Care homes in Wakefield

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Wakefield has 96 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 18 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding, 64 Good, 19 Requires improvement and 3 Inadequate. 8 homes are not rated yet. Wakefield council paid on average £805 a week for a residential care place and £1,105 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

Wakefield at a glance

96on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good64
  • Requires improvement19
  • Inadequate3
  • Not yet rated8
  • 75% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.4 / 10
  • Types of care77% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Wakefield on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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96 care homes in Wakefield

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Hepworth House

Run by Ideal Carehomes Limited

City Field Court, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4NG
OutstandingCQC · Nov 2022
  • Residential
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Hepworth House provides residential and residential dementia care for older people in Wakefield. The home supports day-to-day needs while encouraging residents to remain involved in activities, family life and shared routines. Its purpose-built setting is also arranged for people living with dementia.

Activities include cinema experiences, celebrations, music and family events.

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Sunnyfield

Run by Millennium Support Ltd

153 Whinney Lane, Streethouse, Pontefract, WF7 6DE
OutstandingCQC · Oct 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 10 residents in Pontefract, run by Millennium Support Ltd. Supports learning disabilities.

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Amelia House

Run by Care Worldwide (Carlton) Limited

28 Carlton Street, Normanton, WF6 2EH
GoodCQC · Oct 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Young adults with learning disabilities and physical or sensory disabilities can receive individualised residential support at Amelia House in Normanton. The service is registered for younger adults and children, with a focus on retaining independence, identity and value.

Families can arrange a viewing without booking, although a pre-booked visit allows staff to provide a planned tour.

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Sunnybank

Run by Millennium Support Ltd

Elizabeth Drive, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3SD
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 8 residents in Castleford, run by Millennium Support Ltd. Supports learning disabilities.

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30 Sunnyfield

Run by Millennium Support Ltd

30 Sandringham Court, Streethouse, Pontefract, WF7 6GG
GoodCQC · Dec 2023
  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 3 residents in Pontefract, run by Millennium Support Ltd. Supports learning disabilities.

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54a

Run by Millennium Support Ltd

54a Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5HG
GoodCQC · Dec 2022
  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 3 residents in Pontefract, run by Millennium Support Ltd. Supports learning disabilities.

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Aegis Residential Care

Run by Aegis Care Solutions Ltd

Trees Residential Care Home, 6 Weavers Road, Pontefract, WF8 1QR
GoodCQC · Dec 2023
  • Residential
  • 22 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Aegis Residential Care is linked with Aegis Care Solutions, whose wider service profile covers visiting and live-in home care, companionship and nurse-led complex care. The provider supports people in Leeds, Wakefield and wider West Yorkshire, including people with chronic conditions, advanced disabilities and neurological illnesses.

Support can include help with daily tasks and medication, while companionship care covers social outings and…

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Agbrigg and Sandal

Run by Heathcotes Care Limited

Belle Vue Road, Wakefield, WF1 5NF
GoodCQC · Nov 2022
  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs can receive residential support at Agbrigg and Sandal in Wakefield. The home’s stated purpose is to help people build independence while living in a structured setting, with support for a range of social care and mental health needs. It forms part of ivolve’s residential and supported living services.

Support is provided alongside the person, helping with confidence, skills and everyday…

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Alverthorpe

Run by Heathcotes Care Limited

143 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9JF
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Support for adults with learning disabilities and autism is at the centre of Alverthorpe’s residential care. The home helps residents build meaningful everyday lives, with registration also covering older people, mental health, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

Alverthorpe forms part of ivolve, whose wider services include residential care, supported living and complex nursing care for adults aged 18 and over.

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Ann Mangham

Run by Ms Ann Mangham

Whiteley House, 5 Whiteley Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5HB
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 11 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 11 residents in Pontefract, run by Ms Ann Mangham. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Ashgrove House

Run by Warmest Welcome Limited

116 Manygates Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7DP
GoodCQC · Nov 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 30 residents in Wakefield, run by Warmest Welcome Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Attlee Court

Run by Trust Care Ltd

Attlee Street, Normanton, WF6 1DL
GoodCQC · Sept 2025
  • Residential
  • 68 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Attlee Court provides residential and dementia care for older people in a setting registered without nursing. Its care model is built around individual choice, with support for residents who need help with everyday tasks, personal care, memory-related needs or maintaining an active routine.

The home’s wider group provides activities coordinators, respite and palliative care at selected services, while care plans are developed after assessment of…

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Avalon Clarence Gardens

Run by Avalon Group (Social Care)

161 Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8SU
GoodCQC · Oct 2026
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 4 residents in Wakefield, run by Avalon Group (Social Care). Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Avalon Cypress Road

Run by Avalon Group (Social Care)

46 Cypress Road, Normanton, WF6 1LL
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 4 residents in Normanton, run by Avalon Group (Social Care). Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Bennett Court

Run by Bennett Court Health Care Limited

Ash Grove, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2TF
GoodCQC · Nov 2022
  • Nursing
  • 39 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Bennett Court delivers nurse-led care for adults living with complex needs, including dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. The service also supports younger adults, making it relevant where ordinary residential support may not cover changing or substantial care requirements.

Its wider care model includes specialist support for neurological, physical, respiratory and spinal conditions, alongside learning disability and end…

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Brookfield

Run by Care Worldwide (Carlton) Limited

4 Brookfield Avenue, Castleford, WF10 4BJ
GoodCQC · Oct 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Brookfield provides residential support for younger adults with learning disabilities, autism and related complex needs. The Castleford home is designed around independent living, with a focus on helping residents retain their identity, independence and sense of value within a residential setting.

The service is needs-led and can include support with daily routines, personal belongings and care planning.

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Broxbourne House

Run by Madhun Seeratun

57 Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF1 5LE
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 20 residents in Wakefield, run by Madhun Seeratun. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Carleton Court Care Home

Run by Carleton Court Care Limited

108 Carleton Road, Pontefract, WF8 3NQ
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 35 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Carleton Court Care Home supports older people and adults living with dementia or mental health needs, with residential care available for short stays and longer-term living. The home occupies an elegant country house with private grounds and links to the surrounding village community.

An activities co-ordinator arranges exercise classes, games and baking, alongside days out and visiting entertainers.

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Carr Gate

Run by Visionary Care Ltd

Lawns Lane, Carr Gate, Wakefield, WF2 0QU
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Nursing
  • 65 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 65 residents in Wakefield, run by Visionary Care Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Castleford Lodge

Run by Indigo Care Services Limited

Oxford Street, Castleford, WF10 5DF
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Castleford Lodge combines nursing, residential, dementia and respite care for older people and younger adults who need support in later life or after a change in circumstances. It is registered as a care home with nursing, giving the service a broader clinical scope than a home without nursing.

The home presents a cosy, modern setting where care is shaped around individual needs, routines and preferences.

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Questions families ask

How many care homes are there in Wakefield?

96 care homes in Wakefield are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which care homes in Wakefield are rated Outstanding?

Hepworth House and Sunnyfield.

How much does a care home cost in Wakefield?

Wakefield council paid on average £805 a week for residential care and £1,105 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,246 and £2,028. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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