Children's care homes in Wakefield

Updated 13 November 2026

Wakefield has 2 children's care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Good. 1 home is 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).

All care homes in Wakefield (96)

Wakefield at a glance

2on this list

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Good1
Not yet rated1

100% rated Good or Outstanding

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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2 children's care homes in Wakefield

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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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The Glynn Living

Run by Care Worldwide (Carlton) Limited

167 Bradford Road, Wakefield, WF1 2AS

Not yet ratedCQC

Residential
16 beds
Children
Elderly care
Mental health

The Glynn Living provides 24-hour long-term residential care for adults with mental health conditions, behaviours and complex needs. The refurbished 16-bed home is designed for people requiring intensive support in a residential setting, with an emphasis on retaining independence, identity and a sense of value.

Families can view the facilities through online videos, a virtual tour or the home’s gallery, then arrange a viewing.

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What to look for in children's care homes

Strong safeguarding
Strong safeguarding, staffing and behaviour-support arrangements.
Links with education
Links with education, health professionals and family or carers.
Age-appropriate routines
Age-appropriate routines, activities, privacy and preparation for moves.

Questions families ask

What should children's care homes offer?

Children’s residential services must combine safe care with education, development and family involvement. Check that the service is designed for the child’s age, needs and legal care plan.

How many children's care homes are there in Wakefield?

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

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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