Whitwood Hall
Residential care home · Castleford
Whitwood Lane, Castleford, WF10 5QD
Run by Living Ambitions Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Oct 2021
- 5.6Our score
- Beds16
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01977 667200
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 16 October 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Whitwood Hall
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-469879943
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Whitwood Hall
Whitwood Hall supports older people, people with learning disabilities and younger adults within Lifeways’ residential care provision for complex care and support needs. Placements are based on individual assessment, with support intended to reflect each person’s choices and desired outcomes.
Needs are reviewed over time, including when a person’s level of care changes, and support can work towards greater independence where possible. Residents may personalise their rooms with possessions and pictures and take part in household activities such as cooking and cleaning. Lifeways also describes on-call systems as standard in its supported flat schemes.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Castleford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitwood HouseCastleford | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Manor ParkCastleford | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Amelia HouseNormanton | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Castleford LodgeCastleford | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Oaklands Residential HomeLeeds | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Living Ambitions Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitwood HouseCastleford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Whitwood GrangeCastleford | Good | 7.4 | |
| 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
What stands out
- Support reviewed as needs change
- On-call systems in flat schemes
Suits: Adults needing residential support with changing needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Whitwood Lane, Castleford, WF10 5QD
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Questions families ask
How much does Whitwood Hall cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Whitwood Hall 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 Hall 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.