The Gables Nursing Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
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Good to know
- Registered beds45
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-08-13
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe a warm, personal approach where individual needs genuinely shape daily care. Whether it's preparing special diets, arranging weekly hair appointments, or finding activities that match someone's interests, the focus stays on maintaining dignity and identity. The homemade food and spotless surroundings create a comfortable, non-institutional atmosphere that helps residents feel at ease.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth88
- Compassion & dignity92
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality60
- Healthcare62
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness78
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-08-13
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home received a Good rating for effective at the May 2019 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and whether care is based on current best practice. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which means inspectors would have expected to find evidence of dementia-specific training and care approaches. A Good rating here indicates these were broadly in place. The published summary does not provide specific detail about care plan content, GP access arrangements, or food and nutrition practices.Is this home caring?
Caring was rated Outstanding at the May 2019 inspection. This is the home's strongest finding and covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. Inspectors award Outstanding in caring only when they find consistent, specific evidence across multiple observations, staff interactions, and testimony from residents and relatives. The published summary does not reproduce the specific quotes or observations that supported this rating, but the threshold for Outstanding is high. This rating suggests that at the time of inspection, staff were genuinely kind and treated people as individuals.Is the home responsive?
The home received a Good rating for responsive at the May 2019 inspection. This domain covers whether care is personalised, whether activities are meaningful and varied, how complaints are handled, and whether end-of-life care is planned and compassionate. A Good rating indicates these areas met the required standard. The home is registered for people with dementia as well as older and younger adults, which means responsive care should reflect a wide range of individual needs and backgrounds. The published summary does not detail what activities are offered or how individual engagement is provided for people who cannot join group activities.Is the home well-led?
The home received a Good rating for well-led at the May 2019 inspection. The registered manager, Ms Christine Margaret Mallinson, was also named as the nominated individual, indicating a single, named leader with both operational and governance responsibility at the time. A Good well-led rating requires inspectors to find evidence of a positive culture, staff who feel supported and able to raise concerns, and systems for monitoring and improving quality. The published summary does not detail specific governance arrangements or describe the management culture in depth.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The Gables provides residential and nursing care for adults over 65, with particular expertise in dementia support. They also accommodate younger adults who need nursing care. Staff show genuine understanding of how to support residents experiencing confusion or distress, responding with patience and respect. The stable care team means residents with dementia benefit from familiar faces and consistent routines that help reduce anxiety. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
The home scores strongly on the things families care about most, warmth and dignity, where the Outstanding caring rating carries real weight. The overall score is held back by the Requires Improvement in safety, which touches cleanliness, infection control, and related areas that matter to families.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe a warm, personal approach where individual needs genuinely shape daily care. Whether it's preparing special diets, arranging weekly hair appointments, or finding activities that match someone's interests, the focus stays on maintaining dignity and identity. The homemade food and spotless surroundings create a comfortable, non-institutional atmosphere that helps residents feel at ease.
What inspectors have recorded
The family-run structure means you can speak directly with decision-makers when needed, and unannounced visits are welcomed warmly. During lockdown, staff went out of their way to keep families connected through video calls, garden visits, and visiting pods. Several families have particularly valued the professional, compassionate support provided during end-of-life care, when clear communication and emotional support matter most.
How it sits against good practice
With its long-serving team and family-run approach, The Gables offers the kind of stable, personalised care that helps residents feel genuinely valued and understood.
Worth a visit
The Gables Nursing Home, at 65 Skipton Road, Keighley, was rated Good overall at its last inspection on 30 May 2019, with an Outstanding rating for caring. That Outstanding rating is the standout finding here: inspectors award it only when they find consistent, specific evidence of staff treating people with warmth, dignity, and genuine respect. The home is registered for up to 45 people, including adults with dementia, and is led by a named registered manager who also holds the nominated individual role. The important caveat for any family visiting now is that this inspection is over five years old. The July 2023 review confirmed the ratings were not reassessed, but that is not the same as a fresh inspection. Crucially, the safe domain was rated Requires Improvement in 2019, and the published summary does not explain what specifically was found lacking. Before you decide, ask the manager what the safety concerns were, what was done to address them, and request the current staffing rota for a typical weekday and a weekend night. The Outstanding caring finding is genuinely meaningful, but safety is the foundation everything else rests on.
