Whitwood House
Residential care home · Castleford
82 Lumley Street, Castleford, WF10 5LD
Run by Living Ambitions Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds16
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01977 668002
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 29 December 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Whitwood House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-469893364
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Whitwood House
Whitwood House supports older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities in a residential care setting. Its support is intended for people with complex care and support needs, with individual assessments and ongoing reviews as circumstances change.
Residents can personalise their rooms with personal possessions and pictures, and are encouraged to take part in household activities such as cooking and cleaning according to their abilities. The service is part of Lifeways, whose residential model aims to help people develop greater independence where possible while keeping support aligned with individual needs.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Castleford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford LodgeCastleford | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Manor ParkCastleford | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Whitwood GrangeCastleford | 0.7 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Whitwood HallCastleford | 1 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| BrookfieldCastleford | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Living Ambitions Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitwood GrangeCastleford | Good | 7.4 | |
| 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
What stands out
- Support aimed at greater independence
- Residents can personalise rooms
- Participation in household activities
Suits: Adults needing residential support with complex needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
82 Lumley Street, Castleford, WF10 5LD
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Questions families ask
How much does Whitwood House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Whitwood House 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 House 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.