Whitwood Grange
Residential care home · Castleford
Smawthorne Lane, Castleford, WF10 4ES
Run by Living Ambitions Limited
- GoodCQC · May 2021
- 7.4Our score
- Beds17
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01977 667725
Inspectors asked it to improve: Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 15 May 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Whitwood Grange
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-469975240
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Whitwood Grange
Whitwood Grange is a residential care home in Castleford (Wakefield), registered with the Care Quality Commission for 17 residents. It is run by Living Ambitions Limited. The CQC register lists care for older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Castleford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrookfieldCastleford | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Newfield LodgeCastleford | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Castleford LodgeCastleford | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The BeechesCastleford | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cymar HouseCastleford | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 |
Also run by Living Ambitions Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitwood HouseCastleford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Whitwood HallCastleford | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Living Ambitions Limited - 330 Guildford RoadWoking | Good | 8.0 | |
| Living Ambitions Limited - 330a Guildford RoadWoking | Good | 8.0 | |
| Living Ambitions Limited - 63a Victoria AvenueWallington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Living Ambitions Limited - 32 Ringstead RoadSutton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Living Ambitions Limited - 89 Grosvenor AvenueCarshalton | Good | 8.0 | |
| RiversweyGuildford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Living Ambitions Limited - 231 Stafford RoadWallington | Good | 7.4 | |
| The BungalowNormandy | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
Ask about
- The CQC rated it Requires improvement in the well-led key question (inspection of 15 May 2021).
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Smawthorne Lane, Castleford, WF10 4ES
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Questions families ask
How much does Whitwood Grange cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Whitwood Grange for its weekly fee. As a guide, Wakefield council paid on average £805 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Whitwood Grange whether it takes residents funded by Wakefield council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.