
Dementia Care
For residents with memory loss or dementia, we offer specialised care from our trained team of
carers. We treat all of our residents with the dignity and care that they deserve and provide them
with:
- Dementia-friendly living spaces
- A tailored activities programme
- Dignified and respectful memory care
Short-Term Stays
We welcome short term residents, whether as a bridge between hospital and home or as a respite stay for loved ones. Short term residents benefit from our caring environment.
- All-inclusive respite care
- Flexible stay packages on offer
- Part of our community on arrival
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FIRST-IN-CLASS FACILITIES
Spacious luxury
There are Lounge and Dining Rooms on each floor along with additional facilities including a Cinema Room, Library, Tea Room, Quiet Lounge, Garden Room and Landscaped Gardens. On the top floor is our Sky Bar, a cocktail lounge where residents can enjoy pre or after dinner drinks.
SUSTAINABILITY AT THE HEART OF OUR HOME
Green-friendly credentials
The home has a comfort cooling system and underfloor heating. We are carbon neutral and our energy needs are toward self-sufficiency.
We run entirely on electricity and have no gas so we will be better protected against escalating costs, nor will we be affected by short-term power cuts.
Meet the Team
Karen Johnson
General Manager
Karen has over 30 years’ experience working within the care industry. Starting as a care assistant she was promoted to gain her first care home managers role at the age of 23! After relocating to Australia for three years, she returned to the care management role and went onto successfully commission four elderly care homes. Within the same organisation, she then worked as an Operation’s Manager supporting the groups homes. Due to the sale of the business, she returned to the management role and upheld an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission.
Karen is committed to providing the residents with the best possible person-centred care. She has extensively travelled throughout the world but is now a self-declared crazy cat lady!
Michelle Jones
Deputy Manager
Michelle has worked in care for 16 years. She started as a Healthcare Assistant in the community, worked as a senior carer for past 6 years and gained her level 5 in Healthcare Management and Leadership while managing a day centre.
She feels very lucky to have such a rewarding job. She loves making people smile and is a great listener and her infectious laugh is enough to brighten anyone’s day. She is looking forward to developing her career as a deputy and supporting the staff team.
Samantha Holden
Front of House Manager
Samantha has over 10 years’ experience in the care industry, previously working as an Activities Manager for another care home and as Care Home Entertainer, specialising in music therapy for those living with Dementia. Her career as a professional singer has seen her perform all over the country at major 1940’s events, alongside Scarborough Spa Orchestra, in the chorus of Swansea City Opera, for the Duchess of Northumberland and has even duetted with Michael Bublé.
She is passionate about working with elderly people in care and believes it’s important to build strong relationships with both residents and their families to ensure they get the most out of living at the DurhamGate and she doesn’t take much encouragement to join in with a sing along!
Lisa Tones
Care Manager
Lisa is a highly accomplished care executive holding senior and General Manager positions in a number of homes in the Durham area. In her last setting she was directly responsible for transforming the service to a Good rating through CQC. Lisa has a truly empathetic approach to elderly care and is clinically minded ensuring care plans and risk assessments fully reflect our residents life history and care needs in a person centred way. When not working, she enjoys time with her dogs and relaxing with family.
The Durhamgate Frequently Asked Questions
Your care home management fees at The Durhamgate provides an all-inclusive approach to care, and receive round-the-clock support from our dedicated team.
We offer personalised care plans, and access to welcoming communal spaces. Residents benefit from on-site amenities such as a fully furnished en-suite bedroom, A varied programme of daily activities, entertainment, and social events keeps residents engaged, while luxury communal spaces such as a cinema, tea room, library, sky bar, and landscaped gardens offer plenty of opportunities for relaxation and social interaction. Additional services such as personal laundry and housekeeping, monthly appointments with an onsite hairdresser and chiropodist, and transport for necessary medical appointments ensure a stress-free lifestyle.
The Durhamgate Care Home provides three main types of care:
- Residential Care – Supporting residents who require assistance with daily activities while promoting
independence. - Dementia Care – Specialist care for individuals living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s, providing a
safe, structured, and engaging environment. - Respite and Short-Term Care – Temporary stays for individuals needing care following a hospital visit
or to give caregivers a break.