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In Their Own Words
How The Gables Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where long-serving staff create genuine bonds with every resident
Nursing home in Keighley: True Peace of Mind
Finding the right care can feel overwhelming, especially when you're looking for somewhere that truly understands your loved one as an individual. The Gables Nursing Home in Keighley offers something increasingly rare — a care team where many staff have worked together for over twenty years. This stability means residents build real relationships with carers who know their routines, preferences, and what makes them smile.
Who they care for
The Gables provides residential and nursing care for adults over 65, with particular expertise in dementia support. They also accommodate younger adults who need nursing care.
Staff show genuine understanding of how to support residents experiencing confusion or distress, responding with patience and respect. The stable care team means residents with dementia benefit from familiar faces and consistent routines that help reduce anxiety.
“With its long-serving team and family-run approach, The Gables offers the kind of stable, personalised care that helps residents feel genuinely valued and understood.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
The home scores strongly on the things families care about most, warmth and dignity, where the Outstanding caring rating carries real weight. The overall score is held back by the Requires Improvement in safety, which touches cleanliness, infection control, and related areas that matter to families.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe a warm, personal approach where individual needs genuinely shape daily care. Whether it's preparing special diets, arranging weekly hair appointments, or finding activities that match someone's interests, the focus stays on maintaining dignity and identity. The homemade food and spotless surroundings create a comfortable, non-institutional atmosphere that helps residents feel at ease.
What inspectors have recorded
The family-run structure means you can speak directly with decision-makers when needed, and unannounced visits are welcomed warmly. During lockdown, staff went out of their way to keep families connected through video calls, garden visits, and visiting pods. Several families have particularly valued the professional, compassionate support provided during end-of-life care, when clear communication and emotional support matter most.
How it sits against good practice
With its long-serving team and family-run approach, The Gables offers the kind of stable, personalised care that helps residents feel genuinely valued and understood.
Worth a visit
The Gables Nursing Home, at 65 Skipton Road, Keighley, was rated Good overall at its last inspection on 30 May 2019, with an Outstanding rating for caring. That Outstanding rating is the standout finding here: inspectors award it only when they find consistent, specific evidence of staff treating people with warmth, dignity, and genuine respect. The home is registered for up to 45 people, including adults with dementia, and is led by a named registered manager who also holds the nominated individual role. The important caveat for any family visiting now is that this inspection is over five years old. The July 2023 review confirmed the ratings were not reassessed, but that is not the same as a fresh inspection. Crucially, the safe domain was rated Requires Improvement in 2019, and the published summary does not explain what specifically was found lacking. Before you decide, ask the manager what the safety concerns were, what was done to address them, and request the current staffing rota for a typical weekday and a weekend night. The Outstanding caring finding is genuinely meaningful, but safety is the foundation everything else rests on.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Gables Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Gables Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where long-serving staff create genuine bonds with every resident
Nursing home in Keighley: True Peace of Mind
Finding the right care can feel overwhelming, especially when you're looking for somewhere that truly understands your loved one as an individual. The Gables Nursing Home in Keighley offers something increasingly rare — a care team where many staff have worked together for over twenty years. This stability means residents build real relationships with carers who know their routines, preferences, and what makes them smile.
Who they care for
The Gables provides residential and nursing care for adults over 65, with particular expertise in dementia support. They also accommodate younger adults who need nursing care.
Staff show genuine understanding of how to support residents experiencing confusion or distress, responding with patience and respect. The stable care team means residents with dementia benefit from familiar faces and consistent routines that help reduce anxiety.
Management & ethos
The family-run structure means you can speak directly with decision-makers when needed, and unannounced visits are welcomed warmly. During lockdown, staff went out of their way to keep families connected through video calls, garden visits, and visiting pods. Several families have particularly valued the professional, compassionate support provided during end-of-life care, when clear communication and emotional support matter most.
The home & environment
The home maintains exceptionally clean rooms and communal spaces that families consistently notice and appreciate. Real homemade cooking replaces typical institutional catering, with meals prepared to suit individual tastes and dietary needs. Before recent restrictions, residents enjoyed singing sessions, entertainment, and outings — activities the home worked to adapt during challenging times.
“With its long-serving team and family-run approach, The Gables offers the kind of stable, personalised care that helps residents feel genuinely valued and understood.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
