Elderly care homes in Wakefield

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Wakefield has 74 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 18 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 50 Good, 15 Requires improvement and 2 Inadequate. 6 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).

All care homes in Wakefield (96)

Wakefield at a glance

74on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good50
  • Requires improvement15
  • Inadequate2
  • Not yet rated6
  • 75% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.4 / 10
  • Types of care81% offer dementia
How this list is ordered

Homes in Wakefield are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

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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74 elderly 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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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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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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Croft House Care Home

Run by Strong Life Care (Croft House) Limited

52a, High Street, Ossett, WF5 9RL
GoodCQC · Jun 2023
  • Nursing
  • 68 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 68 residents in Ossett, run by Strong Life Care (Croft House) Limited. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Dovecote Lodge

Run by Wakefield MDC

Dovecote Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 6DJ
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Dovecote Lodge supports older people and adults with dementia through residential care without nursing, including stays linked to rehabilitation after hospital treatment. Its setting includes several lounges, with options for shared social areas or quieter spaces, alongside organised activities such as bingo.

The home is also used for recovery periods following surgery or a stroke, giving families a residential setting during rehabilitation…

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Eden Place Residential Home

Run by Happy Futures (West Yorkshire) Limited

Pontefract Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7EE
GoodCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 12 residents in Pontefract, run by Happy Futures (West Yorkshire) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Fairburn Mews

Run by Fairburn Mews Health Care Limited

Wheldon Road, Castleford, WF10 2PY
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Nursing
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Fairburn Mews provides nurse-led care for adults with complex needs in Castleford. Its registered scope includes dementia, mental health, physical disabilities, learning disabilities and younger adults. The home is suited to people who need nursing oversight alongside structured daily support.

The wider care model includes multidisciplinary support, positive behaviour support and physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

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Fairburn Vale

Run by Fairburn Vale Health Care Limited

Wheldon Road, Castleford, WF10 2PY
GoodCQC · Nov 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Fairburn Vale delivers nurse-led care for adults living with complex neurological, mental health, physical or behavioural needs. Its community-based care-home setting is intended for people requiring specialist support beyond standard residential provision.

The wider service covers brain injury, dementia and end-of-life care. Fairburn Vale works within a multidisciplinary approach that includes positive behaviour support, physiotherapy and…

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Flanshaw Lane

Run by Heathcotes Care Limited

141 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9JF
GoodCQC · Sept 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 6 residents in Wakefield, run by Heathcotes Care Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

How many elderly care homes are there in Wakefield?

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

Which elderly care homes in Wakefield are rated Outstanding?

Hepworth House.

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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