Yes, The Durhamgate offers short-term and respite care for those who require temporary assistance. This is ideal for individuals recovering from illness or surgery, as well as those whose caregivers need a well-earned break. Residents in respite care receive the same high-quality support, luxurious accommodation, and access to all activities and facilities available to long-term residents.
Yes, The Durhamgate specialises in Dementia and Alzheimer’s care. The home is designed to provide a safe, structured, and calming environment for residents with cognitive impairments. The highly trained team offers tailored support, engaging activities, and personalised care plans to promote well-being and quality of life.
We are inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and we receive frequent visits from the Local Authority to ensure we meet their contractual requirements. These visits are unannounced inspections. Copies of the latest CQC report will be found online through our website www.adorecarehomes.co.uk or a hard copy is available in Reception. We want to constantly improve the service we deliver for you and therefore we also have our own internal monitoring process which is run by Adore Care Homes with support and oversight by Danforth Care Limited, our governance partner.
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The DurhamGate Care Home,
Durham Gate,
County Durham,
DL16 6GF
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Fall in Love With Life at Weavers Court
Welcome to our brand-new care home in Yeadon, now open and welcoming residents for both long-term residential care, and short-term respite care. Our beautiful home has been designed to help our residents to maintain and boost their independence, as well as develop long-standing friendships, all within a relaxed and luxurious environment.
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Weavers Court – Leeds Care Home
Health, happiness, vitality and wellbeing are central to everything we do for our residents. By providing the right level of care and support for each person living with us, Weavers Court will promote a better quality of life.
About Our Care Home in Leeds
Weavers Court is a welcoming luxury residential care home in Leeds, dedicated to enhancing the health, happiness, and wellbeing of its residents. Providing specialist dementia care, residential support, and short-term stays, the home offers personalised, round-the-clock care tailored to individual needs.
Our care home in Leeds boasts a range of luxurious facilities, including a cinema, library, landscaped gardens, bar, tea room, beauty salon, and spacious communal areas. Our highly trained care team focuses on person-centred support, ensuring each resident receives compassionate and respectful care in a dementia-friendly environment.
As part of our commitment to provide the best-quality care in West Yorkshire, Weavers Court welcomes both long-term and respite residents, ensuring a warm and engaging community from the moment they arrive. If you’re searching for care homes in Leeds that prioritise quality of life, dignity, and independence, Weavers Court provides an exceptional choice.
What Can you Find at Weaver’s Court?
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Please see our independent CQC-style inspectorate report carried our by Woodberry that rates our service as ‘Good‘ overall.
Rated: 24th July 2024
What Types of Care Are Available at Weaver’s Court?
RESIDENTIAL CARE
Our home offers the highest level of care tailored to our residents’ needs. Our dedicated care team takes the time to build meaningful connections with residents, engaging in conversations to understand them better and deliver care and activities that are bespoke to them. We pride ourselves on:
- Constant care round the clock
- Person-centred care
- Support designed to help maintain and increase independence
DEMENTIA CARE
We offer specialised care for sufferers of dementia and memory loss. Our team is highly qualified and trained to deliver the highest levels of care. At our Leeds care home, we approach each resident living with dementia with patience, compassion, and the utmost respect, ensuring they receive care with dignity at every stage. Our care includes:
- Qualified and experienced compassionate staff
- Dementia-friendly living spaces
- Dementia-tailored activities package
SHORT-TERM STAYS
Our respite residents are welcomed to Weavers Court as a vital part of our community. Short-term residents receive the same level and degree of care, compassion and love as our longer-term residents and will adore their stay at Weavers Court. Our Short-term care includes:
- All-inclusive respite care
- Flexible stay packages on offer
- Part of our community on arrival
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FIRST-IN-CLASS FACILITIES
Spacious luxury
There are Lounge and Dining Rooms on each floor along with additional facilities including a Cinema Room, Library, Tea Room, Quiet Lounge, Garden Room and Landscaped Gardens. On the top floor is our Sky Bar, a cocktail lounge where residents can enjoy pre or after dinner drinks.
SUSTAINABILITY AT THE HEART OF OUR HOME
Green-friendly credentials
The home has a comfort cooling system and underfloor heating. We are carbon neutral and our energy needs are toward self-sufficiency.
We run entirely on electricity and have no gas so we will be better protected against escalating costs, nor will we be affected by short-term power cuts.
