Former Burmantofts Care Home Gets £9.1m Transformation

A former East Leeds care home that stood empty for two years has been given a new lease of life following a £9.1 million investment.

Elland Court, on Ings Road in Burmantofts, has officially opened its doors following an extensive refurbishment by Fisher Care Group.

The development has transformed the former Atkinson Court into a modern care home offering specialist support for older people, including those living with dementia.

The grand opening took place on Friday, October 23, with local councillors, staff, community representatives and guests gathering to celebrate.

The event also included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, speeches, lunch and tours of the newly refurbished building.

Originally opened in 2011, the former Atkinson Court closed in 2023 and remained unused for two years.

Fisher Care subsequently invested approximately around £9.1 million in purchasing and transforming the property.

The refurbished home now includes a rooftop terrace, hairdressing facilities, restaurants, dining rooms and on-site therapy provision among other things.

However, Joshua Fisher, Managing Director at Fisher Care Group emphasised that the company’s ambitions extend beyond providing residential care.

He said: “In five years time I  want the same people that visit today to carry on visiting and for the wider community to visit the home and use the facilities as well.

“We want to be that central hub, knowing that anybody can pop through and walk through the door. There’s always going to be coffee and tea and a cake available for for you, and you’ll get that warm welcome.”

Joshua also acknowledged concerns about whether a newly refurbished care home of this standard would be affordable for local families. He added: “Yes, it’s a luxury care home, and it’s run out to a very high standard. But we do not have the same prices as homes that look like this.”

The opening has been welcomed by local councillors, who praised the transformation.

Councillor Asghar Khan expressed hope that the development could set an example for other care providers across the city.

He said: “We are pleased to see Fisher Care investing here in Leeds and in the heart of our local community. There is nothing more reassuring than people knowing that someone they love is safe, respected and being cared for with absolute compassion. That is why places like Elland Court matter. I wish the residents, their families and all the staff every happiness and success here.”

Councillor Kele Manaka, who also represents Burmantofts and Richmond Hill, praised the standard of the new facilities. She also welcomed the company’s commitment to building relationships with the surrounding community.

She added: “Their standards are really, really high, and I believe that people in Bermontofts and Richmond Hill deserve such great care as we see with Elland Court Care home. I’m really pleased that the care home is here today. It’s quite exciting. They are a business that seem to be really grounded to their communities, and we’re looking forward to working with them.”

Councillor Kele was joined by Councillor Luke Farley, who also praised the development. He said the benefits of the care home extends far beyond the care home’s residents.

“We’re really pleased with this development. It’s going to provide a lot of care and support for people living across our communities and beyond. I am really pleased with how Fisher Care has transformed this building,” he explained. 

For older people and their families, having access to quality care close to home can make an enormous difference.

With its doors now open, Elland Court hopes to provide that reassurance while becoming a valued part of the wider East Leeds community.