Highfield Care Centre
Residential care home · Castleford
Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2DY
Run by Highgate Care Services (Yorkshire) LTD
- Requires improvementCQC · Aug 2022
- 6.8Our score
- Beds88
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01977 552601
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 6 August 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Highfield Care Centre
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-4757749015
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Highfield Care Centre
Highfield Care Centre supports older people and younger adults through residential, dementia and respite care in Allerton Bywater near Castleford. It is registered for care involving dementia, and its published service profile presents the home as an active setting with support shaped around residents’ needs.
The home’s wider care context includes activities and a supportive daily routine, giving residents opportunities for engagement alongside accommodation and personal assistance. Highfield Care Centre belongs to Highgate Care, which operates homes across Yorkshire, the North East, Staffordshire and North Lincolnshire. Residential, dementia and respite care provide the clearest starting point for families comparing care types.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Castleford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Residential HomeLeeds | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Moorleigh Nursing HomeLeeds | 1.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Cedars Care HomeLeeds | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Whitwood HouseCastleford | 2.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Castleford LodgeCastleford | 2.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Highgate Care Services (Yorkshire) LTD
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The SycamoresWakefield | Good | 8.0 | |
| York HouseDewsbury | Good | 7.4 | |
| PriestleyBatley | Good | 8.0 | |
| The HawthornesBradford | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Crystal CourtHarrogate | Good | 8.0 | |
| Maple CourtScarborough | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Residential and dementia care
- Respite care available
- Part of Highgate Care
Suits: People seeking residential or dementia care near Castleford
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2DY
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Questions families ask
Does the home offer respite care as well as residential care?
Yes. It offers residential, dementia and respite care in an active, supportive setting.
How many ensuite bedrooms does the care home have?
It has 88 ensuite bedrooms, each furnished to provide a peaceful and comfortable setting.
What activities and social facilities are available?
The Garden Room Café provides a place to relax with friends, and activities include arts and crafts, exercise classes and musical performances.
How much does Highfield Care Centre cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Highfield Care Centre for its weekly fee. As a guide, Leeds council paid on average £782 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.