Meet Our Care Home Team
Sarah Kunica
General Manager
Sarah has a wealth of care home experience from large purpose built assets to smaller converted operations. She has both commissioned homes and managed turn-around situations. She has an up front, open door policy and is passionate about the delivery of outstanding quality care.
Magdalena Konopczynska
Deputy Manager
I moved to the UK in 2005 and started my career as a care assistant, I quickly realised that this career is for me because I like to care for people and make the difference in their lives. I am passionate about providing the best possible care and I am eager to provide this while at Weavers Court.
My job role is very unique and rewarding and I am happy to see the residents who consider Weavers Court as their new home and our care team as part of their family.
My main aim is to create the place to all our residents full of friendship and positive atmosphere.
In my spare time I enjoy visiting different counties and learn about their culture and lifestyle. At home care for my lovely cats, and I like gardening.
Amanda Lokuciejewski
Deputy Manager
I started my care journey 24 years ago as a care assistant, my ambition and compassion of care lead me to achieve Deputy Manager’s position at Weavers Court which I adore!
I love to build good relations with my residents & family members, making a positive difference to the residents’ lives, this gives me great satisfaction.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my Grandson & relaxing on holiday in Greece.
Laura Enderwick
Front of House
Laura has been involved in the elderly care sector for a number of years; joining Weavers Court in November of 2023 originally as a Care Assistant and quickly became involved in all aspects of the home. Laura is passionate about delivery high quality, personal care. Her previous role within the home prior to becoming our Front of House Manager, gives Laura a unique insight into living as a resident which means she is perfectly placed to help with all aspects of your move and settling in.
Kimberly Fisher
Care Manager
Kim has been in the Social Care sector for over 20 years. She has covered all aspects of elderly care in her career and joined Weavers Court as a Senior Night Care Assistant before being promoted to Night Care Manager. She has a natural aptitude for organisation and leadership and so was a natural choice to become our Care Manager. Already knowing and understanding our residents well and having a critical insight into their care needs having run the Night team; a period which can present different facets than day time care. Away from us Kim thrives of being a mum of three children and being with her husband, spending time with family is the most important goal as we can all appreciate that life is too short.
Weaver’s Court Frequently Asked Questions
Your care home management fees at Weavers Court provides an all-inclusive approach to care, and receive round-the-clock support from our dedicated team.
We offer personalised care plans, and access to welcoming communal spaces. Residents benefit from on-site amenities such as a cinema, library, landscaped gardens, bar, tea room, and beauty salon, as well as dementia-friendly living spaces and tailored activities and many more. The fees cover residential, dementia, and respite care, promoting a high standard of wellbeing and independence.
Weavers Court offers three main types of care:
- Residential Care – Providing personalised round-the-clock support, person-centred care, and assistance designed to maintain and enhance independence.
- Dementia Care – Specialist support for residents with dementia and memory loss, featuring dementia-trained staff, dementia-friendly living spaces, and activities tailored to cognitive wellbeing.
- Short-Term & Respite Care – Flexible, all-inclusive stays for individuals needing temporary care, ensuring they feel part of the community during their visit.
Yes, Weavers Court welcomes respite residents as a valued part of the community, offering the same high-quality care, support, and activities as long-term residents. Flexible stay packages are available to meet individual needs, ensuring comfort and continuity of care.
Yes, Weavers Court is a dementia care home in Leeds, specialising in care for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s. The dedicated care team is highly trained and compassionate, providing:
- Dementia-friendly living spaces
- A tailored activities programme
- Dignified and respectful memory care
While Weavers Court is awaiting Care Quality Commission (CQC) accreditation, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of care and support, aligning with best practices for care homes through carrying out our own internal audits. To verify accreditation, we recommend checking directly with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) website or contacting the home.
Contact Information
If you would like to find out about our services or speak to our team about our home, then please contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Transport
The home is close to the junction of the A65 and A658 near the well known “JCT 600” roundabout. The vicinity is served by multiple bus services and good connections by road.
Call Us
Phone us 7 x days a week between 9am and 5pm on 0113 465 3000
Text Us
Text our care home mobile phone number: 07548 766390.
Mail Us
Weavers Court,
Naylor Avenue,
Yeadon Nr Rawdon, Leeds,
LS19 7FG
